Outdoor Product Review: Deer fly patches… July 13, 2016
Contributed by Kirk Teska
Every summer, about this time, the deer flies arrive after wintering in hell. I used to be able to outrun them but no longer. Nothing works – they lick Deet off your body and then whisper in your ear, “That’s all you got?” While trail running in the woods, they herd up and follow you. taking turns biting your neck and ears. The kamikaze ones fly right down your throat.
Nashoba Building Repair List a Surprise… July 13 2016
By Ann Needle
The Nashoba School District could be responsible for thousands of dollars in unexpected building repairs, and at its June 29 meeting, the Nashoba School Committee began tackling how to sort out what is owed and how to pay for it. To help grapple with these issues, the SC voted to add meeting time to its already-scheduled July 6 Collective Bargaining Workshop.
The Independent Clause… July 13, 2016
Well, vacation is over, but it’s still summer, so there’s that. We had a great week and it was hard to get back into the swing of things, but that’s to be expected. This is our ONLINE ONLY edition. The remaining summer schedule is: INTERNET ONLY* (NO PRINT PAPER): July 13 and Aug. 17 The…
Calendar… July 13, 2016
EVENTS AT THE RANDALL LIBRARY IN JULY (http://www.randalllibrarystow.org) Until August 17, Randall Library Summer Reading Olympics for Kids— Filled with fun activities and prizes, the Randall Library Summer Reading Olympics is a great way for kids to have fun reading and listening to books all summer long. Until August 17, Randall Library Adult Summer…
Stow Police Report… July 13, 2016
Compiled by Kristen Kerouac Excerpts from the Public Safety Logs. Please note, arrests are made based on probable cause but do not determine guilt or innocence until proven in court. Monday July 4, 2016 11:37am COMPLAINT The owner from Wedgewood Country Club gave a verbal no trespassing order to two individuals while in the presence…
Summer Fun at Local Festivals…June 29, 2016
By Ann Needle
There are parts of summer that offer non-stop fun and leisure — say, your out-of-town vacation. But some of those sunny days might move slowly around here, turning activities such as taking a left onto Rte. 117 at 5pm — immediately— the sole source of fun.
Successful Season for Nashoba Track…June 29, 2016
By Jess Thomas
The Nashoba Boys and Girls track teams performed at a high level this seasonand each group had a couple of individual athletes who took their talents all the way to the MIAA All-State track and field championship and New England track and field championship.
Minuteman SC Calls for District Vote…June 29, 2016
Submitted by Steve Sharek, Minuteman Director of Outreach
In hopes of saving a $44 million state grant and securing final approval to build a new high school, the Minuteman School Committee has decided to submit the issue directly to the voters of its member towns. On June 27, the Committee voted 12-1, with one abstention, to conduct a District-wide referendum on approval of bonding for the project.
The Independent Clause…June 29, 2016
Summer Schedule!
NO PAPER : JULY 6
INTERNET ONLY: JULY 13
BACK IN PRINT: JULY 20