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State Laws Enforced for Lake Boon Boating…May 18, 2016

By Nancy Arsenault
The Lake Boon Commission held a public forum at Hale Middle School Tuesday night that attracted nearly 100 people. The attendees were primarily residents from Stow and Hudson living around the lake who came to hear about the pending enforcement of local bylaws and state regulations governing boating activity on Lake Boon.

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More Personnel Changes for Nashoba…June 1, 2016

By Ann Needle
The Nashoba School Committee focused on personnel changes at its May 31 meeting, approving both a contract for the incoming superintendent and changes to the job descriptions of some key district personnel. And, Nashoba’s towns can look forward to receiving an outlook on Nashoba’s upcoming budget earlier than in past years.

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Calendar…June 1, 2016

wings & wheels is back Wings & Wheels returns for the summer, from Thursdays, June 2 – August 25 (except July 7), 5pm – 8pm, at Minute Man Air Field in Stow. Planes and cars. Food and libations. Plenty of show car and public parking. Donations to benefit local and international Rotary service projects. Contact [email protected]

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The Independent Clause…June 1, 2016

My condolences to Dwight Sipler and friends and family of Barbara Sipler on her passing last week. When Nancy and I started the paper nine years ago, Barbara kindly offered her thoughts and well wishes in the first edition, writing a very nice welcome. Barbara served the town well and made many friends and acquaintances…

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In this week’s Print Edition…June 1, 2016

Subscribe for Home Delivery  Along with the articles featured on our website, you will find the following in this week’s print edition: Organic, Nut-Free Ice Cream in Stow Milk. Cream. Sugar. Eggs.  The basic ingredients for ice cream are pretty simple. Finding those ingredients within the organic category, matching them with organic flavorings and mix-ins…

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Girls Track Takes League Championship…May 25, 2016

By Cyndy Bremer
Nashoba girls track won the Mid-Wach B League Championship on May 18 in Bolton after a perfect 6-0 season. Nashoba netted 149 points with Westboro taking second with 131.5 points and Marlborough taking third with 121.5pts

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What’s Next for Minuteman Building…May 25, 2016

By Ann Needle
While an overwhelming majority of Minuteman High School’s member towns accepted the vocational school’s planned building project this spring, rejection by one town was enough to scuttle those plans for now. But, at Minuteman’s May 17 School Committee meeting, it was clear that administration has not given up on project.

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Technology Tops Nashoba List…May 25, 2016

By Ann Needle
The Nashoba District is aiming to make the technology needed for learning a top priority, after the release of a report by a state-wide professional organization of school administrators. The Nashoba School Committee used most of its May 18 meeting to begin analyzing the results of a study by the MA Association of School Business Officials of the district’s operations, and to begin prioritizing which areas are most crucial to address in the coming school year.

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