Public Safety Report… November 12, 2014
Monday November 3, 2014 5:06pm FIRE A walk-in reported that there was a strong odor of natural gas at the Stow Plaza, near the bank. The Police and Fire Department responded. NStar was contacted and responded. The odor was due to sewer gas. 6:53pm FIRE A caller from Brookmill Road reported the smell of gas…
Veterans Honored at Stow Breakfast… Nov. 12, 2014
By Nancy Arsenault In recent years, the Stow Veterans Day Breakfast has become an opportunity for the greater community to hear recollections of real wartime experiences from a roster of outstanding speakers, and this year was no exception. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Nashoba Valley, in conjunction with the Stow Council on Aging, nearly…
Nashoba Sports Season Wrap -Up
By Jess Thomas
As the fall sports season nearly comes to a close, the Nashoba varsity teams have had some headliners this season. The field hockey, girls soccer and volleyball teams have had playoff runs and the cross country and golf squads have had successful seasons. Here is a more in-depth look of each team:
Hogan Hosts Conversation on Drugs
By Ann Needle
Substance abuse among local students is everywhere, the reason Rep. Kate Hogan cited for hosting “Community Conversations: Raising Healthy Teens”, last week at Hudson High School. Addressing a group of about 40 parents and school personnel, Hogan said she is hoping to hold similar forums at other high schools in her district, which includes Stow, Bolton and Maynard. “What we hope you get out of this is a continuing conversation about what we can do,” she remarked.
Nashoba Looks at MCAS Scores
By Ann Needle
The principals of each district school last Wednesday presented the Nashoba School Committee with analysis of the latest MCAS scores — and agreed that high-needs students across the district are lagging. In other topics, the committee postponed discussion on several portions of its agenda, including consideration of a new honor roll system.
Public Safety Report… November 5, 2014
Monday October 27, 2014 6:32pm FIRE A caller on Grove Hill Road reported the smell of natural gas. The Fire Department responded. NSTAR was notified. The gas to the building was shut off. 6:59pm COMPLAINT A caller on Boxboro Road complained about the heavy air traffic around Minuteman Airfield. An officer advised the caller to…
Calendar… November 5, 2014
MAKE A CHILD’S HOLIDAY WISH COME TRUE Warm Hearts of Stow urges community members to contribute to its annual Holiday Toy Fund. Our goal is to ensure that every Stow boy and girl has a special gift to open this holiday season! It may seem early to start thinking about the winter holidays, but our board members need to begin shopping…
The Independent Clause… November 5, 2014
Congratulations to all the winners of Tuesday’s election. Talk about an election that shows just how important every individual vote is. It’s after midnight as I’m finally finishing things up, and I still don’t know who the new governor is! Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11. Stow will honor its veterans on Tuesday morning with…
In This Week’s Print Edition… November 5, 2014
Subscribe for Home Delivery Along with the articles featured on our website, you will find the following in this week’s print edition: Nashoba Looks at MCAS Scores The principals of each district school last Wednesday presented the Nashoba School Committee with analysis of the latest MCAS scores — and agreed that high-needs students across the…