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Amphibian numbers ‘disheartening’

March 25 Update: After the printing of this week’s edition, the weather forecast changed – moving Big Night expectations up from previous predictions. There was enough rain from Wednesday, March 24 overnight into early Thursday morning to allow for frogs and salamanders to travel. We’ll have an update about this year’s amphibian numbers in the…

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NEW COVID-19 Vaccine Telephone Assistance

If you are currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and are having trouble getting an appointment online, you can now call this number to get assistance over the phone.

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NRSD Superintendent Brooke Clenchy resigns

In a press release sent to local media, the Nashoba Regional School District announced that Superintendent Brooke Clenchy has tendered her resignation, effective at the end of this school year. Also included was the resignation letter sent to the School Committee by Clenchy. Both are posted below: Nashoba Regional School Committee Accepts Resignation of Superintendent…

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Letter to the Editor: High School should be in hybrid model sooner

Posted Dec. 26, 2020 Something is rotten in the Nashoba School District.  Though the School Committee voted to switch to a hybrid learning model at the high school level on March 1st, make no mistake that this was in fact a vote to continue with only a remote learning option for at least another two…

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CARoling in Bolton takes on a new look

Posted Dec. 26, 2020 By Kristin DeJohn On Sunday, Dec. 20, Bolton was treated to Christmas CARoling of a different kind. Organized by Bolton’s Suzy Becker, residents were invited to the parking lot of the Bolton Office Park on Main St. to participate in a free car concert, coordinated with a downloadable music songbook. Participants…

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Electric Vehicles in the Spotlight

Published Nov. 4, 2020 By Kristin DeJohn When Bolton resident Tim Vecchiarelli drives to work, he is among a growing number of area residents who are bypassing traditional gas stations. “I’m trying to eliminate all the gas engines I can,” said Vecchiarelli, who is thinking beyond just his personal vehicle – an all-electric Mercedes-Benz B250e….

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Over the Fence Post letters

Sept. 30, 2020 Letters to the Editor School District needs to create plan for in-person learning We are writing to highlight the lack of any plans for Nashoba Regional High School to enact a hybrid model or some form of in-person learning for the 2020-2021 school year. NRHS is currently fully Remote while almost all…

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Bolton 5K FUNdRUN goes virtual Oct. 10-12

Sept. 23, 2020 By Maura Rousseau Sieller Like so many things in 2020, the Bolton Community Fund has adjusted its annual 5K fundraiser to join the virtual world. Between Oct. 10 and12, runners can complete a suggested route– or map out their own– for the FUNdRUN. While participants will be on their own, the Bolton…

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Aug. 19 edition is here!

Aug. 19, 2020 This week’s Stow and Bolton Independent newspaper is out on stands and in mailboxes today! You can subscribe or renew at https://boltonindependent.com or www.stowindependent.com/subscription-payments I sincerely appreciate your support! Cyndy

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Bolton Police Log

Compiled by Lynda King 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. This week police made 23 motor vehicle stops, which resulted in two citations, 19 verbal warnings, and two summonses. They also responded to four reports…

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