Year: 2016

Changes for Class Space and Size…Nov. 4, 2016

By Ann Needle
In a continuing discussion, the Nashoba Regional High School’s space crunch was on the agenda at the Oct. 26 School Committee meeting. On a related note, the SC was weighing possible changes to the district’s policy on class sizes.

Calendar…Nov. 4, 2016

NASHOBA GIRLS LACROSSE REGISTRATION Nashoba Girls Lacrosse registration for spring 2017 is now open and will continue through Nov. 30. Early bird registration will be open only to returning NGL players until Oct. 31. Beginning Nov. 1, registration will be open to the general public until Nov. 30. A discount will be offered to those…

Calendar…Oct. 21, 2016

BOLTON LIONS DONUTS SALE The Bolton Lions Club will be serving fresh donuts at Schartner Farms, 279 West Berlin Rd, every Saturday and Sunday from Sept 10 through Oct. 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is one of several fundraising activities that allows the Lions to help neighbors experiencing hardship, students seeking scholarships,…

Boys Soccer Victory; Girls Make Playoffs…Oct. 21, 2016

By Michael James LeClair
The Nashoba Regional boys’ soccer team is doing its best to try to keep its head above water.

America Today as Seen by French Students…Oct. 21, 2016

By Ann Needle
The presidential election is near, making this an especially interesting time for foreigners visiting the U.S. In fact, the students from a French secondary school visiting Nashoba Regional High School had a brief observation of the fiery state of political affairs. But they also offered a fresh perspective on the life residents enjoy around Nashoba and beyond.

Nashoba Dominates Fitchburg, 42-7…Oct. 14, 2016

By Michael James LeClair
You knew the Nashoba Regional football team was going to come into this one focused on getting back on track.

Tri-town Previews 2017/2018 School Year…Oct, 14, 2016

By Ann Needle
The Nasoba District’s three towns held the first Tri-Town meeting of the school year in Lancaster on Oct. 6, looking ahead to some of the costs the towns should anticipate for the 2017/18 school budget. Town officials also continued their discussion on the long-simmering traffic issues outside of Nashoba Regional High School.

Making Math Fun…Oct. 14, 2016

By Kristin DeJohn
If you think math is a dull subject, you have not been watching the “Math with Matthew” videos produced by Bolton resident Matthew Beyranevand. The catchy TV segments look like “Kids Bop” style videos. The pop artist tunes sound the same, but instead of lyrics about love and drama, the talented young singers wax on about topics like pi and polygons.

Vote Early with New Election Perk…Oct. 14, 2016

By Ann Needle
Until now, the advice to “vote early and often” was simply a political wisecrack. Now, the state makes that adage a lot less of a pun with its new early voting system. In Bolton, that means voters can cast their ballots for the Nov. 8 election as early as Oct. 24. The early voting option closes on Nov. 4.