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Month: August 2023

Obituary: George McQuilken, 80

George McQuilken, technology innovator and entrepreneur, dies at 80 Services: Monday, Aug. 14 and Tuesday, Aug. 15 George Clifford McQuilken passed away peacefully on Aug. 9, 2023, at the age of 80. George, in recent years a resident of Bolton, Mass., was born in Cambridge, and grew up in Somerville, where his father was a…

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Good turnout for Bolton Family Fun Day

On Saturday, Aug. 5, the Bolton Parks and Recreation Department hosted a Family Fun Day for Bolton residents at Camp Resolute off Hudson Road. The event offered swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing in Little Pond. Out of the water, residents played games such as basketball, gaga ball and volleyball. Families were welcomed to bring…

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Nashoba field hockey takes on summer program

By Michael James LeClair Most anyone who has followed high school sports in the Bolton, Stow and Lancaster area the past 10 years knows about the success of the Nashoba Regional field hockey program. Much of that success is due to the dedication of the team during the offseason and one key part of that…

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Eagle Scout projects benefit Bolton community

By Kelsey Griggs Troop 1 Bolton, an active and dedicated Boy Scout troop sponsored by The First Parish of Bolton, has positively impacted the local community through several projects. Led by their passion for service, the Scouts have undertaken various initiatives, with several completed and others underway. Michelle Dowds of Bolton said the troop meets…

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Bolton Police Log: July 31-Aug. 6, 2023

Police Log: July 31-Aug. 6 Compiled by Lynda KingExcerpts 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 31: 2:24 p.m.  A Spectacle Hill Road resident called to speak with the Animal Control officer about a dog…

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Tales of Our Town: Century Mills

Bolton History stories compiled by The Bolton Historical Society Information comes primarily from the Bolton Historical archives and Esther Whitcomb’s book “History of Bolton.” The Historical Society articles run every other week, with Roger Breeze’s older columns running alternate weeks. Century Mills Gristmills for grain, sawmills for lumber, fulling mills to make cloth, and mills…

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Clerk’s Corner : JUST MOVED TO BOLTON?

JUST MOVED TO BOLTON? Welcome from the Clerk’s Office! Here are some things our office can help you with. Check out our website for more information.   www.townofbolton.com Voter Registration:  Update your voter registration with your new address.  Check your current status, makes updates, or register to vote at this link:  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/ Dog Licenses: Applications and…

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Can you give this pet a home?

By Sally Cragin Say “hi” to Finley, a lively chocolate lab who’s a credit to his breed. Just two years old, he’s currently at Manchester (N.H.) Humane Society and loves water, walks and warm cuddling. Volunteers report this young pup is a “dream companion” when it comes to leash walking. He is also that rarity…

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

~IN BOLTON AND STOW~ STOW COUNCIL ON AGING EVENTSContact the COA or check out our monthly newsletter, The Stow Senior Scoop, for more information. To register go to https://myactivecenter.com, email [email protected] or call 978-897-1880.Conservation Walk at Captain Sargent – Aug. 10, 9:30am. Conservation Director Kathy Sferra will lead a one and 1/2 hour walk at…

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NRSD School Committee votes to incur building project debt

School Committee Votes to Incur Debt for NRHS Building Project;Estimated Tax Impact From the Office of the Nashoba Regional School District Superintendent Bolton, Mass. (August 7, 2023) – The Nashoba Regional School District School Committee voted to incur debt for the Nashoba Regional High School Building Project during its August 2, 2023 meeting. Per the…

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