Bolton’s Ochsenbein elected Chair of Mass. Library Commissioners… Aug. 15, 2018
By Apara Borrowes Bolton’s Roland Ochsenbein was elected chairman of the nine-member Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners on July 12, 2018. Ochsenbein has served on the board since his appointment as Commissioner by Governor Deval Patrick in 2014. “It is a great honor for me to serve as chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Library…
Slater’s Open Mike Night… Aug. 15, 2018
By Apara Borrowes If you arrive after Thursday night Open Mike starts at Slater’s in Bolton, you’ll hear the music and smell the pizza and barbecue long before you reach the door. “Open Mike Thursday is the best night of the week, the favorite of everyone who works here,” said Bruce Slater at…
Nashoba Field Hockey team takes on summer league… Aug. 15, 2018
By Michael James LeClair Please stop us if you’ve heard this before. The Nashoba Regional field hockey program has developed into a Central Massachusetts locomotive and is showing no signs of slowing down. Under the guidance of head coach Jaime Mariani and her staff, the Chieftains have qualified for the Central Mass. Division 1 Finals…
Obituary… Clara May Dickerson, 83
Clara May Dickerson, a longtime resident of Bolton and then Hudson, Mass., and who for more than 50 years also spent considerable time in Bryant Pond, Maine, passed away on Aug. 10 after a 12-year battle with cancer. Clara May was born on June 4, 1935, the fourth of five children of Tom and Inez…
Women’s History project updated… Aug. 15, 2018
By Kristin DeJohn In April, the Independent wrote about two eighth grade Bolton Girl Scouts who were working to boost awareness about the roles of women throughout history at their school library and online. The effort was part of a Girl Scout Silver Award project that involved fundraising for books and boosting awareness about historic…
There’s a G.O.A.T. in the cornfield… Aug. 15, 2018
By Kristin DeJohn Bolton’s Schartner Farms opted to honor Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady by having the 2018 Schartner Farms Corn Maze shaped in his likeness. High Flyin’ Drones Imagery of Boylston captured the image, which includes the acronym G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time). The giant maze opens the weekend after Labor Day and runs weekends…
Bolton Police Log … Aug. 15, 2018
Two Similar Break-ins reported this week Excerpts from the Bolton Police Log compiled by Lynda King. All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Police Log: Aug. 6 – 12 This week police made 59 traffic stops, which resulted in 35 citations, 21 warnings, two summonses and one arrest. They…
Bolton Town Information… August 15, 2018
Bolton Town Clerk’s Corner Are you registered to vote? Are you sure? Feel free to call the Town Clerk’s office anytime to confirm voter registration. August 15, 2018 is the deadline to register to vote or change party enrollment for the State Primary on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Voters can easily register on-line or by…
Calendar… Aug. 15, 2018
BOLTON EVENTS FOBS Senior Cookout The Friends of Bolton Seniors’ 18th annual Senior Cookout is Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 12noon to 2pm at Davis Hall, 673 Main St. Enjoy mouth watering hamburgers, hotdogs and kielbasa grilled by Lions Club members; homemade salads provided by Town residents; and ice cream and cookies for dessert! There will…
Classifieds… Aug. 15, 2018
CLASSIFIEDS FOR SALE Stairs for shallow end of inground swimming pool with handrail and base for handrail. Sturdy but with some surface dis-colorization and trim repairs. $50. Call Ken @ 978-562-5846. Vintage Statastone Stoneware, Sunnydale pattern, heavy duty quality. 5 dinner plates, 5 salad plates, 8 cups, 5 saucers, sugar with cover and creamer matching…