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Bolton 2017 Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting
Photos Courtesy of Bill Farmer Mother Nature decided to drop a bit of “atmosphere” in the form of snow on this year’s Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting at Bolton Common. While it did delay the event, originally scheduled for Saturday evening, the snow made a perfect backdrop for the rescheduled event on Sunday evening, Dec….
Letters to the Editor… Dec. 15, 2017
Thank you from the EDC for Wreath Sponsorships The EDC would like to thank all the very generous businesses who sponsored wreaths this year to decorate Main Street. Also, thank you very much to the EDC members and Mark Ayotte of Ayacht Technology Solutionsfor hanging the wreaths. Please thank the following businesses for their participation: Murphy Insurance Agency…
Boards Commend Civil Electorate… Dec. 15, 2017
Boards Commend Civil Electorate By Nan Shnitzler Selectmen, Advisory Committee and the Town Moderator on Dec. 7 discussed the special Town Meeting that was called by citizens petition on Nov. 27 to determine whether the town should buy Camp Virginia, a 56-acre former Girl Scout camp on Hudson Road. Discussants agreed the meeting was well…
Country Cupboard to Undergo Facelift… Dec. 15, 2017
Country Cupboard to Undergo Facelift By Nan Shnitzler In anticipation of incorporating a Dunkin’ Donuts into the Country Cupboard store on Main St., the Houde family, owners of the entire building (as well as the property to the east), are planning to renovate the façade and the store’s interior in a plan designed by Tuck…
IN BRIEF: Board of Selectmen Dec. 7. 2017
IN BRIEF Board of Selectmen Dec. 7 Reserve officer chosen for full-time position Per the selectmen’s previous approval to sponsor a Bolton reserve police officer to the full-time police academy in exchange for staying in Bolton for five years, Police Chief Warren Nelson reported that reserve officer Jeffrey White was selected by the hiring committee,…
Budget numbers and Pre-K at School Comm… Dec. 15 2017
Clarification… In last week’s School Committee article related to the integrated pre-school program changes, the article stated, “Legally, Nashoba must limit the number of role models…” To clarify, the ratios must be based on the regulations set forth by the Mass. Dept of Ed. The regulations (603 CMR 28.06(7). http://www.doe.mass.edu/lawsregs/603cmr28.html?section=06) state: “For public school programs that…
Bolton Police Report… Dec. 15, 2017
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. Police Log: Dec. 4 – Dec. 10 During the week police made 26 traffic stops, which resulted in nine citations and 17 verbal warnings. They…
Calendar… Dec. 15, 2017
NRHS HOLIDAY CONCERT On Friday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m., the Nashoba Music Department will present a combined band and choir holiday concert. Pieces that will be performed include such classics as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Carol of the Bells,” a “Hanukkah Festival,” and “Mary Did You Know.” At the end of the performance, all…
Bonfire and Pep Rally a Succcess
The Chieftains football team were cheered on at Tuesday night’s well-attended (and open to the public) Pep Rally and Bonfire held at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. The team will take on Clinton on Thanksgiving morning at 10:00 a.m. in Clinton and then on to the Div. 4 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 2…