Calendar… July 15, 2016
NEW TO DO AT THE BOLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY Friday, July 15, 3:30 to 4 p.m.: Outdoor Squirt Gun Play for ages 3 to 8. (The library will provide squirt guns; please don’t bring your own) Wednesday, July 20, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Lego Club for ages 5 to 12 Wednesday, July 20, 5:30 to 7:30…
SUMMER PRINT SCHEDULE… July 15, 2016
SUMMER PRINT SCHEDULE JULY 8: NO PAPER 15: INTERNET ONLY 22: PRINT PAPER 29: NO PAPER AUG. 5: PRINT PAPER 12: NO PAPER 19: INTERNET ONLY 26: BACK-TO-SCHOOL EDITION
Summer Fun at Local Festivals…July 1, 2016
By Ann Needle
There are parts of summer that offer non-stop fun and leisure — say, your out-of-town vacation. But some of those sunny days might move slowly around here, turning activities such as taking a left onto Rte. 117 at 5pm — immediately— the sole source of fun.
Successful Season for Nashoba Track…July 1, 2016
By Jess Thomas
The Nashoba Boys and Girls track teams performed at a high level this seasonand each group had a couple of individual athletes who took their talents all the way to the MIAA All-State track and field championship and New England track and field championship.
Minuteman SC Calls for District Vote…July 1, 2016
Submitted by Steve Sharek, Minuteman Director of Outreach
In hopes of saving a $44 million state grant and securing final approval to build a new high school, the Minuteman School Committee has decided to submit the issue directly to the voters of its member towns. On June 27, the Committee voted 12-1, with one abstention, to conduct a District-wide referendum on approval of bonding for the project.
SolarFlair to Open Bolton Office….June 24, 2016
Submitted by: Barbara D. Parente, for Solarize Mass Bolton
SolarFlair, the installer chosen by your neighbors on the Solarize Bolton Committee for the tiered discount Solarize Mass Bolton program, plans to open an office in Bolton within a month. Having the Ashland-based installer as a neighbor will provide advantages to townspeople.
Girls Tennis are District Champs… June 17, 2016
The Nashoba Girls Tennis team won the District Championships on June 9 when they defeated Shrewsbury 3-2. The team, with a 19-1 overall record going into the post-season, moved on to the state division semi-finals. Facing Western MA champions Longmeadow, the Chieftains racked up a 5-0 victory and the chance to compete in the state…
Tri-Town Questions School Choice… June 17, 2016
By Ann Needle
Though it is no longer offered by the Nashoba Regional District, school choice became a key topic of conversation at the June 8 Tri-Town meeting in Stow. Officials from Nashoba’s three towns also heard an update on the re-accreditation process at Nashoba Regional High School, along with an update on Minuteman High School’s search for district approval of its proposed building project.
No Backing Down for NRHS Grads… June 17, 2016
By Ann Needle
It was a day that celebrated the compassion— and determination —of teens heading into the world. Nashoba Regional High School’s Class of 2016 received their diplomas June 12 amid an almost-capacity crowd at Worcester’s DCU Center.
Calendar…June 3, 2016
Shredding Party Shred your personal or business papers and documents safely on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Bolton Town Common – 673 Main Street. The time: From 9 AM to noon. The cost: Only $5 per banker’s box (12x15x10) or equivalent. This is the sixth year the Friends of Bolton Seniors (FOBS) is holding…