Stories and Tales of Our Town
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. Wilder’s Bolton Agent Sampson Vryling Stoddard Wilder needed someone he could trust to run his business affairs in…
OBITUARY: Timothy Murphy, 54
BOLTON–Timothy S. Murphy, 54, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, August 1, 2022, following an illness. He is survived by his mother, Priscilla B. Murphy; and brother, Mark D. Murphy & wife Traci of Lunenburg; 5 nieces & nephews: Anna Murphy, Harry Crosby, Maggie Crosby, William Murphy, and Helen Crosby; extended family, colleagues, and…
Bolton Parks & Rec
From the Town of Bolton Parks & Recreation Department The Town of Bolton – Parks & Recreation Department would like to commend and thank SRO, Officer Casey McCarthy & Firefighter/EMT Koury McDowell for taking the time & effort out of their day to give the extended day program within our summer programs, a tour of…
Bolton Police Log – Aug. 10, 2022
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. This week police made 48 motor vehicle stops that resulted in 15 citations, 28 warnings, four summonses and one arrest. They also responded to three reports…
Calendar of Events: Aug. 10 2022
11th Hour Bell Ringing at FPC On the eleventh day of each month at 11 a.m., churches and communities across the commonwealth are ringing bells for 11 minutes to signify the climate crisis we face. First Parish Church of Stow & Acton (FPC) is one of those churches. The bell ringing initiative is a project…
Voting Information from Town Clerk
Town Clerk’s Corner Pamela Powell, Town ClerkTown Hall, 663 Main [email protected] State Primary ElectionSeptember 6, 2022Town Hall, Town Clerk’s Office, 663 Main Street Early Voting Dates & TimesWeekend & WeekdaysSaturday, Aug. 27 10 am – 2 pmMonday, Aug. 29 9 am – 2:30 pm & 5 pm– 7 pmTuesday, Aug. 30 9 am – 4…
The Independent is back this week!
See the Florence Sawyer School Honor Roll and read all the police happenings you may have missed! What happened with United Cultivation’s Host Community Agreement? What’s the latest on the LIV Golf Tournament? Who was selected to represent Bolton on the Minuteman School Committee? What’s the latest update on the opening of Baba’s and the…
AUG. 4 2022 COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING
NOTICE OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH MEETING UC RETAIL, LLC (A Subsidiary of United Cultivation, LLC) August 4, 2022 at 6 PM The Program Room at the Bolton Public Library, 738 Main Street, Bolton, MA 01740 Notice is hereby given that a Community Outreach Meeting for a marijuana retail operation is scheduled for Thursday, August, 4, 2022, at…
NO PRINT PAPERS JULY 6, 13 and 20
It’s time for our annual summer break! The “office” will be CLOSED Starting Friday afternoon July 1 until Monday July 18. There will be NO PRINT PAPERS July 6, 13 and 20 Have a great few weeks! This week’s edition is out and available at Bolton Orchards and Country Cupboard, along with Russell’s in Stow…