Obituary: Thomas Saari, 57
Thomas M. Saari, age 57, unexpectedly passed away on July 8, 2023, at his home in Fitchburg, Mass. Son of Charles and Tuulikki Saari, of New Hampshire, he was born in Concord in 1966 and grew up with his family in Stow. He graduated from Nashoba Regional High School where he excelled in soccer. He…
Summer Break July 5 and 12 (No papers)
The Independent is officially on summer break with NO PRINT PAPERS July 5 or July 12. The office is closed from June 30 until July 14. Our next print edition is July 19. Happy summer! Cyndy, on vacation
Bolton Annual Town Election Results
May 8, 2023 In the only contested race this year, Incumbent Stan Wysocki retained his position on the Bolton Select Board, winning against challenger Alan DiPietro, 209-29. Brian Boyle, running unopposed for a partial term on the Select Board, will join Wysocki and Bob Czekanski on the Board. All results are below, thanks to the…
Q & A with Select Board contested race candidates
APRIL 19, 2023 Bolton Select Board candidates Stan Wysocki (incumbent) and Alan DiPietro, both running for a single 3-year seat, were asked a series of questions regarding their views on being a member of the Bolton Select Board. Their answers appear below, unedited, with incumbent Wysocki’s answers appearing first. Brian Boyle is also running for…
Correction to Bolton Historical Society article
CORRECTION! An incorrect version of the History column was inadvertently placed in this week’s/April 19 paper. Our apologies to the Historical Society who had updated their column, with the last paragraph correctly reading: This year’s town meeting will be held on Monday, May 1st, 7:00 p.m. at the high school auditorium. The warrant contains fourteen…
Nashoba Neighbors ready to launch home services for seniors; Volunteers needed to help seniors stay at home
UPDATED from the Dec. 7 print article – correction to cost of the service – $175 per YEAR. By Peter LavinaFollowing provisional tests throughout the fall, local nonprofit Nashoba Neighbors is prepared to launch its community services for senior citizens in January. Bolton resident Catherine Pfau, founder and President of Nashoba Neighbors, says her goal…
NRHS building design approved
By Ann Needle At a special meeting on Oct. 19, the Nashoba School Committee (SC) unanimously approved a preferred schematic design for a potential rebuild of Nashoba Regional High School. That design was selected and approved – also unanimously—by the Nashoba School Building Committee October 18, before submitting the design to the SC. Dubbed Option…
Culvert Replacement options discussed
The Bolton Select Board met on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m. to address several time-sensitive agenda items, including a discussion on event-related liquor licensing, culvert replacements, and approval of a cell tower. Liquor License procedures for LIV Golf Tournament The LIV Golf Tournament, scheduled to be held at The International over Labor Day weekend,…
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…