A commitment to local news

The Independent strives to be your source for what is happening in Stow, Bolton and the surrounding towns.

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News from the Select Boards

A summary of the biggest news from both towns’ Select Boards

Calendar of Local Events

Events from local groups and non-profits in Stow and Bolton as well as listings from Hudson, Maynard, and surrounding towns

Stow and Bolton History

Visit the Stow and Bolton of yesteryears with Stephanie Lewis and Mary Ciummo and the Bolton Historical Society

Town Clerk Updates

Know what is going on at Town Hall: upcoming election registration, important resident information and so much more.

Fun and Games

Everyone’s favorite Word Search

Public Safety Logs

What the police and fire/EMS have been doing to serve, protect and rescue the public in the last week.



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The Independent News, LLC

PO Box 103

Bolton, MA 01740

editors@independentofstowandbolton.com