Monthly Archives: February 2011

Calendar: Smith property public forum, update

An agenda has been issued for the public forum to discuss the Smith property, scheduled for this Wednesday evening, March 2, at 7:30 pm at the library. I think it will be a very interesting evening. —Roland Time Description 7:30  … Continue reading

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Village scene in winter

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Calendar: Smith Property Forum, March 2

A public forum regarding the Smith property on Main Street in the center will be held on Wednesday, March 2 @ 7:30 pm at the library. The announcement below was issued by Town Hall. *** On Wednesday, March 2, 2011 … Continue reading

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The end of time—Part III (and last)

Many Bolton residents, going all the way back to 1795,  have climbed the steeple stairs each week to wind and tinker with the old town clock. Some of the more recent caretakers have signed the walls in the clock room— … Continue reading

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The end of time-Part II

Intrigued by the town budget line item requesting $200 for “Clock Winding” (see Part I), I wanted to see the old town clock for myself, and Bob Johnson was kind enough to take me up into the steeple of the … Continue reading

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It’s still winter at Memorial Field

Red Sox pitchers and catchers report for spring training on Monday. No sign of spring here. A baseball diamond was barely discernable at Memorial Field yesterday, under 2 feet of snow. Snowshoe tracks led to a giant swing set shadow. … Continue reading

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Salt Box redevelopment

The mostly vacant Salt Box building may be “demised,” a consultant representing the new owners told the Planning Board at an introductory meeting on January 26. The complex was auctioned last November under foreclosure. The consultant, Tom Geagan of Regional … Continue reading

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