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Stow, MA

Stow Man ID'd As Body Pulled From Lake Stow Man ID'd As Body Pulled From Lake
Stow Man ID'd As Body Pulled From Lake Authorities in Stow have identified a 70-year-old man who drowned in a lake on Saturday, Aug. 24.  Frederick Dusseault, of Stow, was found around 11:30 a.m. in Lake Boon in Stow. Witnesses called police to report he had gone into the water, and they could not see him anymore, Stow firefighters said. A bystander tried to rescue Dusseault but couldn't pull him from the water until firefighters arrived.  Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead later that day. 
Stow Man, 20, Locked Himself In Home With Teen Girlfriend's Body: Police Stow Man, 20, Locked Himself In Home With Teen Girlfriend's Body: Police
Naveah Goddard Found Dead Inside Stow Home Of Shane Curry Police arrested a 20-year-old man after he locked himself inside his home for hours on Friday afternoon, April 5, with his 17-year-old girlfriend's body, authorities said.  Shane Curry, of Stow, was charged with assault and battery on a household or family member and assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, the Middlesex District Attorney said.  Nevaeh Goddard was pronounced dead at the scene.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to see what caused her death. If investigators can find evidence of homicide, Curry's charges will be amende…
Man Accused Of Kidnapping Girls At Hudson Church Man Accused Of Kidnapping Girls At Hudson Church
Man Accused Of Kidnapping Girls At Hudson Church A Stow man is accused of locking two girls in a church bathroom and refusing to let them out, authorities said.  Michael Gadomski, 61, is charged with kidnapping a child, assault, and disorderly conduct from the alleged Saturday, March 2, incident, Hudson police said.  Police were called to a church on Marlborough Street around 12:30 p.m. after Gadomski had followed two girls into the bathroom and would not let them leave, authorities said.  Gadomski has engaged in similar behavior with these girls in the past, Hudson police said. They were not harmed.  “I applaud thes…
Acton Cop Assaults Pregnant Wife, Arrested, Placed On Leave: DA Acton Cop Assaults Pregnant Wife, Arrested, Placed On Leave: DA
Acton Cop Assaults Pregnant Wife, Arrested, Placed On Leave: DA A police officer had his badge and gun revoked after getting arrested for throwing his pregnant wife to the ground, officials say. Steven Stalzer, an Acton police officer, and veteran, was placed on paid administrative leave after getting arrested in Stow on Saturday, April 29, according to a statement by Acton Interim Police Chief James Cogan. The officer was charged with domestic assault and battery and assault and battery on a pregnant person. He allegedly pushed his wife, who is five months pregnant, to the ground during an argument inside their shared home in Stow.  Stalzer's li…
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes A pet store with locations across Massachusetts is filing for bankruptcy less than five years after announcing its opening.  Loyal Companion, a pet shop with a focus on natural wellness, announced on Monday, Feb. 6 that all stores with the name would close within the month, according to their website.  While individual stores may close on different dates, all will close by Tuesday, Feb. 28.  "With a heavy heart, we want to inform you that we've made the tough decision to close our Loyal Companion stores," the statement read. "We will be offering liquidation discoun…
Drunk Harvard Man Facing Charges After Crashing Car Into Stow Home: Police Drunk Harvard Man Facing Charges After Crashing Car Into Stow Home: Police
Drunk Harvard Man Facing Charges After Crashing Car Into Stow Home: Police A Harvard man is facing charges after he drunkenly crashed his car into the corner of a Stow residence, authorities said.  Police and fire responded to the crash at 6 Hastings Road around 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese and Fire Chief John P. Benoit report.  Upon arrival, crews found a 2010 red Chevrolet Suburban SUV that crashed through a corner apartment of the building, authorities said. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as 51-year-old William Shook, was already out of the car. Stow Police and Fire responded to the crash into a building a…
Antisemitic Slur Carved Into Car, Parts Of Home Burned In Stow: Police Antisemitic Slur Carved Into Car, Parts Of Home Burned In Stow: Police
Antisemitic Slur Carved Into Car, Parts Of Home Burned In Stow: Police Authorities in Stow are investigating after several cars and a home were damaged over the weekend in an apparent antisemitic vandalism incident.  Police responded for a report of cars that were damaged at a home on North Shore Drive around 9:42 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese reports. Upon arrival, officers learned that the tires on two cars were slashed and one of them had an antisemitic slur carved into its side. Further investigation revealed that parts of the home were burned as well, Sallese said.  MESSAGES OF HATE: A Stow family woke up to fresh burn m…
Stow Family Loses Cat In 3-Alarm House Fire: Officials Stow Family Loses Cat In 3-Alarm House Fire: Officials
Stow Family Loses Cat In 3-Alarm House Fire: Officials A family has lost their pet after a 3-alarm fire ripped through their Stow home, fire officials said. Crews responded to the fire at 326 Boxboro Road around 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, the Stow Fire Department said on Facebook. Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy fire coming from the front and back of the home.  A second and third alarm were eventually called, prompting a large response from several neighboring departments. While the family was able to get out safely, their pet cat did not.  "Sunday was an example of the demands on our firefighters and our mutual aid partners, and I wan…
Massachusetts Has One Of Best Places To Go Apple Picking Nationwide: Report Massachusetts Has One Of Best Places To Go Apple Picking Nationwide: Report
Massachusetts Has One Of Best Places To Go Apple Picking Nationwide: Report New England is the quintessential region for fall festivities and the Commonwealth is no exception.  So while you and and your friends are looking to take in everything under the autumnal sun, don't forget to stop by Honey Pot Hill Orchards in Stow. The orchard was named one of the 18 best places to go apple picking by Travel + Leisure.  "This gorgeous farm has 186 acres of various apple varieties, plus hay rides and hedge mazes," the outlet wrote. "Enjoy hot cider and caramel apples while you're there."  Honey Pot Hill also offers a plethora of activities fro…
UPDATE: No Threat After Suspicious Package Reported At Stow Shopping Center UPDATE: No Threat After Suspicious Package Reported At Stow Shopping Center
Update: No Threat After Suspicious Package Reported At Stow Shopping Center After several hours of investigation, authorities determined there was no threat to the public after a suspicious package was reported at the Stow Shopping Plaza, authorities said. Authorities responded to a call about the package at 117 Great Road after workers noticed the item around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, authorities said. The Massachusetts State Police Bomb Square was called to assess the item, which was determined to not pose any threat to the public around 1:15 p.m., authorities said.  “We appreciate the assistance from Maynard Police and Fire, Boxborough Fire and Massachuse…
Best Places To Get Apple Cider Doughnuts In Greater Boston Area Best Places To Get Apple Cider Doughnuts In Greater Boston Area
Best Places To Get Apple Cider Doughnuts In Greater Boston Area Fall is just around the corner, which means everyone will be dying to get their hands on apple cider doughnuts.  So to help Boston-area residents on their quest to find the best apple cider doughnuts, here is a list of the top ten places to visit courtesy of Yelp.  1.) Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cider Hill Farm (@ciderhill_farm) 2.) Langwater Farm in North Easton It is starting to feel like fall! Come visit for apple cider donuts & play on the hay pile! Bonus- we are also open Monday 10a…
Former Stow Town Treasurer Charged With Embezzling Taxpayer Cash: Police Former Stow Town Treasurer Charged With Embezzling Taxpayer Cash: Police
Former Stow Town Treasurer Charged With Embezzling Taxpayer Cash: Police A 57-year-old Westminster woman is accused of siphoning off tens of thousands of taxpayer money during her time as Stow town treasurer, authorities announced on Friday, Sept. 16.  Pamela Landry faces a litany of charges after authorities say she stole between $45,000 and $133,584 from 2017 to 2019, the Middlesex District Attorney's Office said.  An outside audit of Stow's books in 2019 revealed a shortage of $133,584.39 from the town's bank accounts. When authorities questioned Landry, whose job it was to manage those funds, she blamed the bank and gave the inspector a f…