Boston Township

NOTE: This article was published June 23, 2011 in the
West Side Leader and is reprinted here with permission. By Kathleen Folkerth

Photos: Krista Galloway

BOSTON — A day of celebration helped residents of Boston Township mark the community’s bicentennial June 18.

After an afternoon of family activities at Woodridge Middle School, township officials and residents gathered at Boston Township Hall for the dedication of a historical marker.

The unveiling of the marker is shown at right top, as resident Nancy Stanford Shrader — a direct descendent of James Stanford, who was one of the first settlers of Boston Township in 1806 — removes a cover while Trustee Randy Bergdorf looks on.

Shrader is shown again at right middle with Andy Verhoff, representing the Ohio Historical Society, who said the Boston Township sign is the 43rd historical marker in Summit County. The sign notes the accomplishments of John Eisenmann, designer of Boston Township Hall, on one side, while the other gives the history of the building.

After the dedication, attendees enjoyed a wine and cheese reception and entertainment at the town hall. Pictured at right bottom, from left, in front of the Boston Township Bicentennial Commemorative Quilt, are lifetime residents Jane Lemmo, a member of the bicentennial planning committee, and Mary Feterle and her brother, John Johnston. The quilt was raffled off, along with several antique quilt squares.

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