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A tale of 10,000 eggs: Community gathers for Shrewsbury ‘Eggstravaganza!’
The Easter Bunny wasn’t the only thing hopping on March 30. Hundreds of children gathered at Dean Park for an “Eggstravaganza!”
Tatassit Beach night spot was a popular Shrewsbury dancing destination
The large club building itself, nearly 22,000 square feet, burned to the ground in 2009 in a huge fire after it had been closed for about 20 years.
Castinetti Realty Group announces new Maine location
Castinetti Realty group is a 9-year-old boutique real estate company focusing on giving to the community with every transaction.
Colonials hold baseball clinic for Little League peers
The clinic included four stations: fielding, throwing, baserunning and hitting. For some ballplayers, the clinic served as an introduction to the sport of baseball.
School Committee votes to pursue Shrewsbury High expansion again
The School Committee voted on March 13 to submit another statement of interest to the MSBA to potentially expand Shrewsbury High School.
Lake Quinsigamond Commission cracks down on jet skis; no ban
During the Lake Quinsigamond Commission’s Feb. 29 meeting, officials opted to table the banning of jet skis.
State officials talk trout with Shrewsbury High School students
Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler may have come to see the trout, but he left impressed with the students.
Midland-Wachusett League announces 2024 winter all-star selections
The Midland-Wachusett League has announced the 2024 winter all-stars, which includes several high schools in our region.
Shrewsbury police to hold Touch-a-Truck event
The Shrewsbury Police Department will sponsor its second annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, April 6, from noon to 4 p.m.
Shrewsbury Historical Society offers scholarships
The Shrewsbury Historical Society has announced two scholarships for seniors who reside and attend public or private high schools in town.
Broken Creek Vineyard flourishes under new ownership
Broken Creek Vineyard — which was started in 2011 by Eric and Peggy Preusse — is under new ownership of Abby and Jean Skaff.
Shrewsbury local and baseball legend is new Worcester Bravehearts owner
If it’s not family, it’s business. If it’s not business, it’s baseball. And if it’s none of those three, it’s not Frank Vaccaro.
Shirley LeMay is Shrewsbury’s longest-tenured educator
Shirley LeMay has been teaching for nearly four decades, but for her, it has seemed like absolutely no time at all.
ZBA reviews traffic impact of 300-unit development
Emerald Run, which includes six four-story buildings and 300 total homeownership units, would be constructed at 33-69 Green St.
Pet Rock Festival seeks permanent home
The Pet Rock Festival is seeking a new home after spending last year at SAC Park and several years on the Wyman-Gordon grounds.
Contested race for library trustee in Shrewsbury
Nomination papers were due on March 19 for the upcoming Shrewsbury election. There will be one contested race for library trustee.
Traffic discussed for 922,000-square-foot industrial park project
A proposed industrial park on Clinton Street is estimated to generate nearly 1,500 trips of traffic every day.
Cornerstone Bank opens Shrewsbury branch
Cornerstone Bank is now open in Shrewsbury. The branch, located at 195 Main St., officially opened March 9.
Mizikar debuts draft of $183 million FY25 town budget
The Shrewsbury budget will total $183,654,369, which is an increase of approximately $2.3 million over the fiscal year 2024 budget.
Coolidge Elementary School holds ‘Celebration of Us’
“This Coolidge community is so close-knit. They’re amazing. They celebrate each other."