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Shrewsbury - After 12 years on the Shrewsbury School Committee, Chair Deborah Peeples has announced that she will not seek re-election in May. Peeples made her announcement at the beginning of the Jan. 9 committee meeting, saying that although the decision was a hard one, the time has come for her to move on. More ... Shrewsbury - Marisa Giorgi, the daughter of Kathleen Murphy of Pittsburgh, Penn., and Amedeo Giorgi of Oakland, Cal., and Rajeev Nath, the son of Raktim and Neeta Nath of Shrewsbury, recently completed their multi-day, interfaith marriage ceremony, including both Hindu and Christian rites of marriage. More ... Shrewsbury - St. Mary's Parents' Association is will hold its fifth Annual Winter Ball at Cyprian Keyes in West Boylston Saturday Jan. 26. The Monte Carlo-themed event will include dinner, dancing and a cocktail hour complete with game booths that school Advancement Director Sira Naras said will make for a unique experience. More ... Shrewsbury - Sarah Silverman, daughter of Lori and Paul Silverman of Shrewsbury, made the Dean's List at Keuka College, Keuka Park, N.Y. Sarah is a sophomore studying history and political science. More ... Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Public Library currently has Sunday hours from 1 to 5 p.m., thanks to donations from 17 individuals and businesses. With their support, the library Sunday season currently extends through April 13. More ... Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Planning Board will vote next month on a proposed expansion of the Liberty Assembly of God located on Route 20. The church is seeking approval to build a 1,100-seat two-story sanctuary along with more than 350 parking spaces at the site. More ... Shrewsbury - The former Shrewsbury Fire Headquarters, which was vacated by the department last month, was demolished Jan. 8 and 9. The new headquarters building stands directly behind the old station. PHOTOS/MELISSA MUNTZ More ... Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury residents Pat Erickson, Cathy Sampson, Margie Lindberg and Kelly Marcimo attend a Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS) benefit Jan. 13. More ... Shrewsbury - When Patrice Peris steps up to the microphone, she has only one thought in her mind: making sure her audience gets a performance unlike any they've ever seen. A lifelong entertainer, Peris's soulful voice and R&B/hip hop/pop style have landed her gigs all over New England, sometimes performing as many as seven shows in a single weekend. More ... Shrewsbury - There are several areas of town that are currently up for gardening adoption in Shrewsbury. More ... |
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