Upcoming Shrewsbury election update
By Melissa Muntz Community Reporter
      Shrewsbury - As of March 10, seven people have pulled papers to fill two vacancies on the Board of Selectmen. Bruce Card announced earlier this year that he will not seek re-election to the board, and the other seat is that of current Chair Maurice DePalo, who is seeking re-election to the board ...
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World Series Trophies come to area
     Shrewsbury - Mitchell and Nancy Estaphan of Shrewsbury pose with the 2004 and 2007 World Series Trophies at Shrewsbury Town Hall March 10, along with a prized signed baseball bat. The two are lifelong Red Sox fans and have been limited season ticket holders for the last 25 years. PHOTO/MELISSA MUNTZ...
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Tension runs high at budget meeting
By Melissa Muntz Community Reporter
      Shrewsbury - The School Committee, Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen joint budget session saw finger pointing from some members of the School Committee, which has stated that it will seek a Proposition 2-1/2 override if its $46.33 million fiscal year (FY) 2009 budget is not fully funded.
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'Waste Watchers' to hold environmental meeting
By Melissa Muntz Community Reporter
      Shrewsbury - Waste Watchers of Shrewsbury is holding an open meeting at the library Sunday March 16 at 2 p.m.
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Menzie family has visitor
     Shrewsbury - The Menzie family gathers next to the nine-foot-tall snow giant they built during a storm earlier this month. The family includes (front, l to r) Caroline, Thomas, Grace, (back, l to r) Christina, Wayne, Rebecca and Wesley. PHOTO/SUBMITTED
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Boy Scout putting together Historical Society exhibit
      Shrewsbury - Troop 158's Boy Scout Carter Stevens is putting together an exhibit about scouting in Shrewsbury that will open at the Shrewsbury Historical Society in late spring. Stevens is currently seeking scout-related items and photographs to be loaned for inclusion in the exhibit.
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