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Olympic Rowing Trials at the Lake – 1952
By Michael Perna Jr., Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury - Almost 70 years ago, in early July 1952, Lake Quinsigamond was host to the
U. S. Olympic...
Shrewsbury’s ‘Scarecrows on the Common’ to honor essential workers
Shrewsbury – For the past 15 years, the Shrewsbury Garden Club has sponsored its popular “Scarecrows on the Common,” as part of the town’s Spirit...
Shrewsbury to hold Special Town Meeting Sept. 29 for new police station
If measure passes, voters will be asked to approve $42 million in November
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen...
Shrewsbury wildlife rehabilitator will continue caring for birds of prey
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Animal behaviorist and Shrewsbury resident Jessica Zorge was jubilant after the Shrewsbury Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)...
Officials express concerns over costs of Shrewsbury Schools’ reopening plans
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Public School (SPS) announced Aug. 6 that they would be reopening Tuesday, Sept. 15, with a...
Ward receives scholarship award from Saint Anselm College
Shrewsbury - Matt Ward, a resident of Shrewsbury, and the senior captain of the Saint Anselm College men's lacrosse program, was recently selected to...
Shrewsbury Fire Department receives coronavirus emergency grant
Shrewsbury – Fire Chief James Vuona announced that the Shrewsbury Fire Department has been awarded an approximately $34,000 grant from the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental...
Casavant to serve as selectman delegate on Shrewsbury’s new diversity task force
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen discussed the need to appoint one of their own to the newly...
Lifelong Shrewsbury resident marks 100 years with week-long celebration
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – “I’ve had a full life,” reflected Doris Paolini, lifelong resident of Shrewsbury who marked her 100th birthday Aug....
Remembering summer fun – a century ago
By Michael Perna Jr., Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury/Worcester - Lincoln Park was a very early amusement park – located on the Worcester shore of Lake Quinsigamond. It...