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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."
Shrewsbury Bahá’í community celebrates Ayyám-i-Há
Although the celebration focused on Ayyám-i-Há, the entire community was invited, and people from different religious backgrounds participated.
Countdown to Casella: Information on Shrewsbury trash hauler change
Casella Waste Systems, Shrewsbury’s new trash hauler, will start service on July 1. Officials went before the Select Board Feb. 27.
New details emerge in Shrewsbury’s proposal for MBTA zoning
The proposed MBTA zone is located in the far southeast corner of Shrewsbury, near the intersection of Route 20 and Route 9.
Sewage spill into Lake Quinsigamond prompts possible change in fines
A recent sewage spill has prompted the Lake Quinsigamond Commission to potentially reevaluate the penalties for polluting the lake.
‘Steel Magnolias’ comes to Shrewsbury in March
The group encourages everyone to attend the show at Flanagan Theater, which will run on March 16, 17, 23 and 24.
‘They didn’t give up’: Shrewsbury girls hockey falls short in quarterfinals
In a rematch of last year’s MIAA Division 1 state championship, the Shrewsbury girls hockey team faced off against Saint Mary’s (Lynn).
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office takes part in Random Acts of Kindness Week
For their third year, Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis and his staff celebrated the nationally recognized Random Acts of Kindness Week
Shrewsbury girls hockey advances to Elite 8 after gutsy win over Bishop Feehan
The win over Bishop Feehan sets Shrewsbury on a collision course with No. 2 Saint Mary’s (Lynn) in the Elite 8.
Shrewsbury seeks Meals on Wheels volunteers
The program relies on volunteers, and there aren’t currently enough. Drivers have had to take double shifts to deliver the food to the residents.
Physik Instrumente breaks ground on new U.S. headquarters in Shrewsbury
Physik Instrumente officially broke ground on the company’s new U.S. headquarters located in Shrewsbury on Wednesday morning.
Shrewsbury seeks new DPW director
On the February edition of “Ask the Manager,” Town Manager Kevin Mizikar announced that Director of Public Works Jeff Howland has left his role.
Saint John’s High School participates in ‘High School Quiz Show’
Most members, cognizant that they would be on TV, were nervous, but as soon as the first questions were asked, the anxiousness faded.
Beal Commons appeal back in court on Feb. 29
The case could be decided as soon as Feb. 29, when lawyers for the plaintiffs and defendants will reconvene.
Exactly 50 years after her tragic murder, Eileen Ferro remembered in Shrewsbury
On Thursday – 50 years to the hour of Ferro’s untimely death – community members gathered to honor her legacy, reciting poems, performing music, and remembering her “friendly” personality.
Emerald Run goes before ZBA, stormwater specifics discussed
On Jan. 29, the developer returned to the ZBA to discuss the project site plans and stormwater runoff.
Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services to hold giving gala in May
The deadline to purchase tickets is Saturday, May 4, or until tickets are sold out.
Barnes helps Saint John’s basketball blow past intra-town rival Shrewsbury
“We’re feeling confident. We’re playing our best basketball right now,” Barnes said after the game against Shrewsbury.
$86.8 million Shrewsbury schools budget proposed
Shrewsbury Public Schools proposed fiscal 2025 budget is hoping to address the district’s post-COVID literacy challenges.