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Proposed industrial park’s sound, air pollution discussed at Planning Board
A proposed industrial park’s sound and air quality impact was discussed during an April 4 Planning Board meeting.
Former Christmas Tree Shops location may become trampoline park
Developers had filed permit requests to construct a trampoline park in Olde Shrewsbury Village, which used to be the Christmas Tree Shops.
Shrewsbury Senior Center offers root beer floats to community
On April 16, the Shrewsbury Senior Center opened its doors to the community for a “Generations Chill and Thrill.”
Town Clean-Up Day helps keep Shrewsbury beautiful
On April 20, dozens of dedicated community members volunteered their morning to pick up debris throughout town.
Expansion of overcrowded Shrewsbury High School debated
The Select Board voted, 3-2, on April 9 to approve sending a Statement of Interest to the MSBA to potentially expand Shrewsbury High School.
Shrewsbury receives award to prevent flooding on Route 20
Shrewsbury and Worcester had been awarded $3.7 million from the U.S. DOT for the Route 20 and Grafton Street Interchange Project.
‘I love games like this’: Saint John’s volleyball controls Algonquin in four-set victory
Algonquin continued to play with energy in the fourth set, but Saint John’s returned to form. The Pioneers won the set 25-14 to win the game.
Cruisers, trucks, buses and more: SPD holds second annual Touch-a-Truck
The Shrewsbury Police Department held the second annual Touch-a-Truck event on April 6. The event was popular in the community.
Cornerstone Bank to celebrate new Shrewsbury branch with event
Cornerstone Bank is inviting the local community to a grand opening celebration for its new branch at 195 Main Street in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury DECA seeks help to compete in California
The program found success in its inaugural year with several members competing at the international level just months after forming the club.
Shrewsbury tests new trash bags ahead of trash hauler change
Shrewsbury's Department of Public Works is currently conducting a survey on the pay-as-you-throw bag program.
A solar eclipse to remember in Shrewsbury
Community members gathered outside the Shrewsbury Public Library on Monday, April 8, to witness the solar eclipse.
Select Board establishes Sustainability Committee
The Select Board unanimously voted to establish a Sustainability Committee on March 12.
Shrewsbury seeks to invest $10 million in South Street DPW facility
Shrewsbury seeks to invest roughly $10 million into work at the Department of Public Works (DPW) facility at 207 and 211 South St.
Beal Commons appeal will head to trial
The appeal of the Beal Commons project will be heading to trial. Beal Commons is a proposed 53-unit, 7,000-square-foot development.
Local government officials reflect on Women’s History Month
March was Women’s History Month, and Shrewsbury leaders gathered on March 19 at the Senior Center to celebrate the occasion.
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.
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.