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Assabet graduates gift 9/11 memorial sculpture to Shrewsbury police
Under a bright blue sky, recent Assabet graduates gifted the Shrewsbury Police Department a 9/11 memorial.
Shrewsbury officials talk water contamination, PFAS treatment pilot program
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY — In Shrewsbury’s Home Farm Treatment Plant, there are purple-tinted pipes with white labels. Those pipes are the new...
WRTA may extend bus route to Shrewsbury’s Edgemere Crossing
Area residents will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on proposed bus route and schedule changes for the WRTA.
Shrewsbury Fire Department holds annual recognition ceremony
SHREWSBURY - Firefighters in Shrewsbury revived their annual recognition and promotion ceremony May 26, celebrating two years’ worth of milestones after COVID-19 forced the...
Shrewsbury’s David Long travels the world to capture landscapes
Long offers in-person, onsite workshops, photography e-book and enjoys spreading his love of photography to others.
Planning Board approves McGovern collision and fit-up center in Shrewsbury
The board approved the site plans for the construction of a McGovern Auto Group collision and fit-up center and Floor & Decor on Route 9.
Edgemere Diner car, sign up for auction
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
SHREWSBURY – The iconic Edgemere Diner car is headed to auction.
“We would really love a local buyer for this,”...
New Shrewsbury Police Chief tests positive for COVID-19
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – On July 20, the day that Police Chief Kevin Anderson was sworn in and supposed to officially...
Developer reduces the number of Beal Commons units
Developers unveiled a new, scaled-down Beal Commons design that looked to address the community’s ongoing concerns.
Shrewsbury holds topping off ceremony at new police station
SHREWSBURY – Community members driving along Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury have eagerly watched as crews constructed the bones of the new Shrewsbury Police Department...
Plaintiffs make argument in Beal Commons appeal
As the Beal Commons appeal is well underway, the seven plaintiffs in the case recently amended their complaint.
Oak Island Boat Ramp
SHREWSBURY - Drone photography recently captured the sight of a boat motoring away from the Oak Island Boat Ramp in Shrewsbury. Closed earlier this...
Shrewsbury’s Dale Magee reflects on School Committee career
SHREWSBURY – After over a decade on the Shrewsbury School Committee, Dale Magee announced last month that he did not plan to run for...
Shrewsbury selectmen take next step with South St. senior housing project
SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen recently approved a step forward in a project that could place a nearly 200-unit senior housing development...
Shrewsbury police hold Autism Awareness Touch-a-Truck event
From police cars to tractor trailers, the Shrewsbury Police Department invited the community to a sensory-friendly touch-a-truck event.
‘A bittersweet moment’: Edgemere Diner leaves its Shrewsbury home
Shrewsbury’s Edgemere Diner is on the move. It’s not going far, at least for the time being, however, moving to Grafton.
Residents ask Shrewsbury School Committee to adopt Diwali holiday
Dozens of residents packed the Feb. 15 School Committee meeting to request that Diwali be added to the district calendar as an official holiday.
Spotted Lanternfly remnants found in Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY – Remnants of a Spotted Lanternfly have been found in Shrewsbury.
Town Manager Kevin Mizikar told the Board of Selectmen on Jan. 11 that...
Williams scores early, Grafton secures victory over Shrewsbury
The opening seconds foreshadowed the next 48 minutes of football; Grafton dominated, ultimately defeating Shrewsbury by a score of 26-12.
Shrewsbury now has a possible COVID-19 case traced to in school exposure
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – As Shrewsbury continues to be designated a red high-risk community by the state, Dr. Joseph Sawyer, school superintendent...