Shrewsbury Newsletter

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — The Shrewsbury Public School District wants your feedback on whether it should keep its mascot, the Colonial.  This conversation...

Members of Shrewsbury’s community theater group Square One Players have faith in the showbiz axiom “The show must go on.”

Dozens of residents packed the Feb. 15 School Committee meeting to request that Diwali be added to the district calendar as an official holiday.

The Select Board held its tax classification hearing on Oct. 24. During the hearing, the board adopted a tax rate of $12.39 for fiscal 2024.

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — A mix of apartments and businesses like a gym and coffee shop may be part of the Beal...

Dozens gathered outside of the Shrewsbury Police Station on Dec. 10 for the department’s annual Fill the Wagon event.

Matthew Wheeler, the head coach of Shrewsbury’s boys soccer team, has been recognized for his coaching excellence.

For their third year, Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis and his staff celebrated the nationally recognized Random Acts of Kindness Week 

SHREWSBURY – The home decor store At Home is coming to Shrewsbury.  Shrewsbury Assistant Town Manager Kristen Las confirmed that news in an email to...

The Beal Commons at the former Maj. Howard W. Beal School is moving forward following a vote by the Planning Board on April 13.

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – In a recent press release from Dan Rowley, superintendent of the Water and Sewer Division of Shrewsbury’s...

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Town Manager Kevin Mizikar was cautiously optimistic when he reported to the Board, March 9, that since their...

Shrewsbury officials have opted to postpone collection of yard waste altogether until further notice following recent issues.

With Shrewsbury’s May 2 election around the corner, the Community Advocate reached out to candidates in contested races with questions.

The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library Board of Directors is looking for a volunteer to serve as the group’s annual book sale chair.

Trailing 2-0 after one period, No. 3 seed Shrewsbury hockey team dug deep and rallied for a 4-3 win over No. 2 Notre Dame of Hingham.

The Shrewsbury Planning Board approved plans last week that may ultimately lead to a new senior housing development in town. 

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury - Dignitaries gathered at the Beal School to offer their appreciation to local veterans on Nov. 11. Veterans gathered...

SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury Public Schools Superintendent Joseph Sawyer recently presented an updated district budget that would restore positions and add resources. A year after facing...

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...