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Shrewsbury police help with carjack arrest
Shrewsbury Police assisted in arresting a Lawrence man accused of carjacking a vehicle on Route 20.
A Scandinavian celebration to welcome summer in Shrewsbury
Hundreds of community members gathered as the Swedish National Federation of Worcester presented the 120th Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.
Shrewsbury seniors honored by School Committee
Friends and family packed the room for the School Committee’s May 24 meeting, where the 10 members of the class of 2023 with the highest GPA were honored.
Celebrations planned for new Hare Krishna temple in Shrewsbury
The largest Hare Krishna temple in the New England area will soon inaugurate several deities, and it invites the community to celebrate with four days of feasting, performances and spiritual observances and ceremonies.
Police chief sees first year of Jail Diversion program as a success
The centerpiece of Chief Kevin Anderson’s plan was establishing a full-time co-response Jail Diversion clinician.
Shrewsbury Select Board approves licenses for four new businesses
The approvals include Market Basket’s in-store café, Halal Guys, NOLA Cajun Kitchen and Broken Creek Vineyard.
PHOTOS: Crews demolish old Shrewsbury police station
As residents watched the new Shrewsbury Police Department station be constructed and completed, the project recently passed another milestone
Shrewsbury class of 2023 named Youth Volunteer of the Year
Shrewsbury High School’s class of 2023 has been awarded the United Way of Central Massachusetts Youth Volunteer of the Year Award.
Shrewsbury Public Schools make mindfulness a priority
The Community Advocate followed SPS Mindfulness Director Jordan Grinstein to document his efforts to spread mindfulness.
St. John’s seeks to build new wellness center
St. John’s representatives unveiled plans to build a new student health and wellness center on campus during a June 1 Planning Board meeting.
St. John’s volleyball fights until the end in semis
The St. John’s volleyball team’s season came to a close after the team fell in the semifinals 3-0 against the No. 1 seed Needham.
Appalachian Mountain Club members clean Lake Quinsigamond
On Mother's Day, members of the Appalachian Mountain Club joined forces to celebrate Mother Earth and clean Lake Quinsigamond.
New flag disposal box in Shrewsbury
On May 28, local Boy Scouts unveiled a new American flag disposal box that will be placed in front of the Shrewsbury Fire Station.
Sixteen families placed in Shrewsbury shelter
According to a joint press release from the town manager and the superintendent of schools, the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development has placed 16 families in a Shrewsbury lodging facility until further notice.
Shrewsbury water rates to increase
Most Shrewsbury consumers can expect an increase in the water rates in the upcoming fiscal year, according to the report.
Director of Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services announces retirement
Christine Mowry, the executive director of Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS), will retire after eight years of service.
Armed robbery at Shrewsbury gas station leads to charges
Sean Wogan, 29, has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and intimidate to steal from depository, among other charges.
Creatures great and small blessed at Shrewsbury Common
Several dozen well-behaved animals braved the light rain at Shrewsbury Common for a Blessing of the Animals ceremony.
Shrewsbury seniors set 4×800-meter relay school record
“It felt amazing – it’s something that you look forward to for months... To finally break the school record felt very good.”
Shrewsbury Select Board to hold office hours
The Select Board has announced that they would begin to hold office hours. The first session is currently scheduled for June 13.