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Shrewsbury Newsletter

List of posts to be included in the Shrewsbury newsletter email.

Two men arrested by Shrewsbury police on OUI, firearms charges

Tyler Masciarelli was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm without a license; and carrying a loaded firearm without a license.

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.

Fidelity Investments eyes new Shrewsbury location

Fidelity Investments plans to move to a new Shrewsbury location in the plaza at 571 Boston Tpke. Plans were recently approved for the site.

Shrewsbury municipal election candidate statements

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

Shrewsbury police to host youth police academy

Applications are currently being accepted for the Shrewsbury Police Department’s first Youth Police Academy. 

Shrewsbury baseball team overcomes early deficit to edge Algonquin

After falling behind early, the Shrewsbury baseball team cobbled together enough offense and rallied to defeat the Titans.

Rep. Kane joins Meals on Wheels to deliver food to Shrewsbury’s elderly

In March, state Rep. Hannah Kane joined volunteers and ESWA coordinators to deliver Meals on Wheels in celebration of the March for Meals.

Shrewsbury Planning Board approves Beal Commons plans

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

Pair arrested by Shrewsbury police for used cooking oil theft

Yordani Diaz-Campusano, 33, and Eri Carlos Alcantara, 30, face charges after they allegedly stole used cooking oil from Lakeside Bar & Grill. 

In wake of ruling, Shrewsbury Select Board adopts changes to public comment policy

After the Supreme Judicial Court struck down Southboro’s “civility code” for its public comment sessions, other boards are now making changes

Shrewsbury school officials make mental health of students a top priority

Superintendent Joseph Sawyer referenced a report by the U.S. surgeon general, warning of a “youth mental health crisis."

An egg-cellent event: Shrewsbury’s flashlight egg hunt a huge success

Families gathered at Dean Park to participate in the Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Department’s Flashlight Egg Hunt.

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. 
The sun sets over downtown Shrewsbury. A recent Local Rapid Recovery Plan called for repainting of key sidewalks in the downtown area, among other things. Photo/Jesse Kucewicz

Shrewsbury announces grants to beautify downtown storefronts

Staff recently announced the façade improvement program, a state-funded grant program, designed to help local businesses restore.

Local historian presents case for Shrewsbury as an Underground Railroad stop

Carol Baker gave a presentation titled "The Underground Railroad in Shrewsbury and the North Precinct, Examining the Evidence."

Aero Coffee Roasters voices interest in Beal Commons retail space

Peter Femino opened Aero Coffee Roasters, which is his third startup, at 318 Main St., Northborough, in June 2020.
Shrewsbury employees will now be required to wear masks again in Town Hall following an Aug. 10 announcement by Town Manager Kevin Mizikar. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Select Board approves new five-year cable deal with SELCO

Shrewsbury’s new franchise agreement with SELCO provides cable service to town for just five years, as opposed to the standard 10.

SELCO celebrates 40 years of Shrewsbury cable

Members of the SELCO family past and present gathered March 24 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of cable in Shrewsbury.

Beal principal named new assistant superintendent

Christian Girardi has been chosen to be the next assistant superintendent of operations and finance for Shrewsbury Public Schools.

The Food Farm was an early Shrewsbury supermarket

The Food Farm, as can be seen from the photograph, was located “in Fairlawn in Shrewsbury on the Pike" and was in operation into the 1960s.