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Shrewsbury Newsletter

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

Shrewsbury Girl Scouts receive volunteer award

Several Shrewsbury Girl Scouts have earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award. A ceremony took place to recognize the recipients.

Saint John’s headmaster to leave in 2024

Headmaster of Saint John’s High School Alex Zequeira plans to depart at the end of next school year in June 2024.

Appeal filed for Beal Commons project

Several residents have filed an appeal with the Land Court seeking to annul the Planning Board’s approval of the Beal Commons project

Saint John’s holds graduation ceremony

Hundreds of friends and family gathered to celebrate the 204 seniors graduating as part of the Saint John’s High School Class of 2023. 
A sign in downtown Marlborough asks residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Casavant becomes chair following post-election reorganization

Following the election, the Select Board chose the re-elected Beth Casavant as chair during its May 9 meeting.

Shrewsbury School Committee revises district homework policy

A new homework policy is coming to Shrewsbury Public Schools after the School Committee voted to approve a revised policy April 26.

Cemetery expansion funding approved by Shrewsbury Town Meeting

Shrewsbury Town Meeting members have officially voted to fund the expansion of Mountain View Cemetery across the street to Prospect Park.   

Wall of fame, new shell names unveiled

As part of the project, the wall shows photographs, oars and memorabilia from the Shrewsbury High School Crew’s history.

Shrewsbury Girl Scouts earn Bronze Award

Several members of Shrewsbury Girl Scout Troop 30312 recently earned the Girl Scout Bronze Award by donating several “birthday boxes.”
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Shrewsbury School Committee unveils strategic plan

The School Committee unanimously approved a strategic plan for the district effective from 2023 to 2027 during their April 26 meeting.

Shrewsbury School Committee praises superintendent’s performance

Superintendent Joe Sawyer has received an “exemplary” performance review from the School Committee, as reported on April 26.

A look at the Shrewsbury Town Meeting warrant

On the night of May 15, Shrewsbury Town Meeting members will gather at Oak Middle School to review and vote on 54 warrant articles.

Shrewsbury candidates reflect on election

After a competitive Shrewsbury election, the newly-elected Select Board and School Committee members voiced their excitement about the results

Police presence at Shrewsbury High School following report of potential threat of violence

There’s been a presence of Shrewsbury officers at Shrewsbury High School after police received a report of a potential threat of violence.

St. John’s boys’ tennis outlasts Shrewsbury

An inter-town rivalry was renewed last Friday as the St. John’s Pioneers defeated the Shrewsbury Colonials in boys tennis.

Shrewsbury releases unofficial results in municipal election

There will be new faces on the Select Board and School Committee as Shrewsbury voters headed to the ballot box on May 2.

Local artists to brighten up electrical boxes

The Shrewsbury Cultural Council (SCC) will be sponsoring artists to wrap electrical boxes throughout town with colorful designs meant to celebrate Shrewsbury’s unique culture.

Students catch glimpse into future at Oak Middle School Career Day

Over 60 professionals from a variety of career fields converged at Oak Middle School to share their experiences with nearly 500 students.

Shrewsbury candidates bring their message to forums

The League of Women Voters hosted School Committee and Select Board candidates for a forum at Oak Middle School on April 24.

Shrewsbury discusses cemetery expansion into Prospect Park

Shrewsbury unveiled plans during an April 5 meeting to expand the cemetery across the street into areas of Prospect Park.