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Shrewsbury Newsletter

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

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.

Shrewsbury looks to make parking more environmentally friendly

Shrewsbury received a $90,000 grant from the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness program to update the parking requirements in town bylaw.

Committee takes first step toward Shrewsbury High School expansion

Solving the overcrowding problem at Shrewsbury High School won’t happen overnight. The committee will send an SOI to MSBA.

Shrewsbury library honored by state for ‘Radical Empathy’ project

The Shrewsbury Public Library has earned recognition from the MBLC for its recent yearlong “Radical Empathy” project.

Planning Board approves over-55 development for Greenbriar Drive

Developers of a proposed over-55 housing development near the intersection of Greenbriar Drive and Cypress Avenue have cleared a major hurdle.

Nomination period closes, unofficial ballot set for Shrewsbury election

When Shrewsbury residents cast their ballots on May 2, there will be three contested races among the four they will be voting on.

Shrewsbury man killed in skiing accident at Wachusett Mountain

A 67-year-old man from Shrewsbury was killed in a skiing accident at Wachusett Mountain in Princeton on Sunday, March 19.

Shrewsbury police investigating bus stop incident

The Shrewsbury Police Department is investigating an incident which allegedly took place at a school bus stop, Wednesday morning.

New Shrewsbury director of recreation hits the ground running

Laurel Rossiter didn’t exactly get the chance to ease into her new position as Shrewsbury’s director of recreation.

Planning Board approves site plan for proposed Subaru dealership

Boch Subaru of New England’s plans to build a new auto dealership at 701 Boston Turnpike is moving forward.

Shrewsbury hockey more than semi-tough, reaches D1 Final

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.

Square One Players to present comedy romp, “Leading Ladies”

Since raising the curtain on its first production in 2021, Square One Players has been working to keep live theater thriving in Shrewsbury.

Mrva magic lifts Shrewsbury past Hingham, 3-2, in 2OT

Maddie Mrva’s second goal of the game, 1:39 into the second overtime, lifted the Shrewsbury girls’ hockey team into the Division 1 Final Four.