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Cyanobacteria advisory issued for Shrewsbury’s Dean Park Pond
Visitors to Dean Park and their pets should avoid contact with the pond until further notice due to high bacterial levels.
Lifelong Shrewsbury resident marks 100 years with week-long celebration
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – “I’ve had a full life,” reflected Doris Paolini, lifelong resident of Shrewsbury who marked her 100th birthday Aug....
Shrewsbury company gives World Mental Health Day to employees
The company — which has grown from 12 to 20 employees recently — gave employees the option of taking World Mental Health Day or the Friday prior to Columbus Day weekend.
AMSA, Shrewsbury tennis teams end seasons with state championship matchups
By Kevin Stone, Contributing Writer
REGION - For two local girls’ tennis teams, the end to the spring season that almost never happened was unforgettable,...
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office takes part in Random Acts of Kindness Week
For their third year, Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis and his staff celebrated the nationally recognized Random Acts of Kindness Week
District attorney honors Shrewsbury police for life-saving rescue
In February, four Shrewsbury police personnel rescued a man from neck-deep mud and freezing water at Flint Pond.
Elvis Presley at the Edgemere Drive-In
A recently acquired scrapbook provides a look back into the life and times of a teen-aged Elvis fan from Milford during the late 1950s.
Community celebrates the Spirit of Shrewsbury
Residents were all smiles this weekend as the Spirit of Shrewsbury returned in full swing this year. Read more about the event this year.
Floor & Decor coming to Rt. 9 in Shrewsbury
A Floor & Decor may be coming to the future home of a McGovern Auto Group collision and fit-up center at 420 Boston Turnpike.
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.
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.
Shrewsbury students to host Open Mic Night to benefit social issues
Shrewsbury – Several Shrewsbury High School students will be hosting an Open Mic Night on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 5 p.m. on the Shrewsbury...
Shrewsbury group to stage ‘Nunsense’ with ‘divine intervention’
Members of Shrewsbury’s community theater group Square One Players have faith in the showbiz axiom “The show must go on.”
Pulte proposes 300-unit 40B project in Shrewsbury
Pulte Homes New England has announced plans to build a large-scale residential development in the southeast corner of town.
Shrewsbury heads to the World Series
After being knocked out of the Zone 4 playoffs, Shrewsbury Post 397 is heading to the American Legion World Series.
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.
Shrewsbury trash collection program among state’s most efficient
While the pay-as-you-throw system has critics throughout town, local government officials are touting the system’s benefits.
Shrewsbury’s FY 2025 budget takes shape
The first projection of the 2025 fiscal budget will be given to the Shrewsbury Finance Committee on Feb. 16.
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 plans in-person Memorial Day observances
Shrewsbury’s Memorial Day observances will be back in person this year, returning after being held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.