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SYFS awarded grant for mental health first aid training

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SYFS has received $250,000 in grant funding from the Federal DHHS to expand its mental health first aid training program.

Neighbors want to keep park behind old Beal school

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — One evening, Julie Ross was sitting on her front porch on Hascall Street, watching a group of girls...

Shrewsbury boys hockey nabs late-season win over Wachusett

SHREWSBURY - The Shrewsbury boys hockey team secured a major win over Wachusett last Saturday, defeating their area rivals on home ice at NorthStar...

Shrewsbury Select Board begins policy updates

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Select Board members unanimously voted on Aug. 8 to update the board’s Policy 1 to better reflect current practices.

Countdown to Casella: Information on Shrewsbury trash hauler change

Casella Waste Systems, Shrewsbury’s new trash hauler, will start service on July 1. Officials went before the Select Board Feb. 27.

‘Live each day as it comes:’ Shrewsbury resident celebrates 102 birthday

Doris Paolini recently celebrated her 102 birthday surrounded by her family and friends at the Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 
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State mattress waste ban will end Shrewsbury mattress disposal program

Starting Nov. 1, Shrewsbury residents will no longer be able to have their mattresses collected through curbside collection.

Shrewsbury Rotary Club to install community fridge near Senior Center

A community fridge is coming to Shrewsbury. The fridge will be sponsored by the Rotary Club and located at the Senior Center.

Shrewsbury gives Town Manager green light to negotiate Beal agreement

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SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury’s Town Manager will soon begin to negotiate a land disposition agreement with the potential developers of a project at the former...
Dee Bosma, Pat Ahern and Cyndee Plude recently completed a marathon kayaking trip across much of Lake Quinsigamond.

Shrewsbury friends enjoy Lake Quinsigamond adventure

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor SHREWSBURY - A trio of Shrewsbury friends are on a mission to stay healthy and inspire others. Last month, that drew...

Shrewsbury man charged with multiple counts related to firearms, drugs

Shrewsbury – Police Chief Kevin Anderson released this statement this evening: On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at about 5:20 PM, the Shrewsbury Police Department, while...

Shrewsbury Rotary continues to spread appreciation and support in response to COVID-19

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury Rotary Club members Judy Merriman and Kathy McSweeney recently coordinated local grocery store gift cards to...

WRTA may extend bus route to Shrewsbury’s Edgemere Crossing

Area residents will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on proposed bus route and schedule changes for the WRTA.

A ‘blessing’ for veterans

Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury Brownie Troop 65065 donated 32 “blessings bags” to a Worcester veterans group last month. The bags included toiletries, hats and gloves,...

Shrewsbury Fire Department takes delivery of new fire engine

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Fire Department recently took delivery of a new fire engine, dubbed “Fountain,” that will join...

Shrewsbury Town Meeting members approve $42 million for new police complex

Measure will now be on November ballot By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury –Town Meeting representatives overwhelmingly voted Sept. 29 in favor of advancing a...

Shrewsbury 10-year-old wins gold medals at World Karate Championships

Shrewsbury has a new karate champion in its ranks after 10-year-old Grace Hemenway won gold medals at the WUKF World Karate Championships.

Blind Worcester-based engineer creates electric jet ski

At Shrewsbury’s Corazzini Boat Ramp, eSKI unveiled and demonstrated one of the world’s first electric jet skis.

With override, Shrewsbury prepares for school redistricting, full-day kindergarten

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — With the Proposition 2 1/2 budget override approved by voters earlier this month, the Shrewsbury Public Schools will...

Shrewsbury forces rematch for American Legion zone championship

Shrewsbury Post 397 was all but defeated. The team beat Leominster July 19 6-5 and will face the team again today for the zone championship.