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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
Shrewsbury theater group invites audiences to ‘Exit Laughing’
SHREWSBURY – Following its debut last year, a Shrewsbury community theater group is inviting audiences to its second production. Afterward, it would like everyone...
Shrewsbury police offficer receives hero escort as he embarks on retirement
By Melanie Petrucci, Senor Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – After a 30-year career in law enforcement, largely serving the town of Shrewsbury, Officer Mike McGinnis served his...
Shrewsbury town manager pleased with Beal Commons approval
After the Planning Board approved plans for the Beal Commons project, Town Manager Kevin Mizikar said he was pleased with the decision.
Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Shrewsbury
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – On Dec. 14, 77 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Shrewsbury, bringing the cumulative caseload to 1,132....
Shrewsbury asks to share Worcester’s public safety radio frequencies
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY — Shrewsbury is interested in using Worcester’s public safety radio frequency.
Trying to make that possible, Shrewsbury firefighter and lead...
Shrewsbury Planning Board approves Centech development
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
SHREWSBURY — The Shrewsbury Planning Board approved plans for a project at the town’s Centech Park North site during...
Planning Board approves new Shrewsbury Police Station plans
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY — The effort to build a new building for the Shrewsbury Police Department is moving forward after the Planning...
Shrewsbury legion baseball edges Northborough in playoff pitchers’ duel
Two southpaw pitchers were the story of Saturday afternoon’s legion baseball matchup between Shrewsbury Post 397 and Northborough Post 234.
Shrewsbury Board green lights $9.5 million dollar Prop. 2 ½ operational override
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted March 26 to ask voters to approve a $9.5 million dollar Proposition...
Hudson gymnastics edges out Shrewsbury in season opener
REGION - The Hudson High School gymnastics team beat Shrewsbury on Tuesday by some of the narrowest of margins.
Indeed, the Hawks won by a...
Shrewsbury School Committee votes for hybrid model for school reopening
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury School Committee met in person on Aug. 6 at Town Hall for the first time since...
St. John’s students named National Merit Scholarship commended students
Seven students at St. John’s have been named as commended students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship program.
Inside Oak Middle School’s New American Sign Language Club
Just after 3 p.m. on any given Wednesday, a group of Oak Middle School students excitedly gather for the school’s new ASL Club.
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 Planning Board approves plans that may lead to future senior housing
The Shrewsbury Planning Board approved plans last week that may ultimately lead to a new senior housing development in town.
McAllister joins Shrewsbury’s planning department as Assistant Town Planner
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
SHREWSBURY – When Rowen McAllister, a 22-year-old graduate student at Clark University in Worcester, interned with the Shrewsbury Planning...
Shrewsbury team prepares to welcome Sudanese family
A Better Shrewsbury Neighborhood Support Team was in the middle of their training when Ascentria shared that they had a family for the team.
Shrewsbury school operates food pantry for families experiencing food insecurity
SHREWSBURY – A recent “necessities drive” has helped restock a food pantry at Oak Middle School in Shrewsbury, helping this school program distribute new...
North Carolina man charged with larceny, forgery by Shrewsbury police
Back on July 17, the Shrewsbury Police Department issued a press release and several photos, seeking to identify the suspect.