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Shrewsbury’s MBTA zoning plan to be put to townwide vote
Town Clerk Sharyn Thomas certified the signatures of 1,706 Shrewsbury residents who petitioned for a townwide referendum on MBTA zoning.
With ‘Fill the Wagon,’ Shrewsbury Police Department brings joy, toy by toy
The contents of one Shrewsbury Police Department wagon have made the holidays brighter for hundreds of community members.
Shrewsbury Police Department searches for man who grabbed high school girl
The Shrewsbury Police Department is actively investigating a report regarding an incident in which a female student was grabbed.
SELCO receives Public Power Customer Satisfaction Award
SELCO has been recognized by the APPA with a Public Power Customer Satisfaction Award for providing excellent electric service.
Team 467 offers an up-close look at robotics
“I make a lot of friends here. It’s really fun. We learn a lot, and it’s something that you can apply in your life."
Shrewsbury ready for the holidays after Yuletide Market and Light the Common
“We really wanted to do something special,” said STCA VP Lee Abdella. Read more about this exciting event here.
Honeygrow seeks to open in Shrewsbury
Honeygrow has filed permits to open a new location in Lakeway Commons (193 Boston Turnpike) in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury woman dies in fatal crash in New York
Anna Catullo, 82, of Shrewsbury, died in a fatal crash in New York on Dec. 2 at 8:30 a.m. in Southeast, according to deputies.
Shrewsbury Public Library unveils Makerspace
“We wanted to bring an area where people would be able to use tools they may not have at home." Read more here.
Scandinavian Athletic Club celebrates 100 years
The Scandinavian Athletic Club (SAC) is saying “tack så mycket” for an eventful 100 years. Read more here.
‘We’re in this moment together’: In honor of Francis P. O’Connor, Shrewsbury gathers for...
Over 90 volunteers volunteer for the event, which, with the help of dozens of sponsors, has raised $500,000 for Alzheimer’s research.
As property values rise, Shrewsbury tax rate drops to $12.04
Shrewsbury’s fiscal year 2025 tax rate will be $12.04, a drop of 35 cents from last year’s rate of $12.39. Read more...
Claytime celebrates 25 years
Inspired by an activity at a friend’s birthday party, partners Laurel Knox and Joanne Wax founded Claytime in 1999 in Worcester.
Shrewsbury Planning Board will remain appointed after Town Meeting vote
Shrewsbury's Planning Board will remain appointed after a Town Meeting vote. Read more about the debate here.
After hours of debate, Shrewsbury Town Meeting adopts MBTA zoning
After months of debate and anticipation, Shrewsbury voted on MBTA zoning at November's Special Town Meeting.
Shrewsbury Town Meeting approves $2 million to design DPW facility
Town Meeting in November was asked to appropriate money for the design of the project only. Read more about the vote.
Police find suspected stolen goods in U-Haul that crashed near Target
Shrewsbury police reportedly found items they believed to have been stolen inside of a U-Haul truck that struck a pole near Target.
RISE program’s Maple & Main celebrates one-year anniversary
On Nov. 3, 2023, a crowd gathered outside 557 Main St. to cut the ribbon and officially open Maple & Main.
MBTA zoning, DPW facility upgrades to go before Town Meeting
"I think the church should be paying for that. It’s a historical building, but they have their own funding."
Shrewsbury marks Veterans Day
Community members gathered in front of the former Maj. Howard W. Beal School to mark Veterans Day on Nov. 11.