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Shrewsbury Newsletter

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

Shrewsbury School Committee praises superintendent’s performance

Superintendent Joe Sawyer has received an “exemplary” performance review from the School Committee, as reported on April 26.
A location at the intersection of Greenbriar Drive and Cypress Avenue in Shrewsbury is the subject of new development discussions. Photo/Jesse Kucewicz

New development may become senior housing, Shrewsbury Town Planner says

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Planning Board heard the first steps to what may eventually become a senior housing development...

Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services to hold giving gala in May

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The deadline to purchase tickets is Saturday, May 4, or until tickets are sold out.

Sharyn Thomas embraces role as Shrewsbury’s new Town Clerk

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – The transition to the role of Town Clerk has been seamless for former Assistant Town Clerk Sharyn...

Developers propose 40B housing project on Main Street in Shrewsbury

A nearly 200-unit, 40B housing project may be coming to Main Street in Shrewsbury. Read more about the plans for the project.
Orion Coffin tosses a ring around a cone. (Photo/Laura Hayes

Community celebrates during the Shrewsbury Summer Festival

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – It was a warm and sunny day — perfect for a festival. So, Shrewsbury residents flocked to...

Shrewsbury municipal election candidate statements

With Shrewsbury’s May 2 election around the corner, the Community Advocate reached out to candidates in contested races with questions.

UPDATE: Shrewsbury woman stabbed, suspect arrested

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor UPDATE: Police have arrested 51-year-old Carlos Gonzalez in connection with a stabbing in Shrewsbury, this week. He's facing three charges...

Shrewsbury sports broadcasting quartet sign off after 25 years

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After 25 years of covering Shrewsbury sports, Bob Bigda, Nick Todisco, John Mastro and Bill Orfalea have decided to “sign off."

SELCO recognized as a Smart Energy Provider

Shrewsbury -  Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO) has earned a Smart Energy Provider (SEP) designation from the American Public Power Association for demonstrating...

Friends of Shrewsbury Public Library seeks new annual book sale chair

The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library Board of Directors is looking for a volunteer to serve as the group’s annual book sale chair.

Shrewsbury stuns St. John’s in latest Battle of the ’Bury

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After 48 minutes of hard-fought football, Shrewsbury came away with a 13-10 win after scoring with 14 seconds left on the clock.
New electric chargers will be located at Shrewsbury Town Hall. Photo/Dakota Antelman

Shrewsbury Board of Health may reconsider mask mandate Feb. 15

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Shrewsbury’s indoor mask mandate may be coming to an end in the near future. The Shrewsbury Board of Health will be meeting on Feb. 18.

Food trucks return to Shrewsbury Town Hall

Food Truck Thursdays returned to Shrewsbury Town Hall on May 18. The event will return for the next 21 Thursday nights.

Shrewsbury Select Board approves licenses for four new businesses

The approvals include Market Basket’s in-store café, Halal Guys, NOLA Cajun Kitchen and Broken Creek Vineyard.
A blue, pay-as-you-throw trash bag sits at the end of a driveway on Brook Street in Shrewsbury. The town has recently faced a shortage of the trash bags. Photo/Laura Hayes

Shrewsbury to change trash hauler

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The town has chosen Casella Waste Management of Massachusetts as the new waste and recycling hauler for fiscal 2025.

Shrewsbury police charge three people with drug trafficking

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Three people face charges after Shrewsbury police allegedly found a firearm, heroin and cocaine during a traffic stop.

Shrewsbury brothers become youngest North American bridge champions

A pair of Shrewsbury brothers recently made history in the game of bridge, when they won a limited North American Bridge Championship event.

Shrewsbury firefighters battle boat fire on Lake Quinsigamond

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor SHREWSBURY - An 18 foot fiberglass boat went up in flames on Lake Quinsigamond on May 13. No one was injured,...

Shrewsbury Board of Health implements mask advisory

A mask advisory is now in place in Shrewsbury following a unanimous vote by the Board of Health on Friday morning.