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Shrewsbury Newsletter

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Beal Early Childhood Center

Shrewsbury selectmen approve professional services for Beal negotiations

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY — After a developer pitched potentially redeveloping the Beal Early Childhood Center into mixed-use buildings called “Beal Commons,”...
Shrewsbury Public Library

Shrewsbury Public Library plans virtual networking meetings

SHREWSBURY — Job seekers over 50 now have an opportunity to attend virtual networking meetings through the Shrewsbury Public Library.  The library, joining with seven...

Shrewsbury Farmers Market boosts small vendors hurt by COVID-19

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY — It was Feb. 2020 when Julia Moriconi was negotiating a space for her ice cream shop, Mrs....
Cars bustle past the intersection of Route 20 and South Street in Shrewsbury. Photo/Tami White

Route 20 in Shrewsbury part of federal infrastructure bill

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Writer SHREWSBURY — Work on Route 20 in Shrewsbury was included in the Federal INVEST in America Act legislation, according...
A Shrewsbury girls tennis player waits as a teammate makes a serve during a match earlier this spring.

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,...
Players on Shrewsbury’s Girls 9-11th grade youth soccer team hold their medals recognizing their recent Tournament of Champions victory.

Shrewsbury youth soccer team wins Tournament of Champions

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor SHREWSBURY - The Shrewsbury Girls 9-11 grade youth soccer team snagged a hard-fought victory in their league’s highest playoff tournament...
The Centech North site sits largely empty off South Street in Shrewsbury.

Trucks will only turn right into proposed Centech development

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY — The Shrewsbury Planning Board may soon vote on plans for a proposed three-building campus on Centech Park...

Shrewsbury rowing star competes in World Championships

By Kevin Stone, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY - Shrewsbury High School alumnus Collin Hay (2018) earned entry to the U23 World Rowing Championships on June 15...
Thomas Schofield, Michael Borowiec, Sean McNiff and Kevin Weigold were promoted to the rank of lieutenant at the Shrewsbury Fire Department's annual recognition and promotion ceremony held May 26.

Shrewsbury Fire Department holds annual recognition ceremony

SHREWSBURY - Firefighters in Shrewsbury revived their annual recognition and promotion ceremony May 26, celebrating two years’ worth of milestones after COVID-19 forced the...
Superintendent Joseph Sawyer speaks at a School Committee meeting earlier this year. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Shrewsbury schools superintendent’s contract extended

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — Shrewsbury Public School Superintendent Joseph Sawyer will continue to lead the district through June 2026, according to adjustments...

PHOTO: Dean Park’s misty rainbow

SHREWSBURY - Drone photography recently caught a rainbow formed in the mist below a sprinkler at one of three baseball diamonds in Shrewsbury’s Dean...

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...

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

Shrewsbury staff replacing malfunctioning water meters

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — Facing malfunctioning meters, the Shrewsbury Water & Sewer Division has been unable to get ahold of about 100...

Shrewsbury to study speeding on Maple Avenue

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — Speeding on Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury is being examined by the Board of Selectmen. During the June 8 meeting,...

UPDATE: Shrewsbury police officer struck by vehicle

UPDATE: The officer who was struck by a vehicle, June 30, has been released from the hospital.  SHREWSBURY - A Shrewsbury police officer was injured,...

Selectman Casavant named ‘Commonwealth Heroine’

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — Shrewsbury selectman Beth Casavant was recently named a Commonwealth Heroine of 2021.  She joined the ranks of 136 women...

Shrewsbury School Committee votes to keep “Colonial” mascot

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — The Colonial is here to stay. The School Committee voted 3-2 to keep the Shrewsbury High School (SHS) mascot...

Shrewsbury Girl Scouts find long term home for ‘Puzzle Hub’ exchange

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY - After months of planning and work, Shrewsbury Girl Scout Troop 11087 has earned their Bronze Award by completing...

Proposed warehouse near Shrewsbury/Boylston border won’t have negative traffic impact developer says

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — As developers NorthBridge Partners plan to build a campus in Shrewsbury, NorthBridge is also looking to build a...