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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 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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...