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Shrewsbury High School expansion takes step forward
The Shrewsbury High School expansion project has taken an important step forward. Shrewsbury has advanced past MSBA's initial review.
Shrewsbury official talks timeline for Edgemere Diner removal
SHREWSBURY – The new owner of Shrewsbury’s historic Edgemere Diner is working with a contractor on the process of removing the diner, according to...
Mixed-use development near Shrewsbury’s Lakeway Commons moves forward
A mixed-use development near Lakeway Commons in Shrewsbury is moving forward after it was approved by the Planning Board last month.
Shrewsbury officials set the stage for $9.5 million Prop. 2 1/2 operational override
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – In a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee, held March 2, officials discussed...
Shrewsbury begins tax title foreclosure of Empire Dry Cleaning site
Shrewsbury is moving forward with foreclosure of the former Empire Dry Cleaning property at 15 Maple Avenue.
Spotted Lanternfly remnants found in Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY – Remnants of a Spotted Lanternfly have been found in Shrewsbury.
Town Manager Kevin Mizikar told the Board of Selectmen on Jan. 11 that...
Wall of fame, new shell names unveiled
As part of the project, the wall shows photographs, oars and memorabilia from the Shrewsbury High School Crew’s history.
Beal Commons goes before Planning Board
Called Beal Commons, the developers, Civico Greenly, have proposed redeveloping the school into a 75,839-square-foot mixed-use project.
‘Shrewsbury is a very special place:’ SHS celebrates graduation
Members of Shrewsbury High School’s class of 2023 were handed their diplomas during the school’s 145th annual graduation ceremony.
Shrewsbury seeks developers to transform Town Center District
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Last August, Shrewsbury’s Annual Town Meeting approved a slate of zoning bylaws that created a new Town...
Fire wrecks car, burns Shrewsbury garage, other cars
SHREWSBURY - A fire damaged three cars and the side of a garage in Shrewsbury on Friday, prompting a response from Shrewsbury firefighters.
Firefighters arrived...
Three brothers allege sexual abuse at Saint John’s in mid-1960s
Three brothers are alleging that Saint John’s religion teacher Richard “Dick” Doyle sexually abused them while they were minors.
Shrewsbury High School celebrates graduation
With a turn of a tassel, the Shrewsbury High School Class of 2022 graduated on Thursday evening at Shrewsbury High School.
Shrewsbury police arrest two men after foot chase
Two men have been arrested following a foot chase today in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury stuns St. John’s in latest Battle of the ’Bury
After 48 minutes of hard-fought football, Shrewsbury came away with a 13-10 win after scoring with 14 seconds left on the clock.
Crash leads to traffic on Rt. 9 in Shrewsbury this morning
Traffic heading to Worcester was backed up this morning near Route 9 and Quinsigamond Avenue. Read more about the incident.
Traffic discussed for 922,000-square-foot industrial park project
A proposed industrial park on Clinton Street is estimated to generate nearly 1,500 trips of traffic every day.
Shrewsbury menorah destroyed by weather, community rallies together
Community members noticed the damage to the menorah in Shrewsbury's Town Common on the morning of Dec. 11.
Trees infested with spotted lanternflies found in Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY – State officials have found spotted lanternfly egg masses on trees near Route 20 and Route 140 in Shrewsbury.
Survey teams from the Massachusetts...
Men charged by Shrewsbury police following used cooking oil theft
Shrewsbury police have charged Gregorix Jimenez Cruz, 24, of Yonkers, N.Y., and Jefry Reyes Castillo, 23, of Yonkers, N.Y.