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Shrewsbury Newsletter

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

Clinton Savings Bank donates $10,000 to Shrewsbury police

The Shrewsbury Police Department was able to purchase a portable message board, thanks to a donation from Clinton Savings Bank. 

Annual Shrewsbury Town Meeting scheduled for June 29 will most likely be postponed

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury - Although the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021 is still very much in flux, Town Manager Kevin...
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Shrewsbury DPW shares annual report with Selectmen

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Despite the restrictions of COVID-19, 2020 was a year that had many public works improvements, according to...

Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, Inc. launches ‘Give Hope’ campaign

Shrewsbury - While COVID-19 has caused intense feelings of grief, fear and uncertainty for many, there is an equally devastating and deadly situation, rampantly...

Shrewsbury’s council on aging director shares update on programs and resources

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Hollie Lucht, director of Shrewsbury Council on Aging (COA), reported recently that her staff has been back...

Shrewsbury lights menorah, celebrates Hanukkah

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Shrewsbury’s Jewish community gathered at the Town Common on Dec. 7 to light the menorah and celebrate the start of Hanukkah together. 

Mizikar debuts draft of $183 million FY25 town budget

The Shrewsbury budget will total $183,654,369, which is an increase of approximately $2.3 million over the fiscal year 2024 budget.
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Mizikar updates selectmen on Sewall Well pump repairs and urges water conservation

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Some Shrewsbury residents have recently noticed an increase in dirty and brown water because a primary drinking...

St. Mary School holds clothing and book drive

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The Shrewsbury-based school from Nov. 27 to Dec. 11 held a clothing and book drive that collected 1,550 books and 990 items of clothing.
Shrewsbury Public Schools and Shrewsbury Media Connection are holding a telethon to raise funds for the district's performing arts program.

Shrewsbury Public Schools telethon to benefit performing arts program

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Remember the old-fashioned telethon? The Shrewsbury Public School (SPS) district is partnering with the Shrewsbury Media Connection...

Clinton Savings Bank, WXLO 104.5 fundraise for Coolidge school

Clinton Savings Bank and WXLO 104.5 recently teamed up to provide a bright start to the school year for Coolidge Elementary School.

Shrewsbury fills the wagon with holiday donations

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Dozens gathered outside of the Shrewsbury Police Station on Dec. 10 for the department’s annual Fill the Wagon event.
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Shrewsbury Town Manager assures ballot box will be monitored

Town now in second week of red status By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury - Town Manager Kevin Mizikar informed the Board of Selectmen at their...

PHOTOS: Shrewsbury holds Veterans Day ceremony

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The community gathered at the town’s World War I Memorial on Saturday morning to observe Veterans Day and honor those who served.
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Selectmen seek revisions and clarifications to open space plan

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury - Town Planner Bernard Cahill, Mimi Kaplan from the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission and members of the Open...

Shrewsbury Fire Department receives coronavirus emergency grant

Shrewsbury – Fire Chief James Vuona announced that the Shrewsbury Fire Department has been awarded an approximately $34,000 grant from the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental...

Cornerstone Bank opens Shrewsbury branch

Cornerstone Bank is now open in Shrewsbury. The branch, located at 195 Main St., officially opened March 9.

Select Board establishes 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee

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Shrewsbury will celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2027, and preparations are already underway. The board established a committee Nov. 28.

Coolidge Elementary School holds ‘Celebration of Us’

“This Coolidge community is so close-knit. They’re amazing. They celebrate each other."

SELCO receives national commendation for mutual aid efforts

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On Jan. 4, SELCO received an official commendation from the American Public Power Association for electric power restoration efforts.