How can the Community Advocate help you promote your business?
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
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."
Shrewsbury’s David Long travels the world to capture landscapes
Long offers in-person, onsite workshops, photography e-book and enjoys spreading his love of photography to others.
SELCO receives national commendation for mutual aid efforts
On Jan. 4, SELCO received an official commendation from the American Public Power Association for electric power restoration efforts.
Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation announces Annual Town Clean Up Day 2020
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation recently announced it will be holding a Town Clean Up Day in conjunction with...
Shrewsbury Senior Center offers root beer floats to community
On April 16, the Shrewsbury Senior Center opened its doors to the community for a “Generations Chill and Thrill.”
Shrewsbury Bahá’í community celebrates Ayyám-i-Há
Although the celebration focused on Ayyám-i-Há, the entire community was invited, and people from different religious backgrounds participated.
Shrewsbury Select Board begins policy updates
Select Board members unanimously voted on Aug. 8 to update the board’s Policy 1 to better reflect current practices.
Select Board establishes Sustainability Committee
The Select Board unanimously voted to establish a Sustainability Committee on March 12.
Legends and lore of Ivy League come to Shrewsbury library
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Shrewsbury Public Library will be hosting Ivy League author Matt Robinson, who will be presenting his book.
Town Clean-Up Day helps keep Shrewsbury beautiful
On April 20, dozens of dedicated community members volunteered their morning to pick up debris throughout town.
Shrewsbury’s Annual Town Meeting to be held Aug. 8 outside
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – After at least four postponements, Shrewsbury’s annual Town Meeting will finally take place on Saturday, Aug. 8 starting...
Cruisers, trucks, buses and more: SPD holds second annual Touch-a-Truck
The Shrewsbury Police Department held the second annual Touch-a-Truck event on April 6. The event was popular in the community.
A ‘blessing’ for veterans
Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury Brownie Troop 65065 donated 32 “blessings bags” to a Worcester veterans group last month. The bags included toiletries, hats and gloves,...
Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services to hold giving gala in May
The deadline to purchase tickets is Saturday, May 4, or until tickets are sold out.
SELCO celebrates Arbor Day at Dean Park
For the 20th year, Shrewsbury Electric & Cable Operations (SELCO) celebrated Arbor Day on April 27 by distributing over 500 bare-root trees.
Shrewsbury council on aging resumes limited van transportation service
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Hollie Lucht, director of the council on aging, recently announced that as of June 15 van transportation...
Neighbors helping neighbors
Region - The past year has been a difficult one for so many of our friends and neighbors, including area children. One bright spot...
Shrewsbury’s FY 2025 budget takes shape
The first projection of the 2025 fiscal budget will be given to the Shrewsbury Finance Committee on Feb. 16.