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Celebrations planned for new Hare Krishna temple in Shrewsbury
The largest Hare Krishna temple in the New England area will soon inaugurate several deities, and it invites the community to celebrate with four days of feasting, performances and spiritual observances and ceremonies.
Shrewsbury sports broadcasting quartet sign off after 25 years
After 25 years of covering Shrewsbury sports, Bob Bigda, Nick Todisco, John Mastro and Bill Orfalea have decided to “sign off."
Three-vehicle crash led to Route 20 shutdown in Shrewsbury
Drivers on Route 20 in Shrewsbury faced delays after the roadway was shut down for about four hours after a three-vehicle crash on Dec. 20.Â
Unauthorized burn led to ‘thousands of dollars’ in damage in Shrewsbury: FD
A fire sent smoke billowing over Flint Pond in Shrewsbury earlier this week, reportedly causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Beal principal named new assistant superintendent
Christian Girardi has been chosen to be the next assistant superintendent of operations and finance for Shrewsbury Public Schools.
Shrewsbury police arrest man caught breaking into garage
A Framingham man has been arrested after police say they found him fleeing the scene of a garage burglary on Monday.Â
Shirley LeMay is Shrewsbury’s longest-tenured educator
Shirley LeMay has been teaching for nearly four decades, but for her, it has seemed like absolutely no time at all.
Shrewsbury police cruiser struck while stopped on Boston Turnpike
A Shrewsbury Police Department cruiser was struck while responding to a traffic stop near 767 Boston Turnpike on Jan. 12.
Shrewsbury’s Oak Middle School principal to retire, prompting search
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury is searching for a new principal for Oak Middle School.
This process comes after Superintendent Joseph Sawyer announced on Wednesday that the...
Shrewsbury’s Oak, Sherwood schools celebrate new unified basketball team
Fans gathered to watch the Shrewsbury middle school unified basketball team face off against Auburn on Thursday at Oak Middle School.
Shrewsbury’s mask mandate to be lifted Feb. 18
SHREWSBURY – Come Friday, Shrewsbury residents will no longer be required to wear face coverings in public places.
The Shrewsbury Board of Health unanimously voted...
Man drowns in Lake Quinsigamond near Burns Bridge
SHREWSBURY – A 30-year-old man died Tuesday after he either jumped or fell from the Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge between Shrewsbury and Worcester,...
Shrewsbury heads to the World Series
After being knocked out of the Zone 4 playoffs, Shrewsbury Post 397 is heading to the American Legion World Series.
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...
Man charged in fatal Shrewsbury hit-and-run
A 20-year-old Shrewsbury woman was killed in a hit-and-run accident this weekend. Police have arrested Jerry Santiago Jr., 24, in connection.
Firefighters battle boat, car, structure fire in Shrewsbury
REGION - Local firefighters faced a complex scene Thursday as they responded to a series of "vehicle and structure fires" all on Fifth Avenue...
Motorcycle crash shuts down Route 20 on Nov. 16
The Shrewsbury Police Department are investigating a motorcycle crash that shut down Route 20 for several hours on Nov. 16.
Rt. 20 improvements coming to Shrewsbury: ‘It pays to be brave’
In front of Al-Hamra Academy, local, state and federal leaders announced improvements coming to Rt. 20 during an event Sept. 7.
New Beal School under budget as it nears completion
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
SHREWSBURY – Crews are making steady progress on Shrewsbury’s new Beal School, a project architect and a contracted consultant...
Shrewsbury residents raise concerns about proposed 55+ development
Residents voiced concerns about Album Shrewsbury – a proposed nearly 200-unit 55+ housing development on South Street.