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Shrewsbury Newsletter

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

DUKWs on parade on Lake Quinsigamond, 1959

‘DUKWS on parade’ in Shrewsbury

By Michael Perna, Jr., Contributing Writer Shrewsbury - As we know these days, DUKW (or “Duck”) tours are a popular attraction, with probably the most...

UPDATE: Brush fire burns 1.5 acres behind Floral Street School in Shrewsbury

A fast moving brush fire burned through part of a forested area behind the Floral Street School in Shrewsbury on Friday.

Legends and lore of Ivy League come to Shrewsbury library

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On Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Shrewsbury Public Library will be hosting Ivy League author Matt Robinson, who will be presenting his book.

SELCO celebrates 40 years of Shrewsbury cable

Members of the SELCO family past and present gathered March 24 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of cable in Shrewsbury.
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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...

Centech developer wants to keep barn on Allen property

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — The potential developers of the Centech Park North property may be able to preserve some of its historic...

Trees infested with spotted lanternflies found in Shrewsbury

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SHREWSBURY – State officials have found spotted lanternfly egg masses on trees near Route 20 and Route 140 in Shrewsbury. Survey teams from the Massachusetts...

Shrewsbury residents stock up community fridge for holiday season

The Shrewsbury community fridge will continue to provide free food for residents in need throughout this holiday season.

Shrewsbury installs new wayfinding signs

Visitors to Shrewsbury’s Town Center may have seen new blue signs on Main Street announcing that they are now entering the Town Center.

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...

Shrewsbury’s Market Basket celebrates one-year anniversary

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Market Basket officially opened at 7 a.m. on Jan. 13, 2023, welcoming roughly 7,000 customers on the first day of operation.

Shrewsbury residents enjoy Summer Festival at SAC Park

Residents gathered at SAC Park to enjoy a day filled with food trucks, vendors and live music at the Shrewsbury Summer Festival on Aug. 9. 
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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 family to share Halloween spirit with spooky drive-by

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury - The McNamara family is well known for their “Haunted Hillando Halloween Maze” each year. This year the family...

Could Shrewsbury’s Town Hall expand soon?

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In an episode of “Ask the Manager” with Donna O’Connor, Town Manager Kevin Mizikar discussed the lack of space at the Shrewsbury Town Hall.

Shrewsbury Oak Middle School softball notches undefeated season

Shrewsbury’s Oak Middle School softball team recently completed its first undefeated season, notching an unbeaten 14-0 record.
Shrewsbury employees will now be required to wear masks again in Town Hall following an Aug. 10 announcement by Town Manager Kevin Mizikar. (Photo/Dakota Antelman)

Shrewsbury examines potential parking regulations

Shrewsbury is mulling the future of parking. During a public input session, consultants outlined several potential parking regulations.

After speeding concerns, high school driveway may become a public road

By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY — Officials want to make the driveway to Shrewsbury High School a public street after a student was recently...

PHOTOS: Construction ongoing at McGovern collision center

Crews have been busy working on the construction of a McGovern Auto Group collision and fit-up center on Route 9.

Shrewsbury student’s ‘green thumb’ to benefit residents in need

Shrewsbury - Felix Gregory, a soon-to-be 7th grade student at Oak Middle School, along with his family, spent his time during the pandemic planting the...