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Shrewsbury trash collection program among state’s most efficient
While the pay-as-you-throw system has critics throughout town, local government officials are touting the system’s benefits.
Shrewsbury Public Library awarded $30,000 grant
The Shrewsbury Public Library announced that it was recently awarded a federal Library Services and Technology Act grant for $30,000.
Lake Quinsigamond “no wake” buoy destroyed
At the Lake Quinsigamond Commission meeting on Sept. 27, officials announced that one of the town’s “no wake zone” buoys was damaged.
Badminton thrives at Shrewsbury High School
Runze Zhang and Taotao Li founded the club two years ago, and the club has grown since. Zhang said that badminton is an attractive sport for many people.
Williams scores early, Grafton secures victory over Shrewsbury
The opening seconds foreshadowed the next 48 minutes of football; Grafton dominated, ultimately defeating Shrewsbury by a score of 26-12.
Community gathers for SELCO open house
Community members received unparalleled access to SELCO’s Municipal Drive facility during an open house on Oct. 6.
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’s latest 40B project takes step forward
On Sep. 12, the Select Board voted to sign the letter of support for the Local Initiative Program (LIP) for the 40B project Emerald Run.
Saint John’s taps alum as head baseball coach
Saint John’s High School has a new head baseball coach. Casey Cummins, who is from Auburn, graduated from Saint John’s in 2008.
Shrewsbury police charge three people with drug trafficking
Three people face charges after Shrewsbury police allegedly found a firearm, heroin and cocaine during a traffic stop.
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.
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.
Plaintiffs make argument in Beal Commons appeal
As the Beal Commons appeal is well underway, the seven plaintiffs in the case recently amended their complaint.
Subcommittee to probe behavior on Lake Quinsigamond
The Lake Quinsigamond Commission created a new subcommittee on Aug. 30 to combat the continued dangerous and obnoxious behavior on the lake.
Shrewsbury’s Rainbow Motel demolished
The Rainbow Motel was once a line of about a dozen once-colorful, small, individually-built lodges located off of Route 20.
Physik Instrumente considers moving American headquarters to Centech Park North
Physik Instrumente is considering moving its American headquarters to Centech Park North in Shrewsbury, outlining plans Sept. 12.
Shrewsbury schools welcome roughly 50 homeless students
Joe Sawyer and Christian Girardi gave the School Committee an update on Sept. 6 on the influx of homeless students in the school system.
Shrewsbury remembers 9/11, unveils new sculpture at police station
On Monday morning, community members gathered at the new police station to commemorate the 22-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Pet Rock comes to Shrewsbury for 25th annual event
Hundreds of four-legged friends descended upon Scandinavian Athletic Club Park on September 10 for the 25th annual Pet Rock Festival.
Missy Hollenback named Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal
In recognition of her decades of community involvement and volunteerism, Missy Hollenback was named the Spirit of Shrewsbury grand marshal.