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Community Snapshot: Active otters in the water
Shrewsbury resident Xi Jiang captured this photo of otters frolicking in Princeton last month.
Shrewsbury students intern at State House
State Rep. Hannah Kane (R - Shrewsbury) welcomed Shrewsbury residents Rohil Mohan and Vishnu Angiras as interns at her State House office this summer.
Eggholic to open in Shrewsbury
You may have seen the sign along Route 9 – Eggholic is set to open in Shrewsbury at 378 Maple Ave. Read more at the Community Advocate.
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.
Man charged with assaulting Shrewsbury officers
A man faces charges after he allegedly assaulted Shrewsbury officers while they were investigating a report of stolen jet skis.
Eppinger steps down as St. John’s baseball coach
St. John’s High School announced on Aug. 21 that Charlie Eppinger will step down as head varsity baseball coach.Â
With new courts at Coolidge, pickleball all the rage in Shrewsbury
Pickleball is played with paddles and perforated plastic balls. The game – which can be played either singles or doubles – combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
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.
Puzzle Hub officially opens at Shrewsbury Senior Center
On Aug. 17, three members of Girl Scout Troop 11087 officially opened Shrewsbury's Puzzle Hub, located near the Senior Center.
Shrewsbury’s Maple & Main names retail manager
Maple & Main, which is run by the town’s Reaching Independence through Supported Employment (RISE) Program, is located at 557 Main St.
Donations still needed for migrant families in Shrewsbury
In early June, the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development placed 16 families in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury’s Beth Murray named 2023 Commonwealth Heroine
As soon as she’s available, Murray finds Lucht and asks how she can help. She spends practically the rest of the day helping Lucht out around the building.
Legislature passes tax abatement for daughter of fallen firefighter
The legislature passed a bill on Aug. 17, which allows Shrewsbury to grant a real estate tax abatement for the daughter of Christopher Roy.
St. Mary’s Syriac Orthodox Church holds annual Mediterranean Festival
From August 11 to 13, St. Mary’s Syriac Orthodox Church in Shrewsbury held the second annual Mediterranean Festival.
Shrewsbury community says goodbye to Christmas Tree Shops
Hundreds of faithful shoppers from around the region traveled to the Christmas Tree Shops at Olde Shrewsbury Village for the store’s last day
Shrewsbury Farmers Market bears fruit
It wasn’t without trial and error, but after a management change, the Shrewsbury Farmers Market is in peak form and incredibly eager to welcome lovers of local business, fresh produce, fish, meats, and artisan goods.
Solar panels eyed for Shrewsbury Police Station roof
The Shrewsbury Police Station Building Committee discussed installing solar panels on the roof of the recently constructed police station.
SELCO eyes move to Patrick Subaru building in Shrewsbury
The SELCO Commission unanimously voted to approve funds to explore possibly moving their operations to the site of Patrick Subaru.
Fabric, friendships, and philanthropy: Schoolhouse Quilters quilt for good
On the first Sunday of every month, dozens of avid quilters convene at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury for the group’s monthly meeting.
TikTok boosts eighth-grader’s student council bid
Maya Dodge, an eighth-grade student at Oak Middle School, made a TikTok video for her student council campaign that has been seen by millions.