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Shrewsbury schools receive $20,000 anonymous donation
SHREWSBURY – An anonymous donor recently contributed $20,000 to the Shrewsbury Public Schools’ Colonial Fund.
The School Committee unanimously accepted the donation during its Jan....
Worcester County Sheriff supports local senior centers with special care packages
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury- As part of his office’s commitment to giving back to local communities, on June 25 Worcester County Sheriff...
Shrewsbury talks Community Preservation funds during forum
Residents gathered at the Shrewsbury Public Library on Tuesday for a forum discussing Community Preservation Act (CPA) priorities.
District attorney honors Shrewsbury police for life-saving rescue
In February, four Shrewsbury police personnel rescued a man from neck-deep mud and freezing water at Flint Pond.
Shrewsbury Police get grant funding for traffic enforcement
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY — On the side of the road on Holman Street in Shrewsbury is a portable radar sign telling drivers...
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.
‘A bittersweet moment’: Edgemere Diner leaves its Shrewsbury home
Shrewsbury’s Edgemere Diner is on the move. It’s not going far, at least for the time being, however, moving to Grafton.
Shrewsbury girls basketball falls to Framingham
The Shrewsbury girls basketball team took a tough loss to Framingham last week, falling by a score of 61-38.
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.
Shrewsbury’s School Street to be closed for water main replacement
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
SHREWSBURY — School Street will be closed for six weeks in the near future as the town replaces a...
Saint John’s football finds new Thanksgiving foe in Malden Catholic
Saint John’s will inaugurate a new Thanksgiving football tradition with a game against the Malden Catholic Lancers on Nov. 23.
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 softball beats Westborough in late-season game
A late softball season matchup ended in a 10-3 Shrewsbury win over Westborough on Wednesday in Westborough.
St. Anne’s Human Services provides holiday cheer, year-round support
The pantry – an offshoot of St. Anne’s Human Services – helps fight food insecurity throughout Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury police charge woman after finding stun guns in vehicle
A Worcester woman faces charges after police allegedly found two stun guns in her car during a traffic stop on Nov. 15.
Aero Coffee Roasters voices interest in Beal Commons retail space
Peter Femino opened Aero Coffee Roasters, which is his third startup, at 318 Main St., Northborough, in June 2020.
Valois Home Improvements sets a high bar for quality and craftsmanship
Strike up a conversation with Raymond Valois (pronounced “val-wah”), and you will quickly understand why he is respected by his customers.
Shrewsbury shop still in the cleaning business after 30 years
Jay Wilson and his father, Tom, didn’t know what to expect when they ventured out to open their own vacuum business in 1992.
Shrewsbury takes a step forward to join Assabet district
The Shrewsbury selectmen and School Committee have taken the first step to have the town possibly join the Assabet’s regional district.
Shrewsbury School Committee votes for hybrid model for school reopening
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury School Committee met in person on Aug. 6 at Town Hall for the first time since...