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Shrewsbury Newsletter

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

An existing flagpole at Dean Park in Shrewsbury honors the late Paula Rourke. A fundraiser is currently gathering money to redesign the area around the flagpole. (Photo/Tami White)

Shrewsbury rallies to honor longtime Parks and Recreation employees

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor SHREWSBURY - Chris Rourke has childhood memories shaped and punctuated by the programming of the Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Department.  Now,...
Derek Shimer adjusts decorations before the Halloween Haunt opens. Photos/Laura Hayes

Shrewsbury family hosts a haunt for a cause

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY - When Derek Shimer was a kid, he would spend hours rearranging the Halloween decorations in front of...

Shrewsbury’s Burns Bridge shines for Ukraine

The Kenneth F. Burns Memorial Bridge shone in blue and yellow on Friday night as a sign of support for Ukraine.

Shrewsbury approves agreement with marijuana delivery operator

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – A marijuana delivery operator is now one step closer to opening in Shrewsbury following a Board of...

Shrewsbury resident writes children’s book with daughters

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SHREWSBURY - The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown presented many people with ample free time and the chance to pursue new hobbies and activities. Shrewsbury resident...
Shrewsbury Town Clerk Sandra Wright

Shrewsbury Town Clerk set to retire in February

Wright to retire after 34 years in town government By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter   Shrewsbury – After 34 years in town government, 11 of...
An attendee holds a sign during a recent Shrewsbury School Committee meeting.

Shrewsbury paraprofessionals union expresses frustration with contract negotiations

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY - Standing shoulder-to-shoulder at a recent School Committee Meeting, members of the Shrewsbury Paraprofessionals Association expressed frustration with...
New electric chargers will be located at Shrewsbury Town Hall. Photo/Dakota Antelman

Shrewsbury Board of Health may reconsider mask mandate Feb. 15

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Shrewsbury’s indoor mask mandate may be coming to an end in the near future. The Shrewsbury Board of Health will be meeting on Feb. 18.

Child pornography charges brought against Shrewsbury robotics mentor

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The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on Monday that Brian Lingard was arrested on charges of possessing and transporting child pornography. 

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...

Shrewsbury plans food truck festival in August

Every Thursday evening this summer, community members gather on the lawn in front of Shrewsbury’s Town Hall to enjoy the sun and food trucks. 

Shrewsbury explores changes to school start time

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Shrewsbury students may soon be able to hit “snooze” a few more times. The School Committee is considering a later start to the school day.
Adeola Mbaneme and Ruth Febo present the final report of Shrewsbury’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force to the Board of Selectmen. Photo/Laura Hayes

Shrewsbury Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force presents final report

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By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force delivered a final report to the Board of Selectmen,...

Exactly 50 years after her tragic murder, Eileen Ferro remembered in Shrewsbury

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On Thursday – 50 years to the hour of Ferro’s untimely death – community members gathered to honor her legacy, reciting poems, performing music, and remembering her “friendly” personality.
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Shrewsbury now has a possible COVID-19 case traced to in school exposure

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – As Shrewsbury continues to be designated a red high-risk community by the state, Dr. Joseph Sawyer, school superintendent...

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.

Shrewsbury opens community fridge near Senior Center

The Shrewsbury Rotary Club held a ribbon cutting on Tuesday for its new community fridge next to the Shrewsbury Senior Center.

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 police arrest Kentucky man for trafficking methamphetamine

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The Shrewsbury Police Department arrested Shawn Lambert, 42, of La Grange, Ky., and charged him with trafficking methamphetamine.

Shrewsbury hockey more than semi-tough, reaches D1 Final

Trailing 2-0 after one period, No. 3 seed Shrewsbury hockey team dug deep and rallied for a 4-3 win over No. 2 Notre Dame of Hingham.