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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,...
Shrewsbury family hosts a haunt for a cause
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
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
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 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...
Shrewsbury paraprofessionals union expresses frustration with contract negotiations
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...
Shrewsbury Board of Health may reconsider mask mandate Feb. 15
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
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
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.
Shrewsbury Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force presents final report
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
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.
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
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
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.