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Arbor Day celebration in Shrewsbury

SELCO will conduct its 20th annual Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Dean Park.

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.

Expansion of overcrowded Shrewsbury High School debated

The Select Board voted, 3-2, on April 9 to approve sending a Statement of Interest to the MSBA to potentially expand Shrewsbury High School.

Shrewsbury receives award to prevent flooding on Route 20

Shrewsbury and Worcester had been awarded $3.7 million from the U.S. DOT for the Route 20 and Grafton Street Interchange Project.

Sousa, Collette help Hudson softball overcome early Shrewsbury surge

White uniform covered in dirt from sliding on the basepaths, Hudson softball’s Livi Sousa stood proudly after the game wearing gold necklace.

Spirit of Shrewsbury seeking nominations for grand marshal

Spirit of Shrewsbury is looking for its next grand marshal. The planning committee will be accepting nominations through May 1.

‘I love games like this’: Saint John’s volleyball controls Algonquin in four-set victory

Algonquin continued to play with energy in the fourth set, but Saint John’s returned to form. The Pioneers won the set 25-14 to win the game.

Cruisers, trucks, buses and more: SPD holds second annual Touch-a-Truck

The Shrewsbury Police Department held the second annual Touch-a-Truck event on April 6. The event was popular in the community.

Saint John’s prevails over Colonials in baseball ‘Battle of the ’Bury’

Saint John’s would ultimately win the rivalry match against Shrewsbury to the tune of 8-3. The game spanned almost three hours.

Cornerstone Bank to celebrate new Shrewsbury branch with event

Cornerstone Bank is inviting the local community to a grand opening celebration for its new branch at 195 Main Street in Shrewsbury. 

Shrewsbury DECA seeks help to compete in California

The program found success in its inaugural year with several members competing at the international level just months after forming the club.

Shrewsbury tests new trash bags ahead of trash hauler change

Shrewsbury's Department of Public Works is currently conducting a survey on the pay-as-you-throw bag program.

Central One recognized by Warren Group

Central One Federal Credit Union was recognized by The Warren Group as a Top Credit Union Lender In Massachusetts.

A solar eclipse to remember in Shrewsbury

Community members gathered outside the Shrewsbury Public Library on Monday, April 8, to witness the solar eclipse.

Shrewsbury Garden Club accepting scholarship applications

The Shrewsbury Garden Club is accepting scholarship applications for high school seniors who are members of the Class of 2024.

Select Board establishes Sustainability Committee

The Select Board unanimously voted to establish a Sustainability Committee on March 12.
A Shrewsbury DPW car bears the town seal on its driver side door. A new contest is underway to help define a new logo specifically for the DPW. Photo/SH DPW

Shrewsbury seeks to invest $10 million in South Street DPW facility

Shrewsbury seeks to invest roughly $10 million into work at the Department of Public Works (DPW) facility at 207 and 211 South St.

Beal Commons appeal will head to trial

The appeal of the Beal Commons project will be heading to trial. Beal Commons is a proposed 53-unit, 7,000-square-foot development.

Early-spring storm causes school delays, road closures

An early-spring mix of rain, snow and wind is making for a messy morning commute.

Local government officials reflect on Women’s History Month

March was Women’s History Month, and Shrewsbury leaders gathered on March 19 at the Senior Center to celebrate the occasion.