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SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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‘They didn’t give up’: Shrewsbury girls hockey falls short in quarterfinals

In a rematch of last year’s MIAA Division 1 state championship, the Shrewsbury girls hockey team faced off against Saint Mary’s (Lynn).

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office takes part in Random Acts of Kindness Week

For their third year, Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis and his staff celebrated the nationally recognized Random Acts of Kindness Week 

Shrewsbury Garden Club to hold talk on Frederick Law Olmsted

The Shrewsbury Garden Club will be holding a talk on Frederick Law Olmsted. Olmsted is known as the father of landscape architecture.
The Assabet Valley Mastersingers will kickoff their concert series on Oct. 30 at St. John's High School.

Mastersingers present ‘Voices of Light’

Assabet Valley Mastersingers has announced its upcoming performance, “Voices of Light: The Passion of Joan of Arc,” taking place Sunday, March 10

Shrewsbury girls hockey advances to Elite 8 after gutsy win over Bishop Feehan

The win over Bishop Feehan sets Shrewsbury on a collision course with No. 2 Saint Mary’s (Lynn) in the Elite 8.

Shrewsbury seeks Meals on Wheels volunteers

The program relies on volunteers, and there aren’t currently enough. Drivers have had to take double shifts to deliver the food to the residents.

‘Let’s just keep going’: Shrewsbury girls hockey moves into Sweet 16 with comeback win

The Colonials would control the rest of the third period, ultimately defeating the Bishop Stang Spartans, 2-1, to advance to the Sweet 16.

Physik Instrumente breaks ground on new U.S. headquarters in Shrewsbury

Physik Instrumente officially broke ground on the company’s new U.S. headquarters located in Shrewsbury on Wednesday morning. 

Shrewsbury seeks new DPW director

On the February edition of “Ask the Manager,” Town Manager Kevin Mizikar announced that Director of Public Works Jeff Howland has left his role.

Raw sewage released into Lake Quinsigamond

Roughly 193,000 gallons of raw sewage was released into Lake Quinsigamond, according to a press release from Worcester.

Shrewsbury Police to participate in Polar Plunge on March 2

Check in for the event will begin at noon, where participants are asked to arrive at Gate D (Madison Street) and the plunge will begin at 1 p.m.

Saint John’s High School participates in ‘High School Quiz Show’

Most members, cognizant that they would be on TV, were nervous, but as soon as the first questions were asked, the anxiousness faded.

MIAA playoff tournament brackets released

It's that time of year! The MIAA has released playoff brackets for hockey and basketball. Find out which of your favorite teams qualified for the tournament below. 

An outing at Shrewsbury’s Edgemere Lodge

The Edgemere Lodge hosted many different groups for outings or conferences, such as the Elks Lodge and the New England Grocers Association.

Beal Commons appeal back in court on Feb. 29

The case could be decided as soon as Feb. 29, when lawyers for the plaintiffs and defendants will reconvene. 

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 Police arrest suspected crack cocaine dealer

The Shrewsbury Police Department recently conducted an investigation into a man distributing crack cocaine to several individuals in Shrewsbury and several locations throughout Worcester County.

Emerald Run goes before ZBA, stormwater specifics discussed

On Jan. 29, the developer returned to the ZBA to discuss the project site plans and stormwater runoff.

Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services to hold giving gala in May

The deadline to purchase tickets is Saturday, May 4, or until tickets are sold out.

Shrewsbury Social Club holds food drive

The Shrewsbury Social Club is holding a food drive benefiting the Worcester County Food Bank during the month of February.