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SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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Shrewsbury Public Library now offering braille books

Patrons can now find 22 braille books on the main floor of the library. The books are located next to the “new releases” section.

Shrewsbury police log, April 22 edition

Shrewsbury Thursday, April 7 9:16 a.m. Ridge Rd. Animal complaint. 9:34 a.m. Maple Ave. Disturbance. 11:43 a.m. Fifth Ave Row. Medical call. 12:14 p.m. Floral St. Medical call. 12:47 p.m....
Visitors to the Beal School furniture sale in Shrewsbury, Oct. 16, check out with an umbrella and a handful of other purchases.

‘Lots of good memories’: Shrewsbury holds furniture sale at old Beal School

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor SHREWSBURY - Community members flocked to the old Beal Early Childhood Center in Shrewsbury this past weekend for a sale...

Pedestrian hurt in Shrewsbury accident

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Police Department released this statement this afternoon: On February 9, 2021 at approximately 6:22 a.m.  Shrewsbury Police, Fire and Worcester EMS...

Legends and lore of Ivy League come to Shrewsbury library

On Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Shrewsbury Public Library will be hosting Ivy League author Matt Robinson, who will be presenting his book.

Athlete of the week: Shrewsbury High's Mike Coggeshall

Shrewsbury - Mike Coggeshall, the junior quarterback, has his team at 3-3, which is good enough to be in a four-way tie for second place in Division 1. With the field wide open, Coggeshall and the Colonials look to make a Super Bowl run.

Sullivan and Caplan announce engagement

Shrewsbury - William Sullivan, Jr. and Dr. Eileen Sullivan of Shrewsbury and Falmouth, Mass., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cassie...
Irma A. Lespasio

Irma A. Lespasio, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Irma A. Lespasio, of Shrewsbury, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Irma is survived by her devoted...

Phyllis J. Robichaud, 89, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Phyllis J. (Anderson) Robichaud, 89, of Shrewsbury, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 in Worcester Health Center. Phyllis, a lifelong Shrewsbury resident, was daughter...

‘COVID has made it much worse’: Shrewsbury officials share data on student mental health...

SHREWSBURY – There have been at least 19 Shrewsbury Public Schools students hospitalized for mental health crises so far this year, according to Superintendent...

New Sherwood Middle School opens

Shrewsbury - On the morning of Jan. 23, nearly 1,000 fifth- and sixth-grade students moved into their new school, the Sherwood Middle School. It was a crisp nine degrees in Shrewsbury, as a parade of bundled-up young students made the historic 50-yard march across the parking lot, from the old school to the new. Led by a "Thank you Shrewsbury" sign, students entered the state-of-the-art building, complete with nearly 40 classrooms and 30 other rooms for learning.
Marion E. Sivret

Marion E. Sivret, 93, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Marion E. (Cadieux) Sivret, 93, a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away April 15, 2019 at the age of 93 with her...

Remembering White City Park

By Michael Perna Jr., Contributing Writer  Shrewsbury - The great White City Amusement Park has been closed for over 60 years now, however fond memories of...
A Shrewsbury player wrestles for position against a St. John’s player.

Shrewsbury boys soccer falls to St. Johns in competitive cross-town matchup

By Jesse Kucewicz, Contributing Writer SHREWSBURY - The Shrewsbury Boys varsity soccer team fell to Saint John’s High School in a matchup, Sept. 18, making...

Leonard A. Salerno, 95, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Leonard A. Salerno, 95, of Shrewsbury, passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in the comfort of his life-long home, leaving his devoted...

Joseph A. Maguire, 78, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Joseph A. Maguire, 78, of Shrewsbury and formerly of Marlborough, Northborough, and Southborough, died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born...

Catalina completes U.S. Army basic combat training

Shrewsbury - Army Pvt. Lorenzo W. Catalina has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is a 2010 graduate of...

Shrewsbury Police seek alleged bank robber

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department released this statement this evening: Shrewsbury Police responded to 200 Boston Turnpike (Rt. 9) TD Bank on July 7th,...

Fire wrecks car, burns Shrewsbury garage, other cars

SHREWSBURY - A fire damaged three cars and the side of a garage in Shrewsbury on Friday, prompting a response from Shrewsbury firefighters.  Firefighters arrived...

Shrewsbury Parks & Rec to open online spring registration March 7

Shrewsbury – Online spring registration at Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation opens March 7 at 7 a.m. Town residents should make sure to log into...