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James A. Mikutaitis, 90, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - James A. “Jim” Mikutaitis, 90, a longtime Shrewsbury resident, passed away unexpectedly on July 20, 2021. Jim was born on May 30, 1931...

Local legislative delegation receives committee assignments

The legislative delegation representing the area has received its committee assignments for the legislative session.
Jean Mooney

Jean Mooney, 79, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Jean (Cunningham) Mooney, 79, a long-time resident of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday October 10th at Shrewsbury Nursing Home, surrounded by her...

SYFS announces Outstanding Youth Award winners

Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, Inc. (SYFS), the town of Shrewsbury's only private, nonprofit community counseling and social services agency, recently announced...

Shrewsbury police investigating fatal car-tractor trailer crash

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department released this statement this evening: On Saturday, November 19th, 2016 at 12:53 A.M. the Shrewsbury Police responded to 307...

Unibank donates $5,000 to Veterans, Inc.

Whitinsville – Unibank, a full-service, mutually owned community bank, has made a $5,000 donation to Veterans, Inc. Headquartered in Worcester, Veterans Inc. is the largest...

Shrewsbury Girl Scouts honored for their volunteer work

Submitted by Ann Marie R. Harvie, Troop Leader, 30304, Shrewsbury Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury’s Haley Adams, Rachel Harvie, Jessica Minton and Aanya Sachdeva received Presidential Volunteer...

‘Rockin’ Encore’ to raise funds for Shrewsbury schools’ music and theater programs

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Schools Music/Theater Association (SSMA) will host the third annual spring fundraising event “Rockin’ Encore” Saturday, March 30, at the Scandinavian...

New to RE/MAX Vision Shrewsbury: Alison Zorovich – ‘For ALL your real estate needs,...

Shrewsbury - Since 2008, the very year the market experienced a drastic downturn, Alison Zorovich has been a top producing BROKER/REALTOR® in Central Mass. Since early on, she has relied on her skills as an Accredited Staging Professional to make the homes she is marketing stand out. It’s a practice she continues to this day, providing clients with honest, detailed guidance so together they can prepare and stage the property for a quick sale. She also loves working with buyers, first time or otherwise.

Robert A. Connors, 90, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Robert A. “Bob” Connors, 90, of Shrewsbury, passed quietly Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. Bob leaves his wife and best friend, Mary M. (Wynne)...

The history of Labor Day

To the Editor: Labor Day is celebrated in North America every first Monday in September. It first started with the Knights of Labor in 1882...
Joseph J. Romano Jr.

Joseph J. Romano Jr., 84, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Joseph J. Romano Jr., 84, of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 16, 2020, with his devoted wife by his side....
Richard D. Vigneault

Richard D. Vigneault, 91, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Richard D. “Dick” Vigneault, 91, of Shrewsbury and most recently of Upton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at UMASS...

Ralph E. Dumphy, 84, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Ralph E. Dumphy, 84, of Shrewsbury, died Monday, Sept. 19, 2016 at the Christopher House in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family. He...

Mountain View Cemetery fall clean up

Shrewsbury - The Town of Shrewsbury Cemetery Department requests that all lot owners remove all flowers, plantings, flags, and decorations from flower beds and...

Recycling event to support the Shrewsbury Middle Schools

Shrewsbury - Clean your house and support Shrewsbury schools Saturday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring your unwanted items to the...

Sherwood students shine a spotlight on Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury – This past fall, sixth-grade students at the Sherwood Middle School participated in a special journalism project. Under the direction of their teachers,...

Shrewsbury High celebrates Black History Month with new project

Shrewsbury - Perspective is subjective. Recognizing this, educators at Shrewsbury High School (SHS) are utilizing this concept in a project that will bring the SHS community together to share individual views of the world.

Marsha D. Bombard, 63, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Marsha D. (Brown) Bombard, 63, of Shrewsbury, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died peacefully Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017 in the...

The C.A. picture of the day

Shrewsbury cheer team qualifies for N.E. Regionals Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Pop Warner Pee Wee cheer team took second place in the statewide Qualifier...