SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

The residential counselor of MAB Community Services’ group home in Shrewsbury has received a rising star award. 

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Reverend Ron Crocker of the Trinity Episcopal Church recently celebrated his 50th anniversary as an ordained priest...

Shrewsbury - The current fiscal year (FY) is closing well, but FY 2012 and FY 2013 hold uncertainty for Shrewsbury officials.

Shrewsbury-  The Shrewsbury High School Varsity Baseball team will be holding its 8th Annual “Blue & Gold Spring Training Baseball Clinic” on Sunday, March...

To the Editor: I am writing to urge all parents in Shrewsbury to vote YES on June 3rd.

REGION - Area communities are ringing in the new year today, welcoming 2022 and bidding adieu to 2021.  Local police departments marked New Year’s Eve...

Shrewsbury - William (Bill) J. Granger, 76 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston...

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY – Town Manager Kevin Mizikar briefly reviewed possible turning restrictions along the Route 20 corridor with Selectmen at...

Shrewsbury – Massage Ultra will be hosting its Grand Opening Saturday, June 6 at starting at 8:30 a.m. and will continue for one week. Walk-ins will receive a 1-hour massage for just $39.99 and a chance to enter to win prizes, including free massages.

REGION - A number of area communities received state awarded grants to educate students and seniors on fire safety and prevention earlier this year. The state specifically awarded $21,200 in combined Student...

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Woman’s Club recently presented a $1,000 scholarship during its annual meeting and luncheon at Wachusett Country Club May 6 to...

Shrewsbury - The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) confirmed that a third sample of mosquitoes collected from a CMMCP surveillance site in the...

Shrewsbury - The University of Massachusetts Marching Band, which includes 24 members from Worcester County and three from Shrewsbury, has been chosen to march...

Shrewsbury - John A. “Sonny” Thomas, 94 a lifelong Shrewsbury resident and business owner, passed away at home surrounded by the ones he loved...

      SHREWSBURY – A Lake Quinsigamond Learn to Fish event will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 19, at 6:30 p.m. This event is part...

Shrewsbury - Joseph T. Holovnia, 90 a longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Joseph Theodore...

Shrewsbury – Over the last several years, funding for special projects such as the Sherwood Middle School and a new library, as well as a hard-fought override battle, have been in the spotlight for the town. But with several major developments on the horizon, as well as a host of other projects, officials are hoping to position the town as a desirable location for companies to expand and relocate.

Shrewsbury - Daniel J. “Dan” Moynihan Jr., 79, of Shrewsbury, former Assistant Executive Director of the Worcester Housing Authority, died on Dec. 14, 2020...

Shrewsbury – There are a number of events leading up to the Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival’s main weekend, Saturday, Sept 24 and Sunday, Sept. 25. Three of those events – A Romantic Splendor Concert, the Paw Spa Pet Festival and Kids’ Fun Run/Walk, will take place on the prior weekend.

A warm, safe loving ‘home away from home’ for your pets By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Shrewsbury - For most pet owners, a dog or a...