SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Shrewsbury – Nonprofit Veterans Inc. hosted its eighth annual Stand Down June 14 and 15, a weekend event at Independence Hall where in-need and homeless veterans and their families receive services to improve their quality of life.

Shrewsbury - During a hearing at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen June 11, a hearing to discuss obtaining an easement to run a town water main across private property was quickly concluded. Town Engineer Jack Perrault announced that the contractor hired to do the work had devised a way to run a water line along a public way, obviating the need for an abatement.

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Women's Club (SWC) recently presented scholarships during their annual meeting and luncheon at Wachusett Country Club. Avneet Soin (SHS), Anjali...

Shrewsbury – As she prepares once again to participate in the 2013 Miss Massachusetts Pageant at Worcester's Hanover Theatre June 28-29, Caitie Coates knows from past experience the competition will be a challenge. But for this young Shrewsbury woman, working hard is nothing new. It has something she has done her whole life, overcoming the adversity of learning disabilities, including dyslexia and short- and long- term memory retrieval, to achieve her goals.

Shrewsbury – About 400 guests mingled for a good cause at the fifth annual Celebration in the Garden Party, held June 15 at the...

Shrewsbury - Friends and family of those diagnosed with a serious illness, especially those that live far away, often feel helpless to be able to offer assistance and support. But when she learned that her cousin was diagnosed with a tumor for the second time in four years, Shrewsbury teenager Alannah "A.J." Laurence, 13, did not let distance deter her. At just 5 years old, in 2008, Alannah's cousin Darcy Cassidy, 9, of Meridian, Texas, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She was treated at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., and was cancer free until March, when two tumors were discovered on her spine.

Shrewsbury - The Trustees of the Shrewsbury Public Library announced the completion of the 2013 Sunday Library Season. Thanks to the contributions of generous...

Shrewsbury - A hearing on how to deal with complaints of unruly dogs in the Westmont Road neighborhood was again postponed during the June 11 meeting of the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen. Shrewsbury Animal Control Officer Leona M. Pease had brought before the selectmen the case of complaints from neighbors of Rolland Demers, of 31 Westmont Rd., about unleashed dogs "Saydee" and "Pesky" roaming the neighborhood and allegedly causing problems for other property owners. This hearing was to dispose of the case through action of the selectmen.

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Schools Music and Theatre Association (SSMA) recently presented Central One Federal Credit Union with a plaque for their service to...

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St., is introducing a new club "Let's Develop It!" for computer programmers and developers of all...

Shrewsbury – Diplomas were presented to 398 graduates of the Class of 2013 at a ceremony May 30 at the Shrewsbury High School (SHS)...

Shrewsbury - At the May 28 Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen's meeting, the members discussed reviving a fiscal study group to seek new avenues to revenue while cutting expenses.

Shrewsbury/Hudson – Hudson resident Terry Cassidy has been hired as the new executive director of Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS), a nonprofit social service agency. She brings to the position her clinical expertise and 15 years of executive leadership in nonprofit administration. A licensed independent clinical social worker, Cassidy received her bachelor's degree in social work from Salem State College and a master's degree from Boston University.

Region - Lauren Grimley of Shrewsbury never really liked fantasy novels when she was growing up in Grafton. "Although I had a vivid imagination, I was never a fan of fantasy while growing up. I have my middle school students to thank for turning me into a "fang" fan," she said. Grimley, who has taught seventh-grade English at Trottier Middle School in Southborough for 11 years, just released her second urban fantasy novel, "Unveiled." The novel is the sequel to "Unforeseen," which was published last year, and continues the story of heroine Alex Crocker, who has a supernatural gift and lives among vampires.

Shrewsbury - The Flying High Frisbee Dogs show, led by Mike Piazza, will take place at Oak Middle School football field on Thursday, June...

Shrewsbury - On Memorial Day, May 27, the town of Shrewsbury came together to honor its veterans. Photos/Bridget O'Connor          

Shrewsbury – A Foam and Textiles recycling event will be held at the Floral Street School, 57 Floral St., from 9 a.m. to 12...

Shrewsbury- The Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Department and the Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club (SHARC) are teaming up to build awareness about the vital...

Shrewsbury - The Friends of the Shrewsbury Senior Center, Inc. will celebrate the end of the year with a luncheon and musical entertainment Tuesday,...

Shrewsbury-It's rare when both the home and the away teams are on the same side. On May 17, the Shrewsbury High School basketball teams...