SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Shrewsbury-The Shrewsbury Memorial Day Parade will be Monday, May 27, at 9:30 a.m., departing from the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building (Town Hall),...

Shrewsbury – Mother's Day is often a day filled with cards, gifts, flowers and other ways to make one's mom feel special. But for women whose mothers have passed away, the day can often be one that is filled with deep sadness and longing. For a group of local women, this year's Mother's Day was a bit easier as they gathered May 11 to reminisce about their mothers at a breakfast held at the First Congregational Church.

Shrewsbury - The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that more than 25,000 children under the age of 18 are injured each year in tip-over...

Shrewsbury - In recognition of Memorial Day, Shrewsbury Crossings will offer a free Veterans" Benefits Seminar, Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.? A...

Shrewsbury – The Spirit of Shrewsbury committee is now seeking volunteers to help with this year's event which will be held Friday, Sept. 27...

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury High School (SHS) Speech and Debate Team hosted the second annual Evening Speech Showcase May 4 to highlight the team's talents through student performances. Awards were also presented during the event to Karyn E. Polito, a former selectman and state representative, as well as to four SHS students. "The football team, they'se on Shrewsbury Cable. A lot of people know about what they do, but not a lot of people know what the speech and debate team does," event co-organizer Robert Mahowald said.

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen approved a water restriction resolution during its April 23 meeting. Noting that "the selectmen have determined that a shortage of water exists" for which conservation measures are required, and that under Article 18 of the town bylaws they have the power to take immediate corrective action, they board resolved that an outdoor water restriction be set in place.

Shrewsbury – Although it has been three weeks since the Boston Marathon bombings, the fate of those severely injured continues to be on the...

Shrewsbury - Kim Barrett and her daughter, Ella, 4, get creative together at a May Basket Workshop, held May 1 at the Shrewsbury Public...

Shrewsbury – The Stewardship Ministry at St. Mary's Parish held the first Day of Service April 20 to allow parishioners to "live out their faith as stewards of God's many blessings," according to the day's organizers. Approximately 300 volunteers worked on service projects for three to four hours at locations in Shrewsbury and Worcester.

Shrewsbury ?Shrewsbury Crossings will be selling new outdoor American flags, made in American and sold by local veterans, as part of its annual fundraiser...

Region – Fred P. Lucy II and James David Quinn were the two candidates in a field of five to win the two seats on the Board of Selectmen in the Hudson Annual Town Election April 30. Lucy, who entered the race as an incumbent, received 1,397 votes. This will be Quinn's first stint on the board. He received 1,261 votes. Charles McGourty, who was also an incumbent, came in third with 1,023 votes. Phillip "Paddy P. Dolan had 1,0121 votes and Susan Dunnell had 768.

Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations (SELCO) held its eight annual Arbor Day celebration April 27. First, 600 free trees were given to SELCO customers at the Town Common. Among organizations distributing information were the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project, Sherwood Middle School Green Squad, Shrewsbury Garden Club, Shrewsbury Recycles and United States Department of Agriculture. Next, families were invited to attend an Animal Adventures presentation at the Shrewsbury Public Library. Children had the chance to pet some live animals that are considered tree-friendly.

Shrewsbury- Full Throttle Marine and More, a new boat and marine craft repair service, held its official grand opening April 21. The shop's owner,...

Shrewsbury – Seven Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services (SYFS) graduate-level interns from two colleges painted the nonprofit's hallway and one office April 6 as a way to offer thanks to the organization for the knowledge and experience they gained while working there.

Shrewsbury – The Stewardship Ministry at St. Mary's Parish held the first Day of Service April 20 to allow parishioners to "live out their faith as stewards of God's many blessings," according to the day's organizers. Approximately 300 volunteers worked on service projects for three to four hours at locations in Shrewsbury and Worcester.

Shrewsbury – After a lengthy, spirited discussion during their April 23 meeting, the members of the Board of Selectmen backed away from approving a request to ask the voters for a Proposition 2-1/2 override this spring. During the meeting, the board reviewed the latest figures for the fiscal year (FY) 2014 budget and noted that overall, the news was good. Projected revenue had increased from Town Manager Daniel Morgado's first estimate of $109.36 million to $111.31 million. The budget for the town's schools came in at $51.38 million, still $1.1 million more than Morgado's recommendation.

Shrewsbury – Two candidates, both incumbents, will be on the ballot for two seats on the Board of Selectmen in the Tuesday, April 30...

Shrewsbury – The Rotary Club of Shrewsbury will be holding a community recycling day Sunday, April 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. on the...

Shrewsbury - Coping with a blustery wind April 6, Boy Scout Troop 114 members (l to r) Ben Mirsky, 12, Dakota Prefontaine, 11, and...