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Hudson dominates Hudson - Hudson High School's (HHS) Darnell Butler (#21, right) intercepts a pass intended for Shrewsbury High School's (SHS) Jay Reynolds (#7,...

Joseph L O’Brien, 79

Cape Coral, Fla. - Joseph L O'Brien, 79, of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Shrewsbury and Northborough, died at home Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014,...

Volunteers honored at Ice Cream Social

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Council On Aging ( COA) celebrated National Volunteer Week with its annual Volunteer Appreciation Ice Cream Social at...

Shrewsbury parents provide safe night for prom-goers

Shrewsbury - Prom night is often one of the most anticipated events in a high school student's life. Many look forward for months to a night out with friends, dressed elegantly and having fun on the dance floor. But the night can also make parents nervous about what their children will be doing after the music has stopped and the DJ or band have packed up for the evening. It is after-prom activities that can provide

Support Shrewsbury override – Bryant

To the Editor: I am a recently elected Town Meeting Member in the town of Shrewsbury. Registered voters June 3 will have the opportunity to...

Shrewsbury selectmen update voters on Maple Avenue renovation

Shrewsbury - Attendees at the June 9 meeting of the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen learned of the progress being made regarding ongoing repairs to Maple Avenue. The past severe winter, which saw an enormous snowfall combined with record low temperatures, took its toll on local roadways. Town Engineer Jeffrey Howland, PE, sitting in for Town Manager Daniel Morgado, briefed those present with the status of the repairs.

Shrewsbury Health Department issues Christmas tree pick-up information

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Health Department has announced that a single Christmas tree may be left by the curb without a sticker or attached...

Beaton hosts first Charity Golf Tournament

Region ?- State Rep. Matt Beaton, R-Shrewsbury, presents a check to Wendy Mickel of the Westborough Food Pantry. Checks were also given to JoAnn...

St. Mary sixth-graders raise money to sponsor two Ugandan students

Shrewsbury - Though Uganda, East Africa, is time zones away from St. Mary School in Shrewsbury, the grade six students recently learned that their...

Shrewsbury Patrolman's Local 426 asks for help in ‘Filling the Wagon’

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Patrolman's Local 426 is asking the public to help them "Fill the Wagon" with toys on Saturday, Dec. 8 as...

Grand marshal nominees sought for Spirit of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury – The Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival Committee is seeking nominations for the festival’s grand marshal. The grand marshal is chosen based on the...

Shrewsbury history comes alive in Mountain View Cemetery

Shrewsbury - With less than a week left until residents decide whether to move forward with a $23.3 million appropriation for the renovation and expansion of the Shrewsbury Public Library, dissidents and advocates of the project are raising key issues and concerns about the project's budget.

Selectmen discuss new unfunded mandate for carbon monoxide detection systems

Shrewsbury - At the beginning of the regularly scheduled June 24 meeting of the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen, Town Manager Daniel J. Morgado took the time to comment upon the difficulty in paying for what seems like an endless stream of unfunded mandates imposed upon Massachusetts towns and cities by both the state legislature and the federal government.

Shrewsbury storm debris disposal information

Shrewsbury - To assist residents with the disposal of yard waste resulting from storm damage sustained from Tropical Storm Irene, a special curbside collection...

Shrewsbury Crossings to offer free veterans” seminar

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 Education Foundation announces annual Awards and Fundraising Dinner

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Education Foundation (SEF) invites the greater Shrewsbury community to honor and celebrate this year’s educational grant recipients and John P....

Burns Bridge honors Prince

Shrewsbury - The Burns Bridge was lit in purple last night to honor Prince, the iconic musician who passed away yesterday morning. (Photo/MassDOT)

Shrewsbury students coin drive raises $600 for World War I memorial

Shrewsbury - An effort to replace a decaying World War I memorial in Shrewsbury received a boost Sept. 26 when students and faculty at the Beal Elementary School presented a $600 donation check to the Shrewsbury Veterans Council.

Annual town election results for Hudson and Shrewsbury

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.

Fernand R. Dubois, 91, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Fernand R. “Pete” Dubois, 91, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Westborough, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at home. He was the husband...