SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Shrewsbury – The St. Anne's Church community is reeling after discovering that thieves broke into a locked shed and stole nearly 100 items that were collected as part of the church's annual Christmas toy drive for children in need. Although the church officials are "dismayed and heartbroken," the Rev. John Foley, the church's pastor, said he is confident that "God will provide."

Northborough- The public is invited to attend a special event Saturday, Dec. 8 to help raise money for a new bullet-proof vest for Shrewsbury's...

Shrewsbury - In the Boy Scouts of America program, the highest rank one can achieve is that of Eagle Scout. Those who have become Eagle Scouts will say that it is no small feat. Over the course of their scouting career, in order to receive the rank, Scouts are required to earn at least 21 merit badges and lead an extensive service project that often takes months to complete.

Shrewsbury - By the time Jim McWilliams was in grade school, he knew what he wanted to be when he grew up. Acquainted with some funeral directors in the community, Jim thought their profession was noble. He researched what the occupation entailed, and decided to secure the proper credentials.

By K.B. Sherman, Community Reporter ?Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen approved two applications for local business licenses at its Nov.27 meeting. Applications for...

Shrewsbury – Staffing town departments, the needs of the school and increasing state mandates were just some of the issues discussed by the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen during a financial workshop held during its Nov. 27 meeting. The workshop is an exercise the board undertakes as part of its preparation for the spring Annual Town Meeting. Working from a summary prepared by Town Manager Daniel Morgado, the selectmen were presented with a budget overview and specific issues for consideration. These included ranking services and programs by highest to lowest priority (including library certification); police and fire department personnel staffing increases; staffing for municipal departments; how school needs will be met; how the board feels town fees should be structured; and desired changes to the budget development process. Regarding police and fire staffing, Morgado suggested an increase of 4 people to the police department and 1.2 people to the fire department (the .2 being an increase from .8 man weeks to a full-time clerical worker).

Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury Youth & Family Services, Inc. (SYFS) is now accepting nominations through Nov. 30 for the Outstanding Youth of Shrewsbury Award. The award...

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

By K.B. Sherman, Community Reporter Shrewsbury ?The Board of Selectmen approved at its Nov. 13 meeting a measure that would allow Town Treasurer Carolyn Marcotte...

Shrewsbury - Kara McSweeney, Julia SanClemente, Seta Migridichian, Luciana Witowski and Nicole Erickson, of Shrewsbury, are five of the 157 cast members to appear...

Shrewsbury - The photo of this clock-towered, steeple-topped building was taken in Shrewsbury Center at 19 Church Road. The First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury has served the town as a place of worship since 1723.

Shrewsbury - Like millions of girls around the globe, Jordyn Oliveri, who turns 15 on Nov. 20, is "obsessed with" pop superstar Justin Bieber. (He has nearly 48 million Facebook fans.) So when her grandfather Tom Oliveri bought her a ticket to see the singer at the TD Garden in Boston on Nov. 10 as an early birthday present, she was thrilled.

Shrewsbury – The 23rd anniversary of Southgate at Shrewsbury was celebrated Nov. 9 and 10 as residents ranging in age from 70 to 96 presented "The Colgate Comedy Hour starring Abbott & Costello" in the facility's 200-seat venue, the Flanagan Theater. The musical-comedy revue was written and directed by Deanna Swan, the program director of the independent retirement community.

Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury's third annual "Shine a Light on Lung Cancer" vigil took place at St. Mary's Church on Thursday, Nov. 15.?Part of a...

Dear Editor, As Chair of the Library Building Committee, I must correct erroneous information provided by Mr. Brian Austin of the Committee for a Smaller...

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Education Foundation held its first Trivia Night Friday, Nov. 9 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The event was a...

Shrewsbury – The Board of Selectmen discussed at its Nov. 13 meeting the issue of how to comply with the state mandates regarding affordable housing. The Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit Act: Chapter 40B (40B) allows developers of certain types of affordable housing to override local zoning bylaws and other town requirements. It was enacted in 1969 by the State Legislature to address the shortage of affordable housing statewide.

Shrewsbury - Jennifer Wall Jordan and Timothy Jordan, of Shrewsbury, are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Rylie Ann. Rylie was born...

Shrewsbury – Dozens of shoppers got an early start on their holidays lists when they attended the ?Shrewsbury First Congregational Church's Fall Fair Saturday,...

Shrewsbury – A holiday toy collection to benefit needy families served by Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, as well as local families served by...