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“Ladies Night Out” to be held on March 29 to benefit Shrewsbury Education Foundation
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Education Foundation will be holding their second annual "Ladies Night Out" on Thursday, March 29. The event, (which actually...
Shrewsbury town manager reviews FY2021 fiscal objectives with selectmen
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Town manager Kevin Mizikar shared his updates to FY2021 Financial Objectives with the Board of Selectmen Nov....
Lindsay receives Shrewsbury Garden Club scholarship
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Garden Club encourages students residing in Shrewsbury, pursuing a course of study in agriculture, horticulture, environmental science, or a related...
Vote to re-elect Campaniello to the Shrewsbury Housing Authority
To the Editor:
I am writing today to ask the voters in Shrewsbury to cast their Housing Authority vote to support Paul Campaniello in his...
Town celebrates Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival
Shrewsbury - With temperatures nearing 85 degrees,it was more like a summer day Sept. 27 as residents and visitors flocked to the 'Spirit of...
Girl Scouts hold talent show fundraiser
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Girl Scouts held a talent show Nov. 13 at the First Congregational Church to raise funds for Girls Scouts in...
Rose V. Mastro, 92, of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - Rose V. (Puglia) Mastro, 92, of Shrewsbury died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough.
Rose...
Sherwood School to hold summer reading program
Shrewsbury – The Summer R.E.C.E.S.S (reading everyday can ensure student success) Reading Program for grades K-4 will be offered at the Sherwood Middle School this summer. During this free class, teachers will read and discuss the required reading book with the children and work on a related craft.
Shrewsbury Building Inspector, Health Department change business hours
Shrewsbury - Effective Thursday, Sept. 8, the Building Inspector and Health Department will be changing their hours of operation to the public.
The new hours...
Re-zoning proposals get additional looks
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen at its March 25 meeting continued discussion of proposals by local businesses to re-zone some Shrewsbury parcels. The results were mixed.
New sewer rates proposed for Shrewsbury residents
Shrewsbury – At its Feb. 28 meeting, the Board of Selectmen heard from members of the Board of Sewer Commissioners regarding the issue of sewer rate increases expected to go into effect April 1. Water and sewer rates will need to be increased due to a predicted deficit for the Sewer Department for the next fiscal year, according to Town Manager Daniel Morgado.
Shrewsbury Saheli to kick off fall session with book discussion
Shrewsbury – The first meeting of Shrewsbury Saheli group's fall session will be held Sunday Sept. 18, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., at Shrewsbury...
Shrewsbury selectmen hear update on public works projects
Shrewsbury - Several town officials were on hand to present an update of town public works projects to the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen at its regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 13. At the presentation were Town Engineer Jeffrey W. Howland; Kristen D. Las, principal planner/economic development coordinator; John F. Knipe Jr., highway superintendent; and Robert Tozeski, superintendent of water and sewer.
The town is currently involved in 43 public works projects. Thirty-three are Tier One: projects under active design and construction or projects scheduled for construction within the next 12 months. Ten projects are Tier Two: projects under active study and review which are planned for advancement to Tier One within the next 12 months.
Shrewsbury Parks & Rec holds early registration for winter programs
Shrewsbury - Adult Co-Ed Competitive Volleyball registration is now being accepted by the Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation department. Pick-up games will be held Thursday...
Shrewsbury feels effect of storm
Shrewsbury - Although not hit as hard as some western Massachusetts towns, Shrewsbury was still impacted by the Oct. 29 nor'easter. The town was...
Dobsons celebrate 63rd wedding anniversary
Shrewsbury – Arthur and Dorothy Dobson, 59-year residents of Shrewsbury, celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary Aug. 3. The couple met while attending Brookline High School (Class of 1950), and were married at St. Mary's Church in Brookline.
Sewer commissioners report to Shrewsbury selectmen
Shrewsbury - On Jan. 10, the Board of Sewer Commissioners reported to the Board of Selectmen on the condition of the town's sewer system, as well as the progress being made on a variety of capital improvement projects.
Vincent A. Ricardi, 91, of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - Vincent A. Ricardi, a Shrewsbury resident for over 60 years, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side Sunday, Jan. 3,...
Outstanding Youth of Shrewsbury Award winners named
Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, Inc. (SYFS) has announced the 2012 winners of its Outstanding Youth of Shrewsbury Awards. The awards will...
Shrewsbury Lions Club golf tournament to benefit Usher Syndrome
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Lions Club will be hosting a golf tournament Saturday, Oct. 20 at Juniper Hills Riverside Golf Course, 202 Brigham St.,...