SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Shrewsbury – The Board of Selectmen discussed at its Oct. 9 meeting the addition of an article to the Oct. 30 Special Town Meeting (STM) warrant regarding funds for renovations at the town's public library. Town Manager Daniel Morgado suggested that such an article would authorize the Library Trustees to spend as much as $50,000 of the approximate $250,000 the town has budgeted for library renovations on definitive schematics.

Shrewsbury - At the top of the policy statement discussed by the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen (BOS) at its Oct. 9 meeting is the assertion that the board will not seek a Proposition 2 ? override during the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Instead, Town Manager Daniel Morgado urged the selectmen to ensure that budget recommendations from the BOS stay within the town's existing levy limit. The exception would be an article on the 2013 Annual Town Meeting warrant to pay for an unanticipated disaster or state of emergency.

Shrewsbury - Phil Gilman McGourty, now living in Shrewsbury, spent 15 years taking care of her husband, Larry, as he battled with Alzheimer's disease.?...

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Child Development Committee (SCDC) will be holding its annual Toy and Baby Gear Sale Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sherwood Middle School in Shrewsbury. The event will feature families from Shrewsbury and the surrounding communities who will have tables set up to sell toys and baby gear.

Shrewsbury - The Board of Selectmen voted to increase Shrewsbury's water rates at its Sept. 25 meeting. The residential base rate for households consuming zero to 5000 gallons of water will rise from $19 to $21 per quarter. For every gallon used over that 5000 gallon base there will be an additional charge per 1000 gallons used. That tier is: 5,001 to 25,000 gallons, $3.40; 25,001 to 60,000 gallons, $6.30; and over 60,000 gallons, $10.00.

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Lions Club will be hosting a golf tournament Saturday, Oct. 20 at Juniper Hills Riverside Golf Course, 202 Brigham St.,...

Shrewsbury - The town of Shrewsbury Cemetery Office asks that all flowers and decorations be removed from?Mountain View Cemetery lots by Oct. 10 in...

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Cultural Council (SCC) has set an Oct. 15 postmark deadline for organizations, schools and individuals to apply for grants that...

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury 2012 Winter Youth Basketball program is now accepting online registrations for girls and boys in grades 3 to 9. Drop-off...

Shrewsbury - During the summer months, hundreds of boating enthusiasts flock to the beautiful Lake Quinsigamond on a regular basis. On occasion, just like motorists, some of those boaters may find themselves running into a little bit of mechanical trouble. It's one thing to be stuck on the side of the road; it's quite another to be stuck in the middle of a 4-mile long lake. But luckily there is help available in the form of the Water Rescue Safety Patrol (WRSP).

Shrewsbury? Families started celebrating the 16th annual Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival with a free pancake breakfast, offered Sept. 29 at the Shrewsbury Sportsmen's...

Shrewsbury – Hundreds of people did not let the chilly, overcast weather dampen their enthusiasm from attending today's Spirit of Shrewsbury expo at the Oak Middle School.

Shrewsbury - Here are some details on the Spirit of Shrewsbury events that will be held this weekend: Saturday, Sept 29 – Kids" free pancake...

Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury resident Andrew ("AC") Cosenza has been writing comedy skits for as long as he can remember. He would put on costumes, prepare scripts and entertain family - or anyone else willing to watch. In 1999, Cosenza finally took his passion to the next level, and managed to secure a slot on Shrewsbury public access channel for his own television show.

- Shrewsbury - In honor of this week's Spirit of Shrewsbury festivities, this week's Flashback Friday photo is this great one of the town's...

Shrewsbury – After 14 years at the Shrewsbury Public Library, Linda Johnson Dashnaw will retire as head of children's services. She recalled leading her last Children's Room Story Time the first day of school.

Shrewsbury/Marlborough – Shrewsbury and Marlborough officials have announced that respective municipalities will be taking part in the Drug Enforcement Administration's "Prescription Drug Take-Back Day"...

Shrewsbury – The Board of Selectmen approved a three-year contract for Town Manager Daniel Morgado at its Sept.26 meeting. Morgado has been the Town Manager since 1997; his new contract will be effective as of Oct. 1 and conclude on Sept. 30, 2015. The board recently completed an evaluation of Morgado's performance in various categories. Maurice DePalo, the board's chair, noted that Morgado's rankings were all either "distinguished" or "excellent."

Shrewsbury - Members of the committee have been hard at work planning the 16th Annual Spirit of Shrewsbury Festival to be held Sept. 28 to 30. Spirit of Shrewsbury Festival President Sabina Terrades has been involved with the festival for 12 years. "I began participating 12 years ago through my church, and it quickly became a tradition," she said. "This will be the eighth year I'se been in the parade with my church, the fifth year that I'se been the chairperson of the Oak Street Expo, and my third year as president."

St. Anne's Human Services wishes to sincerely thank the Matt Beaton Golf Committee for their very substantial donation of $11,500, presented to Elaine LeBlanc,...