SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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.

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – As the number of COVID-19 cases have risen, Shrewsbury residents have been revving up their sewing machines...

Shrewsbury - Benjamin Carriveau, a junior at Shrewsbury High School and member of Boy Scout Troop 114 in Shrewsbury, has earned his Eagle Scout...

Shrewsbury - A four-person team from Total Wine and More, Inc., appeared before the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen Oct. 27 to seek the board’s approval for a new store that would be located at 77 Turnpike, the site of the former Petco.

Shrewsbury – Hundreds of children and their parents gathered at the Shrewsbury Public Library June 27, for the fourth annual carnival to kick off summer reading. The event featured games, face painting, live music, prizes, films and snacks. Special guests "Finz," the mascot for the Worcester Sharks, and "Flippo," the balloon performer, mingled throughout the crowd. More than a dozen local authors spoke with the children and autographed books.

Shrewsbury – Dec. 13, the Board of Selectmen authorized a "one bag free" program during the holiday week running Dec. 27 to 31. This...

Developers took the next step in bringing a nearly 200-unit housing development to 104 Main Street in Shrewsbury.

Worcester - The St. John's High School basketball team will move on to the Division 1 state championship game after defeating Putnam Academy by a score of 65-48 in a game played March 15 Tuesday at the DCU Center. Backed by a very enthusiastic fan base dressed in red, the Pioneers controlled play and held a comfortable lead throughout the game.

Nomination papers are now available for Shrewsbury’s town election. The papers must be submitted by March 19 at 5 p.m.

Shrewsbury - Melinda S. Neal, 32, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly at her home Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Melinda is survived by...

Shrewsbury - Sheila A. “Sally” (Ambrose) Caggiano, 84, of Shrewsbury, died Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Saint Vincent Hospital after an illness. Sheila was born...

By Joyce DeWallace, Contributing Writer Shrewsbury - Spooky ghosts, colorful princesses, a wandering gypsy and even a sparkling pheasant recently enjoyed going through a haunted...

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury High School (SHS) boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams will be hosting the annual ALS Awareness Game Thursday, March 16,...

Shrewsbury – The Lake Quinsigamond Watershed Association (LQWA) will be hosting its annual boat parade on Saturday, Sept. 8 as part of “Celebrate Lake...

Shrewsbury’s Boisvert to receive prestigious BBBS award By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Maurice “Moe” Boisvert of Shrewsbury will receive the Bob Cousy MVP Award...

Shrewsbury - Central One Federal Credit Union is accepting applications now through Monday, April 1 for 2019 scholarships for graduating students from Auburn, Shrewsbury,...

Worcester - A player with all the tools and the makeup of Shrewsbury native and Assumption College senior Mike Coggeshall is a rare find, according to Worcester Bravehearts manager J.P. Pyne. The 6’3”, 200 lb. Coggeshall swings a hot bat, is more than solid defensively at third base, but also brings intangibles such as leadership and guidance to a clubhouse with many first-year players seeking to make the transition from college baseball.

Shrewsbury - On Dec. 19 members of the Level Lodge Masonic Lodge in Shrewsbury delivered Christmas to the children of Friendly House. Each year...

Nearly half of SELCO’s basic subscribers have cut the proverbial cord, according to a presentation to the Select Board Jan. 24.

Shrewsbury/Northborough - John A. Witzel, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Sudbury and Northborough, passed away July 17, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. He...