SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department released this statement this evening: Shrewsbury Police responded to 200 Boston Turnpike (Rt. 9) TD Bank on July 7th,...

Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury resident Dalton Ryan first learned about the strategy challenge of “Wargaming” as a kid on vacation in Scotland. The miniature figurine game pieces looked “cool” to him. Playing a demo game there piqued his curiosity of the lore of the universe, reading books, and online investigation. Little did he know his interest would lead not only to his becoming a full-fledged Wargaming hobbyist, but also a commissioned artist who gets paid to skillfully paint the intricately designed game pieces.

Shrewsbury - Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services recently announced that Matt and Laurie Hogan have been selected to receive the prestigious Harry S. Cutting Jr. Award for their significant contributions to the town.

December 4, 1934 - July 22, 2017   Shrewsbury - Vernon C. "Vern" Johnson, 82, was born in Shrewsbury and he peacefully left this world from...

Shrewsbury - On April 9, the Shrewsbury Public Schools will host its 10th annual Road Scholars 5K and One-Mile Fun Run, at 12 p.m.,...

Shrewsbury - Craig W. Belba, 41, of Shrewsbury, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016. Craig is survived by two sons, Jordan and Gabriel Belba, a...

Shrewsbury – Sewing machines were humming recently when women from St. Mary’s in Shrewsbury and St. Mary of the Hills in Boylston gathered to sew panty liners for kits containing sanitary supplies for women and girls in third world countries.

Shrewsbury - Sherwood Middle School (SMS) sixth-grader Shreeya Ravi recently won third place for a story that she submitted to the Story Writing Bee conducted by Bighelp Boston Area Regional Contest (BARC) 2015. Her winning piece, "A Crackpot Genius!" is about a clumsy girl who loves science and becomes an inventor.

Shrewsbury - Terrance F. O’Hara, 80, of Shrewsbury, a longtime Northborough teacher and principal, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family Saturday, July...

Shrewsbury - The iconic White City Plaza is undergoing some extensive renovations this summer. The plaza's owners, Charter Realty & Development Corp. have said that they hope these changes will make the plaza even more of a pleasant destination for shoppers who wish to visit the many stores and restaurants located there. Some of these renovations include a new signal and improved entrance on South Quinsigamond Street, parking lot upgrades, ADA-compliant sidewalks and enhanced landscaping. And a new shop, I-Craze Frozen Yogurt, was just given approval by the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen to have a license to operate at the former Friendly's restaurant.

Shrewsbury - Mark E. Finacom, 68, of Shrewsbury, died Monday, May 21, 2018 at Beaumont Nursing Home in Worcester. He was the husband of...

Sean Wogan, 29, has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and intimidate to steal from depository, among other charges.

Shrewsbury - Five people were killed and six others were injured at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida Jan. 6. Shrewsbury resident Kelsey Shea, a nursing student at Emerson College in Beverly, just happened to be in the wrong place that day.

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.

Maple & Main, which is run by the town’s Reaching Independence through Supported Employment (RISE) Program, is located at 557 Main St.

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury’s Farmers Market will be held every Wednesday, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. through Sept. 26 at the Senior Center parking lot, 98...

Trailing 2-0 after one period, No. 3 seed Shrewsbury hockey team dug deep and rallied for a 4-3 win over No. 2 Notre Dame of Hingham.

Shrewsbury - Lisa Marie (Pignataro) Esper, 52, longtime resident of Shrewsbury, passed away with family by her side Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, after a...

Northborough/Shrewsbury – Although Northborough native and former Shrewsbury resident John Tibert recently moved to Worcester, he still spends plenty of time and energy in his hometown. He works in Northborough at Gray’s Carpet Center, a family business founded by his grandfather in 1943. Additionally, he finds time to sing and play mandolin with two bluegrass bands: Local Freight and Southern Rail.

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – Selectman Jim Kane gave a brief update relevant to the Beal School Project at the board’s March 14...