SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

The annual Fourth of July Celebration was held Independence Day at Dean Park in Shrewsbury. The celebration started midday with Boy Scouts troops 114...

Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Social Club (SSC), formerly known as the Welcome Wagon Club of Shrewsbury, has completed its second year after its official...

Shrewsbury - In the words of Jacob (Jake) Boudreau's parents, Jim and Kristen, "Jake was a happy, healthy 5-year-old boy until he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer.

Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury resident Paul German was only 7 when he and his younger brother started singing for church radio broadcasts, while their mother played the piano. Little did he know that belting out songs would become something that would perpetually enrich his life.

Shrewsbury - Attorney John Collins of Shrewsbury actively serves as an inspiring community member as he participates in many volunteer positions, including as general counsel on the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and a member of the Shrewsbury Board of Health.

Shrewsbury - Thanks to the contributions of eight individuals, businesses and civic groups, the Shrewsbury Public Library will be open Saturday mornings this summer...

Shrewsbury - Love, respect, always. That was the mantra of JR Thomas, a beloved local business owner, health and fitness instructor, and former coach and educator at St. John's High School.

Shrewsbury – Peter Kunz plays a musical tribute to veterans on his trumpet May 27 at the Sherwood Middle School Memorial Day commemoration. The...

Shrewsbury - Rosalia (Grassi) Sciannameo, 91, formerly of Worcester, passed away at home Monday June 20, 2011, in the arms of her daughter. Her...

North Las Vegas, Nev. - Christine Crockett, 63, formerly of Northborough and Shrewsbury, died Wednesday May 25, 2011, in Las Vegas. ...

Shrewsbury - Margaret "Peg" E. (Taylor) Hesselton, 74, passed away Friday June 17, 2011, in Auburn Life Care Center. She survived...

In an emotional portion of the Shrewsbury School Committee meeting June 8, officials voted to name the commons area at the front of Shrewsbury High School (SHS) after retiring Assistant Principal Ken Largess.

Boylston - John P. "Jack" Villa, 73, formerly of Shrewsbury, died Thursday June 16, 2011, in the UMass Memorial Medical Center after an illness. He...

Shrewsbury - Kenneth R. Perkins, 90, died Wednesday June 15, 2011 at the Coleman House in Northborough. He lived a long and good life,...

Shrewsbury - Gathered prior to the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2011, held June 2 at the Shrewsbury High School Field House, are...

Shrewsbury/Worcester - Joyce A. (Kender) Johnson, 76, of Worcester and formerly of Shrewsbury and West Brookfield, died Tuesday June 14, 2011 after an...

Although the town just wrapped up its election season, most of Shrewsbury's Town Meeting members will soon have to once again start thinking about re-election.

Shrewsbury - Denise M. (Williams) Martin, 82, a resident of the Southgate Community in Shrewsbury, died Sunday June 12, 2011 in UMass Memorial ...

Shrewsbury - When Shrewsbury businessman Robert Terkanian sees a public sign that is in disrepair or a patch of ground that needs landscaping, he works closely with town officials to get permission to make the necessary improvements.

Shrewsbury - Edward P. O"Connor, 89, died peacefully at his home Friday June 10, 2011, surrounded by his family. Beloved by his late wife,...