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SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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An attendee holds a sign during a recent Shrewsbury School Committee meeting.

Negotiations ongoing as paraeducators work without contract

Shrewsbury’s staff of over 200 paraeducators is currently working without a new contract as the group negotiates with members of the School Committee.

JMS School of Singing accepting new students

JMS School of Singing gives serious voice student insight into the vocal instrument through the whole-person, body and mind.

Early voting schedules for the Nov. 5 election

Early voting hours for the Nov. 5 general election will be held in the following communities in the Community Advocate's coverage area.

Houseplants 101 at Shrewsbury library

During his lecture, he will share tips and tricks from his experience with hundreds of different plant varieties and answer questions.

Elements Massage offers relaxing, customizable experience

Elements Massage is located at 100 Boston Turnpike. Booking an appointment is as stress-free as the massage itself.

PHOTOS: Northern lights appear across the region

Residents turned their eyes to the sky last night, October 10, as auroras made another appearance across the region.

Nick’s Golden Pizza plans development on Route 20

No vote was taken on the project at the Oct. 3 meeting. The public hearing was closed. Read more about the project here.
A blue, pay-as-you-throw trash bag sits at the end of a driveway on Brook Street in Shrewsbury. The town has recently faced a shortage of the trash bags. Photo/Laura Hayes

Problems with Casella trash service persist

Shrewsbury entered into a six-year agreement with Casella as the town’s new waste and recycling hauler, replacing Waste Management.

Shrewsbury police sponsors medication takeback

The Shrewsbury Police Department will be sponsoring a medication takeback at the Shrewsbury Senior Center on Oct. 26.

Shrewsbury adopts policy to combat teen dating violence

"We don’t want anyone to feel harassed or that they’re experiencing violence,” said School Committee member Lynsey Heffernan.

‘Underdog mindset’ helps Algonquin boys soccer upset Saint John’s

“I let them know this was the No. 3 team – we’re going to remember this for the rest of our lives." Read more here.

Shrewsbury DPW facility upgrade initial budget is $26.8M

MFOC on Sept. 23 recommended to the Select Board a new project design to renovate Shrewsbury's DPW facilities.

Shrewsbury police locate over 100 grams of cocaine in vehicle

Shrewsbury Police Department allegedly located over 100 grams of cocaine in a vehicle that was parked at Buca di Beppo.

A new way to view historic Shrewsbury landmarks

“It’s so easy to miss the history in your backyard. For 30 minutes on a beautiful day… come take the tour."

The power of friendship: Cohesive Westborough girls soccer squad bests Shrewsbury

“Until you’ve got a team that believes in one another, well, I’ll take that over anything else,” said Moroney.

Gymnastics center honors three local gymnasts

The Gymnastics Learning Center in Shrewsbury is recognizing three local gymnasts who recently participated in meets.

Moore joins Central One Retirement and Investment Center

Financial Advisor Demetra Moore has joined Central One Retirement and Investment Center, which is located at Central One Federal Credit Union

Shrewsbury Rotary Club sponsors community recycling event

The Shrewsbury Rotary Club will hold a community recycling fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at Town Hall.

PHOTOS: Spirit of Shrewsbury Parade takes to Maple Avenue

The Spirit of Shrewsbury Parade moved through Shrewsbury Center on Sept. 29, processing down Maple Avenue and to Oak Middle School.

PHOTOS: Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival brings community together

The community gathered at Saint John's High School on Saturday for the Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival. Read more here.