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SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services to hold giving gala in May

The deadline to purchase tickets is Saturday, May 4, or until tickets are sold out.

Shrewsbury Social Club holds food drive

The Shrewsbury Social Club is holding a food drive benefiting the Worcester County Food Bank during the month of February.

Central One donates to African Community Education

Central One Federal Credit Union recently donated $50,000 to African Community Education (ACE).

Barnes helps Saint John’s basketball blow past intra-town rival Shrewsbury

“We’re feeling confident. We’re playing our best basketball right now,” Barnes said after the game against Shrewsbury.

$86.8 million Shrewsbury schools budget proposed

Shrewsbury Public Schools proposed fiscal 2025 budget is hoping to address the district’s post-COVID literacy challenges.

Shrewsbury can and bottle drive Feb. 17

Troops 114 and 7114 are getting ready for their upcoming bottle and can drive at Shrewsbury Town Hall on Feb. 17. 

Clinton St. industrial park proposal draws ire of Shrewsbury residents

The development — proposed for the 100-acre former Worcester Sand & Stone property at 142 Clinton St. — would include two buildings.

Shrewsbury targets Christmas Tree Shops parcel for MBTA zoning

Director of Planning and Economic Development Christopher McGoldrick outlined where Shrewsbury is planning to place the town’s MBTA zoning.

O’Connor leads Shrewsbury girls basketball as Colonials clinch state playoff spot

The Shrewsbury Colonials girls basketball team went 3-17 last season. This year, they’re set to compete in the state playoff tournament. 

Sherwood Middle School holds inaugural Culture Night

Hundreds of students, staff and families were invited to explore the numerous religious and cultural identities present in the Sherwood community.

Snowstorm downgraded, but still lots of closings, postponements

The latest forecast from the National Weather Service is showing a lesser amount than the foot-plus of snow predicted for the region.

Algonquin wins Mid-Wach league gymnastics championship

Local gymnastics teams gathered at Shrewsbury High School on Saturday afternoon for the Midland-Wachusett League gymnastics championships.

Shrewsbury’s David Long travels the world to capture landscapes

Long offers in-person, onsite workshops, photography e-book and enjoys spreading his love of photography to others.

Shrewsbury’s FY 2025 budget takes shape

The first projection of the 2025 fiscal budget will be given to the Shrewsbury Finance Committee on Feb. 16.

Shrewsbury Senior Center events this month

The Shrewsbury Senior Center and Council on Aging has several items scheduled for February, including a Mardi Gras event.

Shrewsbury celebrates Chinese New Year

The Shrewsbury community gathered at Shrewsbury High School on Feb. 3 to celebrate the Chinese New Year, which is the Year of the Dragon.

Meet Bentley: Regatta Point’s canine lifeguard

Regatta Point seeks to “create adventures for all people to learn and grow through recreational and competitive boating.”

SELCO provides local, cost-effective, dependable public power

If you’ve attended an event in Shrewsbury recently, you’ve likely seen Shrewsbury Electric & Cable Operations (SELCO) there.

School Committee approves improvement goals for Sherwood and Oak

Sherwood Middle School and Oak Middle School received special attention at the School Committee’s Jan. 24 meeting.

Shrewsbury police arrest Kentucky man for trafficking methamphetamine

The Shrewsbury Police Department arrested Shawn Lambert, 42, of La Grange, Ky., and charged him with trafficking methamphetamine.