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Shrewsbury celebrates Halloween in style at Truck or Treat
The first thing some residents saw when attending Saturday's Truck or Treat event was a wagon filled to the brim with all sorts of candy.
Shrewsbury pantry feeds Central Mass. pets in need
"I love everything about it. Just to see the look of relief on people’s faces when they can come and be able to feed their dogs and cats."
‘Just play, have fun’: Shrewsbury volleyball wins CMADA championship in five-set thriller
“This is our first five-set win of the year. Knowing you can win that fifth set – you don’t know until you’ve done it."
Shrewsbury School Committee, paraeducators reach contract agreement
After 18 negotiation sessions, the School Committee and the Shrewsbury Paraeducator Association (SPA) have reached a tentative agreement.
Shrewsbury, Leicester may partner to offer vocational education at former Becker College
The vocational partnership would take place at the former Becker College, which closed in 2021 and had campuses in Worcester and Leicester.
American Legion post to become future home of Recreation Department
While the town hopes the building will get more use, Boy Scouts and veterans are more than welcome to enjoy the space.
Shrewsbury diver dies following incident at Rockport beach
In Oct. 19, the Rockport Police Department and Harbormaster received calls about a diver in distress in the water off Front Beach.
Shrewsbury Police file attempted murder charges
Jayquan Reed has been charged with attempted murder, kidnapping, resisting arrest and strangulation/ suffocation, among others.
Halloween events across the region
With Halloween right around the corner, here's a list of activities across the Community Advocate's coverage area.
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.
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.