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Over 200 rounds of ammunition in vehicle leads to Shrewsbury arrest
Over 200 round of ammunition were discovered in a vehicle by Shrewsbury police during a traffic stop this weekend.
Shrewsbury teacher semifinalist for GRAMMYs Music Educator Award
Shrewsbury High School performing arts teacher Michael Lapomardo has been named as a semifinalist for the GRAMMY 2024 Music Educator Award.
UPDATE: Shrewsbury votes ‘Yes’ on override
By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor
UPDATE: Incumbent School Committee Member Jon Wensky has won a three way race for a seat on the School Committee.
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Shrewsbury residents provide feedback on proposed Beal project
SHREWSBURY – Residents had a chance to weigh-in and ask questions, Tuesday, about a proposed mixed-use project at the former Maj. Howard W. Beal...
Shrewsbury Planning Board approves Beal Commons plans
The Beal Commons at the former Maj. Howard W. Beal School is moving forward following a vote by the Planning Board on April 13.
Developers propose 40B housing project on Main Street in Shrewsbury
A nearly 200-unit, 40B housing project may be coming to Main Street in Shrewsbury. Read more about the plans for the project.
Bridge work to restrict I-495 in Hudson
During the bridge repair work, the two northbound travel lanes will be closed for the next several hours until the repairs are completed.
Shrewsbury High School in top tier of national ranking
Westborough, Algonquin also perform well
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY — Shrewsbury High School is ranked among the top six percent of high schools nationwide,...
Route 20 in Shrewsbury closed following crash
According to the Shrewsbury Police Department, Route 20 is closed in both directions between Grafton Street and Route 140 following a crash.
Joanna M. Sliney, 49, of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - Joanna M. (Algieri) Sliney, 49, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at UMass Hospital.
Joanna is survived by her loving...
Fundraiser to be held for Keenan Hart in Shrewsbury June 3
Shrewsbury – A fundraiser will be held at Wild Wings in Shrewsbury (476 Boston Turnpike) on Sunday, June 3 to benefit the Keenan A....
(Yet another) landmark is now part of Shrewsbury’s past
By Michael Perna Jr., Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury - For the second time in as many weeks, Shrewsbury has lost a historic structure. The grey, wooden...
Shrewsbury High School publishes second quarter honor roll
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury High School has announced its latest Honor Roll lists for the first quarter of the 2021-2022 school year.
Grade 12, Highest Honors
Acquah,...
Shrewsbury green lights McGovern’s permits for Route 9 site
Plans for a McGovern collision and fit-up center on Route 9 are moving forward after the Shrewsbury ZBA voted to approve a series of permits.
AMSA student from Shrewsbury named 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar
Aryan Kumar, a high school senior at the Advanced Math and Science Academy from Shrewsbury has been named as a 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholar.
Shrewsbury’s COVID-19 totals go up after glitch found in state database
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury- Residents were cautiously relieved when it was reported there were no new cases of COVID-19 reported over the...
Shrewsbury’s historic Hale Block Building is sold
Building was scheduled for foreclosure auction
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury - The historic Hale Block Building, located at 566-572 Main St. and neighboring United...
Shrewsbury residents worried about truck traffic from proposed warehouse
By Laura Hayes, Contributing Writer
SHREWSBURY — Traffic and traffic concerns were a common theme of a Shrewsbury Planning Board meeting June 17 to discuss...
The Legend of the “Indian Wall” at Shrewsbury’s Jordan Pond
For as far back as most local residents can recall, there was a legend of an “Indian Wall” that ran across Jordan Pond under the surface.
Shrewsbury may soon drop to “Green” COVID risk category
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Town Manager Kevin Mizikar was cautiously optimistic when he reported to the Board, March 9, that since their...