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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.
Sawyer outlines Shrewsbury Public Schools’ highlights, challenges
Superintendent Joe Sawyer delivered his annual State of the District address during the School Committee’s Jan. 24 meeting.
Noticeable difference after child safety policy implemented, says Shrewsbury library director
In June, the Board of Library Trustees changed the policy regarding unaccompanied children at the Shrewsbury library.
Most schools delay opening due to snow
The latest round of snow overnight Sunday, Jan. 28, into Monday, Jan. 29, left anywhere from 2 to 6 inches in the region.
St. Mary School holds clothing and book drive
The Shrewsbury-based school from Nov. 27 to Dec. 11 held a clothing and book drive that collected 1,550 books and 990 items of clothing.
SELCO receives national commendation for mutual aid efforts
On Jan. 4, SELCO received an official commendation from the American Public Power Association for electric power restoration efforts.
Toblin Hill Drive bridge completed, neighborhood reunited
It took years of planning and construction, but the Toblin Hill neighborhood in Shrewsbury has been reunited.
Shrewsbury nomination papers now available
Nomination papers are now available for Shrewsbury’s town election. The papers must be submitted by March 19 at 5 p.m.
Shrewsbury High School may offer new ‘career pathway’ course next year
The School Committee was informed the School Committee of several proposed changes to Shrewsbury High School’s program of studies.
Shrewsbury Public Library Foundation announces next distinguished lecture event
The Shrewsbury Public Library Foundation has been sponsoring the distinguished lecture series at the library since 2021.
The Turner’s Club in Shrewsbury was the first social club on Lake Quinsigamond
The Turner’s Club, or as it was sometimes known, the Turn Verein, was the first ethnic/social club to have its quarters on Lake Quinsigamond.
Grafton boys basketball survives last-second scare, defeats Shrewsbury
Two Central Massachusetts basketball heavyweights met on Thursday night – and it came down to the last play.
Shrewsbury Planning Board hears Clinton St. industrial park proposal
Plans to construct two warehouses on land once owned by Worcester Sand and Stone recently went before the Shrewsbury Planning Board.