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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.
Snow and cold return to the region; some classes canceled
The forecast calls for 3 to 5 inches of snow, possibly mixing with rain, sleet and freezing rain, before it ends in the early evening.
Shrewsbury boys hockey skates past Chelmsford
The Colonials got ahead early and never relinquished the lead, leaving NorthStar Ice Sports with an assertive 4-1 victory.
Sally E. Finn, 91, of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - Sally Eileen Finn, 91, died in her sleep on Feb. 24, 2021 at Benchmark Senior Living Facility in Shrewsbury.
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SEF honors Shrewsbury HS Unified Team
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury - The Shrewsbury Education Foundation (SEF) honored the Shrewsbury High School Unified Team with the Community Service Award...
Children’s author ‘Mr. B’ to hold book signing at Tatnuck
Region – Shrewsbury resident Matthew Bradley, aka “Mr. B,” has recently completed his new children’s book, "The Little Tree." The book has been described...
Children’s librarian dresses up to spark literary fun
By Lori Berkey, Contributing Writer
Shrewsbury - Roxanne Starkin fondly recalls her childhood when her mother was studying for her bachelor’s degree and carted her...
Shrewsbury High students share reactions to the unusual ending of their senior year
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – When Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order April 21 extending the closure of all public and...
Patricia Borbone, 75, of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - Pat Borbone might be remembered as a true Renaissance woman. A woman of many talents she was gifted in all the arts…fine...
Shrewsbury library receives grant for English Conversation Circle
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Public Library has received a $4,500 grant from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation to help fund the library's English Conversation...
Anti-prejudice youth group announces 2017 program
Shrewsbury - Students Together Opposing Prejudice - S.T.O.P. - has announced plans for its seven-week middle school program next February and March. Described as an anti-prejudice youth education and leadership initiative, the sessions address all forms of discrimination.
Former veteran, business grad and actor finds his calling as a minister
Shrewsbury - Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Cyrano de Bergerac have been called Renaissance men. They excelled in a wide range of different fields. Whatever they pursued, they did extremely well. The new minister of congregational life at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury comes from that same kind of background and received his calling to the ministry after many other pursuits.