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Shrewsbury releases unofficial election results
Shrewsbury voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, casting their ballots to settle contested Selectmen and School Committee races.
Woman faces heroin trafficking, reckless endangerment of a child charges following Shrewsbury traffic stop
SHREWSBURY – A Worcester woman is facing charges including trafficking heroin and reckless endangerment of a child following a traffic stop in Shrewsbury early...
Shrewsbury resident continues battle with leukemia
Now cancer free, but battling lasting effects of that relapse, Jonathan Tomashefsky is thanking his community while eyeing a long road ahead.
Shrewsbury’s latest 40B project takes step forward
On Sep. 12, the Select Board voted to sign the letter of support for the Local Initiative Program (LIP) for the 40B project Emerald Run.
Shrewsbury Police seek alleged bank robber
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department released this statement this evening:
Shrewsbury Police responded to 200 Boston Turnpike (Rt. 9) TD Bank on July 7th,...
‘Live bullet’ found in Shrewsbury’s Oak Middle School
SHREWSBURY – A live bullet was found in a hallway of Oak Middle School this morning, according to a statement posted on social media...
Shrewsbury Schools Superintendent decries “hateful” language incidents
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury Public Schools Superintendent Joe Sawyer addressed a pair of incidents involving “unacceptable” and “hurtful” language at Shrewsbury High School during a...
Shrewsbury High School expansion takes step forward
The Shrewsbury High School expansion project has taken an important step forward. Shrewsbury has advanced past MSBA's initial review.
Shrewsbury official talks timeline for Edgemere Diner removal
SHREWSBURY – The new owner of Shrewsbury’s historic Edgemere Diner is working with a contractor on the process of removing the diner, according to...
Jacob W. Rogers, 20, of Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury - It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Jacob W. “Jake” Rogers, 20, of Shrewsbury, on Thursday, March 3,...
Mixed-use development near Shrewsbury’s Lakeway Commons moves forward
A mixed-use development near Lakeway Commons in Shrewsbury is moving forward after it was approved by the Planning Board last month.
Shrewsbury School Committee approves contract with paraprofessionals
SHREWSBURY – After months of negotiations, the Shrewsbury Paraprofessionals Association (SPA) has a new three-year successor contract.
The School Committee unanimously ratified the agreement during...
UPDATE: State police, FBI ‘monitoring the situation’ after cluster of school threats, superintendent says
UPDATE: This story has been updated to note that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has been in touch with the State Police,...
Shrewsbury officials set the stage for $9.5 million Prop. 2 1/2 operational override
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – In a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee, held March 2, officials discussed...
Worcester man killed in Route 20 accident in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Police Department released this statement this afternoon:
On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 7:40 p.m., the Shrewsbury Police responded to a...
Shrewsbury begins tax title foreclosure of Empire Dry Cleaning site
Shrewsbury is moving forward with foreclosure of the former Empire Dry Cleaning property at 15 Maple Avenue.
Shrewsbury Public Schools closed Friday, March 13
Shrewsbury – Dr. Joseph Sawyer, the Superintendent of the Shrewsbury Public Schools, released this statement this afternoon:
Dear Shrewsbury Families,
While there are NOT any confirmed or presumed...
Spotted Lanternfly remnants found in Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY – Remnants of a Spotted Lanternfly have been found in Shrewsbury.
Town Manager Kevin Mizikar told the Board of Selectmen on Jan. 11 that...
Shrewsbury paraprofessionals hold rally amid contract negotiations
By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter
SHREWSBURY – Supporters stood along Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury on Oct. 27, holding signs that read “honk for fair...
‘Shrewsbury is a very special place:’ SHS celebrates graduation
Members of Shrewsbury High School’s class of 2023 were handed their diplomas during the school’s 145th annual graduation ceremony.