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SHREWSBURY LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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Catherine T. Flynn, 73, of Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury - Catherine T. (Hyland) Flynn, of Shrewsbury, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 after an illness. She was 73. Cathy was born April 14, 1941...

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 Public Library hosting book sale this weekend

Shrewsbury – The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library have announced the Annual Used Book Sale will be taking place Thursday, April 5, from...
Full Moon Paranormal Founders Brett Blanchette (left) and Thomas Allen Photo/Melanie Petrucci

Local ghost hunters launch show on Northborough Cable Access

By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter Shrewsbury – This is the perfect time of year to explore ghostly phenomena and Brett Blanchette and Tom Allen,...

Shrewsbury Crossings to offer free veterans” seminar

Shrewsbury - In recognition of Memorial Day, Shrewsbury Crossings will offer a free Veterans" Benefits Seminar, Tuesday, May 21, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.? A...

Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament June 28

Shrewsbury - On Friday, June 28, the Knights of Columbus Adelphi Council 4181 of Shrewsbury will sponsor the fifth annual Charity Golf Tournament to...

St. John's donates 36 computers to Haitian orphans

Shrewsbury - St. John's High School in Shrewsbury has donated 36 new computers to the Be Like Brit orphanage in Grand Goâve, Haiti. Len...

Unresolved issues result in car dealer proposal withdrawn

By K.B. Sherman, Contributing Writer Shrewsbury - At the third continuance of a hearing for Sam’s Mobile Service Center, 285 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, issues came...

Valois Home Improvement

Fine custom carpentry, with a focus on interior and exterior residential remodeling By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Shrewsbury – As the owner of his own company,...

SYFS issues urgent Toy Drive appeal

"Will Santa find me tonight? Submitted by Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services Shrewsbury-? Due to an influx of families that have been placed in local...

Central One Federal Credit Union donates to Pastoral Counseling Centers of Massachusetts

Shrewsbury/Westborough  – Central One Federal Credit Union recently announced that it was pleased to make its annual contribution to the Pastoral Counseling Centers (PCC)...

Shrewsbury has the spirit!

Shrewsbury – Shrewsbury pride will be in full force Sept. 25-27 as the town celebrates the 18th annual Spirit of Shrewsbury Fall Festival.

Cigarettes likely to blame for early morning Shrewsbury fire

Shrewsbury - Fire Chief James Vuona released this statement this afternoon regarding a fire at the Shrewsbury Green Apartment Complex this morning: Shrewsbury Fire Department responded to an Apartment Complex Fire at the Shrewsbury Green Drive Building 12 (Apt. G) at 2:38 a.m. today.

Shrewsbury Health Department issues Christmas tree pick-up information

Shrewsbury – The Shrewsbury Health Department has announced that a single Christmas tree may be left by the curb without a sticker or attached...

Constance Burr, 93, of Shrewsbury

Constance Heath Burr, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully at home on April 20 with Clara, her faithful dog, by her side. Her husband, Guy W. Burr, Jr., died in 2011.

Hurricane Irene arrives in town

Region – After days of anticipation, Hurricane Irene is finally making her presence known in the Community Advocate readership area. Things are just starting...

Tatassit Beach night spot was a popular Shrewsbury dancing destination

The large club building itself, nearly 22,000 square feet, burned to the ground in 2009 in a huge fire after it had been closed for about 20 years.

Shrewsbury police make multiple unlicensed firearm arrests

Three separate traffic stops over the weekend led to charges of people carrying firearms without a license.
A pink, pay-as-you-throw textile recycling bag sits on Brook Street in Shrewsbury. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Shrewsbury restructures curbside textile recycling program

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter SHREWSBURY - Change is coming to Shrewsbury’s textile recycling program. Now, residents will be able to schedule a pickup...

Kent B. Hostetler, 66

Shrewsbury - Kent B. Hostetler, of Shrewsbury, died at home on Saturday, October 26, 2013. He was 66. ??? Kent was born Oct. 23, 1947...