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Wall of fame, new shell names unveiled
As part of the project, the wall shows photographs, oars and memorabilia from the Shrewsbury High School Crew’s history.
Beal Commons goes before Planning Board
Called Beal Commons, the developers, Civico Greenly, have proposed redeveloping the school into a 75,839-square-foot mixed-use project.
Shrewsbury seeks developers to transform Town Center District
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Last August, Shrewsbury’s Annual Town Meeting approved a slate of zoning bylaws that created a new Town...
Fire wrecks car, burns Shrewsbury garage, other cars
SHREWSBURY - A fire damaged three cars and the side of a garage in Shrewsbury on Friday, prompting a response from Shrewsbury firefighters.
Firefighters arrived...
Three brothers allege sexual abuse at Saint John’s in mid-1960s
Three brothers are alleging that Saint John’s religion teacher Richard “Dick” Doyle sexually abused them while they were minors.
Tavern in the Square in Shrewsbury supports those in need
By Melanie Petrucci, Senior Community Reporter
Shrewsbury – Amidst uncertainty as to when restaurants in the commonwealth will be allowed to re-open due to Gov....
Shrewsbury High School celebrates graduation
With a turn of a tassel, the Shrewsbury High School Class of 2022 graduated on Thursday evening at Shrewsbury High School.
Shrewsbury police arrest two men after foot chase
Two men have been arrested following a foot chase today in Shrewsbury.
Man dies after being pulled from Shrewsbury pool
SHREWSBURY - A man died, Wednesday, after being pulled from a pool on Spring Street in Shrewsbury, police say.
An initial 911 call came in...
Shrewsbury police arrest Worcester man after foot chase
A suspect fleeing on foot resulted in the arrest of a Worcester man. Jordan Nelson, 20, also faces charges of resisting arrest.
Shrewsbury stuns St. John’s in latest Battle of the ’Bury
After 48 minutes of hard-fought football, Shrewsbury came away with a 13-10 win after scoring with 14 seconds left on the clock.
Heartbroken Shrewsbury woman seeks to find missing rings
By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor
Shrewsbury – A Shrewsbury woman, Barbara Lehmann, is asking for the public’s help as she seeks to find two rings she...
Crash leads to traffic on Rt. 9 in Shrewsbury this morning
Traffic heading to Worcester was backed up this morning near Route 9 and Quinsigamond Avenue. Read more about the incident.
Traffic discussed for 922,000-square-foot industrial park project
A proposed industrial park on Clinton Street is estimated to generate nearly 1,500 trips of traffic every day.
Songbird Dental in Shrewsbury to re-open May 18
Shrewsbury - At Songbird Dental, the health and well-being of their patients, families, and staff is their number one priority. The office is closed...
Shrewsbury menorah destroyed by weather, community rallies together
Community members noticed the damage to the menorah in Shrewsbury's Town Common on the morning of Dec. 11.
Shrewsbury selectmen adopt new tax rate as local housing market booms
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury had the lowest residential tax rates in the region in 2021 when compared to neighboring Natick, Grafton, Northborough and Westborough.
That’s according...
Trees infested with spotted lanternflies found in Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY – State officials have found spotted lanternfly egg masses on trees near Route 20 and Route 140 in Shrewsbury.
Survey teams from the Massachusetts...
Men charged by Shrewsbury police following used cooking oil theft
Shrewsbury police have charged Gregorix Jimenez Cruz, 24, of Yonkers, N.Y., and Jefry Reyes Castillo, 23, of Yonkers, N.Y.
Shrewsbury Public Schools: A History
By Alexandra Molnar and Zenya Molnar
Contributing Writers
GENERAL INFO
In 1851, Shrewsbury was divided into seven districts with one school building for each district. Each...