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1. Shrewsbury Honors Beloved Resident Ahead Of 100th Birthday (patch.com) — Shrewsbury officials are honoring longtime benefactor Barbara “Babs” Donahue with a formal proclamation as she approaches her 100th birthday, highlighting her deep impact on local quality of life. From the Donahue Rowing Center to Dean Park fountains and vital fire department equipment, her philanthropy has shaped recreation and public safety for generations of Shrewsbury residents.
2. Big Accessibility Upgrades Underway At Shrewsbury Senior Center (patch.com) — Major accessibility upgrades are underway at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, adding new ADA-compliant ramps, sidewalks, and parking to make the Maple Avenue facility easier and safer to reach. Funded by grants, the work at the Council on Aging began this week and is expected to wrap up by early June, temporarily affecting access but promising a more welcoming space for local seniors.
3. ‘Glass half full': Parents seek justice and healing for daughter struck by stolen car in Cambridge (boston25news.com) — A young Shrewsbury woman is recovering from life-changing injuries after being struck by an allegedly stolen car in Cambridge, leaving her with an amputated leg and traumatic brain injury. Her parents, who she lives with in Shrewsbury, are focused on her long rehabilitation while also seeking justice in court, and a community-backed fundraiser is helping support her ongoing medical needs.
4. Open Sky names two psychiatrists to lead behavioral health programs (theworcesterguardian.org) — A Shrewsbury-based psychiatrist, Dr. Prerna Moorjani, has been named a medical director at Open Sky Community Services, helping guide key developmental disability and child and family programs serving Central Massachusetts. Alongside Worcester’s Dr. Sarah Langenfeld, she’ll help expand psychiatric leadership as local providers face high demand and uncertainty around Worcester’s behavioral health system.
5. Worcester County Home Prices On The Rise This Spring (patch.com) — Shrewsbury’s housing market cooled in April, with closed single-family sales down 23.5% even as the town’s median price climbed to about $790,000 and inventory rose to 39 homes for sale. The report, covering Worcester County, shows mixed trends across nearby communities but confirms affordability remains a challenge for many buyers this spring.
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