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Tuesday June 16th Patch AM

Hi Shrewsbury! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Two Planning Board seats open for Shrewsbury residents to fill
  • Plan your 2026 July 4 fireworks around Shrewsbury now
  • Why did Shrewsbury’s DPW director lose his job after a comedy show?

Also on today's calendar: Love for Lifesavers and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Windy; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shrewsbury Planning Board Has 2 Open Seats — Shrewsbury residents are being alerted that there are now two open seats on the town Planning Board, creating an opportunity for locals interested in shaping development and land use decisions to step forward and get involved. (Shrewsbury Patch)   

• 2026 July 4 Fireworks, Events Around Shrewsbury — Shrewsbury-area families can start planning their Independence Day celebrations with a roundup of 2026 July 4 fireworks and holiday events happening in and around town. (Shrewsbury Patch)   

• Shrewsbury DPW director ousted over comedy performance at training event (telegram.com) — Shrewsbury’s director of public works has been removed following an off-site staff comedy performance deemed inappropriate, and town officials say a review of the incident led to his departure after less than two years in the role.    

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know of a park with a playground in Clinton MA?
    We are going to take our 3 year old grandson to see the dam and then we were looking for a place where we could take him to play and have a picnic… (Nextdoor Maple)
  • Estes Express Lines, Inc. posted a job opening for Dock Worker in Shrewsbury. Apply here.
  • Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Stocker in Northborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shrewsbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

Northborough

  • Worcester Man Charged After Leaving Young Child Alone in Locked Car at Walmart on Hot Day (newbedfordguide.com)

Worcester

  • Free Summer Meals Available For Worcester Kids And Teens (patch.com)
  • Worcester School Boundary Proposal Delayed After Public Feedback (patch.com)

Westborough

  • 2026 July 4 Fireworks, Events Around Westborough (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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