🌱 Shrewsbury Opens First Fully Replaced Playground In 26 Years

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In today's newsletter:

• Shrewsbury unveils its first fully rebuilt playground in decades
• Early in-person primary voting still open this week in Shrewsbury
• Shrewsbury Senior Center sees record visits from local older adults

Also on today's calendar: Family Fun Day at Big Blue Shrewsbury and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Shrewsbury Opens First Fully Replaced Playground In 26 Years — Families in Shrewsbury can now enjoy the town's first fully replaced playground in 26 years, marking a major upgrade to local recreation space and amenities for children. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

2. Shrewsbury Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday — Shrewsbury voters are being reminded that early, in-person voting for the Massachusetts primary is available through Friday, offering residents added flexibility to cast their ballots locally. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

3. Shrewsbury Senior Center Records Nearly 20,000 Visits This Year — Shrewsbury residents are flocking to the Senior Center this year, with nearly 20,000 visits logged so far, underscoring how vital the facility has become for local older adults seeking programs, services, and social connection. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

4. Shrewsbury Water Main Break Closes Main Street — Drivers and residents in Shrewsbury are being urged to avoid part of Main Street and conserve water after a water main break near 177 Main St. caused closures and pressure issues on the town's west side. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

5. Kitchener Rangers Sign Defenceman Dmitri Toporowski to OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement (oursportscentral.com) — Shrewsbury native defenceman Dmitri Toporowski has signed an OHL Scholarship and Development Agreement with the Kitchener Rangers, bringing his pro and junior experience to the defending Memorial Cup champions for the 2026-27 season.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shrewsbury

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Family Fun Day at Big Blue Shrewsbury →
  Big Blue Swim School,
  12:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• 3rd Annual Connect at the Courts Pickleball Tournament AND Community Day →
  Nelson Ball Pickleball Courts, Lyman St, Westborough
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Summer Concert Series →
  Shrewsbury, MA Calendar, 805 Main Street, Shrewsbury
  6:00 pm
• Cookbook Book Club
  Shrewsbury Public Library Meeting Room B , 609 Main Street, Shrew
  6:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Makerspace Orientation - All Makers Tools
  Shrewsbury Public Library Learning Lab , 609 Main Street, Shrewsb
  1:00 pm
• All Makers Time
  Shrewsbury Public Library Learning Lab , 609 Main Street, Shrewsb
  1:30 pm
• Movie in the Park →
  Shrewsbury, MA Calendar, 805 Main Street, Shrewsbury
  6:00 pm
• Anthony Green →
  Palladium, 261 Main St, Worcester
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Storybook Garden Club
  Shrewsbury Public Library Children's Program Room , 609 Main
  10:00 am
• Brunch & Board Games
  Shrewsbury Public Library Meeting Room A , 609 Main Street, Shrew
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 8
• Shrewsbury, Mass. Public Library Community Discussion: Perimenopause and Menopause →
  Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
  6:03 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Educational Session by Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) →
  Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St, Shrewsbury
  6:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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