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1. Rep. Hannah Kane Secures Republican Nomination In 11th Worcester District — Voters in the 11th Worcester District, which includes Shrewsbury, backed Republican Rep. Hannah Kane for another run, setting up the next phase of the state legislative race that will shape local representation on Beacon Hill. (Shrewsbury Patch)
2. Early Secures Democratic Nomination For Worcester County DA — Worcester County residents, including those in Shrewsbury, will see Democratic nominee Early advance in the district attorney race, a contest that will influence how prosecutions and public safety priorities are handled across the region. (Worcester Patch)
3. Shrewsbury Cultural Council Opens FY2027 Grant Cycle — Shrewsbury residents and organizations are being invited to apply for FY2027 Cultural Council grants, opening new funding opportunities for local arts, humanities, and community programs that will shape the town's cultural life in the coming year. (Shrewsbury Patch)
4. Shrewsbury To Add 10 Firefighter-Paramedics For Inaugural Municipal EMS Team — Shrewsbury is building its first town-run ambulance service and hiring 10 firefighter-paramedics in 2026, offering competitive salaries, benefits, and a 24-hour shift schedule for qualified applicants living within 25 miles. (Shrewsbury Patch)
5. CMMCP Mosquito Spray - Evening of Thursday, September 3, 2026 (shrewsburyma.gov) — After a mosquito in Shrewsbury tested positive for West Nile virus, targeted spraying is planned on specific neighborhood streets September 3–4, alongside safety tips and a free mosquito education event at the Shrewsbury Public Library on September 9.
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