🌱 Shrewsbury Event Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks

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In today's newsletter:

• Shrewsbury plans community remembrance for 25th 9/11 anniversary
• Beacon Hill move could bring a Dolly Parton day to Massachusetts
• New state order boosts local control over data center projects

Also on today's calendar: The Declaration of Independence: Pathway to Our Precious Freedoms and 10 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Maribeth L.!

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: A morning shower; breezy, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Shrewsbury Event Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks — Shrewsbury residents are invited to a special local event marking the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, offering a community space for remembrance and reflection close to home. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

2. Massachusetts Legislators Seek To Honor Dolly Parton With '9 To 5 Day' — Massachusetts lawmakers are pushing to create a statewide Dolly Parton themed '9 to 5 Day,' a lighthearted tribute that Shrewsbury residents would observe along with communities across the state. (Across Massachusetts Patch)
   

3. MA Governor's Order Makes Data Centers Subject To Local Approval — A new order from the Massachusetts governor now requires local approval before data centers can be developed, giving individual communities like Shrewsbury more say over large-scale digital infrastructure projects and their neighborhood impacts. (Across Massachusetts Patch)
   

4. 9 Affordable Massachusetts Grocery Markets For Families Trying To Spend Less (takingthekids.com) — Shrewsbury families watching their grocery budgets can lean on the Market Basket at 200 Hartford Turnpike, a large, value-focused store drawing both local and Worcester shoppers with wide aisles, strong private-label deals, and plenty of parking.
   

📣 Shrewsbury Shout Outs!

• 🌟 Our neighbor Kathleen Forletta lives on Colton Lane, she has lived in our neighborhood for well over 50 years.She's KIND,FRIENDLY and is remarkable in every way. She embodies being a good neighbor —Maribeth L.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shrewsbury

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• The Declaration of Independence: Pathway to Our Precious Freedoms →
  Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd, Westborough, MA, 01581,
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• 79th Season Auditions- Another date added! →
  325 Main Street, Worcester, MA,
  4:30 pm
Monday September 28
• Medicare Need to Know 2027 →
  Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St, Shrewsbury
  5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• 9D Breathwork: 12-Week Nervous System Reset & Personal Transformation Journey →
  Pakachoag Center, 203 Pakachoag St, Auburn
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Open House - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine →
  200 Westboro Rd, Grafton
  11:00 am
Saturday November 14
• Fall Open House →
  Bancroft School, 110 Shore Dr, Worcester
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Educational Session by Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) →
  Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St, Shrewsbury
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• 2026 Saint Mary's Family Festival →
  640 Main St, Shrewsbury
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale →
  New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Dr, Boylston
  10:00 am
• Shrewsbury High School Class Of 1966 60th Reunion →
  Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 E Temple St, Boylston
  11:00 am
• 2026 Saint Mary's Family Festival →
  640 Main St, Shrewsbury
  12:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• 2026 Saint Mary's Family Festival →
  640 Main St, Shrewsbury
  12:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story →
  Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St, Worcester
  7:00 pm

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• I Wuff You Dog Training — (508) 250-6190
• Learning First Charter Public School — (508) 799-7500
• Bancroft School — (508) 462-9401
• Take a Breath With Dawn - 9D Breathwork — (860) 214-7573

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Inventory Control Coordinator in Shrewsbury. Apply here.
• Orkin posted a job opening for Commercial Branch Manager Trainee in Shrewsbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shrewsbury here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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