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1. Powerful Nor'easter Causes Flooding And Cancellations In Massachusetts — A strong Nor'easter brought flooding and widespread cancellations across Massachusetts, disrupting travel, events, and daily routines for residents throughout the state, including those in communities like Shrewsbury. (Boston Patch)
2. Shrewsbury Plans $1.64M Road Paving Program, Police Station Repairs — Shrewsbury is launching a $1.64 million paving program and major Walnut Street sewer work this fall, while also repairing and redesigning the police station entrance after a January crash to improve safety and traffic flow. (Shrewsbury Patch)
3. Shrewsbury Names Recreation Building For Longtime Employee Dawn Shannon — Shrewsbury has officially named the program hall at 835 Main Street after longtime recreation leader Dawn Shannon, while keeping the Ray Stone Post name to honor veterans, with a community dedication ceremony planned once new signs are installed. (Shrewsbury Patch)
4. The book born from bad news: Shrewsbury author turns prostate cancer battle into blueprint (fiftyplusadvocate.com) — Shrewsbury resident John Barron has turned his Stage 4 prostate cancer battle into a practical guide and free resources to help other men navigate diagnosis, treatment decisions, and lifestyle changes with more clarity and hope.
5. Residents rally against Amazon as it seeks to bring drone delivery to Central Massachusetts (communityadvocate.com) — Amazon's proposed Westborough drone delivery hub would cover all of Shrewsbury, prompting residents from across Central Massachusetts to raise environmental, privacy, and safety concerns while key approvals from local, state, and federal agencies are still pending.
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