🌱 Shrewsbury Route 20 Project Gets Nearly $10M Federal Boost

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

In today's newsletter:

• Nearly $10 million in federal money headed to Shrewsbury's Route 20
• Ten chances to help shape Shrewsbury's future town decisions
• Amazon's Westborough drone plans spark concern in nearby communities

Also on today's calendar: Behavioral Health Hiring Event and 10 more events.

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

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
• Friday: Chance of a p.m. shower, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Shrewsbury Route 20 Project Gets Nearly $10M Federal Boost — Shrewsbury residents can expect significant changes along Route 20 after the town secured nearly $10 million in new federal funding to advance a major roadway improvement project aimed at safety, traffic flow, and long-term growth. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

2. Shrewsbury Has 10 Openings On Town Boards, Committees — Shrewsbury is seeking volunteers to fill 10 open seats on various town boards and committees, giving residents a chance to shape local decisions on issues ranging from planning to community services. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

3. Amazon Urged To Pause Drone Delivery Plans In Westborough — Residents near Shrewsbury are watching closely as Amazon faces calls to pause its planned drone delivery operations in neighboring Westborough, raising questions about safety, noise, and how such a program could affect surrounding communities. (Westborough Patch)
   

4. Worcester Man Faces Drug Charges After Stop Near Shrewsbury School — A traffic stop near Oak Middle School in Shrewsbury led police to seize suspected oxycodone and cocaine and charge a Worcester man with trafficking and driving offenses, following reports of erratic driving near the school. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

5. Mass DCR update on Asian Longhorned Beetle in CMass (spectrumnews1.com) — Shrewsbury has officially been removed from the Asian longhorned beetle restricted zone, marking major progress in a years-long Central Massachusetts eradication effort and easing local tree and yard restrictions for residents.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Shrewsbury

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Behavioral Health Hiring Event →
  TaraVista Behavioral Health Center, 85 Patton Rd, Harvard
  9:00 am
• 9D Breathwork: 12-Week Nervous System Reset & Personal Transformation Journey →
  Pakachoag Center, 203 Pakachoag St, Auburn
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Grafton Electronics Recycling Event ♻️ →
  St Mary's Parish, 17 Waterville St, Grafton
  9:00 am
• Open House - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine →
  200 Westboro Rd, Grafton
  11:00 am
• Sake Day East →
  Julio's Liquors, 140 Turnpike Rd, Westborough
  3:30 pm
Sunday October 4
• Women's Health Event: Understanding Alzheimer's, Cognitive Decline, and Dementia Support →
  Trinity Church of Northborough - 23 Main Street, Northborough, MA, 01532,
  3:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Abigail Adams and the Daughters of Liberty →
  Westborough Historical Society, 13 Parkman St, Westborough
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! →
  Chester P Tuttle Post 279, 88 Bancroft St, Auburn
  7:00 pm
Saturday November 14
• Fall Open House →
  Bancroft School, 110 Shore Dr, Worcester
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Blessing of the Animals →
  Shrewsbury Town Common Church Road Shrewsbury, MA
  12:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Middle School Ultimate Frisbee Learning League →
  Oak Middle School, 45 Oak St, Shrewsbury
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Abigail Adams and America's Revolutionary Women →
  Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St, Shrewsbury
  6:30 pm
Sunday October 18
• Steve Schirripa →
  Our Lady of Mt. Carmel/Loreto Parish Hall
  1:00 pm

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• Take a Breath With Dawn - 9D Breathwork — (860) 214-7573
• I Wuff You Dog Training — (508) 250-6190
• Bancroft School — (508) 462-9401
• Learning First Charter Public School — (508) 799-7500
• Elsie Kaye Artisan Gifts & Flamework Studio — (508) 466-8091

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Shrewsbury. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Northborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shrewsbury here.

Ok Shrewsbury! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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