Shrewsbury To Hold Forum On 24-Month Mixed-Use Development Pause

Residents will get a chance to weigh in on a temporary pause on new mixed-use development permits along two major commercial corridors.

Shrewsbury OKs Later Last Call During Summer Extension

Some Shrewsbury businesses with liquor licenses will be able to stay open an hour later this summer under a temporary state alcohol law.

Shrewsbury Road Crews Repaired Potholes, Laid 100 Tons Of Asphalt This Spring

Shrewsbury highway crews have completed hundreds of road repair jobs this spring.

Shrewsbury Public Health Nurse Wins Statewide Award

Bridget Hurley received a statewide award for her work connecting nurses across Massachusetts.

Shrewsbury Police In Line For $150K To Buy Patrol Boat

The state budget includes funding for Shrewsbury police to purchase a new patrol boat.

Shrewsbury's Flint Pond To Close For Invasive Weed Treatment

The pond will close for one day as crews target an invasive fanwort infestation.

Shrewsbury Senior Center Food Pantry Seeks Donations

The pantry is seeking donations to help support older adults and families in town.

Accessibility Upgrades Complete At Shrewsbury Senior Center

The improvements are providing visitors with new ways to safely enter and navigate the building.

Shrewsbury Food Truck Festival Returning To Maple Avenue Fields

A popular community event is returning to Shrewsbury this week.

Longtime Shrewsbury Employee Celebrates Retirement

A longtime Town of Shrewsbury employee has retired after nearly two decades of service across several local departments.

Shrewsbury Select Board Backs Grant Bid For Route 20 Intersection Signal

A long-discussed traffic issue at a busy Hartford Turnpike intersection is now the subject of a new state grant push in Shrewsbury.

Shrewsbury Student’s History Project On Display At MA State House

A Shrewsbury High School student’s history project was selected to be displayed at the Massachusetts State House.

Shrewsbury Water Main Break Shuts Off Service Along Route 9

Water service was disrupted from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning.

Shrewsbury Police Honor Lifesaving Efforts, Years Of Service At Awards Ceremony

The Shrewsbury Police Department used its third annual Awards Night to recognize those whose work stood out over the past year.

More Than $100K Raised For Shrewsbury Woman Severely Hurt In Cambridge Crash

Family and friends have raised more than $100K for a 23-year-old Shrewsbury grad seriously injured after being hit by a car.

Shrewsbury Mosquito Spraying Dates Set For June: What To Know

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project is scheduled to be in Shrewsbury on five dates in June.

Shrewsbury Marks National Public Works Week, DPW Staff To Attend Off-Site Training

Shrewsbury residents will not find Department of Public Works staff at Town Hall on Wednesday as the town marks National Public Works Week.

Shrewsbury Continues Multi-Year Sewer System Project

Crews and wastewater consultants will continue sewer investigations in several neighborhoods next week as part of system upgrades.

Shrewsbury Honors Beloved Resident Ahead Of 100th Birthday

Shrewsbury is recognizing Barbara “Babs” Donahue for decades of contributions that have helped shape the town.

Big Accessibility Upgrades Underway At Shrewsbury Senior Center

Construction is officially underway on a major accessibility improvement project at the Shrewsbury Senior Center.

Shrewsbury 8-Year-Old Raises Awareness About Wildlife, Climate Through National Contest

Grey Martin has advanced to the Quarterfinals of the 2026 Jr. Ranger Competition, placing her among the top 1 percent of children.

Black Bear Spotted Near Busy Road In Shrewsbury Safely Relocated

A young black bear was seen wandering through busy parts of town on Sunday morning.

Shrewsbury Police Welcome Newest Officer, Marine Veteran

The Shrewsbury Police Department welcomed its newest officer to the team last week.

Mother Duck Reunited With Ducklings After Shrewsbury Rescue

A rescue from the Shrewsbury fire department this week came in a smaller, cuter form.

Shrewsbury Cross-Country Trail Closed After Recent Fire

Town officials are advising residents that the Cross-Country Trail at Shrewsbury High School has been closed due to tree damage.

Shrewsbury Pride 5K Returns To Raise Funds For LGBTQ+ Youth, Families

Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to run or walk in celebration of Pride and community connection, organizers said.

Shrewsbury Shifts Food Truck Thursdays To Boost Summer Events Attendance

The move comes after a noticeable decline in attendance at the standalone Thursday events, which began in 2020.

Utility Survey Work Planned In Several Shrewsbury Neighborhoods

Crews will inspect electric meters and equipment across multiple neighborhoods as part of a systemwide data update project.

Longtime Shrewsbury Resident Turns 100

Carmen Martone, a Shrewsbury resident since 1957 and a former Planning Board member in the 1980s, celebrated his 100th birthday Tuesday.

Shrewsbury Collects Nearly 200 Pounds Of Unused Drugs At Medication Take Back Event

The collection day was held at the police station on Maple Avenue over the weekend.

Shrewsbury Expands Library Access With Outreach Services

The library delivers materials including books, magazines, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs and movies to residents across town.

Big Boost For Shrewsbury Route 20 Project With $850K Federal Funding

The funding will go toward improvements on the roadway, including design work for traffic safety upgrades.

Shrewsbury Celebrates Retirement Of Longtime Town Employee

Kevin Esposito was the town's Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Division Manager.

Shrewsbury Residents To Come Together For Townwide Clean-Up

Volunteers are asked to sign up in advance to select a cleanup location.

Manhole Inspections In Shrewsbury This Week: What To Know

The work involves opening manholes to take measurements and gather data.

Shrewsbury Power Company To Give Away 500 Free Trees

The event is part of the town's 22nd Annual Arbor and Earth Day Celebration.

Shrewsbury Senior Center Calls For Donations For Food Pantry

The center's food pantry serves local seniors in need.

Sign Of The Season: Lake Quinsigamond Water Levels Are Rising

The four-mile-long body of water situated between Shrewsbury and Worcester is expected to rise in the next few weeks.

Shrewsbury Gets Historic $2.7M Grant For Recycling, Composting Program

The program will create a new recycling drop-off center and curbside composting throughout the town.

$1M Lottery Prize Claimed In Shrewsbury

The woman said she plans to use the money to invest and purchase a new home.