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

Happening soon: The Declaration of Independence: Pathway to Our Precious Freedoms on the Shrewsbury Patch calendar

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Greetings Shrewsbury! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

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. Like

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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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