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Greetings Shrewsbury! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What does Shrewsbury's beetle-free status change for your yard?
  • How Worcester's new EMS blood program could save Shrewsbury lives
  • Meet the Wellesley student proudly repping Shrewsbury and Lake Quinsigamond

Also on today's calendar: Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 57 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 48.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Asian longhorned beetle eradicated in Shrewsbury (sentinelandenterprise.com) — Shrewsbury has officially been cleared from the Asian longhorned beetle quarantine, lifting wood-movement restrictions and marking a major win for local trees and neighborhoods while nearby Worcester County communities remain regulated.
   

• Week in review: Toomey crash scrutinized, school plan shifts, Armsby Abbey for sale (theworcesterguardian.org) — Shrewsbury residents now benefit from Worcester EMS's new in-field blood transfusion program, launched Sept. 1, alongside a busy week of Worcester school, policing, business, arts, and sports developments across Central Massachusetts.
   

• Hi (again)! I'm Vy! Yippee! (wellesley.edu) — A Wellesley College sophomore from Shrewsbury shares their background, campus involvements, and affection for Massachusetts, highlighting life by Lake Quinsigamond and frequent trips between their hometown, Worcester, and Boston.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Looking for a place to take my 3 1/2 year old grandson to transition from balance bike to pedals.
    I'm looking for a wide long area where he can learn and not have to worry about running into things. (Nextdoor Maple)
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in Shrewsbury. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Northborough

  • Truck Fire Scorches Sanford Home (sanfordspringvalenews.com)
  • Trump administration investigates Massachusetts following reported 'gender transition' by minor without parental consent (voz.us)
  • The ultimate Massachusetts apple picking guide for fall 2026 (boston.com)

Worcester

  • Worcester Schools Expands Longstanding Partnership With Local University (patch.com)

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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