Former Shrewsbury Police Chief passes away at 77 – Obituary and funeral information »
SHREWSBURY- Robert K. McGinley, 77, Retired Shrewsbury Chief of Police, died Thursday, May 30, 2013 in his home with his loving family by his side. Robert was born and raised in Shrewsbury, son of the...
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Shrewsbury’s Parseghian speaks at local ALS Fund Raising Event »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On May 20, 2013, the A.L.S. Family Charitable Foundation raised over $55,000 at the 5th Annual A.L.S. “DRIVE FORE THE GREEN” Charity Golf Classic. The event attracted 116 golfers and was held...
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Shrewsbury Parks and Rec Summer Programs »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Parks and Rec Department still has openings for many summer youth programs. Registration is being accepted online at https://regrec.shrewsbury-ma.gov or at Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation, 100 Maple Ave. Please call them...
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Shrewsbury’s Amanda Card honored as UCONN Valedictorian »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – University of Connecticut Senior Amanda Card (Chemical Engineering) has been named Valedictorian of the elite College of Engineering, and will receive the 2013 Outstanding Student Women Academic Achievement Award for an undergraduate....
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Jeffrey W. Howland, P.E. Named Shrewsbury Town Engineer »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – This afternoon, Town Manager Daniel J. Morgado announced the appointment of Jeffrey W. Howland, P. E. of New Braintree, Massachusetts as Shrewsbury’s next Town Engineer replacing John D. Perreault who is retiring...
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Shrewsbury author releases second novel »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Local writer and teacher, Lauren Grimley, is releasing her second novel Unveiled this Wednesday. This adult urban fantasy novel, a sequel toUnforeseen, is the second in the Alex Crocker Seer series. It is a...
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Shrewsbury Memorial Day Parade Schedule »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - The Shrewsbury Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 27th at 9:30 am departing from the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave and making stops at the following...
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Shrewsbury Learn to Row Day »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Quinsigamond Rowing Association and US Rowing present National Learn to Row Day on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Come learn the basics of Rowing. Suitable for those who wish to explore recreational...
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Shrewsbury Equipment Day to benefit Drew’s Dream »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On May 18, 2013 the Parker Road Preschool, Parker Road PTO, and the Town of Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation and Highway Departments are hosting “Kids’ Equipment Day, Featuring Drew’s Dream.” The Kids’...
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Senior Moments – for week of May 6 »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The older I get the more I realize that I know less and less, though it has nothing to do with the aging process. What I discovered a long time ago is...
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Shrewsbury Election Results »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Hi Everyone… I don’t have time right this minute to write a long story on election night, not that there were any huge stories to write, but I did want to post...
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Shrewsbury Massachusetts History – Questions and Answers »
Shrewsbury has always been one of the most unique and historic communities in the state. Yet how many really can consider themselves experts on the history of our amazing town? Here are 15 quick and...
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Shrewsbury Health and Racquet receives Champions of Education Award »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Health & Racquet Club (SHARC), in keeping with our Mission Statement, is committed to being an active and committed business partner for the schools in our community. SHARC recognizes that our...
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Letter to the editor – Tartaglia to seek write-in seat for Shrewsbury selectmen »
STOP THE PROP 2-1/2 OVERRIDE By Benjamin W. Tartaglia Candidate for Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen I ask for your vote as a write in candidate for the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen, on Tuesday, April 30,...
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Shrewsbury High School Alumni Association needs your help »
SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury High School (SHS) Alumni Association helps students make their dreams come true, but only through the support of its grads and friends. The Alumni Association, through donations, has helped provide financial...
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Teaching Shrewsbury Girls to be Dollar $cholars »
SHREWSBURY, MA – On April 22 – 24, 2013, 230 eighth-grade girls from Oak Middle School in Shrewsbury will be given the tools to be more confident with their money, learn how to use credit...
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Michael Morand Obituary Notice »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Mike was born November 15, 1938 in Los Angeles, California, one of five sons of the late Arnold and Bess Morand. Raised and educated in the Santa Monica, CA school system he...
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Shrewsbury Tag Sale to Benefit ADVISE »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Annual ADVISE Tag Sale scheduled It’s the time of year when we are cleaning closets, garages and playrooms. Do you have gently used items that need a new home? ADVISE (Against Domestic...
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Shrewsbury parks and rec saying thanks… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – A Note from parks and rec director Angela Snell – On behalf of the Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation Department I’d like to extend a sincere thank you to the following community groups...
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Shrewsbury electronics and bike collection day »
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts – Veterans Inc. is hosting its first Earth Day Event featuring Electronic & Appliance Recycling together with a Bike Collection and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 9AM-2PM on their...
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Shrewsbury students petition for equal treatment at prom…. »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts Letter to the Editor by Will Hemdal, “In the past week and a half two petitions have come forward trying to get the attention of Saint John’s High School. These petitions are asking...
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Shrewsbury Business Giving Back… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Jeremiah’s Inn, a social model residential recovery program for men located in Worcester, MA, will host their “2nd Annual Comics for Recovery to Benefit Jeremiah’s Inn” featuring an all-star lineup of comedians, including...
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Former Shrewsbury native to take on Epic Challenge »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Imagine traveling through such beautiful areas as the Southern California coast … the red rock town of Sedona, Arizona… roll up and over the Continental Divide… cross the Oklahoma panhandle… and the rural countryside of...
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Shrewsbury: Hair today…gone tomorrow… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The spirit of giving is alive and well here in Shrewsbury, and that is not something restricted to adults. Shrewsbury student Cassidy McMann gave more of herself than most would imagine, as...
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Shrewsbury seniors invited to free movie night »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Credit Union, Shrewsbury Crossings, Heald & Chiampa Funeral Directors, and A.J. Tomaiolo’s Restaurant invite you and your friends to Calliope Productions Theater, Wednesday, April 24th, 12:30 p.m 150 Main St., Boylston for ‘Pillow...
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Shrewsbury dock is lit by the sun… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – WPI seniors Maria Alexandra Rangel and Thomas Hunter have created an innovative stand-alone dock lighting system that will be installed at Donahue Rowing Center. The 12-foot long plank, which features solar panels...
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Shrewsbury DI Team makes it to the state finals »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Shrewsbury Public Schools middle school “Structure” Destination Imagination (DI) team competed in the DI State Finals at WPI on Saturday, May 30 and placed third in their grade level and challenge....
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Shrewsbury Crew Kicks off 8th Annual Calendar Raffle »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – This Spring, the Shrewsbury High School Crew team will close out its 75th season. Once again, the team will be selling tickets for its annual fundraiser – the May Calendar Raffle. Tickets...
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Evangelino Ottaviano Obituary Notice »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Evangelino A. “Vangy” Ottaviano, 85, of Shrewsbury and South Dennis passed away unexpectedly Tuesday March 26, 2013 at home. Vangy was born in Worcester a son of Italian immigrants Evangelino and Agnes...
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George P. Pacheco Obituary Notice »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – George P. Pacheco, 72, of Shrewsbury formerly of Millbury, a retired Worcester Police Officer, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2013. George is survived by his loving wife of nearly fifty-four...
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What is a “friend” in the 21st Century? »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – With the technology revolution that we all talk about, it seems inevitable that a social revolution was to follow; an age in which many of the social morays that had been seemingly...
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A Note from the Shrewsbury Cemetery Department »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Town of Shrewsbury, Cemetery Department, requests that all winter decorations, wreaths, and baskets be removed from Mountain View Cemetery by April 1st in order to facilitate the spring clean up. The...
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Shrewsbury yard sale to benefit Relay for Life »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Shrewsbury Relay for Life team will be holding a community yard sale on Saturday, April 6th from 7AM-12PM, at St. Mary’s. Cost for your space is $20 to $30 and all...
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Life of Shrewsbury’s Paul Ryan to be celebrated on Sunday »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Mr. Paul J. Ryan, of Shrewsbury, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He was 76. Paul was born in Somerville on December 3, 1936 a son of the late...
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Shrewsbury women race to cure pancreatic cancer »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Maria Rydelek of Shrewsbury knows personally how devastating pancreatic cancer can be. Rydelek lost her mother, Judy Blejwas, to the disease in 2008. Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of all...
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Letter to the editor »
Dear Editor: Our town needs more money. Our schools are suffering, our police and fire department are understaffed, and we need improvements to our library. Sticking our heads in the sand and continuing to deny...
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Shrewsbury Church to hold panel discussion on sustainability »
Shrewsbury, MA – Excitement is in the air as over 30 students and faculty from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, New York University Polytechnic, Ghent University-Belgium, and the Worcester Technical High School, design and build a home...
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Shrewsbury Night at the Worcester Sharks »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – It’s that time of year again for the SHS Athletic Boosters “Shrewsbury Night at the Worcester Sharks.” Help support Shrewsbury High School Athletic Boosters at the DCU Center on Friday March 15th at 7:30p.m....
February 28 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Flash Floods shut down Shrewsbury roads, flood basements…. »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – I can’t remember the last time we saw a month with this kind of rain over and over again. This has...
Jun 18 2013 / 1 comment / Read More »5th Annual Shrewsbury Garden Party Rocks the Town »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – For the fifth consecutive year, community leaders, neighbors and friends gathered on a beautiful summer evening for the 5th Annual “Celebration...
Jun 17 2013 / No comment / Read More »Senior Moments – for week of June 17 »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Tales of adventure have always been an extremely popular form of literature and entertainment, as evidenced by the many books, movies,...
Jun 16 2013 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury Residents Warned of Possible Contamination »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – As a result of continued heavy rains, a sewer overflow has occurred adjacent to Hop Brook near the Northborough/Shrewsbury Town Line....
Jun 15 2013 / No comment / Read More »Full Sunday Season at Shrewsbury Public Library completed with donor funds »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - The Trustees of the Shrewsbury Public Library announce the completion of the 2013 Sunday Library Season. Thanks to the contributions of generous...
Jun 12 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Beaton Charity Golf Tournament Announcement »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – State Representative Matt Beaton is pleased to announce his second annual charity golf tournament. Representative Beaton and his planning committee were...
Jun 12 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services partnership…. »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – You Go, Girl! a program of Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services is pleased to announce that Not Your Average Joes on...
Jun 5 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Beat the heat with the coolest Shrewsbury parties ever! »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Did you know that Shrewsbury actually has it’s very own “community pool.” If you didn’t, you’re not alone, because it’s actually...
Jun 3 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Central One Shrewsbury reaches out to support the arts »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Shrewsbury Schools Music and Theatre Association (SSMA) presented Central One Federal Credit Union with a plaque for their service to...
Jun 2 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Guys and Dolls Invades Shrewsbury »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – What a night it was!!! I have never seen a more packed house for a school play then we saw last...
Jun 2 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury volunteers provide quilts for refugees »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Members of Mt Olivet Lutheran Church (Shrewsbury) have been busy again this year making and tying quilts. A total of 60...
Jun 1 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Commencement Day is here at last… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – To some parents, the day couldn’t come fast enough, to others, they can’t even believe it is already here. I suppose...
May 30 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury’s Sean Lambert named finalist for National Speech Honor »
SHREWSBURY, Mas.—The National Forensic League, the honor society for middle and high school speech and debate, has chosen six finalists for its National Student...
May 29 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Robert Bonin Obituary Notice – Former Shrewsbury Ground Round Owner »
Robert O. “Bob” Bonin, 80 of Worcester, former owner of The Ground Round in Shrewsbury, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, May 26,...
May 29 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Police team up with the Patriots for charity softball »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On Saturday June 1st at 6pm the Shrewsbury Police Patrolman’s Local 426 in conjunction with All Pro will be hosting a...
May 29 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury’s Amanda Card honored as UCONN Valedictorian »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – University of Connecticut Senior Amanda Card (Chemical Engineering) has been named Valedictorian of the elite College of Engineering, and will receive...
May 29 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Perhaps the best Memorial Day parade Shrewsbury has seen in many years »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – After days of cold rain, the sun beamed out upon us here in Shrewsbury, as thousands gathered for one of the...
May 27 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Memorial Day 2013 here in Shrewsbury…. »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Memorial Day holiday is one that has, for many, been filled with mixed feelings. It is so much more than...
May 27 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Middle School – Guys and Dolls »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, this odd ball romantic comedy soars with the spirit of Broadway. Vivid characters...
May 27 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury to participate in World’s Largest Swim Lesson. »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation and Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club are teaming up to build awareness about the vital importance of...
May 25 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Tree Giveaway Next Week »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Worcester Tree Initiative will host a Free Shrewsbury Tree Giveway at Ireta Road Recreation Area on Saturday, June 2nd, from 2:00-4:00...
May 25 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2013 Honorees »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Shrewsbury Athletic Hall of Fame has completed it’s nomination process and is proud to announce this years inductees into the...
May 23 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Congregational Church Ice Cream Social and Concert »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Arts on the Green Concert Series presents The Celebration Singers, Jubilee Singers, Chapel Bells and Jubilee Ringers of Tucker United Methodist...
May 23 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »ArtmakerZ Announces Paint & Wine Night in Shrewsbury »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – ArtmakerZ at Gastonart & Frame on Route 9 in Shrewsbury is happy to introduce their very first “Paint & Wine Night”....
May 23 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury gymnast and “Team Massachusetts” win National Championship »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – SHS gymnast Megan Yuen, along with her teammates representing the best gymnasts in the Commonwealth headed to Nationals and came away...
May 23 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Veteran’s Inc to hold annual Shrewsbury Stand Down Event »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Veterans Inc. in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor (Veterans’ Employment and Training Service), and...
May 22 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Real Estate Listings of the Week »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – What a month it’s been here in the Shrewsbury real estate scene. As my loyal readers know, I’ve been talking for...
May 21 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Saint Johns Graduation Ceremonies »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On Sunday May 19, 2013 at 9:30 a.m., the Saint John’s High School commencement for the Class of 2013 took place...
May 21 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Seeks SHS Students »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – SHARC (Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club, 3 Tennis Drive) is recruiting Shrewsbury High School students to volunteer for special projects! Help...
May 20 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury High School faculty-student basketball for epilepsy »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – It’s rare when both the home and the away teams are on the same side. On Friday night, the Shrewsbury Student...
May 20 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Four Generations of Shrewsbury History Gone, as Spags is no more…. »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Long before I ever moved to the area, back in 1992, I had heard of the famous Spags. No bags, no...
May 15 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Real Estate Market reaches a fever pitch – but will it last »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – According to a report by the Warren Group, the foreclosure crisis in Massachusetts has come to an end, which is great...
May 15 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Richard Quitadamo Obituary Notice »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On Monday, May 13, 2013, Richard Quitadamo, 55, of Shrewsbury died surrounded by loved ones. Richard was born to Virginia (Bassett)...
May 14 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Students Honored with Scholarship Awards »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Three amazing students were honored at a ceremony held at Shrewsbury High School, and awarded scholarships and recognition for their contributions...
May 13 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Rise Above Basketball Clinic »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Brendan Carter, founder of Rise Above Basketball, has come together with former collegiate basketball players Robert Walton and Corey Lowe to...
May 9 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury resident wins innovation competition »
SHREWSBURY, Massachsuetts – Worcester State University awarded The First Annual Robert K. O’Brien “NEXT BIG IDEA CONTEST” First Prize to Derek Canton, President and...
May 9 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Artists Guild paints murals for Library’s Big Read Project »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - Five members of the Artists Guild of Shrewsbury have combined their talents and time to create a set of murals for the...
May 7 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »St. Johns Walks for Marathon Victims »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On Friday May 3, the St. John’s High School community gathered in support of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings....
May 6 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Child Development Committee Bike Race »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - Please join the SCDC (Shrewsbury Child Development Committee) as they host their first children’s bike race and fun run on Saturday, June 15,...
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