Shrewsbury Police apprehend armed suspect »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - On December 31st, 2011 at 9:43 pm Officer John Pitro of the Shrewsbury Police conducted a motor vehicle stop at #537 Hartford Turnpike (Rt.20 & CJ Trucking). Officer Pitro had stopped the motor...
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Third head-on collision of the night proves fatal in Shrewsbury »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – What started out to be a night of last minute holiday preparations for many turned into a night with not one, but three major, head on, traffic accidents, all across a 1...
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Shrewsbury’s own Peter Blute to help lead the party… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – After a long career that spanned everything from State Representative, to Congressmen to head of the Massachusetts Port Authority, Peter seemed to have settled into his great role as a radio host,...
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Shrewsbury High School drug sweep this week »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – In it’s ongoing efforts to ensure a safe learning environment for it’s 1600 students, Shrewsbury Police and High School administration conducted an unannounced sweep of lockers in the academic wing of the...
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Near tragedy on Route 9 in Shrewsbury this week »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - On December 15th at 10:51 pm, Shrewsbury Police responded to a 2 car, head-on, motor vehicle crash with injury on the 600 block of Rt. 9 Westbound, resulting in 3 persons injured. Minutes before...
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Will a Shrewsbury closure ultimately benefit the community? »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – As Lantern readers will recall, the Shrewsbury postal sorting center at the corner of West Main Street and North Quinsigamond Ave has been slated for closure by the postal service, which needs...
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Shrewsbury woman arrested on multiple assaults »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On November 4th, a local resident was arrested at the corner of Spring Street and Main by Ward Hill Ski area. She was held on multiple charges, including Assault and Battery...
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Shrewsbury tree cleanup updated information »
SHREWSBURY, massachusetts – As you may know by know, the town of Shrewsbury has generously stepped up to help residents affected by the Halloween snowstorm, by sending out crews to pick up fallen tree limbs...
November 7 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
Looking for a great Shrewsbury themed holiday gift? »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Trouble finding the perfect gift for your Shrewsbury friends? Look no further. The Shrewsbury Historical Society has put together a wide array of fun prints, books and other Shrewsbury themed gifts priced...
November 7 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
Town of Shrewsbury to Conduct Smoke Testing »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – In order to improve sewer service, on behalf of the Town of Shrewsbury, Weston & Sampson will be conducting smoke testing on portions of the sanitary sewer system from 8:00 a.m. to...
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Major cocaine bust rocks Shrewsbury »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – While the weather may allow it, it wont be nearly as white a Christmas for some, as the Shrewsbury Police made a major drug arrest. On November 4th, 2011 at 1931 hrs...
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Shrewsbury Alumni Association to award grants »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Shrewsbury Alumni Association will present its annual grant awards to selected recipients at Shrewsbury High School, in a ceremony on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. The SHS Alumni Grant Program has been in...
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Shrewsbury: Seventh Annual Veteran’s Road Race »
SHREWSBURY, MA – The Seventh Annual Veteran’s Memorial 5K Road Race and Walk takes place on Sunday, November 6, 2011. The race will start and end at Veterans Inc.’s Independence Hall, 59 South Street, Shrewsbury,...
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Shrewsbury Football Teams head to the superbowl »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – After some very, very cold games,the 4th and 5th grade SAYFCO teams are headed to the superbowl. With victories of Charlton/Dudley, at Leominster Stadium, these great players earned their slot to compete...
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Shrewsbury School Committee hears from local companies »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – In it’s continuing objective towards the development of a long term strategic plan for the district, the Shrewsbury School Committee heard last night from an esteemed panel of local hiring managers who...
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Shrewsbury area declared disaster zone by Obama »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - President Barack Obama has declared a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered federal aid to help state and local response efforts following the historic October snowstorm that hit...
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Shrewsbury officials mulling FEMA tree removal help »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – If your house looks like mine, you’re probably wondering just how to get rid of all of this debris. I went through that today, trying to find a company that wasn’t overwhelmed,...
November 1 2011 / 2 comments / Read More »
Reminder of timely Shrewsbury forum this evening »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – As Shrewsbury residents continue to dig out from the fallen trees throughout the community, we’ve been trying to remind them of the ongoing ALB quarantine – something which seems to be getting...
November 1 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
Some Shrewsbury streets still not safe to drive »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – To those of us that have power, it may seem like the issue has passed, and that all is back to normal. Nothing could be further from the truth though, as many...
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Shrewsbury Oil Assistance Wine Tasting »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Shrewsbury Oil Assistance Relief group, S.O.A.R., will be holding a wine tasting on Saturday, November 19th, at 7PM at the Donahue Rowing Center. Tickets at $75 and all proceeds will go...
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Shrewsbury Youth and Family Award Nominations »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Youth and Family services is seeking nominations for it’s Outstanding Youth of Shrewsbury award. The award recognizes teens, who reside in the town of Shrewsbury, who have showed an exceptional commitment...
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Shrewsbury’s Beaton to host local jobs tour »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts — Representatives Matthew Beaton (R-Shrewsbury) and George N. Peterson, Jr. (R-Grafton) in conjunction with Kimberly Ferguson (R-Holden), Paul Frost (R-Auburn) and Kevin Kuros (R-Uxbridge) are pleased to announce that the 2011 G.O.P. Jobs...
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Shrewsbury business founder celebrates the gift of giving »
SHREWSBURY, MA – When Miriam (“Mim”) Patrick heads out of her apartment with a freshly baked, homemade apple pie tucked under her arm, neighbors pay attention. Patrick is not only a familiar face of The Willows...
October 28 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
Shrewsbury Coolidge School Craft Fair »
The Coolidge School PTO is hosting a craft fair that will include crafters, independent consultants, and representatives from home based businesses on Friday, November 18th from 6 pm – 8:30 pm. There will be live...
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McGovern introduces new bill for National Food Day »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-03) today announced that he has introduced bipartisan legislation to encourage the practice of gleaning. Gleaning involves ensuring that produce that is not initially harvested does not go...
October 26 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
Shrewsbury to hold public ALB forum »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Regular Shrewsbury Lantern readers saw the article last week that spoke about the new areas of town found to be infected with the Asian Longhorn Beetle. As a result of those...
October 26 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
Shrewsbury Relay For Life information night Oct. 27 »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – – An informational night regarding the 2012 Shrewsbury Relay For Life fund-raising event will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27 at St. Mary’s Parish. Anyone interested in participating in the...
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Concerns about Shrewsbury Library Misconceptions »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – We received a couple of letters today that I’d like to share from people wishing to correct some of the information out there regarding the upcoming library project. Since they are...
October 6 2011 / 1 comment / Read More »
More Shrewsbury Library Letters Come in »
The Shrewsbury Lantern welcomes any and all Letters tot he Editor, which can be sent to steve@shrewsbury.net. All letters must be signed. Dear Editor: I am a stay-at-home mom, and a resident of Shrewsbury. I...
October 6 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
Shrewsbury High School Alumni Association »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The SHS Alumni Association invites all Shrewsbury High School graduates and their guests to an Alumni Social at the Italian American Victory Club on Dewey Road on Saturday, October 15, 7:00-11:00pm. Stop...
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Shrewsbury Parks and Rec hosts NYC trip »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – This is the perfect time of the year to get started on holiday shopping or to go sight seeing. Drop-off is at Rockefeller Plaza and pick-up for the return is behind St....
October 5 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
This hidden Shrewsbury gem we call Dean Park… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Scarcely a week goes by when I don’t find myself at Dean Park for one reason or another. Usually it’s for one of the kids little league games, perhaps Dean Park camp...
September 28 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
Shrewsbury Library Ballot to head to the polls »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Town meeting members voted overwhelmingly to send the override ballot to the community in the form of a special election to be held on Tuesday, October 18th. For those who haven’t been...
September 27 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
Recall note from the Shrewsbury Fire Department »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – In a press release issued yesterday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with nine manufacturers and distributors, announced a voluntary recall of all pourable gel fuels made or sold...
September 27 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
Fatal motorcycle accident in Shrewsbury »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - A motorcyclist was killed Saturday, September 24th at 8:40pm on Baker Avenue in Shrewsbury when the motorcycle he was operating left the roadway, and struck a tree. Preliminary investigation revealed that a...
September 25 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
Letters to the editor in support of the library… »
SHREWSBURY, MA – The Shrewsbury Public Library is a focal point in our community; a vibrant and welcoming place with an ideal location in the center of town. There is value for everyone in having...
September 24 2011 / 1 comment / Read More »
Pole explosion blacks out Shrewsbury High School »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Driving home after a seemingly normal pickup of my kids at Shrewsbury High School, I found myself in the middle of my very own news story this afternoon. As we were...
September 23 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »
Shrewsbury Historical Society Programming »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – One of the interesting stories about the formative years of Shrewsbury, is that of the creation of the Wachusett Reservoir, which is the second largest body of water in the state (next...
September 23 2011 / Comments Off / Read More »This Shrewsbury gal is riding high… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The town of Shrewsbury is filled with students who’ve achieved incredible success in a host of different fields, but few have...
Jan 26 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury police make arrest in rape case »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Shrewsbury police indicates that it’s been a busy week in the arrest logs, among them the arrest on S. Quinsigamond...
Jan 26 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury SAYFCO players receive academic honors »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On Sunday, January 15th, Shrewsbury American Youth Football & Cheer Organization (SAYFCO) held its annual banquet at Shrewsbury High School to...
Jan 26 2012 / No comment / Read More »Mehne to seek re-election as Shrewsbury town moderator »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Town Moderator Christopher G. Mehne of 8 Wiltshire Drive has announced that he will seek re-election at the annual town election...
Jan 25 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury residents invited to golf with the Sharks »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Worcester Sharks President Michael A. Mudd announced today that Worcester Sharks players Jimmy Bonneau, Matt Irwin, Mike Moore, and Sean Sullivan...
Jan 24 2012 / No comment / Read More »Sweet family fun to benefit the Shrewsbury schools! »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – As residents of the town where white chocolate was invented, and the home of the first roadside chocolate stand in the...
Jan 24 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury blood drive this week »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Over the years, I’ve printed many press releases about blood drives here in Shrewsbury, and have even gone down to donate...
Jan 24 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »Shrewsbury students unite for bullying awareness »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Oak Middle School, the Oak PTO and the Shrewsbury High School Parent Forum are collaborating on an evening event to raise...
Jan 24 2012 / No comment / Read More »Senior Moments – week of January 23 »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Unlike many who spend half their waking hours at malls buying clothes or accumulating loads of knick-knacks when on vacations, my...
Jan 23 2012 / No comment / Read More »Perhaps this week in Shrewsbury, Random acts of kindness will abound »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – One of the wisest and most generous friends I have forwarded this to me today, and although I’m usually quite reticent...
Jan 21 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury nixes freshmen baseball and softball plans at SHS…. »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – It is often said that life is full of disappointments, some large, some small, and it’s just a matter of coping...
Jan 21 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury students reaching out to spread the warmth »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – As the winter finally hits, and pays us back for taunting it in December, it’s important that we recognize that for...
Jan 20 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury principal tapped for Sudbury post »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Floral Street School Principal Todd Curtis has been selected as the Assistant Superintendent for the town of Sudbury, effective on July...
Jan 19 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury residents invited to a special exhibit »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Long before a certain Revolutionary War hero shouted anything about the British are coming, many cultures were probably warning of the...
Jan 19 2012 / No comment / Read More »Amazing Shrewsbury Bluegrass event coming up »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7:00 PM, the Blackstone Valley Bluegrass will offer a program of true bluegrass music, including Breakdowns and Gospel,...
Jan 19 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury event to benefit foster children »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On February 18, 2012, the Rise Above Foundation will be hosting “Fostering Laughs: A Comedy Show to Benefit Children in Foster...
Jan 19 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury St. Mary School Winter Ball »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 4, 2012 for the annual St. Mary Winter Ball at Highfields Golf and Country Club...
Jan 19 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury schools brace for potential job losses »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury school superintendent Joe Sawyer, along with business manager Liam Hurley presented a sobering report at last nights meeting of the...
Jan 19 2012 / 2 comments / Read More »Bruce Ward obituary and funeral arrangements »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Mr. Bruce B. Ward, life-long resident of 993 Main Street in Shrewsbury, died Monday, January 16, 2012. He was 90. Bruce...
Jan 17 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury congressman announces new staff appointments »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-03) today announced several changes to his Washington, DC staff. The changes are a result of Senior Legislative...
Jan 17 2012 / No comment / Read More »Community Drumming Workshop at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 AM to 12 noon, area drummer Nan Kaipainen Gibbons will facilitate a unique and joyful...
Jan 17 2012 / No comment / Read More »Senior Moments – week of January 16 »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – About 19 years ago the lovely actress Julia Roberts shocked the universe by marrying goofy-looking country singer Lyle Lovett, prompting one...
Jan 16 2012 / No comment / Read More »Robert Bushey obituary notice and arrangements »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Mr. Robert D. Bushey, of Shrewsbury, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at home from injuries sustained in a tree-cutting accident on...
Jan 12 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »One year ago today – Shrewsbury was digging out! »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Barring the bizarre Halloween night of 2011, I’m sure you’ll agree it’s been a pretty low maintenance winter so far. My...
Jan 11 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Two arrested in Shrewsbury shooting »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Police arrested Carl Hemenway, of Daniel Rd., and Bahye Beneatha Tobey, with a last known address of Leeds St., Philadephia,...
Jan 11 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury man killed in tragic home accident »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – To say that 2012 has started out on the wrong side here in Shrewsbury would be an understatement. Scarcely a week...
Jan 11 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Are there any chocolate lovers in Shrewsbury??? »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – As residents of the town where white chocolate was invented, and the home of the first roadside chocolate stand in the...
Jan 10 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Historical Society scholarships available »
The Shrewsbury Historical Society Stephen Porter Scholarship is given annually by the Shrewsbury Historical Society to a high school senior in memory of Stephen Porter, a longtime...
Jan 10 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury residents invites to “Pucks and Paws” game with the Sharks »
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts – Worcester Sharks President Michael A. Mudd announced that the Worcester Sharks will host their first ever “Pucks and Paws” Game presented...
Jan 10 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Movie Night at Parker Road »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Parker Road Preschool Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) will host a movie night for Parker Road/Wesleyan Terrace Preschool students and their...
Jan 10 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Cancer Fund Raising Event »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – All-Access Fitness Academy is holding their first annual Crush Cancer Fundraising Event on Saturday, Jan 14. The event is being held...
Jan 10 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury’s regional heath program receives grant award »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The City of Worcester has been awarded a grant in the amount of $325,000 over four years from the Massachusetts Department...
Jan 10 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Police Lieutenant to accept Chief post »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Long time Shrewsbury Police officer, and current second in command, Lt. Dan Sklut has accepted a position as Chief of Police...
Jan 9 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Senior Moments – for week of January 9 »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – At the end of a management seminar that I once attended we were each given one of those “motivational” books containing...
Jan 9 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury’s Jim Kane announces re-election bid »
Shrewsbury, MA – James F. Kane has announced that he will seek re-election to the Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen after winning a decisive victory...
Jan 8 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury accident victim identified »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Nipmuc High School student who was tragically killed in a fall at Ward hill last night has been identified as...
Jan 5 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Student dies in tragic Shrewsbury fall… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – A 19 year old student competing as a member of the Nipmuc High School Ski team was killed this evening in...
Jan 4 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury residents invited to the Sharks – beat cancer game »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Worcester Sharks President Michael A. Mudd announced today the particulars around “Check Yourself. Beat Cancer” Night to benefit the 15-40 Connection...
Jan 4 2012 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Board Games Invited »
SHREWSBURY. Massachusetts - Board gamers wanted! The first gathering of the Twentysomething Gamers of Central Massachusetts will take place next Tuesday, January 10th at...
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