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...
April 20 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
April 19 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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,...
April 19 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
April 19 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
April 18 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
April 18 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
April 18 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
April 18 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
April 17 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
April 12 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
April 7 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
April 4 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
April 3 2013 / 2 comments / Read More »
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...
April 3 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
April 3 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
March 24 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
March 23 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
March 22 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
March 20 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
March 15 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
March 5 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
March 1 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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...
February 28 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
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 »
Are you a small business owner looking to drive more revenue? »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – For the small businesses owner the last few years have brought some incredible challenges. Competition from online sales have been the largest issue, as many consumers have begun to engage in a...
February 28 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
A very unique view of Shrewsbury…. »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – No story to tell here guys, just my appreciation, as a photographer, when a fellow enthusiast sends me a picture that I just can’t resist sharing. These were sent to me by...
February 28 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
Save the date for the Shrewsbury Garden Party »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Following on the smashing success of last years Celebration in the Garden Party to benefit Shrewsbury Public Schools, planning is underway for an even bigger and better event this year. Mark it...
February 23 2013 / 1 comment / Read More »
Shrewsbury Business Man Plans to Shave Head for Charity »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Marc Theroux, father of three daughters and husband of a local dentist Tina Theroux plans to get a “Buzz Cut” before running in the Boston Marathon on April 15. If Marc reaches...
February 21 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
And the Shrewsbury photo winners are…. »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – One way I know I’ve had a busy week, is that I just realized we forgot to publish the winners of the post-Nemo Shrewsbury photo contest!! We had some really cool pictures...
February 19 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
Canzano seeks re-election to Shrewsbury School Committee »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Erin Hughes Canzano, of 6 Holman Heights Circle, has announced her candidacy for re-election to the Shrewsbury School Committee. First elected in 2007, Ms. Canzano currently serves as Chair of the committee,...
February 18 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
Central One steps in yet again for Shrewsbury »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – They may not be the biggest bank in Central Mass, but they sure have had the biggest impact I’ve ever seen on the local Shrewsbury community. Proving once again that they are...
February 17 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
Shrewsbury dancers win yet again… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Rhythm Dance Company (RDC) participated in Headliners’ Regional Competition held in Worcester, MA on January 25-27, 2013. RDC brought 50 solos, duos and trios to Regionals and returned home with 14 of...
February 15 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
A few more Shrewsbury storm tips for you »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – I’m not usually one to get too into the pre-storm hype, but as long as we’re in this calm before the storm, I thought I’d share just a couple more quick safety...
February 7 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »
A note from Shrewsbury’s School Superintendent »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On behalf of everyone in the Shrewsbury Public Schools, I want to thank the entire Shrewsbury community for supporting the building of the new Sherwood Middle School. I am pleased to report...
February 6 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 / No comment / 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 / No comment / 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 / No comment / 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 / No comment / 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 / No comment / 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 / No comment / 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 / No comment / Read More »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...
May 18 2013 / No comment / Read More »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...
May 17 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 »Senior Moments – for week of May 13 »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – We’ve all heard the biblical story of Joseph where an Egyptian pharaoh had a disturbing dream that none of his advisors...
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 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...
May 13 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 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...
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 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 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 »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...
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,...
May 6 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Relay For Life »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Just as the effects of a challenging economy are felt by families in every community, cancer, too, has a far-reaching impact....
May 6 2013 / 1 comment / Read More »Lion Cub Naming Contest at Southwick’s Zoo »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - Southwick’s Zoo is launching an exciting new contest that allows supporters and the community to get involved in a big decision at...
May 3 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club – Reset Challenge »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - Here’s some awesome news from the Shrewsbury Health & Racquet Club! With summer right around the corner, SHARC is helping to make...
May 3 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Public Library Building Committee Hearing »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Library Building Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 7:00 PM in the Selectmen’s Meeting...
May 3 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation Registration »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation will open online registration for summer programs on May 8th at 7 am. Residents who wish to...
May 3 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Cassidy named new directory of Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On behalf of the Board of Directors, David T. Long, Chair, has announced the hiring of Terry Cassidy as the new...
May 2 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Real Estate prices up across the board this spring. »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Yes I can officially proclaim that the recession is over, at least in Shrewsbury, and at least for the moment, as...
May 2 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »American Flag Fundraiser at Shrewsbury Crossings »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Crossings is pleased to announce their American Flag Fundraiser happening on Saturdays in the month of May. Is your “Old...
May 1 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury students to perform at Mechanics Hall on May 5th »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Worcester Children’s Chorus celebrates five seasons as Worcester County’s fastest growing professional-level children’s choral program with a special anniversary concert...
May 1 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »BREAKING NEWS: Shrewsbury student’s heroic actions save others from blaze!!! »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On the evening before her 16th birthday, it’s easy to understand why SHS Sophomore Brianna McCarthy was having trouble staying asleep....
Apr 30 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Sparse turnout expected for Shrewsbury election day »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – With no contested local elections on the ballot this year, turnout is expected by many to be even lighter than usual...
Apr 30 2013 / 1 comment / Read More »Senior Moments – for week of April 29 »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – When I was in Kindergarten we celebrated the arrival of spring by dancing around a Maypole to the melody of “In...
Apr 28 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Larry McGoldrick Obituary Notice »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - ‘To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die’ -Thomas Campbell, Scottish Poet …’Hallowed Ground’ Lawrence Jay “Larry” McGoldrick was born December 12,...
Apr 28 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury – Annual Leo Murray Gold Tournament »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts - The Shrewsbury High School Athletic Boosters will be sponsoring the Annual Leo M. Murray Jr. Golf Classic on June 21, 2013. Leo...
Apr 27 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Graham Nash Photography Exhibit Opens In New York this week »
New York, NY – If you happen to be in the New York City area this week, you’re in for a rare treat indeed,...
Apr 24 2013 / Comments Off / Read More »Shrewsbury Fire Department to Host “Free Lunch!” Open House »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Shrewsbury Fire Department welcomes local families to a “Free Lunch” Open House on Saturday, May 4, 2013from 11:00am-2:00pm. The Open...
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