Shrewsbury Selectmen Debate draws a sparse crowd tonight »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – If you expected that it might be hard to find a parking spot at town hall tonight for the annual League of Women Voters candidate debate, you would have been pleasantly surprised...
April 23 2012 / 3 comments / Read More »
Shrewsbury to help spearhead local efforts »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – It was one of the more unique gatherings we’ve had here in Shrewsbury, as representative elected and appointed officials from all of the area communities gathered to discuss a common objective, getting...
April 19 2012 / No comment / Read More »
Shrewsbury schools may face additional layoffs »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Most of the residents here in Shrewsbury that have been following this years machinations with the development of the school budget are aware of the serious crisis that is looming before us....
April 18 2012 / 1 comment / Read More »
School Committee hears of possible athletic fee increases in Shrewsbury »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – To some, last nights brief presentation on fees may have seemed less significant in the scope of the larger picture of the budget public hearing, yet it certainly does have the potential...
March 22 2012 / No comment / Read More »
Shrewsbury residents call out for override vote… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – It wasn’t exactly a packed house tonight, but what it lacked in bodies it more than made up for in passion. We probably had about 150 people turn out for the Shrewsbury...
March 22 2012 / 2 comments / Read More »
Shrewsbury School Budget Hearing Reminder »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – I just wanted to remind everyone that the Shrewsbury School Committee will be holding it’s annual public budget hearing on Wed night at Oak Middle School at 7PM. As regular Shrewsbury Lantern...
March 19 2012 / No comment / Read More »
Shrewsbury schools looking again at fees for next year… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Those who have been following the media reports over the last weeks know that the Shrewsbury School budget issues have been forefront in the mind of many residents. As previously reported, the...
March 16 2012 / 2 comments / Read More »
Class sizes will near 30, as Shrewsbury schools begin layoffs. »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – It was by far one of the most depressing School Committee meetings I can recall, as Superintendent Joe Sawyer and Shrewsbury Business Manager Liam Hurley presented their budget recommendations for the upcoming...
March 15 2012 / 2 comments / Read More »
Shrewsbury Police arrest four with guns and drugs »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 at 11:25 p.m. the Shrewsbury Police responded to a report of suspicious motor vehicle in the area of Fairlawn Circle. The vehicles occupants were shining flashlights into...
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Shrewsbury Library Debate continues »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – A packed house of supporters and a few opponents turned out to discuss new ideas for the new library building project, which narrowly failed to secure community support in an override campaign...
March 12 2012 / No comment / Read More »
Schools to add three early release days to the calendar »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Shrewsbury School Committee has narrowly approved the tentative school schedule for next year, including the addition of a full day off for professional teacher development, and three early release days. This...
March 8 2012 / No comment / Read More »
Shrewsbury sells home at public auction »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – After weeks of preparation, the town has auctioned off the property at 47 Purinton Street for $150,000, over $60,000 below it’s most recent assessed value. The home was previously owned by...
February 23 2012 / No comment / Read More »
Shrewsbury election season ramps up »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – It’s hard to believe on cold days like this, that soon people will be seating in town center holding signs, but this is really the hot time in the election season, as...
February 19 2012 / No comment / Read More »
Shrewsbury offers early retirement to close budget gap »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Still facing a budget gap of nearly $3 million dollars for the next fiscal year, the Shrewsbury School Committee has been working with Superintendent Joe Sawyer to look at a series of...
February 18 2012 / No comment / Read More »
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...
December 22 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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,...
December 21 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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...
December 17 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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...
December 17 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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...
December 15 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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...
November 7 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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 / No comment / 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 / No comment / 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...
November 7 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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...
November 6 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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,...
November 4 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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...
November 4 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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...
November 3 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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...
November 1 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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 / No comment / 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...
October 31 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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...
October 28 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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...
October 28 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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...
October 28 2011 / No comment / Read More »
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 / No comment / 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...
October 28 2011 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Club Honored »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – I just love it when Shrewsbury businesses make the news, and it’s even better when it happens to some of the...
May 17 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury schools set for some additional funding »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – At long last we are able to report some good news for Shrewsbury from Beacon Hill, as the State Senate has...
May 17 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury honors it’s finest students of 2012… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury High School is a place filled with some of the most amazing students you can possibly imagine. This year alone,...
May 16 2012 / No comment / Read More »David Berridge obituary notice… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – David B. Berridge, 67 of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at home surrounded by his beloved family...
May 16 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury friends reach out to help… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The old axiom that it “takes a village” seems to become more and more clear all the time, and Shrewsbury certainly...
May 16 2012 / No comment / Read More »Special Shrewsbury event tomorrow night… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On the evening Wednesday, May 16th at Chili’s in Shrewsbury, a fundraiser will be held in order to help two local...
May 15 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury High students shine at MIT »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – After months of work, they made it through the SHS Science Fair process, all the way to the regional competition at...
May 15 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury to host kids equipment day »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Town of Shrewsbury will host “Kid’s Equipment Day” On Saturday, June 2nd from 9 am to 1 pm at the...
May 14 2012 / No comment / Read More »Senior Moments – for week of May 14 »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – You always hear older generations complaining that children of today do nothing but sit in front of TV sets playing games...
May 14 2012 / No comment / Read More »The oldest secret in the Shrewsbury area… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – If you know what a mishoon is, then your vocabulary is head and shoulders above mine, but it may become a...
May 13 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury relay for life raises thousands for research »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – It was a stellar night last night for the really for life kickoff at Oak Middle School, and hundreds turned out...
May 12 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury honors it’s finest students… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – One of my favorite nights at Shrewsbury High School, both as a reporter, and certainly as a proud dad, was held...
May 11 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury soccer registrations open »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Registration for Fall 2012 Soccer is OPEN. Please go to www.shrewsburyyouthsoccer.com and click the registration button at the top / center...
May 11 2012 / No comment / Read More »Red Sox Announcer dies in tragic car accident »
STURBRIDGE, Massachusetts – Regular Shrewsbury Lantern readers know that it’s very seldom that I report to you on stories outside of our little town,...
May 9 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury Garden Party Tickets are available now… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Shrewsbury Celebration in the Garden Party Committee is pleased to announce its FOURTH Garden Party to benefit Shrewsbury Public Schools....
May 9 2012 / No comment / Read More »Fire rips through Shrewsbury home »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury firefighters were called to the scene of an early morning blaze at 110 Crescent Street around 10AM this morning, by...
May 8 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury’s laws are made by people who show up… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – It’s an old axiom that to a large extent referred to the turnout at elections, more so that anything else, yet...
May 8 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury time capsule contributions needed… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – What items do you have that you feel truly represent Shrewsbury’s past and present? A coffee mug from Spags…and old Hebert’s...
May 8 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury Price Chopper to hold mothers day event for kids… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Price Chopper’s younger customers will have the opportunity to partake in the supermarket chain’s 4th annual “Build-A-Bouquet” activity in celebration of...
May 8 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury office hours for McGovern »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA3) announced today that he will host his next set of official one-on-one office hours for residents...
May 8 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury Police reach out for help »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Police responded to a call on May 7th, 2012 (Monday) at 9:30 A.M. for a reported attempted house break at...
May 7 2012 / No comment / Read More »Senior Moments – for week of May 7 »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – I once heard a disparaging remark from a Southerner regarding the Northeastern U.S., saying that the only reason people live there...
May 7 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury murder suspect dies in custody »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – District attorney Joseph D. Early Jr., announced today that Shrewsbury resident Jieming Liu, 79, has died at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in...
May 5 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury Health and Racquet benefit… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Health & Racquet Club is happy to host the 3 rd annual I Want To Play Inc. Tennis Benefit to...
May 4 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation Summer Registration opening »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation has posted their summer program offerings at https://regrec.shrewsbury-ma.gov. Registration will open online on May 9th at 7...
May 4 2012 / No comment / Read More »Eleanor Foley funeral notice… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Mrs. Eleanor M. (Kelley) Foley, of Shrewsbury, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 with her family gathered by her side. She...
May 3 2012 / No comment / Read More »Tartaglia says thanks to Shrewsbury voters… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Well, the 2012 election is in the history books. Anyone who stood out in the 40 degree weather through the cold...
May 3 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury Pop Warner Puts Safety First! »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Pop Warner is pleased to offer a new IMPACT concussion program in partnership with St. Vincent’s Hospital. This program is...
May 3 2012 / No comment / Read More »Motherless daughter breakfast at Shrewsbury venue »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – On Saturday, May 12, at 10:00 AM, there will be a Motherless Daughter’s Day breakfast held at the First Congregational Church...
May 2 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury garden club plant sale »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Shrewsbury Garden Club is busy preparing for this year’s annual plant sale to be held Saturday May 19 at the Shrewsbury...
May 2 2012 / No comment / Read More »The Shrewsbury election ends, but the hard work just begins »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – After a quiet election season, and the typical rainy election day, the results are in, and Shrewsbury voters have re-elected Jim...
May 1 2012 / 3 comments / Read More »Shrewsbury boosters golf tournament »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The 6th Annual Shrewsbury High School Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Juniper Hill...
May 1 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury election day looms, but who will show up? »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – After one of the quietest and more uneventful election seasons in recent memory, the time comes for voters to head to...
Apr 30 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury’s Loiseau finally get’s his NFL deal… »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – It’s been quite a while since the days when he and my son played together their freshmen year at SHS, but...
Apr 29 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury senior center event »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Community Health Group will be sponsoring a free showing of the move “Forks over Knives” at the Shrewsbury Senior Center on...
Apr 29 2012 / No comment / Read More »Drew Stevens memorial notice »
SHREWSBURY – Andrew Paul “Drew” Stevens, 4 year old son of Charles A. and Susan E. (Costa) Stevens of Shrewsbury, passed away unexpectedly Friday,...
Apr 29 2012 / No comment / Read More »Worcester Children’s Chorus comes to Shrewsbury »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – The Worcester Children’s Chorus will be appearing at the First Congregational Church on Sunday, May 6th, and 3PM. Worcester Children’s Chorus...
Apr 29 2012 / No comment / Read More »Shrewsbury scouts head to Beacon Hill »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Six Cub Scouts from Shrewsbury’s Pack 62 traveled to Beacon Hill to tour the State House and meet their State Representative....
Apr 29 2012 / No comment / Read More »Senior Moments – for week of April 30 »
SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – Like a lot of people I’ve never been fond of my given name and during different stages of life have used...
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