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Shrewsbury Saint Johns Graduation Ceremonies

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 in the Hart Center at the College of the Holy Cross. Rev. José Rodriguez celebrated the baccalaureate liturgy with concelebrant Rev. Edward Niccolls. Headmaster Michael Welch presented the Award for Scholastic [...]

Shrewsbury Health and Racquet Seeks SHS Students

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 carry out a special project this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 21, 23 and 24, 2013 from 5 – 9 pm. Students, you will receive a FREE full service membership including [...]

Shrewsbury High School faculty-student basketball for epilepsy

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 Basketball teams (girls and boys) took on the Faculty basketball teams to raise funds for epilepsy research at Children’s Hospital. Organized by Kristen and Elizabeth Grip, local sports fans cheered on both teams [...]

Shrewsbury author releases second novel

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 darker tale of the battles the heroine Alex continues to fight against her enemies, her gift, and even herself. This [...]

Shrewsbury Memorial Day Parade Schedule

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 locations: Soldier’s Statue in front of Police Station on Maple Ave, War Memorial at the Town Center (Corner of Route [...]

Four Generations of Shrewsbury History Gone, as Spags is no 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 shopping carts, no credit cards – how could such a thing possibly be a success? Yet, a success it was, thanks to the loyalty of generations of Shrewsburians, and of course [...]

Shrewsbury Real Estate Market reaches a fever pitch – but will it last

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 news on so many levels. Certainly, what I have been seeing in the field would lend credence to that, as we continue to experience the most bizarre spring market I can [...]

Senior Moments – for week of May 13

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 could interpret, but an imprisoned slave explained it as the foretelling of a great drought and famine that was therefore averted. People actually believed that dreams could predict the future until [...]

Richard Quitadamo Obituary Notice

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) Quitadamo and the late Ralph Quitadamo. He was the fourth of six children raised in a home where love of family, God, friends, and yes, food, was clearly evident. He graduated [...]

Shrewsbury Learn to Row Day

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 rowing as well as those seeking a path to a competitive rowing experience. · Meet the QRA Membership · Learn [...]

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