SHREWSBURY – As we reported earlier, long time Shrewsbury moderator, and attorney Kevin Byrne has agreed to step into the race for the 11th district State Representative seat. We had a few minutes the other day to ask him a few questions, as he prepares to ramp up his campaign following the upcoming primary. LANTERN: [...]
SHREWSBURY – The Worcester T&G reported today that retired Shrewsbury superintendent Anthony Bent has been tapped as the interim superintended of schools for the city of Leominster for the coming school year. He had previously been hired to fill the same post in the Masconomet Regional School district, where he has worked since leaving Shrewsbury [...]
SHREWSBURY – There was a campaign kickoff event for democratic state representative candidate Denis Leary at the Veterans Center on South Street in Shrewsbury. Mr. Leary is running for Karyn Polito’s seat. There were a few speeches before Mr. Leary addressed his enthusiastic group, including one by his sister Linda, a teacher at Paton School. [...]
SHREWSBURY – The Shrewsbury republican town committee is holding it’s annual “meet the candidates” Bar-B-Q at SAC park, Lake St., Shrewsbury, on Saturday, June 19th, 1-5PM. Music, food, fun and kids activities galore, as well as a chance to hang out with candidates for local, state and national positions. Attendees are planned to include Charlie [...]
WORCESTER — The city has struck a deal with Shrewsbury to begin a one-year pilot program with the goal of providing an improved level of public health services in both communities through a regional approach. Under the proposed agreement, the city, through its Division of Public Health, would provide guidance and policy recommendations to Shrewsbury [...]
SHREWSBURY – Denis Leary, candidate for State Representative, has announced that he will host a campaign kick-off rally on Wednesday, June 16th. The event will take place at 6:30 PM at Independence Hall, the former Calvary Retreat Center, at 59 South Street in Shrewsbury. The event is open to members of the public, who are [...]
SHREWSBURY – Town Moderator Chris Mehne has announced that he is accepting application for persons who may be interested in an appointment to the Shrewsbury Finance Committee Applications will be accepted through June 18th, 2010, and the successful candidates will be appointed (or re-appointed) for a three year term from July 1, 2010 to June [...]
SHREWSBURY – The Sherwood Building Committee met tonight to review the findings and recommendations of the selection subcommittee who interviewed the seven construction firms ultimately bidding on the CM at risk job of building the new Sherwood Middle School. A rigorous selection criteria was put in place right from the start, which narrowed the field [...]
SHREWSBURY – A host of Beacon Hill came to Shrewsbury today for a truly momentous event, the presentation of the check for over $20 Million representing the states commitment to the construction of the new Sherwood Middle School. Hosted by Superintendent Joe Sawyer, speakers included Moira Miller, Erin Canzano, Henry Fistzgerald of the Sherwood Building [...]
SHREWSBURY – Just anted to remind everyone that there are only a few days left to register students for school buses for next year to avoid a $50 late fee. Note that the late fee applies even for those who do not have to pay for bus service itself. All students must be registered to [...]
Mark your calendars for September 11th at 8PM in Town Center
Sumner House to be open for tours on Saturday evening
Governor Deval Patrick Talks to the Shrewsbury Lantern
Shrewsbury Police in Hot Pursuit
A who’s who of Shrewsburians march in support of their candidates
Shrewsbury Contributes to Gulf Oil Spill Efforts
Leaders of Tomorrow Members learn leadership over the summer
