Category archives for: Town Government

A brief Q & A with Kevin Byrne…

A brief Q & A with Kevin Byrne…

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: [...]

Retired superintendent hired by Leominster school district

Retired superintendent hired by Leominster school district

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 [...]

Leary campaign kickoff

Leary campaign kickoff

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. [...]

Meet the Candidates BBQ on Saturday

Meet the Candidates BBQ on Saturday

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 [...]

New regional health pilot set

New regional health pilot set

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 [...]

Leary campaign kickoff rally scheduled…

Leary campaign kickoff rally scheduled…

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 [...]

Town Moderator seeks Finance committee applications

Town Moderator seeks Finance committee applications

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 [...]

Sherwood Building Committee selects construction manager

Sherwood Building Committee selects construction manager

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 [...]

Sherwood Middle School Building Project receives their state funding..

Sherwood Middle School Building Project receives their state funding..

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 [...]

Bus pass registration deadline looms

Bus pass registration deadline looms

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 [...]

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