Route 20 gets nearly $10M federal boost

Today in Shrewsbury

• Route 20 overhaul gets nearly $10 million in federal funds. Shrewsbury and Northborough are set to receive nearly $10 million in new federal money for a Route 20 overhaul aimed at improving safety and traffic flow, Shrewsbury Patch reports.Shrewsbury Patch
• Special town meeting date set for December. Shrewsbury has scheduled a Special Town Meeting for December at Oak Middle School, with citizen petitions due next month for items to go before voters, Shrewsbury Patch reports.Shrewsbury Patch
• Lake Quinsigamond gets no-wake zone amid erosion concerns. The Lake Quinsigamond Commission has declared a no-wake zone across the entire lake to prevent shoreline erosion caused by increased water flow, effective for all boaters immediately.Town of Shrewsbury
• Water main break cuts service on Svenson, Sterling. A water main break on Svenson Road and Sterling Street cut water service for six to eight hours Sept. 28 while Water and Sewer Division crews made repairs on site.Town of Shrewsbury
• Hydrant flushing continues this week townwide. The Water and Sewer Division flushed hydrants Tuesday on Lamplighter Drive, Melody Lane and other streets and will flush hydrants townwide Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Town of Shrewsbury
• Beetle restricted zone lifted for Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury has been removed from the Asian longhorned beetle restricted zone, marking progress in a years-long Central Massachusetts eradication effort and easing local tree and yard restrictions, according to Spectrum News 1.Spectrum News 1
• State health survey open for resident input. The town is encouraging residents to take the 2026 Community Health Equity Survey, an anonymous statewide effort asking what matters most for community needs, priorities and resources.Town of Shrewsbury
• Police set Oct. 24 medication take-back event. The Shrewsbury Police Department will host a medication take-back event Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, 98 Maple Ave., for safe disposal of unused medication.Shrewsbury Police Department
• Girl Scout seeks support for Gold Award project. The Town of Shrewsbury is spotlighting a local Girl Scout's Gold Award project and asking residents to lend support, though the announcement did not include further project details.Town of Shrewsbury

Coming up

• Tomorrow, 8:00 a.m.: Board of Health meets Wednesday morning. The Board of Health meets Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.Town of Shrewsbury
• Tomorrow, 7:00 p.m.: Lake Quinsigamond Commission meets Wednesday evening. The Lake Quinsigamond Commission meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 106 Maple Ave., days after imposing a lakewide no-wake zone for erosion control.Town of Shrewsbury
• Thu, Oct 1, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets Thursday evening. The Planning Board meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.Town of Shrewsbury
• Sat, Oct 3, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Blessing of the Animals returns Saturday. The fourth annual Blessing of the Animals takes place Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. on the Town Common at Route 140 and Main Street.Town of Shrewsbury
• Mon, Oct 5, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee meets Monday. The Community Preservation Committee meets Monday, Oct. 5, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.Town of Shrewsbury
• Tue, Oct 6, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Select Board holds workshop Tuesday. The Select Board holds a workshop Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.Town of Shrewsbury

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