Shrewsbury Adds Funding For Route 20 Intersection Upgrades

Shrewsbury secured extra funding this week to finish design work on safety upgrades at the Route 20 and Centech Boulevard intersection, and the town's Department of Public Works restocked outdoor composters for residents at its Maple Avenue office.

TOWN HALL The Department of Public Works has new outdoor composters in stock, the town's News Flash service announced August 14. Residents can pick one up at the DPW office, 100 Maple Ave, second floor.

COMMUNITY & ARTS Shrewsbury Public Library has a full slate of programming set for the coming week. A Chess Camp with instructor Tim Antonelli meets in Meeting Room A on Monday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m., and a Painted Pencil Pouches craft session follows in the same room on Tuesday, August 18, at 2 p.m.

St Mary's Syriac Orthodox Church, at 1 Industrial Drive, hosts its Mediterranean Festival on Friday, August 21, starting at 5 p.m., bringing food and cultural programming to the parish grounds.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS "Shrewsbury Approves More Funding For Route 20 Intersection": Town officials secured an additional $76,000 from developer Prologis to fully cover design costs for safety upgrades at the Route 20 and Centech Boulevard intersection, tied to a new UPS distribution facility, according to Shrewsbury Patch.

"Shrewsbury Adopts Updated Hazard Mitigation Plan": The town has adopted a new 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan identifying storm and flood risks and outlining protective projects, a move that keeps Shrewsbury eligible for federal disaster grants, Shrewsbury Patch reports.

"Shrewsbury Weighs New Rules For Drones, Battery Storage And Data Centers": The Select Board is exploring local regulations for delivery drones, large battery storage systems and data centers to address noise, safety, privacy and electricity demand, per Shrewsbury Patch.

"Shrewsbury 5K Trail Race Returns To Lake Street Park": The race is coming back to Lake Street Park, giving residents an outdoor running challenge and a community gathering, according to Shrewsbury Patch.

"Popular Italian Eatery Announces Central MA Opening": A well known Italian restaurant brand is preparing to open a Central Massachusetts location that could add a new dining option for area families, Worcester Patch reports.

COMING UP Shrewsbury Public Library hosts a Paw Patrol Dino Party in the Children's Courtyard on Monday, August 17, at 10:30 a.m., followed by Tech Tuesday drop-in technology help in the Learning Lab on Tuesday, August 18, at 9:30 a.m. The Conservation Commission meets Tuesday, August 18, at 7 p.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave. The town's Summer Concert Series continues Thursday, August 20, at 6 p.m. at 805 Main Street.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.