Shrewsbury Angler Lands Rare Tiger Shark Off Cape Cod
SHREWSBURY — A Shrewsbury man and his brother made local headlines after landing and releasing a rare juvenile tiger shark off a Falmouth beach, one of several items circulating in outside coverage of the town this week.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Brothers catch rare tiger shark off Cape Cod beach" — a Shrewsbury angler and his brother unexpectedly hooked and released a rare juvenile tiger shark off a Falmouth beach, with experts noting warming waters are drawing such predators into Massachusetts more frequently, according to southcoasttoday.com, via Shrewsbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com).
"Wachusett's Tony Brissette retires to fight latest battle with cancer" — longtime Shrewsbury resident and Wachusett boys' tennis coach Tony Brissette stepped down after 27 seasons to focus on a serious cancer battle, according to thegardnernews.com, via Shrewsbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com).
"'Stubborn fire' displaces 2 residents of Worcester home" — a house fire on Worcester's North Lake Avenue, reported by a Shrewsbury lakeside neighbor, displaced two residents though no injuries occurred, according to telegram.com, via Shrewsbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com).
"E. Coli Levels Still High Near Worcester Sewer Overflow Site" — elevated E. coli readings persist near a Worcester sewer overflow site, a concern for area residents who use nearby waterways, according to Worcester Patch, via Shrewsbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com).
"Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Grows: How To Order Fast Food Safely In MA" — a growing statewide parasite outbreak has prompted health officials to issue new guidance for ordering fast food safely, according to Across Massachusetts Patch (read it at https://patch.com).
"3-Day Storm Brings Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding To MA: See Latest Forecast" — forecasters warned of a three-day stretch of heavy rain and flash flooding across Massachusetts, urging residents to prepare for travel disruptions, according to Across Massachusetts Patch (read it at https://patch.com).
"Longtime Restaurant Chain Closes Central MA Location, Leaves 3 Left In The State" — a familiar restaurant chain has closed a Central Massachusetts location, leaving only three sites statewide and signaling a shrinking footprint near towns like Shrewsbury, according to Worcester Patch, via Shrewsbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com).
"Ocean State Job Lot To Donate 10,000 Cans Of Formula In Worcester County" — Ocean State Job Lot plans to donate 10,000 cans of baby formula to support families across Worcester County, including Shrewsbury, according to Worcester Patch, via Shrewsbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com).
"Gateways Academy in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts - U.S. News Education" — U.S. News profiled the small private school, noting Gateways Academy serves a student population of 64 across pre-kindergarten grades, according to usnews.com (read it at https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/massachusetts/gateways-academy-438404).
COMING UP
The Lake Quinsigamond Commission meets Wednesday, July 29, at 7 p.m. at 106 Maple Avenue. Shrewsbury Recreation's Summer Concert Series continues Thursday, July 30, at 6 p.m. at Dean Park, 805 Main St. The Community Preservation Committee meets Monday, August 3, at 7 p.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building. The Select Board holds a workshop Tuesday, August 4, at 6:30 p.m., also at the Carney building. A second Summer Concert Series date and a Planning Board meeting are both set for Thursday, August 6. The town's Annual Golf Tournament tees off Friday, August 7, at 7 a.m. at Indian Meadows Golf Course in Westborough.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.