Shrewsbury Honors WWII Veteran Ahead Of 101st Birthday

SHREWSBURY — A Shrewsbury World War II veteran was honored last week ahead of his 101st birthday later this month, and public health officials released their July topics for the region, according to sources reviewed today.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

Ed Randall, a Shrewsbury World War II veteran, was recognized last week as he approaches his 101st birthday this month, according to a Patch report. Details of the recognition ceremony were not fully available, but the milestone highlights one of the town's few remaining veterans of that era.

The Central Massachusetts Regional Health District (CMRHD) has posted its July 2026 public health topics relevant to Shrewsbury residents, according to town-related listings. Residents can review current guidance and topics through the town's official channels, with Shrewsbury Town Hall maintaining its standard hours, including extended hours until 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"June Was A Busy Month For Shrewsbury Police, New Data Shows" — Shrewsbury police responded to more than 4,500 incidents in June, including significant activity around Lake Quinsigamond, according to Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/june-was-busy-month-shrewsbury-police-new-data-shows)

"Shrewsbury WWII Veteran Honored Ahead Of 101st Birthday" — Ed Randall was honored last week as he nears his 101st birthday this month, Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/shrewsbury-wwii-veteran-honored-ahead-101st-birthday)

COMING UP

Shrewsbury's varsity football team is scheduled to play an away non-conference game against Hudson on Friday, September 11, at 7 p.m., according to MaxPreps listings — a date worth marking on the fall sports calendar even as summer continues.