Schools · School Committee
Shrewsbury School Committee Unanimously Appoints Assistant Superintendent for Well-Being
Shrewsbury School Committee unanimously approves new assistant superintendent after 42-applicant search.
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Government · Finance Committee
Shrewsbury Finance Committee Approves $113,000 Police Salary Reserve Transfer Unanimously
Shrewsbury Finance Committee votes unanimously to tap reserve fund for $113,000 police salary shortfall. The committee approved the transfer at its July 8 meeting, exhausting what remained of the town's fiscal year 2026 reserve fund with two weeks left before the books close on July 15.
Morning Brief
Shrewsbury Honors WWII Veteran Ahead Of 101st Birthday
Shrewsbury celebrated a milestone as WWII veteran Ed Randall was honored ahead of his 101st birthday this month, a story covered by Patch. Meanwhile, the Central Massachusetts Regional Health District released its July 2026 public health topics for the region, and Town Hall continues no…
Government · Other Committee
Shrewsbury Government Study Committee Extends Survey, Plans Elected-Official Interview Groups
Shrewsbury's Form of Government Study Committee voted unanimously to extend its public outreach survey through August 3 after drawing just 44 responses in its first two weeks.
Government · Zoning Board
Shrewsbury Zoning Board Denies Grenier Pool Setback Appeal, Approves Accessibility Ramp
SHREWSBURY -- June 29, 2026, Shrewsbury Zoning Board denies pool setback appeal and variances, approves accessibility ramp and eight other petitions. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 Monday to deny Carlin Grenier'
Government · Other Committee
Lake Quinsigamond Commission Closes Wake Boat Hearing, Promises Careful Study Before Any Action
SHREWSBURY -- June 24, 2026, Lake Quinsigamond Commission holds formal public hearing on wake boat use, takes no regulatory action. Chair Bill Nelson convened the hearing June 24, drawing more than a dozen speakers split
Government · Board of Health
Shrewsbury Board of Health unanimously adopts fluoridation policy review framework
SHREWSBURY -- June 24, 2026, Shrewsbury Board of Health votes 3-0 to adopt a structured framework for reassessing the town's water fluoridation policy. The framework, developed by Stacey Smith of the Consensus
Government · Other Committee
Shrewsbury Light Plant imposes new power charge, pauses $55 million headquarters project
Shrewsbury Municipal Light Plant approves a new power-supply charge and delays its planned headquarters building for at least six months.
Government · Select Board
Shrewsbury Select Board Approves Foley Infinity License, Raises Trash Bag Fees 15 Percent
SHREWSBURY -- June 23, 2026, Shrewsbury Select Board approved a 15 percent pay-as-you-throw fee increase and a conditional Infiniti dealer license at its June 23 meeting. The solid waste rate hike, which
Government · Library
Shrewsbury Library Trustees Approve Unaccompanied Access for Fifth and Sixth Graders
SHREWSBURY -- June 23, 2026, Shrewsbury Library Trustees vote unanimously to let fifth and sixth graders visit unaccompanied on most weekdays and Saturdays. Teen Services Librarian Kaylee told the board that 248 teenagers came to
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