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Shrewsbury Zoning Board Continues Food Truck Case, Approves Contractor's Yard With Conditions

SHREWSBURY — April 27, 2026 — Shrewsbury's Zoning Board of Appeals continued a contested food truck variance, approved a contractor's yard, and cleared two residential building cases at its April 27 meeting. The board voted 5-0 to defer a decision on a variance sought by Teresa Gulette

Shrewsbury Board of Health Opens Hearing on Mandatory Hauler Recycling Rules

SHREWSBURY — April 23, 2026 — Shrewsbury Board of Health holds public hearing on proposed mandatory recycling regulations for all haulers. The board convened the April 23 hearing to take comment on draft rules that would require every private waste hauler operating in town to obtain a $500 annual permit and provide

School Committee Candidate Alleges District Hid Two State Compliance Violations

A Shrewsbury School Committee candidate publicly alleged the district concealed two state compliance findings on a community-access television program two weeks before a local election.

Shrewsbury Commission Clears Beaver Devices, Pine Removal, MassDOT Road Project

SHREWSBURY — April 21, 2026 — Shrewsbury's Conservation Commission approved beaver flow-through devices, cleared a residential pine removal, and issued a MassDOT road order at its April 21 meeting. Health Director Annette Garcia won unanimous approval for installation of wire-mesh beaver deceiver devices at Old Mill Pond and

Shrewsbury Select Board Candidates Split on Override Timing at Candidate Forum

SHREWSBURY — April 16, 2026 — Shrewsbury's two incumbent Select Board members and a first-time challenger met April 16 in a candidate forum ahead of the May 5 election, where voters will fill two open seats. Incumbent Beth Casavant said an override vote could come "as soon as

Three School Committee Candidates Debate Budget, High School Expansion Before May 5 Vote

SHREWSBURY — April 16, 2026 — Three Shrewsbury School Committee candidates staked out competing positions on budget oversight, high school expansion, and district culture at an April 16 community forum hosted by A Better Shrewsbury. Incumbent Vice Chair Rachel Sharif-Core, challenger and corporate finance veteran Michael Pacey, and challenger Nicole Torres

Shrewsbury Finance Committee Defers FY27 Operating Budget Vote, Schedules May 14 Meeting

SHREWSBURY — April 16, 2026 — Shrewsbury's Finance Committee deferred a vote on the FY27 operating budget after the School Committee approved a last-minute revised request. Acting Town Manager Keith Baldinger told the eight-member panel Thursday that Superintendent Dr. Sawyer's revised school department budget arrived less

Shrewsbury Housing Authority Backs Bill to Expand Preservation Funds for Maintenance

Shrewsbury Housing Authority votes to support Senate Bill 955 and approves a $1,276 bonus for its executive director.

Shrewsbury School Committee Unanimously Approves $94.4 Million FY2027 Budget Recommendation

SHREWSBURY — April 15, 2026 — Shrewsbury School Committee votes unanimously to recommend a $94.4 million FY2027 school budget after last-minute special education cost spike. The committee approved a $94,431,135 appropriation at its April 15 meeting, a 4.53 percent increase over the current year, after a surge

Shrewsbury Diversity Panel Sets April 22 Immigration Forum With Three Speakers

SHREWSBURY — April 15, 2026 — Shrewsbury diversity committee finalizes April 22 immigration forum and secures June 27 Pride at the Park pavilion. The committee, meeting April 15 at town hall, confirmed three speakers for its April 22 immigration information forum at the Shrewsbury Public Library: a representative from U.S. Senator

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