Shrewsbury brief: Monday, September 21, 2026

Jimmy's Tavern & Grill in Shrewsbury's White City Shopping Center will close October 4 after 15 years.

From Shrewsbury News

• Two Shrewsbury deeds post sales above $660,000. Two Shrewsbury property sales recorded on this month's deeds show prices above $660,000, even as most of September's real estate transactions in town have yet to appear with a sale price in the public record.Shrewsbury News

Today in Shrewsbury

• Jimmy's Tavern & Grill in Shrewsbury to close after 15 years. White City Shopping Center's Jimmy's Tavern & Grill will shut its doors October 4, closing out a 15-year stretch as a neighborhood spot on Boston Turnpike, the Telegram & Gazette reports.Telegram & Gazette
• Fundraiser launched for firefighter Mike Penney after amputation. Shrewsbury firefighter Mike Penney is recovering from a leg amputation after a sudden illness, and community donations toward his family's expenses have climbed close to a $100,000 target, Shrewsbury Post reports.Shrewsbury Post
• Worcester EMS gains field blood transfusion capability. Paramedics with Worcester EMS can begin blood transfusions in the field for critically injured patients across Worcester and Shrewsbury, an expanded emergency capability the Worcester Guardian highlighted in its weekly roundup.The Worcester Guardian
• Regional task force launches opioid awareness campaign. The Central Massachusetts Regional Health Department's Opioid Task Force launched a prevention and awareness campaign for National Opioid Awareness, part of a series of events planned across the region this month.Town of Shrewsbury
• St. John's golf places second at Cape Cod Invitational. St. John's of Shrewsbury placed second at the Cape Cod National Invitational, finishing 10 strokes behind champion Xaverian while turning in strong individual performances, the Boston Globe reports.The Boston Globe
• Shrewsbury Trails sets 5K race for October 3. Shrewsbury Trails will hold its 5K Trail Race and Kids' Fun Run on Saturday, October 3, at Lake Street Park, 430 Lake Street, the nonprofit announced.Town of Shrewsbury

Coming up

• Tue, Sep 22, 8:00 a.m.: SELCO Commission meets Tuesday morning. The Shrewsbury Electric & Cable Operations Commission meets Tuesday, September 22, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue.Town of Shrewsbury
• Tue, Sep 22: Mosquito spraying continues in Shrewsbury Tuesday. Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project crews are scheduled to respond to resident concerns about mosquitoes in Shrewsbury on September 22 and 29, with dates tentative and weather-dependent.Town of Shrewsbury
• Tue, Sep 22, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Hydrant flushing set for several streets Tuesday. The Water and Sewer Division will flush hydrants near Summer Street, Francis Avenue, Paton Road, Holly Lane and Raymond Avenue Tuesday, September 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents may see low pressure or discolored water.Town of Shrewsbury
• Tue, Sep 22, 5:30 p.m.: Town manager holds office hours Tuesday evening. The town manager holds office hours Tuesday, September 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue, open to residents.Town of Shrewsbury
• Tue, Sep 22, 5:30 p.m.: Opioid task force meets in Shrewsbury Tuesday. The Regional Opioid Task Force holds its Shrewsbury meeting Tuesday, September 22, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue.Town of Shrewsbury
• Tue, Sep 22, 7:00 p.m.: Select Board meets Tuesday night. The Select Board meets Tuesday, September 22, at 7 p.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue.Town of Shrewsbury
• Thu, Sep 24, 8:00 a.m.: Retirement Board meets Thursday morning. The Shrewsbury Retirement Board meets Thursday, September 24, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue.Town of Shrewsbury
• Mon, Sep 28, 9:00 a.m.: Public health nurse holds open hour Monday. A public health nurse holds an open hour Monday, September 28, from 9 to 10 a.m. at 98 Maple Avenue for residents with health questions.Town of Shrewsbury

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