Shrewsbury brief: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Shrewsbury advances $1.64 million paving plan with police station upgrades
Shrewsbury advances $1.64 million paving plan with police station upgrades.
Today in Shrewsbury
- Shrewsbury plans $1.64M paving, police upgrades. Shrewsbury is moving ahead with a $1.64 million road paving program and Walnut Street sewer work this fall, plus police station entrance repairs after a January crash, according to Shrewsbury Patch.Shrewsbury Patch
- Kane helps shape bill on health worker violence. State Rep. Hannah Kane of Shrewsbury is helping craft Beacon Hill legislation addressing violence against health care workers, pressing colleagues to balance tougher penalties with protections for disabled and group home residents, the Boston Globe reports.The Boston Globe
- Amazon drone hub plan draws resident pushback. Amazon's proposed drone delivery hub in Westborough would send flights over all of Shrewsbury, prompting residents to raise environmental, safety and privacy concerns as regulatory approvals remain pending, per communityadvocate.com.communityadvocate.com
- Shrewsbury author turns cancer fight into guide. Shrewsbury resident John Barron has written a practical guide and compiled free resources to help other men navigate a prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle changes, per fiftyplusadvocate.com.fiftyplusadvocate.com
- Town seeks volunteers for board openings. Shrewsbury is looking for residents to fill vacancies on various town boards and committees, inviting anyone interested in volunteering time and expertise to apply.Town of Shrewsbury
Coming up
- Mon, Sep 28, 9:00 a.m.: Public health nurse holds open hour Monday. A public health nurse holds an open hour Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. at 98 Maple Avenue for residents with health questions.Town of Shrewsbury
- Mon, Sep 28, 5:00 p.m.: Library hosts Medicare 2027 info session Monday. Shrewsbury Public Library hosts a Medicare Need to Know session Monday at 5 p.m. to help residents understand 2027 coverage changes.Shrewsbury Public Library
- Wed, Sep 30, 8:00 a.m.: Board of Health meets Wednesday morning. The Board of Health meets Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue.Town of Shrewsbury
- Wed, Sep 30, 7:00 p.m.: Lake Quinsigamond Commission meets Wednesday. The Lake Quinsigamond Commission meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 106 Maple Avenue.Town of Shrewsbury
- Thu, Oct 1, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board convenes Thursday evening. The Planning Board meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Avenue.Town of Shrewsbury
- Thu, Oct 1: Girls JV soccer hosts Wachusett Regional Thursday. Shrewsbury's girls junior varsity soccer team hosts Wachusett Regional on Thursday, October 1, per MaxPreps.MaxPreps
- Sat, Oct 3, 12:00 p.m.: Blessing of the Animals returns to Town Common. The fourth annual Blessing of the Animals runs Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. on the Town Common at Route 140 and Main Street.Town of Shrewsbury