Shrewsbury brief: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Shrewsbury secures $3.6 million to build a Route 20 traffic signal and spur new development

Shrewsbury secures $3.6 million to build a Route 20 traffic signal and spur new development.

Shrewsbury lands $3.6 million for Route 20 signal project. A $3.6 million grant will fund a traffic signal near Stoney Hill Road on Route 20 and help advance a nearby mixed-use development, Shrewsbury Patch reports.Shrewsbury Patch
Spirit of Shrewsbury fall festival set to return. Shrewsbury's annual Spirit of Shrewsbury fall festival is expected to return this weekend, Shrewsbury Patch reports, continuing the town's yearly fall celebration.Shrewsbury Patch

Mon, Oct 5, 10:00 a.m.: Library hosts Book Beats program Monday. Shrewsbury Public Library hosts its Book Beats program Monday, October 5, at 10 a.m., part of its ongoing children's and family programming.Shrewsbury Public Library
Mon, Oct 5, 6:30 p.m.: Community Preservation Committee meets Monday night. Shrewsbury's Community Preservation Committee meets Monday, October 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building on Maple Avenue.Town of Shrewsbury
Tue, Oct 6, 6:30 p.m.: Select Board holds workshop session Tuesday. The Select Board holds a workshop session Tuesday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building on Maple Avenue.Town of Shrewsbury
Tue, Oct 6: Shrewsbury soccer visits Algonquin Regional Tuesday. Shrewsbury's soccer team travels to Algonquin Regional in Northborough for a conference match Tuesday, October 6, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
Wed, Oct 7, 6:30 p.m.: Library presents Abigail Adams history program. Shrewsbury Public Library presents 'Abigail Adams and America's Revolutionary Women' Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m.Shrewsbury Public Library
Sat, Oct 10, 9:00 a.m.: Electronics recycling event set for Saturday. A Shrewsbury Electronics Recycling event takes place Saturday, October 10, at 9 a.m. at St. Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church on Gold Street.Shrewsbury Patch