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Last 14 days

• Shrewsbury records nine deeds in September. The town's registry of deeds logged nine property transactions in September, but the office has not yet released sale prices for most of those deals.Shrewsbury News
• 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
• School Committee limits police access on campus. Shrewsbury's School Committee took up a new policy restricting civil law enforcement, including federal immigration agents, from school grounds absent a judicial warrant, with the chair saying it's meant to keep every student's access to a safe, welcoming education.Shrewsbury News
• Zoning Board splits on contested John Street lot. Shrewsbury's Zoning Board considered a variance for a John Street house lot that one member called hatchet-shaped, weighing a new Massachusetts legal standard against a resident's warning that the project poses severe street-safety risks.Shrewsbury News
• Board of Health weighs fluoride moratorium. Shrewsbury's Board of Health considered a temporary pause on water fluoridation while a long-delayed science forum on the issue is rescheduled to as late as early 2027, with one member saying he doesn't believe there's enough data yet to justify a moratorium.Shrewsbury News
• Hydrant flushing underway across town Thursday. The Water & Sewer Division is flushing hydrants townwide Thursday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to about 3 p.m., which can cause temporary discoloration or low water pressure.Town of Shrewsbury
• Route 20 overhaul gets nearly $10 million in federal funds. Shrewsbury and Northborough are set to receive nearly $10 million in new federal money for a Route 20 overhaul aimed at improving safety and traffic flow, Shrewsbury Patch reports.Shrewsbury Patch
• Special town meeting date set for December. Shrewsbury has scheduled a Special Town Meeting for December at Oak Middle School, with citizen petitions due next month for items to go before voters, Shrewsbury Patch reports.Shrewsbury Patch
• Lake Quinsigamond gets no-wake zone amid erosion concerns. The Lake Quinsigamond Commission has declared a no-wake zone across the entire lake to prevent shoreline erosion caused by increased water flow, effective for all boaters immediately.Town of Shrewsbury
• Water main break cuts service on Svenson, Sterling. A water main break on Svenson Road and Sterling Street cut water service for six to eight hours Sept. 28 while Water and Sewer Division crews made repairs on site.Town of Shrewsbury
• Hydrant flushing continues this week townwide. The Water and Sewer Division flushed hydrants Tuesday on Lamplighter Drive, Melody Lane and other streets and will flush hydrants townwide Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Town of Shrewsbury
• Beetle restricted zone lifted for Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury has been removed from the Asian longhorned beetle restricted zone, marking progress in a years-long Central Massachusetts eradication effort and easing local tree and yard restrictions, according to Spectrum News 1.Spectrum News 1
• Nine property transfers recorded in Shrewsbury. The town's latest real estate roundup recorded nine property transfers. Final sale prices had not yet been released by the registry.Shrewsbury News
• Downed tree blocks Old Mill Road intersection. A tree came down at the intersection of Old Mill Road and Mill Wood Drive early Monday, prompting a town roadway alert. Drivers were urged to use caution in the area.Town of 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
• 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

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