Opioid Task Force Announces Grant Funding, Advisory Board Openings
SHREWSBURY — The Regional Opioid Task Force is inviting Shrewsbury residents to apply for a new addiction-treatment grant program and to join its volunteer advisory board, according to a notice posted Thursday by the town. Elsewhere, the Select Board's hearing on renaming a portion of the town's Recreation building draws closer, and public-health officials continue urging residents to watch for invasive pests.
TOWN HALL
The Regional Opioid Task Force announced a Notification of Funding Opportunity for the Providing Access, Treatment, and Hope grant program, alongside an open call for Community Advisory Members to join the task force, the town's News Flash reported Thursday. Residents interested in either opportunity can find details through the town's CivicAlerts page.
The Central Massachusetts Regional Health Department is also asking residents to help track an invasive species: anyone who spots a Spotted Lanternfly in town is encouraged to report it through the state Department of Agricultural Resources' online portal. Separately, the health department and the Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project have set a "save the date" for an educational session on mosquitoes, planned for September 9 at the Shrewsbury Public Library.
As a reminder, the Select Board's hearing on naming a portion of the Ray Stone Post, home of Shrewsbury Recreation at 835 Main Street, after longtime staffer Dawn Shannon is set for 7:05 p.m. on August 25.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Shrewsbury Public Library has several new sessions on the calendar for Saturday, August 22: a Women's Health Fashion Show in Meeting Room A at 10 a.m., a Makerspace Orientation covering all maker tools in the Learning Lab at 1 p.m., and an AI Training session for immigrant job seekers, also at 1 p.m. in Meeting Room A. A Back to School Friendship Bracelets program for children is scheduled the same morning at 10 a.m.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"A New Name For Shrewsbury's Recreation Building: Town To Hear Proposal": Shrewsbury Patch reports residents can weigh in Tuesday on renaming the historic Recreation building for Dawn Shannon, a story the town's own News Flash also covered today with the hearing's exact time.
"Worcester Police Officer Dies After 31 Years Of Service, Search For Suspect Continues": Worcester Patch reports a veteran Worcester officer has died after more than three decades on the job, with authorities still searching for a suspect in a case drawing attention across the region.
"Family Remembers 8-Year-Old Boy Killed After Tree Falls At MA Summer Camp": Sudbury Patch reports a Massachusetts family is mourning a child killed when a tree fell at a summer camp, a loss that has resonated with families in nearby towns.
"'Unforeseen Circumstance' Cuts Lindsay Clancy Triple Murder Trial Short Wednesday: Reports": Plymouth Patch reports Wednesday's session in the closely watched Massachusetts murder trial was cut short by an unspecified issue.
COMING UP
The Select Board holds its public hearing on the Recreation building naming proposal at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25. The same day, Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project crews are tentatively scheduled to spray in Shrewsbury, weather permitting.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.