Shrewsbury Morning Brief, Nov. 5: Water fluoridation forum set for Dec. 17

From Shrewsbury News

• Retirement Board defers on pension funding assumptions The Retirement Board weighed proposed pension funding assumption changes after preliminary actuarial results pointed to a lower funded status, and asked for more analysis. Town Manager Kevin Mizikar raised the town's funding capacity as a concern.Shrewsbury News
• Lake Quinsigamond, Flint Pond drawdowns begin Shrewsbury announced Nov. 2 that drawdowns of Lake Quinsigamond, Flint Pond and Newton Pond have started. Owners are asked to remove or secure boats, docks and other infrastructure.Shrewsbury News
• Town plans water fluoridation forum for Dec. 17 The Town of Shrewsbury will host a State of the Science Forum on community water fluoridation Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Shrewsbury High School Presentation Room, with experts, residents and Board of Health members.Shrewsbury News
• Veterans, Inc. wins opioid abatement funds; two named to task force Shrewsbury announced that Veterans, Inc. received Opioid Abatement funds under the PATH Grant Program. Two residents were also named Community Advisory members on the Regional Opioid Task Force.Shrewsbury News

Happening Thu, Nov 5

• 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets at Municipal Office Building The Planning Board meets at 7 p.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.Town of Shrewsbury
• Belmont visits Shrewsbury in playoff volleyball Shrewsbury hosts Belmont in a playoff volleyball match today, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps

Yesterday in Shrewsbury (Wed, Nov 4)

• Police get $173K grant for 911 staffing The Shrewsbury Police Department has received a grant of about $173,000 to support its emergency communications services, according to Patch.Shrewsbury Patch
• Police step up crosswalk enforcement in November Drivers should expect more police presence near crosswalks around town this month, aimed at pedestrian safety and compliance. Reported by Patch.Shrewsbury Patch
• Shrewsbury wins more than $10K for fire safety education State funding of more than $10,000 will support student and senior fire safety programs in Shrewsbury, Patch reports, including a $7,174 award.Shrewsbury Patch
• Hannah Kane wins 11th Worcester District House race State Rep. Hannah Kane won another term in the 11th Worcester District, which includes Shrewsbury and part of Westborough, according to Patch.Shrewsbury Patch
• Single-family homes ballot question in doubt statewide Patch reports most candidate races were called early, but overnight tallies shifted on a statewide ballot question about single-family homes.Shrewsbury Patch

Coming up

• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Textile recycling event at First Congregational Church A textile recycling event runs 9 a.m. to noon at First Congregational Church, 19 Church Road.Town of Shrewsbury
• Sat, Nov 7: Harvest Fair on town calendar A Harvest Fair is listed on the Shrewsbury town calendar for Saturday, Nov. 7.Town of Shrewsbury
• Sat, Nov 7: Kickoff to Kindness Week set for Nov. 7 Patch's community calendar lists a Kickoff to Kindness Week event in Shrewsbury on Saturday, Nov. 7.Shrewsbury Patch
• Mon, Nov 9, 9:00 a.m.: Post-tabulation of Nov. 3 election ballots The town holds post-tabulation of ballots from the Nov. 3 election at 9 a.m. Monday.Town of Shrewsbury
• Mon, Nov 9: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee meets The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee meets Monday at the Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.Town of Shrewsbury
• Tue, Nov 10, 5:30 p.m.: Select Board office hours Select Board office hours run 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.Town of Shrewsbury
• Tue, Nov 10, 7:00 p.m.: Select Board meets Tuesday The Select Board meets at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.Town of Shrewsbury
• Wed, Nov 11, 11:00 a.m.: Veterans Day ceremony at 609 Main Street The town holds its Veterans Day ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon at 609 Main St. Veterans Day is also listed on the town calendar as a holiday.Town of Shrewsbury
• Sat, Nov 14: Over the Edge for CDK 2026 set for Nov. 14 Patch's community calendar lists the Over the Edge for CDK 2026 event in Shrewsbury on Saturday, Nov. 14.Shrewsbury Patch

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