Shrewsbury Mourns Longtime Elementary School Teacher
Shrewsbury residents this week are remembering a longtime elementary school teacher while also looking ahead to a new children's swim school preparing to open in town, according to Patch coverage circulating in the community.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
Shrewsbury Recreation's Summer Concert Series continues Thursday, August 6 at 6 p.m. at 805 Main Street, giving families another evening outdoor music option before the season winds down.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"'Cherished Educator': Shrewsbury Community Mourns Beloved Teacher" reports that the town is remembering a longtime elementary school teacher who spent years inspiring students, according to Shrewsbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/cherished-educator-shrewsbury-community-mourns-beloved-teacher).
"New Swim School Opening In Shrewsbury: Here's When" details plans from Big Blue to bring year-round children's swim lessons to town, with an opening date now set, according to Shrewsbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/new-swim-school-opening-shrewsbury-heres-when).
"Third Worcester Mosquito Sample Positive For West Nile Virus" notes that Worcester health officials confirmed a third positive mosquito sample this season, a signal for Shrewsbury residents to guard against bites as summer continues, according to Worcester Patch.
"UMass Memorial Receives $250K For 24 New Patient Rooms" describes new funding for the Worcester hospital to add two dozen patient rooms, an upgrade regional patients including those from Shrewsbury may eventually use, according to Worcester Patch.
"Worldwide Manufacturer Opens $30 Million Fire Testing Center In Northborough" covers a newly opened testing facility just over the town line, bringing added economic activity to the area, according to Northborough Patch.
"Beloved Central MA Bar Saved From Closure After Sale" reports that a well-known regional bar avoided shutting down after being purchased by new owners, keeping the spot open for loyal patrons, according to Worcester Patch.
COMING UP
Shrewsbury Recreation's Summer Concert Series takes place Thursday, August 6 at 6 p.m. at 805 Main Street. The Planning Board meets the same evening at 7 p.m. at the Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building. The Board of Health meets Wednesday, August 12 at 8 a.m., also at the Carney building. The Select Board holds office hours Tuesday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m., followed by its regular meeting at 7 p.m., both at the Carney building.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.