Shrewsbury Recruits 10 Firefighter-Paramedics For New EMS Team
Shrewsbury is recruiting ten firefighter-paramedics as the town prepares to launch its first municipal EMS team, a shift away from relying on outside providers for ambulance service, according to Shrewsbury Patch.
TOWN HALL
Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project crews will be in Shrewsbury on five Tuesdays this month, responding to resident concerns about mosquitoes on Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, according to the town's News Flash. All dates are tentative and subject to change based on weather conditions.
The Central Massachusetts Regional Health Department, together with the mosquito control project, will also host a free educational session on mosquitoes at the Shrewsbury Public Library on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. The town describes it as an interactive outreach session suitable for all ages.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Shrewsbury Public Library launches its "Wall of Awful" book program Tuesday evening, with a 6:30 p.m. launch event in Meeting Room A. The library's Tuesday lineup also includes a Spanish Conversation Club at 6 p.m., a Film Discussion Club screening of "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" at 7 p.m., and a Tech Awareness session at 7:30 p.m.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Shrewsbury To Add 10 Firefighter-Paramedics For Inaugural Municipal EMS Team": Shrewsbury is recruiting ten firefighter-paramedics as it prepares to launch its first municipal ambulance service, moving away from outside emergency-transport providers, Shrewsbury Patch reports. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/shrewsbury-add-10-firefighter-paramedics-inaugural-municipal-ems-team)
"National Swim School Officially Open In Shrewsbury": Big Blue Swim School has opened its fourth Massachusetts location in Shrewsbury, giving local families a new option for lessons and water safety programs close to home, according to Shrewsbury Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/national-swim-school-officially-open-shrewsbury)
"Shrewsbury MA Primary 2026: What Voters Need To Know": Shrewsbury voters head to the polls today to choose their parties' nominees in two contested statewide races, with registration and polling-place details available ahead of time, per Shrewsbury Patch. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/shrewsbury-voters-head-polls-ma-primary)
COMING UP
Tuesday, Sept. 1: Select Board Workshop, 6:30 p.m., Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building, 100 Maple Ave.
Tuesday, Sept. 1: Early Childhood Center in Jefferson closed for staff and professional development.
Tuesday, Sept. 1: Eye Mask Take and Make, Shrewsbury Public Library Reference Desk.
Tuesday, Sept. 8: Shrewsbury Public Library community discussion on perimenopause and menopause, 6:03 p.m.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.