Shrewsbury warns residents after Recreation Department accounts hacked

SHREWSBURY — Town officials are urging residents to be cautious after two Shrewsbury Recreation Department social media accounts were compromised, according to a report from Patch.

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"Shrewsbury Recreation Social Media Accounts Hacked" reads a headline from Patch, which reports that town officials are warning residents to use caution after learning that two Recreation Department social media accounts were compromised by unknown parties. Residents are advised to avoid clicking suspicious links or messages appearing to come from the department's accounts until the issue is resolved (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/shrewsbury-recreation-social-media-accounts-hacked).

"Oil Spill Closes Shrewsbury Road Near Route 20" according to Patch, which reports that an oil spill prompted a cleanup response Thursday afternoon near a busy roadway close to Route 20, with Shrewsbury Engine 3 responding to the scene. The extent of road closures and cleanup duration were not detailed in available reporting (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/oil-spill-closes-shrewsbury-road-near-route-20).