Shrewsbury Weighs Tribute To Dawn Shannon At Ray Stone Post
Town officials continued weighing how to honor longtime recreation leader Dawn Shannon at the historic Ray Stone Post, while a hearing on the former dry-cleaning site redevelopment kept moving forward, according to reporting from Shrewsbury Patch.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Shrewsbury Hearing Focuses On Honoring Dawn Shannon, Ray Stone" reports that town officials are considering ways to honor Shannon inside the Ray Stone Post while keeping its existing name, after residents voiced strong support at a recent Select Board hearing, per Shrewsbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/hot-pot-sushi-spots-among-4-new-tenants-coming-marketplace-shrewsbury).
"Shrewsbury Considers Future Of Former Dry-Cleaning Site" notes that town officials are weighing redevelopment options for the former dry-cleaning property, exploring cleanup and reuse possibilities, according to Shrewsbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/shrewsbury-considers-future-former-dry-cleaning-site).
"How One Shrewsbury Resident Helped Rebuild A Neighborhood Playground" details how a determined local resident and neighbors secured funding to rebuild the Arrowwood Park playground, per Shrewsbury Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/shrewsbury/hot-pot-sushi-spots-among-4-new-tenants-coming-marketplace-shrewsbury).
"Shepherd Hill Regional vs Shrewsbury | Soccer | 08/28/2026" logged results from a non-conference soccer match between Shrewsbury and Shepherd Hill Regional, according to MaxPreps (read it at https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/soccer/match/shepherd-hill-regional-dudley-vs-shrewsbury/jv/8-28-2026/?c=c0243da1-fcc1-48c4-ba81-db973bf2b027).
COMING UP
Shrewsbury Public Library hosts an "On My Own Storytime" for children Monday, September 1, at 1 p.m. in the Children's Program Room. Trained Maker Appointments are available the same day at 1:30 p.m. in the Learning Lab, and an Upcycled Book Craft Night runs at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A. The Public Health Nurse holds an Open Hour on Monday at 9 a.m.
The State Primary takes place Tuesday, September 1. The library hosts a community discussion on "Perimenopause and Menopause" on Tuesday, September 8, at 6:03 p.m., followed by an educational session from the Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project on Wednesday, September 9, at 6 p.m. The 2026 Saint Mary's Family Festival runs Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, at 640 Main St.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.