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Trails Committee advances power line easement, honors departing staff

Shrewsbury Trails Committee unanimously backs power company easement application for trail expansion. The vote advances a major piece of the committee's overall trail plan. The meeting marked the final session for Kevin Esposito of the Parks Department before his retirement; Ryan Pontbriand will

Committee advances 300th anniversary event planning, approves fireworks RFP

Shrewsbury's 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee advances major event planning and vendor coordination. Vice Chair Nicole Torres called the April 8 meeting to order with eight members present; Nick Hawes joined as administrative staff. The committee unanimously approved a fireworks RFP and

Select Board reviews May town meeting warrant, affordable housing land, utility rates, and capital needs.

Select Board reviews May warrant and utility rate proposals. Chair Theresa H. Flynn and the five-member board discussed a $700,000 EMS funding request, projected free cash of $6.2 million, and Capital Improvement Plan investments totaling $2.8 million. Members reviewed preliminary utility rate

Form of Government Study Committee organizes departmental working groups

Form of Government Study Committee organizes departmental working groups. Chair Michael Burns directed the nine-member panel into four groups tasked with interviewing department heads on structural governance issues as part of a baseline report on Shrewsbury's current form of government. Groups

Board of Assessors approves exemptions, abatements, and classifications.

The Shrewsbury Board of Assessors voted unanimously to enter executive session and approve or deny 58 applications for tax relief. Chair Ruth Anderson, Todd Brodeur, and Alicia Howe convened at Town Hall on April 3 to process 15 statutory exemptions, 2 Chapter 44B exemptions, 23 abatements, 4