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Form of Government panel hears Framingham's Strong Mayor transition

Shrewsbury's Form of Government Study Committee heard from Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky on his city's shift to Strong Mayor government. Sisitsky detailed Framingham's 2018 transition from Representative Town Meeting, citing legislative inefficiency and a $400 million budget; voters narrowly

Community Preservation Committee approves District #5 Schoolhouse accessibility project

Community Preservation Committee unanimously approves accessibility work at the historic District #5 Schoolhouse. Chair Debra Mooney led the seven-member committee in approving three project closeouts and recommending two warrant articles for the Maple Ave Recreation Area Field Lighting and the

Retirement Board approves amended 2026 budget; extends legal contract one year

Shrewsbury Retirement Board adopts amended 2026 budget and extends legal services contract. The board, chaired by Zhmin Li, voted unanimously to approve the amended Annual Expense Budget after adding omitted longevity and sick leave line items, and extended its one-year legal services contract with

Finance Committee reviews initial FY27 budget recommendation and hearing schedule.

The Shrewsbury Finance Committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and heard Town Manager Kevin Mizikar's initial FY27 budget recommendation, including departmental budgets benchmarked against comparable communities. The committee confirmed the schedule for upcoming public hearings: three

Lake Quinsigamond Commission approves Rocket Regatta and Corazzini Ramp closure.

Lake Quinsigamond Commission unanimously approves Rocket Regatta for August 9, 2026. The commission voted to require closure of the Corazzini Ramp during the event to enforce the no-wake zone north of Burns Bridge; the Worcester Boating Club must submit a certificate of insurance and documentation