Shrewsbury Council on Aging Board awarded $7,000 grant for town-wide outreach initiative. The Board unanimously approved June 2026 meeting minutes at the August 12 meeting. Director Hollie Lucht reported the FY27 Formula Grant allocation of $138,224, based on $16 per resident age 60 and older. The
Shrewsbury Trails Committee elects Steph Hess as chair while exploring regional trail expansion. The committee, which drew eight community members including Westborough resident Don Burn, heard a proposal to join a Boston-Worcester Air Line Trail feasibility study. Northborough received a $58,300
Shrewsbury Board of Health revises septic order at Ridge Road. Board members Karyn Rossacci, Emily Walker, and Dr. Shivkumar Bhadola voted unanimously to replace a June directive requiring full system upgrade, instead ordering installation of a new 1,500-gallon tank within two years after a second
Shrewsbury's 300th Anniversary Celebration Committee unanimously approves commemorative coins and plans major events. The committee approved a design for 75 gold-colored challenge coins at approximately $5 each for a total of $690, intended for committee members and recognition of exceptional
The Shrewsbury Select Board unanimously adopted the 2026 hazard mitigation plan, a strategic framework to reduce natural disaster losses. Developed with consultants Horsley Witten Group, the plan secures town eligibility for FEMA disaster assistance and mitigation funding. The board also
Commission on Disabilities awards three local businesses for accessibility. The commission voted in August to honor Maple & Main, Burton's Bar & Grill, and Speech Language Specialties with Access Awards. Commission members Amy Desmarais and Deb DelDotto will present to Maple & Main, while Adam
Worcester County Registry of Deeds records show 10 Shrewsbury property transfers recorded between July 10 and Aug. 8, all on July 10. None of the deeds had a sale price recorded, so no price range or median can be reported for the period. Lake Street had two transfers, more than any other street.…
An electric system survey begins across Shrewsbury neighborhoods Monday, Aug. 10, with residents asked to watch for utility crews working in their area, according to a report from Shrewsbury Patch. Elsewhere in the region, Northborough is among districts set to receive part of nearly $2…
Planning Board continues three major proposals; Hartford Turnpike project advances through peer reviews. The board voted 4-0 to continue the Virginia K Luke Irrevocable Trust mixed-use development at 525 Hartford Turnpike after traffic and stormwater consultants signed off and the Fire Department
Select Board holds workshop on FY26 financials and zoning strategy. Finance Director Kevin Mizikar reported preliminary FY26 results showing approximately $730,000 in unexpended budgeted funds, though local receipts declined from the prior year, a concern for FY27 planning. The board discussed
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