Planning and Economic Development

The Shrewsbury Planning and Economic Development Department provides guidance, coordination and advisory planning services to the Town.  Our focus is on (but not limited to) land use, planning, zoning, economic development, affordable housing, open space and land preservation. 

Connected Boards and Committees
Affordable Housing TrustPlanning Board
Community Preservation CommitteeShrewsbury Development Corporation
Complete Streets CommitteeZoning Board of Appeals

  1. Sharps Disposal (i.e. diabetic needles, lancets, EpiPens)

    This is a reminder that there is a statewide ban on the disposal of needles, syringes and lancets (collectively known as "sharps"). The law stipulates that disposal of sharps will not be allowed in regular household trash in MA. Read on...

  2. Preventing Fall Illness

    Date of Record: 11-02-22 - Letter to MA families with suggestions for preventing respiratory illness, signed jointly by the MA Department of Public Health (MDPH) and the MA Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Letter from MDPH and AAP

  3. Press Release: Worcester Division of Public Health (WDPH)

    Date of Record: 10-31-22 - Health officials urge masking, vaccination, and other precautions to reduce impact of concurrent viruses (Flu, COVID-19, and RSV). PRESS RELEASE 10-31-22
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Exciting News! The Town of Shrewsbury has been awarded $100,000 in MVP Action Grant Funds from the Baker-Polito Administration to Build Climate Resilience!

Shrewsbury, MA is thrilled to announce it has received a $100,000 municipal climate resilience grant to create a Climate Action Plan.  The Planning and Economic Development Department along with support from the Department of Public Works applied for and were able to secure this grant for the Town.  The goal of the project is to create a Plan that acts as a roadmap for how Shrewsbury will take action in the next 5 years to make progress toward the Town’s climate goals. The Plan would be organized into five specific focus areas to address climate change: the built environment, energy, transportation, natural resources, and preparedness.  

Community members interested in getting involved can join by reaching out to: dpwsupport@shrewsburyma.gov