Planning and Economic Development

Shrewsbury announces its new Town Center Zoning District!

The Town is seeking innovative and enthusiastic developers to bring their ideas and imagination to the new Town Center District. Come be a part of our exciting new vision!
Visit our website for more information:
www.ShrewsburyMA.gov/TownCenter
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.
planning

Working with Town departments, boards, committees and community organizations, our office helps develop policies, program initiatives and recommended zoning provisions to guide the future development of our community in alignment with our Master Plan.

Planning  & Zoning Documents

  1. Community Branding & Wayfinding Project 2019-2020
  2. Town Center Visioning Report May 28, 2019
  3. Appendices Town Center Visioning Report May 28, 2019
  4. Shrewsbury 2018 Town Center Parking Report
  5. Shrewsbury Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Report June 2018
  6. Shrewsbury 2016 Master Plan
  7. Zoning Map August 8, 2020
  8. Zoning Bylaws August 8, 2020

May 2021 Annual Town Meeting

  1. Article Motion Zoning Map 2021-03-23
  2. Article Motion Section IV.B 50 percent increase Revised 2021-03-23
  3. Article Motion Accessory Use Table Revised 2021-03-23

Economic Development Reports

  1. Active Residential Development Updated January 17, 2019
  2. Shrewsbury 2021 Vacant or Developable Commercial and Industrial Land
  3. Shrewsbury 2021 Existing Space for Lease or Sale

Development Guides

  1. Process for Acceptance of Developer’s Streets as Public Ways Annual Town Meeting in May
  2. Town of Shrewsbury Business Guide (Published 01/11/2021)

Planning News, Projects and Events

Centech Park North Definitive Subdivision Application Documents

Additional Resources

Economic-Development
Review the town's economic development focuses and related resources.

Shrewsbury Development Corporation
Responsible for the oversight and development of Town-owned property, Centech Park North on South Street

GIS Property Viewer 
View lot and zoning information throughout Shrewsbury

CenTech Park North - the Allen Property
History and Information regarding CenTech Park North

  1. Need a COVID-19 Vaccination? Appointments Available at WSU!

    Worcester State University (WSU) has more than 2,000 vaccination appointments available this week. The Pfizer vaccine is being administered. If you or someone you know still needs the COVID-19 vaccine, please use this opportunity to get vaccinated. Read on...

  2. Reopening Guidelines for Town Offices

    Updates on the reopening of Town Hall, the Senior Center and the Library Read on...

  3. Voting Information - May 4 Annual Town Election & Early Voting

    Early Voting In Person will be held at Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave., on: Monday, April 26 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday, April 27 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Wednesday, April 28 from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, and Thursday, April 29 from Noon to 7 PM Read on...
View All