2024 Greater Worcester Community Health Assessment (CHA)

The Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance and its lead agency, the Worcester Div. of Public Health, published the 2024 Greater Worcester Regional CHA in partnership with UMass Memorial, the Coalition for a Healthy Greater Worcester, and Fallon.

Public Health Topic of the Month: Hydration - November 2023

11/07/23 - The Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) is offering tips on why we all need to stay hydrated.

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

This message is being sent as a reminder to all residents that a statewide ban on the disposal of needles, syringes and lancets (collectively known as "sharps") went into effect back on July 1, 2012. The law stipulates that disposal of sharps wi...

Addendum to the Lake Quinsigamond Advisory of 03-06-23

Date of Record: April 18, 2023 - Addendum to the March 6, 2023 Advisory for Lake Quinsigamond

If you have additional questions about this issue in MA, please contact: The Environmental Toxicology Program at the MA Department of...

Update: COVID-19 Mask Advisory for Shrewsbury

COVID-19 MASK ADVISORY

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY

Date of Record: 06-30-23 - The Shrewsbury Board of Health discussed the Mask Advisory at their June 30, 2023 Board meeting. The Advisory remains in effect. This is purely optional and not a mandate...

UPDATE: Public Health Advisory for Dean Park Pond

Climate Pollution Reduction Strategies Public Workshop - November 30, 2023

The Central MA Regional Planning Commission is conducting public workshops to discuss the effects of climate pollution and ways to reduce pollution in the Shrewsbury area of Worcester County, and we want to hear from you! Please RSVP for this FREE Event.

Yuletide Market / Light the Common - December 2, 2023

The Yuletide Market/Light the Common was conceived by the Shrewsbury Town Center Assocation (STCA) to bring people of all ages together to celebrate our Town Center and the holiday season.

This event has become a holiday staple with the lighting of the Tow...

Fill the Wagon - December 9, 2023

On 12/9/23, the Shrewsbury Police Dept, located at 106 Maple Ave. will hold a toy, warm clothing, personal care items, and gift cards collection from 9AM to Noon. Please help Fill the Wagon. Donations will benefit St. Anne's Human Services and SYFS.

Senior Center Happenings!

Check out what's happening at or supported by the Shrewsbury Senior Center, including: 

Help Warm Hearts and Minds!Support Seniors in Need This November!We invite you to join the Shrewsbury Council on Aging Department and Senior Center in spreadin...

Press Release: Fourth human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in MA

State Health Officials Announce Fourth Human Case of West Nile Virus (WNV) and Risk Level Changes in Massachusetts 

Residents should continue to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites

Date of Record: October 5, 2023

The MA Department of ...

Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention

Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention

The City of Worcester's Division of Public Health (WDPH) in conjunction with the Central MA Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) is providing important information on mosquito-borne disease protection.

Helpful Links:

• Mosquito-bo...

Rat Control Education

Date of Record:  06-28-23

The Shrewsbury Board of Health is resending this communication to remind both residents and businesses that everyone must do their part to control the problem if rats are present in their neighborhood or establishment.

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Addendum to the Lake Quinsigamond Advisory of 03-06-23

Date of Record: April 18, 2023 - Addendum to the March 6, 2023 Advisory for Lake Quinsigamond

If you have additional questions about this issue in MA, please contact: The Environmental Toxicology Program at the MA Department of...

Senior Center Happenings!

Check out what's happening at or supported by the Shrewsbury Senior Center, including: 

Help Warm Hearts and Minds!Support Seniors in Need This November!We invite you to join the Shrewsbury Council on Aging Department and Senior Center in spreadin...

November 2023 Senior Edition Newsletter

Public Health Topic of the Month: Hydration - November 2023

11/07/23 - The Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) is offering tips on why we all need to stay hydrated.

Shrewsbury Employee Intranet Newsflash

Welcome to the Shrewsbury Employee Intranet.  This area is still under construction.  Please check back often for more information.  

Public Health Topic of the Month: Hydration - November 2023

11/07/23 - The Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) is offering tips on why we all need to stay hydrated.

Addendum to the Lake Quinsigamond Advisory of 03-06-23

Date of Record: April 18, 2023 - Addendum to the March 6, 2023 Advisory for Lake Quinsigamond

If you have additional questions about this issue in MA, please contact: The Environmental Toxicology Program at the MA Department of...

New Permitting Fee Schedules

New fee schedules for Driveway, Trench on private property and Road Opening Permits have been in effect since January 1, 2019. Click here to see more details.

Mailbox Replacement Policy

Public Health Topic of the Month: Hydration - November 2023

11/07/23 - The Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) is offering tips on why we all need to stay hydrated.

2024 Town of Shrewsbury Scholarship

The 2024 Town of Shrewsbury Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications! 

The Scholarship Fund was established at Town Meeting in 1995 and is supported through generous donations from many Shrewsbury residents and businesses. $500.00 scholarshi...

Notification of Draw-down; Lake Quinsigamond / Flint Pond

October 9, 2023

Dear Lake Quinsigamond/Flint Pond Abutter:

 The Lake Quinsigamond Commission plans to lower the water level, or draw down, Lake Quinsigamond and Flint Pond on or about Tuesday, November 1, 2023. The Irish Dam in Grafton will be lowe...

Press Release: Fourth human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in MA

State Health Officials Announce Fourth Human Case of West Nile Virus (WNV) and Risk Level Changes in Massachusetts 

Residents should continue to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites

Date of Record: October 5, 2023

The MA Department of ...

Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention

Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention

The City of Worcester's Division of Public Health (WDPH) in conjunction with the Central MA Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) is providing important information on mosquito-borne disease protection.

Helpful Links:

• Mosquito-bo...

Rat Control Education

Date of Record:  06-28-23

The Shrewsbury Board of Health is resending this communication to remind both residents and businesses that everyone must do their part to control the problem if rats are present in their neighborhood or establishment.

***...

Addendum to the Lake Quinsigamond Advisory of 03-06-23

Date of Record: April 18, 2023 - Addendum to the March 6, 2023 Advisory for Lake Quinsigamond

If you have additional questions about this issue in MA, please contact: The Environmental Toxicology Program at the MA Department of...

UPDATE: Public Health Advisory for Dean Park Pond

Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention

Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention

The City of Worcester's Division of Public Health (WDPH) in conjunction with the Central MA Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) is providing important information on mosquito-borne disease protection.

Helpful Links:

• Mosquito-bo...

Winter Program Registration Opens at 10am on November 29, 2023!

To preview the Winter Program Brochure visit: CLICK HERE

To register for Winter Programing (registration will open at 10am on November 29, 2023): CLICK HERE

Read on...

Public Health Topic of the Month: Hydration - November 2023

11/07/23 - The Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) is offering tips on why we all need to stay hydrated.

Addendum to the Lake Quinsigamond Advisory of 03-06-23

Date of Record: April 18, 2023 - Addendum to the March 6, 2023 Advisory for Lake Quinsigamond

If you have additional questions about this issue in MA, please contact: The Environmental Toxicology Program at the MA Department of...

UPDATE: Public Health Advisory for Dean Park Pond

Public Health Topic of the Month: Hydration - November 2023

11/07/23 - The Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) is offering tips on why we all need to stay hydrated.

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.

This message is being sent as a reminder to all residents that a statewide ban on the disposal of needles, syringes and lancets (collectively known as "sharps") went into effect back on July 1, 2012. The law stipulates that disposal of sharps wi...

Important Message from Water and Sewer - Sanitary Sewer Overflow First Ave at Lake Quinsig

Notice of Sanitary Sewer Overflow on December 24, 2022, at approximately 3:00PM

At approximately 3:00 PM today, December 24, 2022, the Shrewsbury Water and Sewer Division was alerted to a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) in the vicinity of First Avenue and La...

2024 Town of Shrewsbury Scholarship

The 2024 Town of Shrewsbury Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications! 

The Scholarship Fund was established at Town Meeting in 1995 and is supported through generous donations from many Shrewsbury residents and businesses. $500.00 scholarshi...

Press Release: Fourth human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in MA

State Health Officials Announce Fourth Human Case of West Nile Virus (WNV) and Risk Level Changes in Massachusetts 

Residents should continue to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites

Date of Record: October 5, 2023

The MA Department of ...

Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention

Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention

The City of Worcester's Division of Public Health (WDPH) in conjunction with the Central MA Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) is providing important information on mosquito-borne disease protection.

Helpful Links:

• Mosquito-bo...

Addendum to the Lake Quinsigamond Advisory of 03-06-23

Date of Record: April 18, 2023 - Addendum to the March 6, 2023 Advisory for Lake Quinsigamond

If you have additional questions about this issue in MA, please contact: The Environmental Toxicology Program at the MA Department of...

UPDATE: Public Health Advisory for Dean Park Pond

Last Yard Waste Drop - Off for the season, Saturday December 2

Recycle your clothes with Simple Recycling

You know all those clothes in your closet that haven’t been touched in the past year (or two, or three or ...)?

 Recycle your unwanted clothes by scheduling a pickup appointment today. 

Visit SimpleRecycling.com or call 866-835-5068 to get...

Last Week of Yard Waste Collection for the year. Week of 11/27-12/01

This is the last week for yard waste collection for the year.

Please remember:

• Yard waste must be in the 30-gallon paper lawn & leaf bags and lined up at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled collection day. NO PLASTIC BAGS
• Branches will also be collect...

2023-2024 Collection Calendar for Waste & Recycling

Check your mailboxes!

New 2023-2024 Recycling Calendar was mailed out to every resident last week. If you did not receive your calendar, you can access the electronic version of the flyer HERE .

If you have any questions, please contact so...

Bulk Scheduling with Waste Management

Recently Waste Management upgraded their phone system for better contact.

Here is the quickest way to navigate the system when scheduling a bulk pickup:

1. When asked for the reason of your call, please say "schedule a bulk pickup" ...

Town of Shrewsbury: Plastic Bag and Polystyrene Reduction Bylaws

Reminding the Shrewsbury community that a Plastic Bag Reduction Bylaw went into effect on 07-01-17 and a Polystyrene Reduction Bylaw went into effect on 01-01-20. They remain in place and are enforceable by the Town.

Recycle mixed paper!

Yard Waste Collection Calendar 2023

 Check your mailbox for 2023 Yard Waste Collection Calendar!

Town of Shrewsbury partnered with Casella Waste for yard waste collection services.

Curbside pickup will be provided for 12 weeks, and there will be 4 drop off dates at the Highw...

The Dumpster Divers Recycling Center will be open Saturday July 1, 2023

Where: 3A Industrial Drive, Shrewsbury

When: 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month

Time: 8am - 12noon

Have questions? Call The Dumpster Divers @ 508-925-5245.

Check HERE for pricing and details.

Plastic bags & wraps don't belong in your recycling bin

Updated list of PAYT and Sticker Vendors as of 06-07-2023

Below you will find updated list of PAYT Bag and Sticker Vendors.

Please email: solidwasterecycling@shrewsburyma.gov or call 508-841-8591 if you have any questions.

WHAT IS A BULK WASTE?

• Bulk items are defined as any household item...

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

This message is being sent as a reminder to all residents that a statewide ban on the disposal of needles, syringes and lancets (collectively known as "sharps") went into effect back on July 1, 2012. The law stipulates that disposal of sharps wi...

New From the Desk of the Select Board - November 28, 2023 Update!

Last Yard Waste Drop - Off for the season, Saturday December 2

Construction Update: Maple Ave Park

Beginning this week and continuing throughout the winter and early spring, Macura Excavating will be constructing improvements to Maple Ave Park. This project has been fully funded through the American Rescue Plan Act Funding Plan, which allocated $750,05...

New From the Desk of the Select Board - November 14, 2023 Update!

2023-2024 Collection Calendar for Waste & Recycling

Check your mailboxes!

New 2023-2024 Recycling Calendar was mailed out to every resident last week. If you did not receive your calendar, you can access the electronic version of the flyer HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact sol...

Shrewsbury Police Department: Bi-Monthly Newsletter

To enhance our ongoing efforts in fostering better internal and external communication, while highlighting the commendable initiatives undertaken by the Police Department and the Community, we are introducing a new Bi-Monthly Newsletter!

Important Message from the Water & Sewer Division - Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2022

The annual drinking water quality report for calendar year 2022 is now ready and can be viewed at www.shrewsburyma.gov/depreportccr  

This document, also known as the Customer Confidence Report, contains important information about Shrewsbury’s dr...