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Movie in the Park - Double Feature!

Outdoor Movie in the park at Dean Park! 

Monster, inc. starts at 6:00pm

The Princess Bride starts at 8:00pm 

Bring your chairs, blankets and come join in on the fun! 

For more information click on the Facebook Event link here: https...

SELCO Community Open House - October 6, 2023

Shrewsbury Fire Department Open House - October 14, 2023

The Shrewsbury Fire Department, 11 Church Road, will hold an Open House on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 10 AM to 2 PM. There will be station tours, bouncy house, firefighter interaction, sit in a fire truck and pizza. Come meet Sparky! All are welcome!

Community Recycling Fundraiser - October 15, 2023

The Shrewsbury Rotary Club is sponsoring this event on Sunday, October 15, 2023 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Town Hall located on 100 Maple Avenue. Thank you to WIN Waste Innovations for their generous sponsorship of this event!

Special Town Meeting - October 16, 2023

On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 the Select Board called for a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:00pm. 

The following dates have been proposed for actions relative to the Special Town Meeting:

Tuesday, September 12, 2023: ...

Shrewsbury Senior Center Flu Clinic - October 16, 2023

VNA Care will conduct a flu clinic at the Shrewsbury Senior Center, 98 Maple Avenue on Monday, October 16, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pre-registration is advised. For more information and to register, please contact Renee D'Argento at 508-841-8647.

September Is Preparedness Month

Every September is Emergency Preparedness Month, highlighting the need to prepare for emergencies and disasters and provide resources to equip residents with the information they should know.

Keep reading for more information

FREE At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits

Date of Record: 09-21-23

The U.S. government will relaunch a program to provide free COVID-19 home tests to Americans.

“We will once again begin our program to provide Americans with an opportunity to request tests,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said during...

Food Truck Thursdays

05/18/23 thru 10/12/23, Food Trucks will vend each Thursday afternoon from 4PM - 8PM in front of the Shrewsbury Town Hall located on 100 Maple Avenue. Please note that Food Truck Vendors are subject to change. All are welcome!

Vacancy Notice: SMC Inc. Board of Directors

The Select Board is seeking one (1) qualified individual interested in serving on the Shrewsbury Media Connection, Inc., Board of Directors. 

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the mission of SMC Inc., is to build community, empower individuals, ...

Vacancy Notice: Scholarship Committee

The Select Board is seeking five (5) qualified individuals interested in serving on the Scholarship Committee for a term set to expire on October 31, 2026.

The Town of Shrewsbury Scholarship Fund was created through a Town Meeting vote in 1995. The Scholar...

New From the Desk of the Select Board - September 12, 2023 Update!

Important Message from the Water & Sewer Division - Redland Street Water Main Flushing on 9/14

On Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 1:00 p.m. the water main on Redland Street will be flushed to resolve water quality issues on that street. Residents in the close vicinity of these areas should avoid using water during t...

Important Update from the Water & Sewer Division - Water is Restored on Surrey Lane

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:15 AM UPDATE: The Water and Sewer Division has completed repairs after a water main break on Surrey Lane last night. Water service has now been restored to the area.

Residents in the vicinity of the impacted area may have di...

Attorney General Decision ATM May 15, 2023

Attorney General's Decision from Annual Town Meeting May, 15, 2023

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...

MassHealth and MassHire Information

MassHealth and MassHire Information

MassHealthMassHealth launched the redetermination process with all of its members in April. Everyone with MassHealth will need to renew their health coverage at some point over the next year. S...

Pay As You Throw Bag Update - September 1, 2023

Pay As You Throw Bag Update - September 1, 2023  The Town has been made aware of a problem with the quality of some Pay As You Throw (PAYT) bags being sold in Town. The Bags will be replaced at Stop and Shop and other stores that had quality probl...

New From the Desk of the Select Board - August 22, 2023 Update!

All In Shrewsbury - Climate Action and Resiliency Plan Community Outreach!

All In Shrewsbury is our campaign for a sustainable future – and our Town government is stepping up to lead by example! Over the course of 2023, we will collect and analyze data, complete a series of community assessments, and engage our Town st...

Provide Your Insights to Shape Shrewsbury’s Town Center Area Multimodal Study!

Provide feedback on the draft Comprehensive Transportation and Multimodal Study!  View the Draft Plan and send your comments to info@shrewsburymultimodalstudy.com The project team will be receiving comments until Friday, September 29, 2023.

The To...

Public Health Topic of the Month: Flu - September 2023

Date of Record: 09-01-23

The Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) is offering 4 ways to prepare for the Flu Season:

1) Get the Flu Vaccine

2) Know the Symptoms

3) Know your Risk

4) Take Preventative Action

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...

MA Department of Public Health: Community Health Equity Survey

Date of Record: 08-02-23

The MA Department of Public Health (MDPH) is committed to better serving communities that experience barriers to health. The Community Health Equity Survey was developed in collaboration with community members and partners across t...

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...

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...

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" ...

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.

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...

Important Message from the Water and Sewer Division - Seasonal Water Use Restrictions Begin 5/1

Seasonal Water Use Restrictions

Whereas The Board of Selectmen has determined that a shortage of water exists and conservation measures are necessary to ensure an adequate supply of water to all water consumers, and 

Whereas The conditions set fort...