Baker-Polito Administration - Press Release 01-18-22

For immediate release: Tuesday, January 18, 2022Conntact:Department of Elementary and Secondary Education:Jacqueline Reis, jacqueline.reis@mass.gov Executive Office of Education:Colleen Quinn, colleen.quinn@mass.gov

Baker-Polito Administr...

MDPH launches new quit smoking public awareness campaign

Date of Record: December 29, 2021

The Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the launch of Take the First Step, a campaign to help adults quit smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco or nicotine products. The campaign encourages residents consid...

FREE COVID-19 Vaccination or Booster Clinics

Looking for a COVID-19 Vaccination or Booster Shot?

FREE COVID-19 Vaccine / Booster Clinics in the City of Worcester:

Mondays:  YMCA, 766 Main Street - 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesdays:  Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Street - 11:00 a....

Effective January 10, 2022 Town Hall Open by Appointment Only

Due to the unprecedented amount of COVID-19 cases in the region and in order to ensure continuity of operations and meet service level expectations, effective Monday January 10, 2022 through at least January 28, 2022, the Town Hall will be open to the pub...

COVID-19 Positive Via At-Home Test Guidance for the General Public

Guidance for the General Public: Covid-19 Positive Via At-Home Test. Read on for details.

Baker-Polito Administration - Press Release 01-11-22

Baker-Polito Administration Secures Contract for 26 Million Rapid Antigen Tests

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  January 11, 2022

CONTACT: Terry MacCormack - terry.maccormack@mass.gov

Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced an order was placed with ...

Vacancy Notice: Council on Aging

The Town Manager is seeking one (1) qualified individual interested in serving on the Council of Aging to fill a vacant term set to expire on June 30, 2023.

The Council on Aging consists of seven (7) persons appointed for staggered terms and is responsible...

FREE COVID-19 Testing: UMass Memorial Health

Mercantile Center, 201 Commercial Street, Worcester, MA 01608

UMASS Memorial Health FREE PCR COVID-19 Testing Schedule - January 2022

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 9:00 a.m. to Noon

Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m....

Dog License for 2022 - Now Open!

PLEASE NOTE: The 2022 licensing period for dogs is now open as of January 1, 2022 and will close on February 28, 2022. Any renewals received after March 1, 2022 will be subject to a $10 late fee per dog. New dogs are not subject to the late fee. ...

3rd Quarter Real Estate Tax Bills

3^rd Quarter Real Estate tax bills will be due on February 1^st. The Assessor Office’s page on the Town of Shrewsbury’s website has helpful information regarding the new tax rate, how tax bills are calculated, and how to file for an abat...

COVID-19: Reminder on How to Protect Yourself and Others from Getting Sick

It's Never too Late to get Vaccinated and a Booster Shot - VAXFINDER WEBSITE

Authorized COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson) can help protect you from COVID-19.

Wear a mask*

The Town of Shrewsbury currently has a Face ...

COVID-19 Related BOH Executive Orders Effective October 12, 2021

TOWN OF SHREWSBURY

EXECUTIVE ORDERS - EFFECTIVE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2021

Date of Record: October 5, 2021

On October 5, 2021, the Shrewsbury Board of Health voted to approve the following Orders:

• To require face coverings in all indoor pr...

Updated COVID-19 Guidance from MA Department of Public Health (MDPH)

The MA Department of Public Health (MDPH) is adopting updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding isolation and quarantine periods for the general population, effective immediately. 

For the general public,...

COVID-19: Stop the Spread Program - has been extended to March 31, 2022

Baker-Polito Administration - Press Release 01-10-22

Baker-Polito Administration Launches Tool for Residents to Access COVID-19 Digital Vaccine Card 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 10, 2022

CONTACT: Terry MacCormack - terry.maccormack@mass.gov

“My Vax Records” Provides New Option to Access Va...

COVID-19: Expanded Booster Shot Eligibility for 12 to 17 Year Olds

CDC Expands Booster Shot Eligibility and Strengthens Recommendations for 12-17 Year Olds

For Immediate Release: January 5, 2022

The Center for Disease Control (CDC)?is endorsing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to expa...

COVID-19: How to request a copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record

COVID-19: Misplaced your COVID-19 vaccination record? 

Please visit the MA Department of Public Health (MDPH) website to view instructions. 

Specific tele...

It's Still Flu Season

What is the flu?The flu is an illness caused by flu viruses. The flu may make people cough and have a sore throat and fever. They may also have a runny or stuffy nose, feel tired, have body aches, or show other signs they are not well. The flu happens eve...

Sodium Fluoride for Water Treatment for the Town of Shrewsbury

BOARD OF HEALTH100 MAPLE AVENUESHREWSBURY, MA 01545508-841-8384

Dear Shrewsbury Residents:

Despite the Town's best efforts to avoid the global supply chain issues affecting the availability of sodium fluoride, the Town of Shrewsbury inventory has now been d...

2022 Town of Shrewsbury Scholarship Applications Now Available

Applications are now available for the 2022 Town of Shrewsbury scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to deserving residents of Shrewsbury who are seniors at any high school. Awards are based on financial need, character, community service, and acad...

Reopening Guidelines for Town Offices

Reopening Guidelines

Issued July 2, 2020- Updated August 30, 2021

Town Hall

(including School Department & SELCO)

Town of Shrewsbury Obtains AAA Bond Rating, $45,690,000 General Obligation Bonds Net 1.418%

 January 14, 2021

For Immediate Release

Town of Shrewsbury, MA $45,690,000 General Obligation Bonds Net 1.418%

The Board of Selectmen have announced that the Town received competitive bids from bond underwriters on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, for a $...

Lake Quinsigamond Draw Down Notice 2021

The Lake Quinsigamond Commission plans to lower the water level, or draw down, Lake Quinsigamond and Flint Pond on or about Monday, November 1, 2021. See letter for more details. 

Online & Credit Card Payments Now Accepted at Town Clerk's Office

The Town Clerk's Office is now pleased to accept online and credit card payments!

Visit www.shrewsburyma.gov/payclerkonline to order vital records to be mailed to you or apply/renew your dog license for 2022!

Credit cards are now also accepted at the counte...

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

The annual drinking water quality report for calendar year 2020 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...

Selectmen Selections - November 2021

629 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in the Town of Shrewsbury since January 7, 2022

Six hundred and twenty nine (629) Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Town of Shrewsbury since January 7, 2022, bringing the cumulative total to 6,084.

Effective October 12, 2021 the Shrewsbury Board of Health voted to require f...

Selectmen Selections - December 2021