COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at National Night Out - August 3, 2021

COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC to be held at NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

The Town of Shrewsbury in conjunction with the Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the same time the Shrewsbury Police De...

Public Health Advisory Update: Dean Park Pond and Newton Pond CLOSED / Gauch Park Pond LIFTED

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY UPDATE - As of July 29, 2021

DEAN PARK POND - PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IN EFFECT

NEWTON POND - PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IN EFFECT

GAUCH PARK  POND - PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY - LIFTED

Date of Record:  July 29, 2021

De...

COVID-19 - Personal Message from Michael Hirsh, MD, Medical Director for CMRPHA

Dear Community Members, 

Our battle against COVID-19 is not over. We had seen very encouraging results of our aggressive vaccination program in Central MA that began in early January 2021 with case numbers really diminishing over the period of tim...

10 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 in the Town of Shrewsbury

Ten (10) Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Town of Shrewsbury since July 16, 2021 bringing the cumulative total to 2,987.

??Vaccine Info: All residents can book an appointment at mass.gov/COVIDVaccine or dial Mass 2-1...

Mosquito Bite Prevention - Fight the Bite

Practice the 5 D's!

DRESS, DEET, DAWN & DUSK, DRAIN

Mosquito-Borne Disease Fact Sheets:

• Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE)
• West Nile Virus (WNV)

For more information, please contact Central Mass. Mosquit...

Tick Awareness

Tick-borne disease prevention

Ticks are tiny bugs most likely found in shady, damp, brushy, wooded, or grassy areas (especially in tall grass), including your own backyard.

Different kinds of ticks feed on the blood of mammals (including people, dogs, cats,...

MassWildlife Advisory - Take Down Your Birdfeeders and Birdbaths to Protect Birds

WILDLIFE ADVISORY

An unknown pathogen is sickening and killing birds in states outside of New England. In a precautionary effort to stop the spread by reducing contact at communal areas, MassWildlife has issued an advisory that residents take down birdfeed...

Splash into Summer with Safety in Mind!

Splash into Summer with Safety in Mind!

School vacation is upon us! The heat can make summer a fun but potentially dangerous time. The Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) is urging parents and caretakers to remember safety tips as ...

Shrewsbury Farmers Market - June 16 thru September 29, 2021

Food Truck Nights ( Thursdays 4:00-8:00 pm)

Shrewsbury Food Truck Night

Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury 

Each week will feature mobile food trucks selling food for purchase.

July 8- August 19, 2021

Thursdays 4:00-8:00 pm

July 8- Blue Umbrella (Italian Ice), Say Cheese, and Potat...

Become a Medical Reserve Corp. (MRC) Volunteer!

Worcester Regional Medical Reserve Corp. (WRMRC) is looking for volunteers!

Looking for volunteers to assist with flu clinics and the potential COVID-19 vaccine. Seeking volunteers who have excellent customer service and organizational skills and the desir...

Project Bread FoodSource Hotline

Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline (1-800-645-8333) is able to provide SNAP application assistance over the phone and help residents identify all of the allowable expenses such as housing and medical costs to ensure they receive the full amount ...

Board of Health: Racism is a Public Health Issue

The Board of Health acknowledges that racism is a public health issue of importance and recognizes discrimination, social and health inequities as a very visible and important public health issue. This was an agenda item at the 11-20-20 meeting.