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  2. Around Town

    1. Cemeteries
    2. Historic Properties
    3. Library
    4. Parks & Recreation
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  3. Residents

    1. Building Permits
    2. Code Red Alerts
    3. Election & Voter Information
    4. Licenses
    5. Online Payments
    6. Official Records & Certificates
    7. Property Map Viewer
    8. Public Records
      1. Agendas & Minutes (Agenda Center)
      2. Annual Reports
      3. Notices of Hearings (Also see Agendas & Minutes)
      4. Bid Notices and Bid Awards
      5. Budget Information
      6. Other Relevant Documents (Document Center)
      7. Vital Records and Certificates
      8. Town Record Archive (Archive Center)
      9. Permit Report
      10. Town Bylaws
    9. Solid Waste & Recycling
      1. Recycle Smart
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  4. Businesses

    1. Bid Notices & Awards
    2. Building Permits
    3. Business Certificates
    4. Economic Development
    5. Planning Board
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  5. Government

    1. Boards & Committees A through C
      1. Affordable Housing Trust
      2. Beal Building Reuse Committee
      3. Beal Early Childhood Center Building Committee.
      4. Board of Assessors
      5. Board of Health
      6. Board of Library Trustees
      7. Commission on Disabilities
      8. Community Preservation Committee
      9. Complete Streets Committee
      10. Conservation Commission
      11. Council on Aging Board
      12. Cultural Council
    2. Boards & Committees D through O
      1. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force
      2. Electronic Voting Study Committee
      3. Finance Committee
        1. Agendas, Meetings, and Minutes
        2. Finance Committee Related Documents
        3. Town Budget Archive
      4. Forestry Commission
      5. Historic District Commission
      6. Historical Commission
      7. Home Heating Working Group
      8. Housing Authority
      9. Insurance Advisory Committee
      10. Lake Quinsigamond Commission
      11. Master Plan Implementation Committee
      12. Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee
    3. Boards & Committees P through Z
      1. Parks & Cemetery Commission
      2. Personnel Board
      3. Planning Board
        1. Forms & Applications
        2. Rules & Regulations
        3. Meeting Materials
        4. Planning and Economic Development
        5. Large Scale Projects
        6. Town Maps
        7. Town Center District
        8. ARPA Small Business Grant
      4. Police Station Building Committee
        1. Agendas, Meetings, and Minutes
        2. Police Station Building Project Updates
        3. Police Station Building Project Documents
      5. Public Lands Committee
      6. Retirement Board
      7. Scholarship Committee
        1. Town Scholarship Form
      8. School Committee
      9. Sealer of Weights & Measures
      10. Sewer Commission
      11. SELCO Commission
      12. Shrewsbury Development Corporation
        1. Why Choose Shrewsbury
      13. Shrewsbury Trails Committee
      14. Soldiers Memorial Commission
      15. Town Meeting
      16. Zoning Board of Appeals
        1. Ongoing Project Updates
          1. Album Shrewsbury
          2. The Pointe at Hills Farm
        2. Forms, Applications, and Resources
    4. Town Departments
      1. Board of Selectmen
        1. Ongoing Projects
          1. Beal Reuse Project
        2. Licenses
          1. General License Application
          2. Sale of Alcohol License
          3. Special One Day Event License
          4. Common Victualler License
          5. Repair or Sale of Vehicles License
          6. All Other Licenses
        3. Operational Policies
          1. HIPAA
        4. Agendas, Meetings, and Minutes
        5. Town Meeting
        6. Strategic Plan Project
        7. Board of Selectmen Documents and Resources
          1. Annual Reports
          2. Chapter 40B
          3. Chapter 553 (PDF)
          4. Coronavirus (COVID-19)
          5. Green Communities
          6. Recreational Marijuana
          7. Zoning Bylaw & Map Changes
          8. Town Scholarship
          9. Town Manager Act
      2. Town Manager
        1. Finance and Administration
        2. Community Development
          1. Community Development Departments
          2. Town Business Groups
          3. Transportation in Town
          4. Community Development Resources
        3. Human Services
        4. Ask the Manager
        5. Town Manager Act
      3. Assessors Department
        1. Values and Taxation
          1. Supplemental Tax
            1. Property Classifications
          2. Assessed Property Values
        2. Abatements and Exemptions
          1. Abatements
          2. Exemptions
            1. Personal Exemptions
              1. Personal Exemption Provisions
                1. Blind Exemption Clause 37A
                2. Clause 17E
                3. Elderly Clause 41D
                4. Tax Deferral Clause 41A
                5. Veteran with Service-Connected Disability
              2. How to Apply for Personal Exemptions
        3. Excise Tax
          1. Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement & Form
          2. Motor Vehicle Excise Exemptions
          3. Boat Excise Tax Forms
        4. Board of Assessors
        5. Assessors Department Resources
          1. Vision Land Code Chart
          2. Tax Rate Chart
          3. Assessors Forms and Applications
      4. Building Inspector
        1. Online Permit Application
        2. Property Viewer Maps - GIS
        3. Permit Reports
        4. Building Permit - Instructions on How To Apply
        5. Zoning Board of Appeals
        6. Documents, Fees, and Resources
          1. Building Code
          2. Permitting Fees
          3. Building Permits Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Zoning Bylaw and Map Change
      5. Council on Aging
        1. The Senior Center and the Council on Aging
          1. Transportation
            1. ADA vs. Regular Transportation Services
            2. Via WRTA
          2. Programs & Activities
        2. Council on Aging Strategic Plan
        3. Council on Aging Board
        4. Senior Edition Newsletter
        5. Outreach and Resources
          1. Nutrition Information
            1. Meals on Wheels
            2. FoodSource Hotline
            3. Food Sharing Pantry at the Senior Center
          2. Services and Assistance
            1. Elder Abuse & Neglect
            2. Tapping into Technology- engAGED
            3. Small Home Repair Group
            4. TRIAD
            5. SHINE
            6. Health Care Proxy
            7. "R U Okay?" Reassurance Program
            8. Shrewsbury Home Heating Resource Booklet
            9. Fuel Assistance
            10. Support for Caregivers
              1. Arranging Care If You Are Away
              2. Day Care
              3. Dealing with Alzheimer's & Dementia
              4. General Support
              5. Help at Home
              6. Organizations That Take Care of Caregivers
            11. Elder in Need of Care
          3. Resources
            1. Partner Vendors
            2. Virtual and Telephone Programs and Resources
            3. Connect & Assist / Senior Resource Guide
              1. Senior Resource Guide
          4. 2022 Outreach Survey Results
        6. Volunteers and Senior Tax Work-Off Program
          1. Volunteers
          2. Senior Tax Work-Off Program
        7. Documents and Forms
          1. Senior Center Policies and Procedures
          2. Senior Center Program Application
      6. Department of Public Works
        1. Engineering & Conservation Division
          1. Property Viewer Maps - GIS
          2. Stormwater Management
            1. Stormwater Management
            2. Public Education and Outreach
            3. Stormwater Utility (STWF)
            4. Permitting
            5. Resources
          3. Conservation Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Conservation Commission
          5. Ongoing Engineering Projects
          6. Department Calendar
          7. Street Acceptances
          8. Engineering and Conservation Documents
        2. Highway Division
          1. Ongoing Highway Operations
            1. Street Sweeping
          2. Snow & Ice Operations
            1. Street Plowing
            2. Snow Removal
            3. How Can Residents Assist?
            4. Winter Tips
            5. Residents' Role
          3. Highway Permits
            1. Permitting Fees
            2. DPW Permits Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Traffic Information
          5. Town Right-of-Way
          6. Forestry
          7. Reporting Problems
            1. https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4
        3. Water & Sewer Division
          1. Water & Sewer Rates
            1. Water Rate Studies
            2. Water & Sewer Rate Schedule PDF
          2. Applications & Forms
          3. Permitting
            1. Water & Sewer Permits Frequently Asked Questions
            2. Drain Layer Information
            3. Permitting Fees
          4. Rules and Regulations
          5. Ongoing Water and Sewer Projects
            1. Inflow and Infiltration Investigations
            2. Water Main Replacement
            3. Inflow and Infiltration Construction Improvements
            4. Unidirectional Flushing
            5. PFAS and Hexavalent Chromium Piloting
          6. Sewer System Information
          7. Public Water Supply Quality
            1. Manganese
            2. Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports
              1. Water System Reports
            3. Hexavalent Chromium
            4. Home Farm Water Treatment Plant
            5. (PFAS) Perfluoroalkyl Substances
            6. Discolored Water
            7. MassDEP Lead & Copper Program
              1. Lead & Copper Results
          8. Shrewsbury Water Conservation Project
            1. Water Use Restrictions
            2. Understanding Water Usage
            3. Water Conservation Tips_Indoors
            4. Water Conservation Tips_Outdoors
          9. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. Parks and Cemetery Maintenance Division
          1. Public Buildings Division
        5. Public Buildings Division
          1. Town Buildings History
          2. Facility Condition Assessments
          3. Ongoing Public Building Projects
            1. Beal Elementary School Building Committee
            2. Beal School Construction Videos
        6. Solid Waste
          1. Recycle Smart
        7. DPW Current Projects
          1. Related State Projects in Town
            1. Route 20 Corridor Improvement Project
        8. Stormwater Management
        9. Seasonal Operations
        10. Submit Service Request Online
      7. Emergency Management
        1. CodeRED
        2. Community Emergency Response Team
        3. Emergency Management Resources
          1. Disaster Planning Tips
            1. Evacuation Steps for a Hurricane
            2. Fire Safety
            3. Flood Safety Awareness
            4. Homeland Security Advisory System
            5. Ice Safety Tips
            6. Pets in a Disaster
            7. Steps to Take to Safety
        4. Emergency Management Information
      8. Fire Department
        1. Online Permits
        2. Fire Prevention and Safety Programs
          1. Free Alarm Installation/ Home Safety Assessment
          2. Mutual Aid
          3. Occupancy Limits
          4. Student Awareness & Fire Education (SAFE)
        3. Fire Department Resources
        4. Frequently Asked Questions
        5. History
          1. How Fire Safety Has Changed
      9. Health Department
        1. Central Massachusetts Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA)
          1. Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and Community Health Assessment (CHA)
        2. Communicable Diseases
          1. Monkeypox
          2. Influenza
          3. COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
            1. Children and Staff in Child Care, K-12, Out-of-School Time (OST) and Recreational Camp/Program Settings
            2. Center for Disease Control (CDC) Updates
            3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
            4. General Resources
            5. Masks
            6. Mental Health
            7. Post-COVID Conditions (PCC)
            8. Protect Yourself, Your Family, and Your Community
            9. Testing At-Home
            10. Test Kits
            11. Testing Locations
            12. Test to Treat
            13. Travel
            14. Treatment Options
            15. Vaccine and Booster Information
            16. Waste Water Surveillance
        3. Health Department Forms and Applications
          1. Bathing Beach
          2. Hotel/Motel and Trailer Parks
          3. Tobacco
          4. Title V
          5. Tanning Salon
          6. Semi-Public Swimming Pools
          7. Recreational Camps for Children
          8. rDNA
          9. Funeral Directors
          10. Food Service
            1. Catering
            2. Certifications
              1. Allergen Awareness Certification
              2. Choke Saver Certification
              3. Food Protection Manager Certification
              4. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
            3. Certified Food Consultants
            4. Cottage Food (Residential Kitchens)
            5. Exterior Grease Traps
            6. Farmers Market
            7. Fees
            8. Food Poisoning
            9. Frozen Desserts
            10. Hot Water in Food Establishments
            11. Ice Cream Trucks
            12. Mobile Food Establishment (MFE)
            13. Temporary Food
        4. Behavioral Health and Wellness
          1. Behavioral Health
            1. Domestic Violence
            2. Mental Health
            3. Substance Use
            4. Suicide Prevention
        5. Pest Management
          1. Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB)
          2. Spotted Lanternfly (SLF)
            1. Spotted Lanternfly Documents and Resources
          3. Mosquitoes and Ticks
          4. Beaver or Muskrat Removal
        6. Sharps and Mercury Disposals
          1. Sharps Disposal
          2. Medication Disposal
          3. Mercury Disposal
      10. Human Resources
        1. Employee Benefits
          1. New Employees
          2. Active Employees
          3. Retired Employees (Senior Plans)
          4. Town Dental
          5. Summaries of Benefits & Coverage
          6. Insurance Advisory Committee
        2. Employment Forms
      11. Library
      12. Mountain View Cemetery
        1. Lot Purchase
        2. Parks & Cemetery Commission
        3. Mountain View Cemetery Forms and Resources
        4. Monument Information
      13. Parks and Recreation
        1. Parks and Recreation Forms and Documents
          1. Programs, Special Events & Brochures
            1. Adult Co-Ed Softball
            2. Special Needs Program
            3. Youth Sports Organizations
            4. Special Events
            5. E-Sports
          2. Youth Basketball
        2. Parks and Recreation
        3. Parks & Recreation Facilities
          1. Donahue Rowing Center
            1. Donahue Rowing Center Advisory Committee
          2. Tennis Court Reservations
        4. Keep Shrewsbury Beautiful
      14. Planning & Economic Development
        1. Economic Development
          1. Town Center District
          2. Allen Property - CenTech Park North
        2. Housing
          1. Affordable Housing Resources
        3. Grants and Initiatives
          1. ARPA Small Business and Nonprofit Grant
        4. Ongoing Planning and Economic Development Projects
          1. Large Scale Projects
        5. Planning and Economic Development Resources and Reports
          1. Local Rapid Recovery Planning
          2. Eligible Facilities Request Application
          3. Outdoor Dining Rules and Regulations
        6. Planning and Economic Development Frequently Asked Questions
      15. Police Department
        1. Animal Control
        2. Crime Prevention
          1. ATM Awareness
          2. Child Safety
          3. Crime Alerts
          4. D.A.R.E.
          5. Domestic Violence
            1. ADVISE (Domestic Violence Education)
            2. Domestic Violence Prevention
          6. FBI Fraud Alert
          7. Fingerprint Services for Children
          8. Ransomware
          9. Scams
          10. Senior Citizens
          11. Terrorism
          12. Watch Your Car Program
          13. Water Safety
          14. Work Place Violence
        3. Find the Law
        4. Firearms Change of Address Notification (PDF)
        5. Firearm Use & Application Information
          1. Storage of Firearms
        6. Frequently Asked Questions
        7. Lake Quinsigamond Commission
        8. Lake Quinsigamond Commission Minutes
        9. Pay Parking Ticket
        10. Public Information
          1. Arrest & Daily Logs
          2. Criminal Offender Record Information
          3. Directions
          4. Domestic Violence
          5. Missing Persons
          6. Motorized Scooter Law
          7. Overnight Parking Ban
          8. Public Auctions
          9. Report Request
          10. Sex Offender Registry
        11. Public Services
          1. Child Car Seat Safety
          2. Domestic Violence Prevention
          3. E911 Disability Indicator Program
          4. Fingerprinting Services
          5. Home & Business Checks
          6. Parking Ticket Appeals
          7. R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense)
          8. School Safety
          9. Speaking Engagements
        12. Solicitor Permits
      16. School Department
      17. Shrewsbury Media Connection
      18. Technology Services
      19. Town Clerk
        1. Licenses
          1. Marriage License
          2. Dog License
          3. Raffle Permit
          4. Fuel Storage Licensing
        2. Official Records & Certificates
          1. Vital Records
          2. Business (Doing Business As - DBA) Certificates
          3. Population - Annual Street Listing
          4. Public Records
        3. Election & Voter Information
          1. Campaign Finance Reports
          2. State Election Results
          3. Local Election Results
          4. 2022 Annual Town Election
          5. State Primary, Sept. 6, 2022
          6. State Election November 8, 2022
        4. Town Bylaws
        5. Town Meeting
          1. Special Town Meeting
          2. Learn About Town Meeting!
          3. Town Meeting Members
          4. Get Involved in Town Meeting!
          5. Town Moderator
          6. Town Meeting Minutes
        6. Government Officials
      20. Treasurer
        1. Taxes
          1. Real Estate Taxes
          2. Supplemental Real Estate Taxes
        2. Applications & Forms
          1. Certificates of Municipal Lien
        3. Payment Options
          1. Online Payments
          2. Lockbox Payments
          3. Deputy Collector ePayment
          4. Direct Town Office Payment
          5. Third Party Online Payments
        4. Collection Policies
          1. Water & Sewer Collections
          2. Returned Checks
        5. Debt
      21. Veteran's Services
      22. Town Accountant
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permits
      2. A job with the Town
      3. Licenses
      4. Personal Tax Exemptions
      5. Tax Abatements
      6. A Town Scholarship
      7. Zoning Bylaw & Map Change
    2. Pay
      1. Dog License
      2. Excise Taxes
      3. Parking Tickets
      4. Personal Property Taxes
      5. Real Estate Taxes
      6. Water & Sewer Bill
    3. Find
      1. Bid Notices and Bid Awards
      2. Election & Voter Information
      3. Official Records & Certificates
      4. Property Map Viewer
      5. Solid Waste & Recycling
      6. Town Budget Archive
      7. Town Meeting Information
    4. Submit
      1. Online Payments
      2. Police Report Request
    5. Contact
      1. Government Officials
      2. Town Officials & Staff
    6. Sign Up
      1. Code Red Alerts
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