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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Public Sale of Used School Furniture, Equipment, Books, and More!

Join the School Department on Friday, October 13th 10 AM to 2 PM and Saturday, October 14th 9 AM to 3 PM for a public sale of used School furniture, equipment, books, and more!

We will offer for public sale many surplus furniture and equipment items that a...

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Posted on: October 1, 2023

Health Department Launches Online Service Requests for Title V

Health Dept launches Title V via online portal - Effective 10-01-23

The Town of Shrewsbury continues to improve and expand the Online Service Request Portal for Residents, Businesses, and Community Members. 

Effective, October 1, 2023, the Health Department will launch Title V related permit application types via ...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Waste Zero Update: Pay As You Throw Bags

Waste Zero Update Pay As You Throw Bags

September 27, 2023

Dear Shrewsbury Residents, 

As the vendor for the town of Shrewsbury's Trash Bag Program, we strive to make sure that the product we deliver to residents meets the highest standards. Unfortunately, our latest production ...

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Posted on: August 25, 2023

Special Town Meeting - October 16, 2023

STM Save the Date

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023 the Select Board signed the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023

On Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 7:00pm, in the Large Meeting Room of the Council on Aging, 98 Maple Avenue, the...

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Posted on: October 1, 2023

Public Health Topic of the Month: FLU, COVID-19, and RSV - October 2023

Public Health Topic of the month FLU, COVID-19 and RSV - October 2023

Influenza, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus are common respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses and prevail during Fall and Winter. Most at risk are young children, adults 65+, pregnant women and those with immune compromising conditions.

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Posted on: October 1, 2023

Truck or Treat - October 21, 2023

Truck or Treat - 10-21-23

The Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Department will host this event on 10/21/23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. will be sensory friendly) at the Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue. There will be candy, equipment and trucks. All are welcome!

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Important Message from the Water & Sewer Division - Sewer System Maintenance Tonight 9/28

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The Town's consultants, Weston & Sampson, and contractor, National Water Main Cleaning Company, will be conducting sewer system maintenance tonight, 9/28. This work will take place near the intersection of Route 9 and South Street staring at ...

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Posted on: September 28, 2023

Food Truck Thursdays

Food Truck Thursdays 2023

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

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Posted on: September 27, 2023

Shrewsbury Way Resident Academy Registration!

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The Shrewsbury Way Academy is a local government education course unique to the Town of Shrewsbury! 

There will be 7 classes held that will provide attendees the chance to learn more about their town government and the different services we provid...

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

New From the Desk of the Select Board - September 26, 2023 Update!

New from the Desk of the Select Board - September 26 2023 Update

  1.  Affordable Housing Trust Strategic Plan

    • Members of the Affordable Housing Board of Trustees and Jennifer Goldson, AICP, gave a presentation on the Affordable Housing Trust Strategic Plan.The Plan contains 5 components: a Mission and Vision Statem...
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Posted on: September 27, 2023

RESCHEDULED - Movie in the Park - Double Feature!

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Outdoor Movie in the park at Dean Park on Friday, October 6, 2023! 

Monster, inc. starts at 6:00pm

The Princess Bride starts at 8:00pm 

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

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

SELCO Community Open House - October 6, 2023

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Join Shrewsbury Electric & Cable Operations on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 11am to 2 pm (NEW DATE) for our first community-wide open house! This event is open to all community members of all ages. 
  • Take a tour of the Johnson Substation and l...
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Posted on: September 26, 2023

Shrewsbury Fire Department Open House - October 14, 2023

Shrewsbury Fire Department Open House 10-14-23

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!

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Posted on: September 19, 2023

Community Recycling Fundraiser - October 15, 2023

Rotary Club Recycling Event 10-15-23

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!

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

Shrewsbury Senior Center Flu Clinic - October 16, 2023

Senior Center Flu Clinic 10-16-23

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.

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Posted on: September 25, 2023

FREE At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits

Free COVID-19 test kits as of 09-25-23

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...

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Posted on: September 12, 2023

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

New from the Desk of the Select Board - September 12  2023 Update

  1.  American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds Update

    • Ms. Alexandria Martinez, Management Analyst, provided the Board and the Community an update on both Phase I and Phase II of the American Rescue Plan Act projects as of June 30, 2023.Total funds expende...
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Posted on: September 9, 2023

Attorney General Decision ATM May 15, 2023

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

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Posted on: September 26, 2023

Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention

Mosquito-borne dissease protection - September 2023

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:

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Posted on: September 7, 2023

MassHealth and MassHire Information

MassHealth and MassHire 09-13 and 09-20-23

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...

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Posted on: August 30, 2023

Recycle your clothes with Simple Recycling

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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...

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Posted on: August 2, 2023

MA Department of Public Health: Community Health Equity Survey

MDPH 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...

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Posted on: June 26, 2023

2023-2024 Collection Calendar for Waste & Recycling

2023-2024 Collection Calendar

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...

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Posted on: June 8, 2023

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

Updated List of PAYT BAGS and STICKER VENDORS

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...
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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Bulk Scheduling with Waste Management

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" ...
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Posted on: June 29, 2023

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

Dumpster Divers Regional Recycling Center

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.

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Posted on: June 12, 2023

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

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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...

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