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

Forty-sIX (46) Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Town of Shrewsbury since October 15, 2021 bringing the cumulative total to 3,518.

Effective October 12, 2021 the Shrewsbury Board of Health voted to require face coverings in al...

SHS Robotics Winter Farmers Market & Holiday Craft Fair - November 20, 2021

The Shrewsbury High School Robotics Apple Pie Fundraiser is back and so is the Winter Farmers Market and Holiday Craft Fair! 

Save the date and apply to be a vendor for local made food, handmade crafts, and services. Spaces are limited, please don...

COVID-19 Related BOH Executive Orders Effective Tuesday, 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...

Mosquito Bite Prevention - Fight the Bite

Date of Record: 09-23-21 - The Town of Shrewsbury is at moderate risk for the West Nile Virus (WNV). Please continue to Practice the 5 D's (Dress, Deet, Dawn & Dusk, and Drain) to keep you and your family safe during the mosquito season.

Mosquito-Borne...

COVID-19 Vaccine: Pfizer Booster Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  September 24, 2021 CONTACT:  Kate Reilly, Executive Office of Health and Human Services - Katelyn.Reilly@mass.gov Baker-Polito Administration Provides Update on Pfizer COVID-19 Booster A...

COVID-19 - Addressing 3rd Dose of Vaccine for Immunocompromised Individuals

Date of Record: 08-23-21Please see the memo issued to health care and vaccination providers from Dr. Larry Madoff, Medical Director of the Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences at the MA Dept. of Public Health (MDPH).

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Board of Health Statement

BOARD OF HEALTH100 MAPLE AVENUESHREWSBURY, MA 01545

Date of Record:  08-20-21

The Board of Health is strongly encourage everyone to wear a mask when indoors at all public spaces in the Town of Shrewsbury. This was an agenda item at the 08-20-21 mee...

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

COVID-19: Updated Recommendations from CDC and MDPH for Masks and Vaccinations

Date of Record: August 4, 2021

Worcester County is now orange (substantial transmission) which calls for indoor masking. 

Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations on masking:

• If you are not fully vaccinated and aged two (2) or older, you shou...

COVID-19: Mask Advisory for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Residents

Effective July 30, 2021 - The MA Department of Public Health (MDPH) has issued a new mask advisory in light of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention’s updated guidance. 

Fully vaccinated individu...

Board of Health Statement

BOARD OF HEALTH100 MAPLE AVENUESHREWSBURY, MA 01545

Date of Record:  08-20-21

The Board of Health is strongly encouraging everyone to wear a mask when indoors at all public spaces in the Town of Shrewsbury. This was an agenda item at the 08-20-21 m...

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...

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,...

COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance for Ages 12+

People age 12 and older who live, work, or study in Massachusetts can get vaccinated against COVID-19 and may pre-register to be vaccinated beginning today, May 13, 2021!

People ages 12-17 can only get the Pfizer vaccine. 

People age 18 and older c...

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.

Public Health Advisory: Dean Park Pond - Effective October 14, 2021

Public Health Advisory: Dean Park Pond

Date of Record: October 14, 2021

Dean Park Pond in Shrewsbury is under an advisory until further notice due to high bacterial levels caused by a Cyanobacteria Bloom (also known as blue-green algae).

The Worcest...

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...

Public Parking in Town Center

Public Parking is now available at the Old Beal School, 1 Maple Avenue, in Shrewsbury’s Town Center District!

Shrewsbury’s Planning and Economic Development Department is pleased to announce that the parking lot at the Old Beal School i...