School's back in session for Shrewsbury; students started yesterday. So, parents, things are about to get busier for you. Here are some dates you may want to put on your calendar: 1. Upcoming days off include Sept. 3 (Labor Day), Oct. 5 (Professional Development Day), Nov. 6 (parent conferences), and Nov. 12 (Veterans Day). 2. Underclassmen photos at Shrewsbury High will be taken this Thursday and Friday, Aug. 30 and 31. 3. Are you a Colonials sports fan? The Booster Club meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at the high school. 4. High school graduation is May 30, 2013. 5. Already thinking about next …
Our weekday column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, is a quick list of news, helpful reminders, and other information that may interest Shrewsbury and Grafton residents. Have something you'd like to see highlighted in this space? Email danielle.horn@patch.com. 1. Last year at this time, Hurricane Irene (later downgraded to Tropical Storm Irene) caused quite a mess in the area and left thousands without power in Shrewsbury, Grafton and beyond. Mother Nature is scheduled to remind us today of last year's rain, but not as ferociously: the forecast calls for rainful between a quarter and half …
