Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Last year at this time, we were battening down the hatches.
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 inch. 2. AT&T recently announced it has turned on its 4G LTE service, which, according to the phone company, provides faster speeds. Has anyone noticed …
Monday, August 27, 2012
Sherwood Middle and Floral Street schools have open houses today.
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets at 6:30 p.m. today in Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave. To view the agenda, click here. 2. The Shrewsbury Genealogy Club has its monthly meeting today from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Shrewsbury Public Library. Anyone interested is welcome. 3. Sherwood Middle School is holding an Open House from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today. Students will be able to view their homeroom lists at this time. 4. Floral Street School is also holding an Open House today, from 4 to 5 p.m. 5. There is a slight chance of showers after 2 p.m. today. Otherwise, …
Friday, August 24, 2012
The first annual Kicking Butt for Crohn's 5K Road Race will take place at Dean Park Saturday.
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee meets at 8:30 a.m. today in Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave. To view the agenda, click here. 2. The first annual Kicking Butt for Crohn's 5K Road Race will take place at Dean Park at 9 a.m. Saturday. Walkers are welcome. Registration costs $20. All proceeds will go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). For more information, visit www.kickingbuttforcrohns.org. 3. Boys entering grades 1 through 5 are invited to find out what Cub Scouts is about by attending Pack 146's August meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday…
Thursday, August 23, 2012
School open houses are being held today.
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the Shrewsbury Senior Center. Donors will receive a coupon for a free container of Turkey Hill Iced Tea and can register to win Red Sox Tickets. Walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org. Bring a positive ID. 2. The Retirement Board will meet at 7:30 a.m. today at Shrewsbury Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave. 3. The World War I Monument Committee will meet at 7 p.m. today at Shrewsbury Town Hall. 4. Those who live or work in the Worcester region are…
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Freshmen Orientation will be held tonight at the high school.
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Board of Selectmen will participate in a briefing and tour of the landfill at 640 Hartford Tpke. at 6 p.m. today. 2. Spring Street School is hosting a “Newcomers Tea/Open House” from 10 a.m. to noon today, providing an opportunity for those students who are new to the school to meet others. The event will include a scavenger hunt, the opportunity to take a bus ride, and more. 3. The Shrewsbury School District has announced an opening for a part-time temporary nurse shared between Sherwood and Oak middle schools as well as for day-to-day teacher substitutes. For …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library are sponsoring a Concert on the Common this evening.
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Friends of the Shrewsbury Public Library are sponsoring a Concert on the Common at 6 p.m. today. ILLUSIONS plays hits of the '60s, '70s and '80s. Bring a lawn chair. (In the event of rain, the concert will be held at the Shrewsbury Senior Center). Free ice cream will be provided by Heald & Chiampa while supplies last. 2. The library is also holding a Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig story reading and ballet performance from 11 a.m. to noon in the large meeting room. Registration is requested. 3. The Targeted Zoning Committee meets at 7:45 a.m. today in the Municipal …
Monday, August 20, 2012
The Historical Society has announced award presentations.
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Shrewsbury Public Library sent out a thank you for what was called a record-breaking bake sale. According to the statement, last week's SPLAT (Shrewsbury Public Library Advisory Team) 3rd Annual Bake Sale raised more than $160. Proceeds go to the group to sponsor programs and materials for youth in the community. 2. The Shrewsbury Board of Health has announced that Central Mass. Mosquito Control (CMMC) will be spraying in Shrewsbury on roughly 60 streets tomorrow evening, Aug. 21. All spraying takes place after sunset. See if your street is on the list by …
Friday, August 17, 2012
Sheriff Evangelidis will host the annual senior picnic this Saturday.
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Shrewsbury Public Library is holding a Hunt Club: The Trivia Pursuit event from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today. Sign up in the children's room for this family scavenger/challenge hunt. 2. Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis is inviting the county’s seniors to attend the Sheriff’s Annual Senior Picnic to be held at SAC Park, 438 Lake St., this Sat., Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free for all seniors. “As Sheriff, hosting the Annual Senior Picnic is one of the great highlights of the year. This year’s Senior Picnic will be a wonderful afternoon of …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
The Board of Health advises no swimming, until further notice, in Dean Park Pond and Jordan Pond due to harmful algae levels.
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. The Shrewsbury Board of Health has issued a public health advisory due to the observation of high levels of cyanobacteria algae (blue-green) in Dean Park Pond and Jordan Pond. The board is offering the following recommendations until further notice: To view the full document, click here. 2. The Finance Committee meets at 7 p.m. today at Town Hall. 3. The Shrewsbury Public Library is holding several events today, including the SPLAT (Shrewsbury Public Library Advisory Team) annual bake sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Starting an Exercise Program by Resolution …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The sewer rates are being reviewed.
Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations. 1. Town Manager Daniel J. Morgado has filed an updated sewer rate study with the Board of Sewer Commissioners, which now has the matter under review. "We are now eleven months into the implementation of the April 1, 2011, sewer rate increase which was designed to increase revenue by 72 percent to 78 percent in order to meet the Operation and Maintenance (O&M), treatment and debt service costs associated with the sewer utility," Morgado wrote to the board. "The result to date indicates that revenue has increased by just 50 percent ($930,000 short) requiring that the …
Shrewsbury Parks & Recreation
10:11 am on Friday, August 24, 2012
Swimming is not allowed at Dean Park or Jordan Pond at anytime as they are not bathing beaches. more ›