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The old Stop & Shop isn't staying empty — a national Indian grocery chain wants to move in by June |
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Should Shrewsbury stop fluoridating its water? The town wants your input — April 8 |
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What happens to 15 Maple Ave? You get a say — public workshop April 14 |
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Should Shrewsbury Keep Fluoridating Its Water? Town Wants Your Input — April 8
All residents
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In Brief
Shrewsbury has added fluoride to its drinking water since 1952. The Board of Health is now hosting a public listening session on Tuesday, April 8 at 7:00 PM in the Select Board's Room at 📍 Town Hall, 100 Maple Ave, to hear from residents before deciding on the town's path forward. Town Meeting struck down a citizen petition to put the question to a direct vote last fall. This is an open public session. |
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What Should Happen to 15 Maple Ave? Public Workshop April 14
Homeowners & residents
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In Brief
The Planning Department is hosting a community workshop on the future of 📍 15 Maple Avenue — Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 PM at the 📍 Council on Aging, 98 Maple Ave. (A first session was held March 31.) The town wants your ideas on how this property should be reused. RSVP requested so they have enough space and materials. |
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May 5 Town Election — Voter Registration Deadline April 24
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In Brief
The Annual Town Election is Monday, May 5. Up for election: Select Board (two seats), School Committee (two seats), and Library Trustees (three seats). Two current Select Board members — Vice Chair Beth Casavant and Clerk Carlos Garcia — have terms expiring this spring. Voter registration deadline is 5:00 PM on April 24. Mail-in ballot requests are also due by April 24. Check your precinct and polling location at the Secretary of State's site.
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The Old Stop & Shop Won't Stay Empty — Apna Bazar Plans to Open by June
Shrewsbury's vacant Stop & Shop at 📍 539–571 Boston Turnpike has sat empty since November 2024. Apna Bazar, a national Indian and world grocery chain, has confirmed plans to move into the 70,000-square-foot building — and it would be the largest Apna Bazar location in the country. The store is targeting a June opening. Because Apna Bazar is moving into an existing supermarket shell with only cosmetic changes and no footprint expansion, it may be able to skip the full Planning Board and ZBA process. A March 18 meeting with town officials ended positively, according to the store's representatives. |
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A running tracker of active development and construction projects across Shrewsbury. Updated every issue.
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Hearings ongoing
Spagtacular LLC seeking approval for 270 apartments, a 20,000 sq. ft. supermarket, car wash, bank, and retail on the 25.5-acre former Spag's warehouse site. Planning Board hearings ongoing — check shrewsburyma.gov for the next date.
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Under review
An 8.7-acre lot across Route 20 from Market Basket — currently used for tractor-trailer parking — is under Conservation Commission review for two new service-industrial buildings totaling roughly 26,000 sq. ft. Existing structures would be demolished. Tenants have not yet been identified. Next-door neighbor: the newly approved YATCO gas station and car wash at 193 Hartford Turnpike.
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Approved
196-unit rental development, 25% affordable under Chapter 40B. ZBA-approved. Permitting phase underway. Developer committed to sidewalk extensions, school bus stop, and Route 20/South St intersection improvements.
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Planned
Route 20 Corridor Improvement
DPW project adding sidewalk and shared-use path along Route 20 between South St and Valente Dr. Fixes high-crash intersections, adds an eastbound travel lane. Construction start: Fall 2026.
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Jane Lizotte Retiring After Decades Shaping Shrewsbury's Schools
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In Brief
Jane Lizotte, a longtime administrator in Shrewsbury Public Schools, has announced her retirement. Her departure coincides with incoming Superintendent Tiffany Ostrander starting July 1, meaning the district's central office is entering a transition period at both the leadership and administrative level.
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Incoming Superintendent Meet-and-Greet Coming — Watch the District Website
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Tiffany Ostrander — unanimously voted next Superintendent last issue — is expected to host a community meet-and-greet before she officially takes over on July 1. No date announced yet. Keep an eye on schools.shrewsburyma.gov for the announcement.
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Shrewsbury Softball's Alex Taupier Named Athlete of the Week
Colonials fans
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In Brief
Shrewsbury High softball's Alex Taupier was named the Community Advocate's Athlete of the Week. Spring sports are underway across the district.
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Ways to plug in and help out in Shrewsbury right now.
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🏃 Last Chance — Donate to Emily's Boston Marathon Run for RISE
Emily Anderson runs the Boston Marathon on April 20 to replace $17,000 in lost grant funding that pays RISE Program student wages at Maple & Main. Two weeks out — every dollar helps.
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🥫 Shrewsbury Food Pantry — Volunteers Needed
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🛤️ Trails Committee — Workdays Year-Round, No Experience Needed
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Market Snapshot — April 2026
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Spring is here and inventory is still tight. The most recent data puts Shrewsbury's median sale price around $663K, up roughly 6% from a year ago. Homes are selling in about 50 days on average — faster than the state median. With the Friar's Farm and Spag's projects both in various stages of approval, the town is adding rental supply, but the for-sale market shows no sign of softening yet.
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$663K
Median Sale Price
▲ 6% YoY
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~50
Days on Market
Avg, recent sales
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Active Listings
Shrewsbury, Apr. 2026
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APR
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Boston Marathon — Cheer on Emily Anderson
Running for the RISE Program · Donate →
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APR
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Voter Registration Deadline for May 5 Election
5:00 PM · Town Clerk → · Mail-in ballot requests also due today
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MAY
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Annual Town Election
Polls open across Shrewsbury · Town Clerk →
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More ways to stay connected to Shrewsbury
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