{ "city": "Shrewsbury", "state": "MA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/shrewsburyma.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Parks & Cemetery Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-5452", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Council on Aging Board", "headline": "Shrewsbury Council on Aging Board to review financial reports and program updates", "summary": "The Council on Aging Board will meet to review financial reports and receive updates on senior center operations. The meeting includes discussions on outreach, nutrition, and transportation programs.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-5451", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-5453", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Parks & Cemetery Commission", "headline": "Shrewsbury commission to decide on food trucks, bleachers, and cemetery rules", "summary": "The Shrewsbury Parks & Cemetery Commission will review and act on multiple proposals at this meeting, including temporary bleachers at Dean Park, food truck additions at several events, draft cemetery rules and pricing, and the sale of lot cards. The commission will also discuss re-electing a member to the Community Preservation Committee and receive updates from staff reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-5452", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Shrewsbury Housing Authority", "headline": "Shrewsbury Housing Authority to review financial and program reports", "summary": "The Shrewsbury Housing Authority board will meet to review financial reports and program updates. The body will discuss maintenance and accounting registers for July and August 2026. Updates will be provided on state and federal housing programs.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-5447", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Shrewsbury Select Board to review FY26 finances and land use plans", "summary": "The Shrewsbury Select Board will hold a workshop to discuss preliminary financial results for fiscal year 2026, review property tax delinquency status, and address land use planning and zoning matters. The meeting will also cover meeting cadences with other boards, a fall special town meeting, and a welcoming community statement request from the DEIB Committee.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-5454", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Sustainability Committee", "headline": "Shrewsbury Sustainability Committee meets Tuesday with no major decisions scheduled", "summary": "The Shrewsbury Sustainability Committee will convene for a routine meeting with no substantive decisions on the agenda. Members will review past minutes, discuss a few correspondence items, and plan minor outreach activities like a summer concert table and a facility tour.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-5450", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Community Preservation Committee", "headline": "CPC to vote on tree planting project and closeout of Ledger Restoration", "summary": "The Community Preservation Committee will reorganize, review bills including $3,500 in coalition dues, and discuss updates to the Community Preservation Plan and a potential meeting time change to 6pm. Action items include approving the closeout of the Ledger Restoration project, setting FY27 meeting dates, and considering eligibility for a 300th Anniversary Tree Planting Pilot Project.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-5443", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Public Hearings and Meetings", "headline": "Veterans board considers new district admin role and housing crisis response", "summary": "The Central Massachusetts Veterans Service District Board will meet to discuss creating a new administrative position, clarify job titles, and address the state housing crisis. The board may also review outreach projects and other district business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-5449", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Form of Government Study Committee", "headline": "Form of Government Study Committee to discuss town administration and outreach", "summary": "The committee is meeting to review department head reports and discuss an outreach survey. The agenda includes a discussion with Jamie Hellen, the Town Administrator of Franklin. Members will also discuss interviews with elected officials and milestone reporting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-5448", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Lake Quinsigamond Commission", "headline": "Commission to vote on Sacred Lotus herbicide treatment and hydroraking", "summary": "The Lake Quinsigamond Commission will vote on a second herbicide treatment for Sacred Lotus and consider hydroraking proposals. They will also discuss a fallen tree hazard in Flint Pond, a vacant commissioner seat, and state legislation on wake boats. Several event applications and updates from town officials are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-5445", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to consider Whole Foods license change, road race, and committee appointments", "summary": "The board will vote on a license change for Whole Foods at 193 Boston Turnpike, a road race request for the Barefoot Half Marathon, and appointments to the Master Plan Steering Committee and other boards. Several resident emails on town center revitalization and pedestrian safety will also be reviewed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-5446", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board to hear special permits for garage/repair shop and auto salesroom at 894 Boston Tpke", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two special permit requests for a garage, repair shop, and auto salesroom at 894 Boston Turnpike, and on a variance to build a single-family home on a 9,770 sq. ft. lot where 12,500 sq. ft. is required at 15 Overlook Ave. They will also consider a continuation request for similar uses at 957 Boston Turnpike and variances for a shed and pool at 24A Old Faith Road and 47 Lear Street. Additionally, the board will review bills totaling $124.20, approve meeting minutes, and discuss an invitation to appoint a representative to the Master Plan Steering Committee.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-5444", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Retirement Board", "headline": "Shrewsbury Retirement Board to review monthly disbursements, payroll, and member transactions", "summary": "The Shrewsbury Contributory Retirement System Board will meet on July 22, 2026, at 8:00 AM in the Conference Room of Shrewsbury Town Hall. The board will consider and act on membership enrollment forms, refund applications, retirement applications, service purchases, monthly bill schedules and payroll, and monthly accounting reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-5440", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Shrewsbury Housing Authority", "headline": "Housing Authority to vote on financial assistance contract", "summary": "The Shrewsbury Housing Authority is holding a special remote meeting to discuss and vote on approving Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) #10. The agenda includes only this action item along with standard opening and closing procedures.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-5442", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Public hearings on Route 20 widening, mixed-use development, and tree removals", "summary": "The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several projects, including a MassDOT request to amend an Order of Conditions for Route 20 widening and shared-use path construction, a new Notice of Intent for a home addition at 312 South Quinsigamond Avenue, and continued hearings on a mixed-use development at 525 Hartford Turnpike and a commercial/retail project at 331 & 335 Maple Avenue. The commission will also consider tree removal requests at 19 Forest Avenue and from the Lake Quinsigamond Commission, and discuss signing orders of conditions and certificates of compliance.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-5441", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Public Hearings and Meetings", "headline": "WRTA Advisory Board to vote on FY27 officers and possible elimination of Routes A & B", "summary": "The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will hold a Zoom meeting on July 16, 2026, to discuss FY27 officer nominations, a potential vote to eliminate Routes A & B, and receive updates on public meetings and administrative changes. The board will also address public comments and provide updates on accessibility and compliance matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-5437", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Public Hearings and Meetings", "headline": "WRTA Advisory Board meets via Zoom for routine business", "summary": "The WRTA Advisory Board is holding a remote meeting to approve minutes from May 21, 2026, receive an administrator's report, and take public comment. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-5424", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Public Hearings and Meetings", "headline": "CMMPO may approve amendment to 2026-2030 highway project list", "summary": "The Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet virtually to discuss a proposed amendment to its five-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The agenda includes approval of Amendment #9, which would remove a Worcester project from the FFY 2026 list and maintain changes to the Oxford bridge project.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-5438", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Regional Opioid Task Force", "headline": "Regional Opioid Task Force kickoff meeting to plan school programming and funding", "summary": "The Shrewsbury-West Boylston Regional Opioid Task Force is holding its kickoff meeting to review Robert's Rules of Order, finalize school programming for National Opioid Awareness Day, discuss the process for determining a community advisory member, discuss contracting for post-overdose support, and review a draft funding opportunity for an opioid grant program.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-5432", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to hear public hearing on new garage and liquor license for Metro West Motorcars", "summary": "The Select Board will hold a public hearing on new garage and liquor license applications for Metro West Motorcars at 880 Boston Turnpike. They will also discuss a request from Foley Infiniti to store vehicles at 727 Hartford Turnpike, review a rent increase for Edgemere Crossing, and consider several appointments to town committees.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-5439", "minutes_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-5439", "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Personnel Board", "headline": "Personnel Board to vote on FY26 salary and sick leave transfers", "summary": "The Shrewsbury Personnel Board will consider approving minutes from June 17, 2026, and vote on two FY26 financial transfers: a Salary & Wage Adjustment Transfer and a Sick Leave Buyback Transfer. The board will also review a report from the Town Accountant and discuss the upcoming meeting schedule.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-5436", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Municipal Facilities Optimization Committee", "headline": "Shrewsbury committee to consider $96,500 for DPW redesign and $20,000 for estimating services.", "summary": "The Municipal Facilities Optimization Committee will discuss and possibly vote to authorize the Town Manager to sign three contract amendments for the DPW project: $96,500 for HKT Architects for redesign, $20,000 for Fontaine Bros. for estimating, and $35,017 for Vertex Companies for project management. The meeting also includes an update on the project path forward and a report from the designer.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-5431", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Affordable Housing Trust", "headline": "Trust to discuss rental assistance RFP and appoint master plan representative", "summary": "The Affordable Housing Trust will reorganize its board, review bills, and discuss a draft Request for Proposals for a rental assistance program. Members will also review a community outreach plan for the Home Repair Program and consider appointing a representative to the 2026 Comprehensive Master Plan Steering Committee.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-5426", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to vote on fee-in-lieu update and Cypress Ridge lot release", "summary": "The Shrewsbury Planning Board will hold public hearings on several proposed developments, including a mixed-use project at 525 Hartford Turnpike, a car dealership at 957 Boston Turnpike & 269 Walnut Street, and a mixed-use development at 335 Maple Avenue. The board will also discuss and vote on updating fee-in-lieu figures, a lot release for Cypress Ridge, and appointments to the Master Plan Steering and Community Preservation Committees.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-5434", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to vote on police salary reserve fund transfer", "summary": "The Finance Committee will review and act on a reserve fund transfer for the Police Department's salary and wages full-time account. The committee will also consider postponing its reorganization to the September meeting. The rest of the agenda is procedural.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-5433", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "School Committee", "headline": "School Committee to vote on assistant superintendent appointment", "summary": "The School Committee will vote on appointing an Assistant Superintendent for Well-Being & Community Systems and nominate a member to the Shrewsbury Master Plan Steering Committee. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-5430", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.shrewsburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }