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🌱 New South Asian Supermarket Eyes Opening In Shrewsbury

Also, don't miss Family Fun Day at Big Blue Shrewsbury on the Shrewsbury Patch calendar

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Greetings Shrewsbury! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New South Asian market planned to broaden Shrewsbury's grocery choices
  • Shrewsbury weighs how best to honor Dawn Shannon and Ray Stone
  • Shrewsbury's revenue beats budget by $2.6 million

Also on today's calendar: Family Fun Day at Big Blue Shrewsbury and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New South Asian Supermarket Eyes Opening In Shrewsbury — Shrewsbury residents could soon have a new South Asian supermarket option in town, expanding local grocery choices and reflecting the community's growing cultural diversity. The planned store aims to offer regional ingredients and products that are often hard to find nearby. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

• Shrewsbury Hearing Focuses On Honoring Dawn Shannon, Ray Stone — Shrewsbury officials are holding a public hearing focused on ways to honor Dawn Shannon and Ray Stone, inviting community input on how best to recognize their local contributions. Residents can learn how to participate and share their ideas. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

• Shrewsbury Local Revenue Exceeds Budget By $2.6 Million — Shrewsbury residents are learning that the town's local revenue has come in $2.6 million above budget, a development that could influence future services, tax decisions, and financial planning as officials consider how best to use the surplus. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Grafton

  • Grafton High School Welcomes 2 New Math Teachers (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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