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🌱 Shrewsbury Master Plan Update Kicks Off

And on the Shrewsbury Patch calendar - Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story

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Coffee in hand, Shrewsbury? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Help shape Shrewsbury's future through the new Master Plan update
  • Big scratch ticket win lands close to Shrewsbury
  • Potential Nor'easter could bring significant impacts across Massachusetts

Also on today's calendar: Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 64, low: 46.
  • Friday: Cloudy, rain possible; windy, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Shrewsbury Master Plan Update Kicks Off — Shrewsbury residents are being invited to engage with a new update of the town's Master Plan, shaping future development, services, and community priorities across neighborhoods. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

2. Worcester County Resident Wins Major Prize On Scratch Ticket — A Worcester County resident has claimed a major scratch ticket prize, offering a feel-good reminder that big lottery wins can hit close to Shrewsbury. (Worcester Patch)
   

3. New Details Released On Potential Nor'easter For MA: Here's What To Know — Massachusetts residents are being briefed on new details about a potential Nor'easter, including expected impacts and preparations, with relevance for communities like Shrewsbury and surrounding towns. (Across Massachusetts Patch)
   

4. A restaurant that brought comfort food to Central Mass. is calling it quits (masslive.com) — Jimmy's Tavern & Grill on Boston Turnpike in Shrewsbury will permanently close Oct. 4, ending a 15-year run of comfort food favorites at the former Bugaboo Creek location. Owners have not publicly explained the decision.
   

5. Indian Americans Meet McGovern for Immigration, Civic Talks (hiindia.com) — Indian American community leaders recently met Rep. Jim McGovern at the India Center in Shrewsbury to discuss immigration, healthcare, economic opportunity, and civic engagement. Local residents were encouraged to stay informed and involved across political differences.
   

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  • University of Massachusetts Medical School posted a job opening for Police Officer in Shrewsbury. Apply here.
  • Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Merchandise Processing Associate in Worcester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shrewsbury here.

Ok Shrewsbury! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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