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🌱 Shrewsbury Route 20 Project Gets Nearly $10M Federal Boost

Also check out Behavioral Health Hiring Event on the Shrewsbury Patch calendar

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Hi Shrewsbury! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Nearly $10 million in federal money headed to Shrewsbury's Route 20
  • Ten chances to help shape Shrewsbury's future town decisions
  • Amazon's Westborough drone plans spark concern in nearby communities

Also on today's calendar: Behavioral Health Hiring Event and 10 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, OSDIA Worcester L.!

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
  • Friday: Chance of a p.m. shower, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Shrewsbury Route 20 Project Gets Nearly $10M Federal Boost — Shrewsbury residents can expect significant changes along Route 20 after the town secured nearly $10 million in new federal funding to advance a major roadway improvement project aimed at safety, traffic flow, and long-term growth. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

2. Shrewsbury Has 10 Openings On Town Boards, Committees — Shrewsbury is seeking volunteers to fill 10 open seats on various town boards and committees, giving residents a chance to shape local decisions on issues ranging from planning to community services. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

3. Amazon Urged To Pause Drone Delivery Plans In Westborough — Residents near Shrewsbury are watching closely as Amazon faces calls to pause its planned drone delivery operations in neighboring Westborough, raising questions about safety, noise, and how such a program could affect surrounding communities. (Westborough Patch)
   

4. Worcester Man Faces Drug Charges After Stop Near Shrewsbury School — A traffic stop near Oak Middle School in Shrewsbury led police to seize suspected oxycodone and cocaine and charge a Worcester man with trafficking and driving offenses, following reports of erratic driving near the school. (Shrewsbury Patch)
   

5. Mass DCR update on Asian Longhorned Beetle in CMass (spectrumnews1.com) — Shrewsbury has officially been removed from the Asian longhorned beetle restricted zone, marking major progress in a years-long Central Massachusetts eradication effort and easing local tree and yard restrictions for residents.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Shrewsbury. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Northborough. 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!

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