Shrewsbury's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
71 items across 7 meetings.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
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Routine approval of town financial warrants.
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Routine approval of three prior Select Board meeting minutes.
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Board announcements and general reports.
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Town Manager's standing update to the board.
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Open public comment period on matters within the board's authority.
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Hearing on a change-of-manager application for MB Spirits LLC at 200 Hartford Turnpike, Unit 1102.
📍 200 Hartford Turnpike, Unit 1102
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Hearing on change-of-manager and corporate officers for Massachusetts Fine Wines & Spirits LLC d/b/a Total Wine & More at 87-97 Boston Turnpike.
📍 87-97 Boston Turnpike
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Petition to authorize the town to satisfy legal notice requirements through digital publication rather than print.
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Petition to raise the income and asset limits that qualify residents for property tax abatements and exemptions in Shrewsbury.
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One-day alcohol license for a wedding reception at 1 Industrial Drive on June 27, 2026, 4:00 PM–midnight.
📍 1 Industrial Drive
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Renewal of a shared public health services agreement with the Town of West Boylston for Fiscal Year 2027.
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Setting household solid waste program fees for Fiscal Year 2027; specific rate figures not listed in the agenda.
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Appointing either William Crocker or Geetanjali Virmani to fill a vacant seat on the 300th Anniversary Committee through June 30, 2026.
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Deciding whether to opt into a new state pilot allowing extended liquor license hours and public alcohol consumption in designated summer districts.
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Resident Kelly Sullivan of 2 Pheasant Hill Drive filed a noise complaint about The Elmwood Apartments; board may act.
📍 2 Pheasant Hill Drive / The Elmwood Apartments
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Email from Don Mace, 1 Van De Graaff Drive, Burlington, regarding Apple Cinemas; specific subject not detailed in agenda.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
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Routine meeting opening.
📍 100 Front Street, 17th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
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Board will examine its own communication practices and current policies at an off-site workshop.
📍 100 Front Street, 17th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
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Board will discuss the town's or board's organizational structure at the workshop.
📍 100 Front Street, 17th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
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Board will set or revisit its goals and priorities for the coming period.
📍 100 Front Street, 17th Floor, Worcester, MA 01608
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Routine meeting close.
May 26, 2026 · agenda
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Routine approval of town financial obligations.
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Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Board announcements and reports.
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Town Manager updates the Board.
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Residents may address the Board on matters within its authority.
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Hearing on a new restaurant license for Eggholic at 378 Maple Ave, Unit 3106.
📍 378 Maple Avenue, Unit 3106
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Board to authorize submitting a state grant application to fund a new traffic signal at 525 Hartford Turnpike.
📍 525 Hartford Turnpike
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Renewal of amusement and restaurant licenses for Price Chopper at 733 Boston Turnpike.
📍 733 Boston Turnpike
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Renewal of garage license for PMG Subaru at 247 Boston Turnpike.
📍 247 Boston Turnpike
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Board will review and possibly act on an email from a resident at 45 Spruce Street regarding an unspecified attached document.
📍 45 Spruce Street
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Board will review correspondence regarding Cornerstone Bank on Main Street; subject and action unclear from agenda.
📍 184-186 Main Street
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Board will review and possibly respond to an Eversource Energy regulatory filing notice requesting comments.
📍 1 Cranberry Hill, Suite 304, Lexington, MA
May 18, 2026 · agenda
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Routine meeting opening.
📍 45 Oak Street, Oak Middle School auditorium stage
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Board will consider and adopt recommendations on any unresolved items ahead of the 7 PM Annual Town Meeting session.
📍 45 Oak Street, Oak Middle School
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Board joins the May 18 Annual Town Meeting and may offer recommendations on articles as they come before voters.
📍 45 Oak Street, Oak Middle School auditorium
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Meeting adjourns after Annual Town Meeting business concludes.
May 12, 2026 · agenda
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Board reorganizes its leadership structure at the start of the new term.
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Routine approval of town bills, payrolls, and warrants.
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Approval of minutes from the April 27, 2026 workshop and April 28, 2026 meeting.
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Board announcements and reports.
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Town Manager provides updates to the board.
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Open public comment period; David Remington (73 Stoney Hill Rd) signed up to speak on the Annual Town Meeting warrant recommendations.
📍 73 Stoney Hill Road
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Board to issue a proclamation celebrating Barbara Donahue's 100th birthday and her contributions to Shrewsbury.
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Board reviews and votes on its recommendations for every article on the May 18 Annual Town Meeting warrant, which sets town spending and policy for the year.
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Board considers approving a 2026 rent increase for affordable housing units at Bell Shrewsbury.
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Board considers approving a 2026 rent increase for affordable housing units at Audubon Shrewsbury.
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Board appoints one of its members as its representative to the School Building Committee.
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Board appoints a member to the Municipal Facilities Optimization Committee, which reviews town building needs.
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Board appoints a tenant representative to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (term expires March 31, 2029); candidates are Sandra Mancini (24 Francis Ave #43), Harvey Atkins (24 Francis Ave #19), and Allen Bishop (361 Quinsigamond Apt. 401).
📍 24 Francis Avenue; 361 Quinsigamond
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Board amends the committee's charter to update its member composition.
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Board fills a vacant seat (term expires June 30, 2026); candidates are Danielle Crocker and Abigail Skaff.
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Board authorizes submitting a state grant application to fund redevelopment of 525 Hartford Turnpike.
📍 525 Hartford Turnpike
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Board renews the shared public health services agreement with the Town of Grafton for FY2027.
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Board issues a proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week.
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Maple Avenue, Main Street, and Grafton Street closed from 8:30 AM to noon on May 25 for the Memorial Day Parade.
📍 Maple Avenue, Main Street, Grafton Street
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Wachusett Avenue from Bryant Avenue to Longfellow Avenue requested closed June 6 (rain date June 7) for a private event by Guinevere Molina.
📍 Wachusett Avenue, Bryant Avenue to Longfellow Avenue
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Board sets its official meeting calendar for the second half of 2026.
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Board renews precious metal dealer licenses for Simon Jewelers (127 Boston Tpke) and Sachs Jewelers (180 Boston Tpke).
📍 127 Boston Turnpike; 180 Boston Turnpike
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Board renews garage licenses for Extra Space Management (59 Clinton St), Mitchell Drivetrain (384 Hartford Tpke Unit 1), and Ziebart (19-21 Boston Tpke); Jiffy Lube (504-512 Boston Tpke) is listed as a non-renewal.
📍 59 Clinton St; 384 Hartford Turnpike; 19-21 Boston Turnpike; 504-512 Boston Turnpike
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WGWYL LLC d/b/a The Ground Round requests a temporary change to its licensed hours of operation.
📍 261-271 Grafton Street
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Email from Joe Sawyer (100 Maple Ave), dated April 29, regarding the updated school department budget recommendation.
📍 100 Maple Avenue
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Email from Sean Allen (6 Old Salem Circle), dated May 6, presenting a community proposal for 15 Maple Avenue before a decision is made.
📍 15 Maple Avenue