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Water Main Break- September 28, 2026- Svenson Road and Sterling Street
Due to a water main break, water will be off on Svenson Road and Sterling Street for 6-8 hours to allow the repairs to be made. The Shrewsbury Water and Sewer Division is on site to address the issue.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 -Hydrant Flushing
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the Town of Shrewsbury Water & Sewer Division will be conducting hydrant flushing in the following areas: Lamplighter Drive Melody Lane Seton Drive Comstock Drive Thorning Drive Brentwood Drive
Yard Waste Pickup October
October Yard Waste Pickup will be the week of October 6-9th for Gardner residents.
9/29/2026 - Notice of Early Closure for Finance Offices
The Finance Offices will be closing early on Tuesday, September 29. These Offices include the offices of the Town Accountant, Treasurer/Collector, Board of Assessor's and Payroll and Benefits.
Hydrant flushing- Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Important Notice from the Shrewsbury Water & Sewer Division regarding Flushing. Read on for more information:
Hydrant Flushing – Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Important Notice from the Shrewsbury Water & Sewer Division regarding hydrant flushing – Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Read on for more information:
Website Notice of Change of Polling Location
NOTICE TO WESTBOROUGH VOTERS CHANGE OF POLLING LOCATION ALL PRECINCTS - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6
Water Main Break on Bruce Avenue September 17, 2026
Due to a water main break on Bruce Avenue, water will be off in the area for 6-8 hours to allow the repairs to be made. The Shrewsbury Water and Sewer Division is on site to address the issue.
Update: WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED Harriet Avenue Water Break September 16, 2026
Update: WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED: Water will be off on Harriet Avenue, Harriet Lane, and Dawson Circle for 6-8 hours to allow the repairs to be made. The Shrewsbury Water and Sewer Division is on site to address the issue.
Master Plan Steering Committee Kick Off Meeting
Help shape the next decade of Shrewsbury! The Town is updating its Master Plan to guide our community’s growth and character. Join us for the official kickoff meeting this week and share your thoughts on our first Question of the Month.