Police Youth Academy graduates first student class Shrewsbury | 2
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Vol. 49 | No. 29 | July 21, 2023
Transfer station could remain open to residents
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By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor WESTBOROUGH – The transfer station could still be available to residents, with conditions. Seven months after informing the town that it would shut down residential access to its transfer station, Harvey’s/Waste Connections recently told the town it was willing to keep the site accessible. “We were surprised by that,” said Town Manager Kristi Williams, who is a liaison to the Waste Management Exploratory Committee. “We’re now able to focus on the charge of the committee as it was created several months ago without that June 30, 2024, end date.” The station was scheduled to be closed to residents on June 30, 2024. However, the town is discussing possible conditions with Transfer station | 7
Find your grail: ‘Spamalot’ comes to Shrewsbury in August By Evan Walsh Reporter SHREWSBURY – Are you looking for a laugh? On Aug. 5-6 and 12-13, the Square One Players will be performing “Spamalot” at Southgate’s Flanagan Theater in Shrewsbury. The group encourages everyone to attend. Inspired by the classic comedy film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” Spamalot features lines of beautiful dancing girls, flatulent Frenchmen and killer rabbits. As King Arthur searches for the holy grail, he meets several characters you’ll need to see to believe. Patrons will be close to the action. The roughly 150-seat Flanagan Theater creates an intimate atmosphere that only accentuates the performance. “This place has limitations. It’s a small stage and a small backstage,” said Joanne Smith, one of three people who own and operate Square One Players. “Spamalot is a very large under-
The cast of “Spamalot” rehearses before a performance.
Spamalot | 7
Deed for Old Town Hall signed By Laura Hayes Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH – The Select Board recently accepted and signed the deed for the Old Town Hall. During the 2022 Annual Town Meeting, voters decided to appropriate $10,000 to ac-
quire the property at 4 West Main Street. The town had sold the Old Town Hall property in 1983, but it had the option to repurchase the building after 40 years. During the Select Board’s June 26 meeting, Chair Mitch Cohen said the board had walked through the property several weeks prior. Deed | 5
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