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Vol. 49 | No. 34 | August 25, 2023
Puzzle Hub officially opens at Shrewsbury Senior Center
For interim Police Chief, community is the priority
By Evan Walsh Reporter
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After starting as a reserve officer with the Westborough Police Department, Todd Minardi has risen through the ranks to interim chief.
By Maureen Sullivan Assistant Editor WESTBOROUGH – On the day he became interim police chief, Todd Minardi performed a bit of community engagement. He sat in the “hot seat” at the annual Block Party’s dunk tank, getting soaked time and again. He did so with a smile on his face. Community tops Minardi’s list — keeping residents safe, keeping them informed about the department and making sure the department is adequately staffed and equipped. “I like to think I’m progressive,” he said. “You serve your community. You serve your agency.” Born and raised in Westborough, Minardi is Police Chief | 15
SHREWSBURY – Take a puzzle, leave a puzzle. That’s the motto of Shrewsbury’s latest community resource. On Aug. 17, three members of Girl Scout Troop 11087 officially opened the town’s Puzzle Hub. The Puzzle Hub — located just outside the Shrewsbury Senior Center and next to the Community Refrigerator — was the result of months of planning and coordination by three scouts — Celia Marichal, Navyaa Shakthi Ravi and Melina Lam — eager to earn the Silver Award, one of the organization’s highest honors. Originally inspired by the Little Free Library movement, the Puzzle Hub gives community members free access to all kinds of puzzles. Residents may also drop unwanted or unused puzzles at the box to Puzzle Hub | 14
Three members of Girl Scout Troop 11087 cut the ribbon and officially open the Puzzle Hub.
Change comes to town administrator’s office By Laura Hayes Managing Editor NORTHBOROUGH – As the town searches for a new town administrator, officials will also be looking for an assistant town administrator as well. Interim Town Administrator Bob Reed an-
nounced the resignation of Assistant Town Administrator Becca Meekins on Aug. 14. Her last day in Town Hall will be Aug. 31. “The decision to resign was not an easy one, and it comes after careful consideration and reflection of my personal and professional goals,” Meekins wrote in her resignation let-
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