SHREWSBURY DAILY: What You Need To Know Wed. Sept. 8

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Christine Charnosky, your host of the Shrewsbury Daily.

Quote of the Day: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” — John Lennon

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain overnight. High: 81 Low: 67.

Here are the top stories today in Shrewsbury:

1. Shrewsbury Dept. Of Public Works Is Holding A Logo Contest (Shrewsbury Patch)
2. Shrewsbury Police Are Breaking New Ground (Shrewsbury Patch)
3. Shrewsbury's new Beal school officially welcomes students (Community Advocate)
4. Community celebrates during the Shrewsbury Summer Festival (Community Advocate)
5. Head to Hudson for a weeknight evening of food, shopping and music during September (MetroWest Daily News)

Today in Shrewsbury:

• Virtual - 50+ Job Seeker's Networking Group (9:30 AM)
• Fall Play Auditions - Shrewsbury Sr High (2:00 PM)

Shrewsbury Patch Notebook

• Shrewsbury Public Library: "The Book Beats in the Courtyard is cancelled today as Miss Roxanne is sick. Here is one of her storytime videos from the past." (Facebook)
• Shrewsbury Public Library: "Did you know that you can get a library card as young as 2 years old? It’s never too early to sign up for a library card — we have resources and materials for every age. From virtual storytime to audiobooks to DIY classes, there’s someth..." (Facebook)

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• WE WANT YOUR JUNK - Recycling Event – Open to ALL COMMUNITIES (September 11)
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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Christine Charnosky

About me: I am the freelance editor covering Grafton, Hopkinton-Holliston, Northborough, Shrewsbury, and Westborough. I have worked as a reporter/editor in three different regions: the Daily Hampshire Gazette, Westfield News, and Country Journal in Western Mass.; the Butler Eagle in Pittsburgh; and The Reporter and Intelligencer in Philadelphia. I have also taught college Freshmen English for many years. I enjoy nature, photography, and painting.

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