Selectmen Selections
June 2022 - Edition 47
Introduction
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Strategic Plan Community Feedback Requested!
The Town has entered into its next phase of the Strategic Planning project. After the first round of community feedback, the Board of Selectmen have drafted Strategic Outcome Areas and are looking for feedback from the community on each area! These areas can be viewed below and feedback can be provided at GetInvolvedShrewsbury.com!
Community Feedback Sessions are scheduled throughout the Months of July and August over a 4 week period. These dates, times, and locations are:
Virtual Meetings:
- Virtual Meeting on Thursday July 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM EST - Register in advance for this meeting HERE. Please note that registration is MANDATORY for the virtual meetings in order to properly manage the features of the meeting, but your information will not be shared/or used again by the Town. Once an individual is registered, the email they provided will receive an invite with details on how to join the meeting.
- Virtual Meeting Tuesday July 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST - Register in advance for this meeting HERE. Please note that registration is MANDATORY for the virtual meetings in order to properly manage the features of the meeting, but your information will not be shared/or used again by the Town. Once an individual is registered, the email they provided will receive an invite with details on how to join the meeting.
- Virtual Meeting on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 9:00 AM - Register in advance for this meeting HERE. Please note that registration is MANDATORY for the virtual meetings in order to properly manage the features of the meeting, but your information will not be shared/or used again by the Town. Once an individual is registered, the email they provided will receive an invite with details on how to join the meeting.
- Virtual Meeting on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 7:00 PM EST - Register in advance for this meeting HERE. Please note that registration is MANDATORY for the virtual meetings in order to properly manage the features of the meeting, but your information will not be shared/or used again by the Town. Once an individual is registered, the email they provided will receive an invite with details on how to join the meeting.
In Person Meetings:
- In Person at Shrewsbury Public Library Meeting Room A, Monday, August 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Click HERE to register. Please note that registration IS NOT mandatory, but will help us prepare for the meeting to ensure adequate opportunities for engagement and participation.
- In Person at Shrewsbury Public Library Meeting Room A, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 10:45 AM - Click HERE to register. Please note that registration IS NOT mandatory, but will help us prepare for the meeting to ensure adequate opportunities for engagement and participation.
Drop In Sessions:
- In Person at the Farmers Market, Shrewsbury Senior Center Parking Lot, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, come drop by at any time!
- In Person at the Food Trucks, Town hall, Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, come drop by at any time!
- In Person at National Night Out, Town hall, Tuesday, August 2, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, come drop by at any time!
- In Person at the Farmers Market, Shrewsbury Senior Center Parking Lot, Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 2:30 Pm to 4:30 PM, come drop by at any time!
- In Person at the Food Trucks, Town hall, Thursday, August 11, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, come drop by at any time!
More information on the project and related documents can be found at https://shrewsburyma.gov/1051/Strategic-Plan-Project
Engaged and Connected
Shrewsbury engages residents and creates community connections through:
Strong relationships between the Town government and residents
Intentional inclusion and outreach to build trust in Town government and services
Empowered volunteers who contribute their time, talent, and expertise to the community
Exceptional
Shrewsbury’s Town government and workforce set a standard for excellence through:
Responsible fiscal stewardship
Effective long range planning
Innovative and proactive customer service
Smart, reliable, and robust municipal services and utilities
Comprehensive and compassionate social services
Healthy and Thriving
Shrewsbury enables the highest quality of life through:
Diverse housing options
Equitable educational opportunities
Cultural and social experiences
Multimodal transportation
Active and passive recreation
Community oriented public safety
Prosperous
Shrewsbury fosters partnerships for residents, businesses, and the community that result in:
Purposeful land use planning and outcomes that promote livability
An environment that enables residents and businesses to succeed
Business attraction and retention that contributes to the Town’s economic base
Local retail and restaurants that build community and meet resident needs and preferences
Sustainable
Shrewsbury prioritizes environmental responsibility by:
Reducing the Town’s carbon footprint
Improving access to clean energy options
Preserving open and natural spaces
Protecting natural resources
Questions?
Contact the Office of the Town Manager
508-841-8508 or tgalusha@shrewsburyma.gov
Board of Selectmen June 14, 2022 Meeting Highlights
Town Department Reorganiza-tion
Mr. Mizikar summarized the changes - highlighting that they were focused in the organization of the Department of Public Works and the purview of the Assistant Town Manager of Community Development and Human Services. Changes were effective July 1, 2022.
The Board's Discussion of this agenda item begins HERE in the recording.
The new organization chart for the Town can be found HERE, and the new organization chart for the Department of Public Works can be found HERE.
The old organization chart for the Town can be found HERE and the old organization chart for the Department of Public Works can be found HERE.
July 2022 to December 2022 Meeting Calendar
The Meeting calendar for July 2022 to December 2022 can be found HERE.
Board of Selectmen June 26, 2022 Meeting Highlights
Policy 28 - Appointment Policy Amendments Adopted
The Board's discussion of this agenda item begins HERE in the recording.
The amended Policy can be found HERE.
Select Board Name Change Special Act Filed with the General Court
409 South Street 55+ 40B Housing Development Agreement Approved
The Board's discussion of this agenda item begins HERE in the recording.
DEI Update
Summer Hours Operating Schedule for Town Hall
On May 31, 2022 Town Hall implemented 2022 Summer Hours. The only changes for the members of the public are to Tuesday's and Friday’s hours. Town Hall will now be open from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM on Tuesdays to better accommodate the public with expanded hours. Town Hall will also be open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) on Fridays. There are no other changes to Town Hall’s operating hours (listed below).
Monday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
*Building Inspector, DPW, & SELCO Open at 7:30 AM
Town employees will still be working a full work week with these changes and will be available throughout the designated operating hours.
Please note that these operating hour changes do not affect the School Department, the Library, or the Council on Aging.
Board of Selectmen Meeting
Tuesday, Jul 12, 2022, 07:00 PM
Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building (Town Hall), Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Board of Selectmen Meeting
Tuesday, Jul 26, 2022, 07:00 PM
100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
On May 20, 2022 the Shrewsbury Board of Health issued a mask advisory due to a surge in positive COVID-19 cases. The full advisory can be found here. For information regarding masks and face coverings, please refer to CDC guidance linked here. The Shrewsbury Board of Health order to require employers to report COVID-19 cases in the workplace will remain in place until further notice.
The Town of Shrewsbury urges residents, taxpayers and others to continue utilizing our online services including paying bills, applying for permits and licenses. If you wish to get in contact with a specific department, please see our staff directory at https://shrewsburyma.gov/Directory.aspx.
Email: Health@worcesterma.gov
Website: shrewsburyma.gov/coronavirus
Phone: 508-799-1019
About Us
Email: selectmen@shrewsburyma.gov
Website: https://shrewsburyma.gov/535/Board-of-Selectmen
Location: 100 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-841-8504
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShrewsburyMassachusetts
Twitter: @ShrewsburyMAGov