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Engaged and ConnectedShrewsbury engages residents and creates community connections through:
| ExceptionalShrewsbury’s Town government and workforce set a standard for excellence through:
| Healthy and ThrivingShrewsbury enables the highest quality of life through:
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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
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ProsperousShrewsbury fosters partnerships for residents, businesses, and the community that result in:
| SustainableShrewsbury prioritizes environmental responsibility by:
| Questions?Contact the Office of the Town Manager 508-841-8508 or tgalusha@shrewsburyma.gov |
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
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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 CalendarThe Meeting calendar for July 2022 to December 2022 can be found HERE. | Public Comment Policy Adopted |
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.
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Policy 28 - Appointment Policy Amendments Adopted The Board of Selectmen amended their operational policy #28 related to Appointments to Municipal Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Ad Hoc Committees. Mr. Samia noted that they streamlined the policy, added posting of all positions that expire to increases awareness of the positions that are out there and allow individuals to express interest and the Board would have the names of interested individuals going forward. 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 The Board of Selectmen voted to file the Select Board Name Change Special Act with the General Court. This was the next step in the process for the formal name change from Board of Selectmen to Select Board after the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting voted. | 409 South Street 55+ 40B Housing Development Agreement Approved The Board of Selectmen voted to approve the 409 South Street 55+ 40B Housing Development Agreement. Ms. Kristen Las - Assistant Town Manager of Community Development and Human Services, summarized the agenda item and the Board's previous interactions with Greystar. The development agreement allows the Board to have a little more control in the process. Various town staff have participated in negotiations with Greystar to create this development agreement. The Board's discussion of this agenda item begins HERE in the recording. |
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.
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.
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