A Worcester suburb with a small town center surrounded by green spaces
Just 6 miles east of Worcester, Shrewsbury is a suburb with small-town character and natural amenities. In the town center, residents can listen to a story time at the local library and go to an upscale, locally owned eatery. Warm weather calls for a dip in Quinsigamond Lake, dotted with primary-colored sculling boats. The 220-foot-tall mountain at the nearby Ski Ward resort makes for the perfect wintertime day trip. “City life in Worcester, swimming and skiing are all less than 15 minutes away, but Shrewsbury isn’t any busier because of it. And you have easy access to both the Boston and Hartford turnpikes,” says Lee Josephs, a broker associate with Coldwell Banker and Shrewsbury local.
The town of Shrewsbury's municipal campus is in the heart of the city.
Residents can find free little libraries in many Shrewsbury neighborhoods.
The church is the main focal point of the town of Shrewbury.
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Cottages and Colonials in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury’s winding asphalt roads and cul-de-sacs are brimming with classic New England architecture built throughout the midcentury. Vinyl Cape Cods sit on 8,000-square-foot lots with backyards enclosed by picket fences. White hydrangeas bloom outside three-bedroom Tudor Cottages and Minimal Traditional ranch styles. All-brick Colonial Revivals often feature three to four bedrooms and driveways leading to one-car, attached garages. Buying here can cost anywhere between $450,000 and $700,000, a range slightly higher than a Worcester home’s average $400,000 selling price. “A ton of people have moved here within the last five years to get out of the city, so buying is really competitive,” says Josephs.
Shrewsbury offers many home styles from capes to ranches and colonials.
Shrewsbury homes often have manicured lawns, driveways and garages.
Shrewsbury has older classic homes as well as new construction.
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A-rated Shrewsbury Public Schools
Children here can attend Walter J. Paton Elementary and Oak Middle, both of which have A grades from Niche. Lastly, students may go to A-plus-rated Shrewsbury High School, where the Innovations Pathways program offers classes in TV production, computer science and childcare. St. John’s High School has been a private all-boys option since 1959.
Shrewsbury High School is a public school in the town of shrewsbury
Oak Middle school, found in Shrewsbury serves grades seven & eight.
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Swimming at Quinsigamond Lake or snowboarding down the Mountain at Ski Ward
Locals may hear the crack of a bat or referees whistling at Maple Avenue Recreation Area, home to youth soccer fields and baseball diamonds. Wildflower meadows and towering American beech trees surround the 3 miles of nature trails at Carlstrom Memorial Forest, accessible off Gulf Street. Quinsigamond State Park is 4 miles west, and the entry fee is $8 for Massachusetts-registered cars. Beach chairs and towels dot the lake’s sandy shoreline every summer, and high school and college rowing teams compete on the 2,000-meter course every weekend from March through May. Largemouth bass, yellow perch and rainbow smelt are stocked here annually, making it a popular spot for anglers. Ski Ward is 3 miles east, and residents ski, snowboard or tube down nine slopes. Indoor activity hubs in Shrewsbury include Bowlero, where lanes are lit in shades of red and blue for the weekday unlimited bowling special. The Shrewsbury Public Library hosts numerous events, ranging from baby story times to scavenger hunts for teenagers.
Dogs love the long walking trails offered in the Shrewsbury area.
A man hits the tennis ball at Quinsigamond State Park.
Fisherman try their luck at Regatta Point on Lake Quinsiagmond.
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Shop at the Shrewsbury Farmers Market or listen to carolers on the Town Common
Artisan bread bakers and local produce farmers sell their goods under white tents at the Shrewsbury Farmers Market, held in the Senior Center parking lot every Wednesday morning from June through September. The Town Common fills with carolers and a Christmas market for the Light the Common event at the beginning of December. The town hosts several other events throughout the year, like the Easter egg hunt or the Arbor Day tree giveaway, both at nearby Dean Park.
Shrewsbury town center is a place where residents and join together for festivals and markets.
Main Streets eats and big-box options in Northborough Crossing
“Shrewsbury doesn’t necessarily have a downtown. It’s more of a town center area, where we have our town hall and police department,” says Josephs. “There are just a few restaurants along Main Street.” A red-brick commercial strip along Main Street houses Amici Trattoria, an intimate Italian spot with specialty pizza, pasta dishes and a wine bar. Next door, mahogany accents, white tablecloths and a granite bar top create an old-timey atmosphere at Willy’s Steakhouse and Sushi. The Boston Turnpike has a few chain establishments, like Buffalo Wild Wings, The Home Depot and a Stop & Shop for groceries. Other familiar grocery stores, like Ulta Beauty and HomeGoods, are nearby in the open-air Northborough Crossing shopping center.
Shrewsbury's small town has a few select restaurants and boutiques.
Egg O Holic is a hot new breakfast place in Shrewsbury.
Shrewsbury residents can quickly get to main shopping centers.
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Easy access to the Boston and Hartford turnpikes
Worcester’s core is just 6 miles away via Interstate 290, or locals can head to one of the area’s Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus stops to reach the city center. A 40-mile drive east on the Boston Turnpike leads to its namesake city, and 68 miles southwest on the Hartford Turnpike does the same. The UMass Memorial Medical Center is the nearest hospital, and the Worcester Regional Airport is 10 miles away.
Shrewsbury offers public transportation to safely get around town.
Shrewsbury is forward thinking and offers dedicated electric car parking.
Taylor Blair knew a career in Real Estate was for him after purchasing his first home. He thoroughly enjoyed the process and with his background in sales, he felt that becoming an agent would be a great fit! He is looking forward to helping clients and providing them with the same type of positive experience he had while purchasing his home. He is also excited to utilize the training Lamacchia Realty offers to help buyers and sellers reach all their Real Estate goals.
Taylor grew up in West Boylston, has as lived in Sturbridge, and now lives in Holden. He is also a firefighter and paramedic.
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