Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Shrewsbury is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 35,644 according to the 2010 US Census, in nearly 12,400 households.

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Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
Coordinates: 42°17′45″N 71°42′48″W / 42.29583°N 71.71333°W / 42.29583; -71.71333Coordinates: 42°17′45″N 71°42′48″W / 42.29583°N 71.71333°W / 42.29583; -71.71333
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Settled1722
Incorporated1727
Government
 • TypeRepresentative town meeting
 • Town
   Manager
Kevin Mizikar
 • Board of
   Selectmen
James Kane
Maurice DePalo
Moira Miller
John Lebeaux
Beth Casavant
Area
 • Total21.7 sq mi (56.1 km2)
 • Land20.7 sq mi (53.7 km2)
 • Water0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2)
Elevation
668 ft (204 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total35,608
 • Density1,526.3/sq mi (589.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
01545
FIPS code69-60165
GNIS feature ID0619489
Websitewww.shrewsbury-ma.gov

Shrewsbury is home to three current and one former Nationally Registered Historic Places:

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