Big Detour In Shrewsbury: Monday Manual

SHREWSBURY, MA — Welcome to the May 16 edition of Monday Manual, where we highlight important events coming up during the week in Patch communities between Wayland and Worcester.

Here's what to know for the week of May 16:

Shrewsbury

Remember, Route 140 at I-290 will be under construction this week. MassDOT is paving the roadway. Here are more details about the closures:

"Paving operations will start on Monday, May 16, from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. the following morning. During the work, traffic traveling on Route 140 northbound in Shrewsbury will be detoured at Main Street to access I-290 westbound back to Route 140. Local and emergency access will be permitted throughout the work zone.

"Paving will continue Tuesday, May 17, through Thursday, May 19, at exit 26 A/B Route 140 ramps to and from I-290. During the work the following detours will be in place each night from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning: I-290 eastbound traffic looking to exit at this location will be detoured to exit 27 (Church Street) to reverse direction back to Route 140; I-290 westbound traffic looking to exit at this location will be directed to use exit 25 (Main Street) to reverse direction back to Route 140."

Worcester

It'll be a big week for the Conservation Commission. Among many other items, the meeting set for Monday will include approvals for two big projects in Worcester: the renovation of the 300 Southbridge St. property — formerly The Bridge — into residences, and the demolition of the Piccadilly Plaza shopping center along Shrewsbury Street. The Conservation Commission is typically an early step in the process of development.

Wayland

The Wayland Public Schools Foundation will host an "Amazing Race" fundraiser in town on Sunday. Teams of locals can work together to race across town, answering trivia questions to advance in the contest. Sign up deadline is Thursday.

Marlborough

There will be a balloon test in Marlborough on Wednesday related to the proposed 276-unit apartment building in the French Hill neighborhood. During the test, balloons will float to the approximate height of the proposed building to show how it might affect the city's skyline. The test begins at 5 p.m. (rain date is Thursday at 5 p.m.).

Milford

A new coffee shop and roaster opening soon in Milford will go before the Select Board on Monday to get a common victualler license, a final step in any restaurant opening. Blooming Hearts Roastery & Cafe will be located at 206 East Main St. (Route 16).

Westborough

It'll be a good week to eat a burger. The Westborough High School National Honor Society will hold a fundraiser on Tuesday at MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes in Northborough. Find more details here.

Sudbury

Although it's been open for months, the Sudbury History Center and Museum held a long delayed grand opening ceremony over the weekend. The museum is now open six days a week showcasing centuries of local history.

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