You Ask...Patch Answers: Flags on Town Property

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This week, I received an email from a concerned resident from O'Donnell Avenue asking why the town was surveying a vacant lot near his home.

The lot is part of the development and has been deemed by the town to be left as open space, according to Director Angela Snell.

A local special needs group has asked to build two outdoor bocce courts at the location so Shrewsbury's Special Olympics' teams can practice during the spring, summer and fall.

"The group will pay for the equipment and an Eagle Scout in town is planning to volunteer to do the labor for the project," Snell said. "The group will be presenting their plan to the Parks Commission meeting on March 12."

Residents will have the opportunity to comment on the plan at the meeting before any decision is made by the town.

"I think it's a great idea for the area," said Lesley Troio who lives in the area. "I was hoping they would be putting in an in-ground pool, but the bocce court sounds great."

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