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5 Things You Need to Know Today: May 4
It's time to think about unveiling that grill for the summer.

<b>Emai</b><b>l</b> jennifer.lucarelli@patch.com<br><b>Phone</b> 508-330-7763<br><b>Hometown</b> Shrewsbury<br><b>Birthday</b> April 1 (no jokes, please:)<br><br><br><b>Your Beliefs</b><br>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. I believe all sides of an issue should have a voice and can be heard. I believe true journalism can only be achieved when all opinions can be represented and presented without bias.<br><br><b>Politics </b><br>I am registered an as independent voter, though I believe in being fiscally conservative.<br><br><b>Religion</b><br>I was raised Catholic, though currently I am more of a casual believer at this point.<br><b><br>Local Hot-Button Issues</b><br>I think some hot-button issues in town include keeping our tax rate low, while still being committed to the services we want to provide in town and continuing to have one of the best school districts around. I think it's a difficult balancing act that the town officials have to weigh every day.
It's time to think about unveiling that grill for the summer.

The following information was supplied by the Shrewsbury Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Former Selectman Benjamin Tartaglia lost his bid for selectmen to James Kane in the annual town election, but he wants to thank all those who worked on his campaign.
There's only 29 more days left of school until summer vacation, but who's counting? It’s time to start looking into summer camps if you haven’t already as spaces fill up quickly. Sports, adventure and nature based camps highlight the list.
See how to deal with the increased number of ticks in the area.
Tell us what you'd like to know about Shrewsbury and we'll find the answer for you.
White City Pizza closed its doors, but what would you put there to replace it?
Blog on Patch and see what one son did to support his dad's campaign for re-election.
Selectman James Kane pulled out all the stops to be re-elected this year, even getting his son involved.
The following information was supplied by the Shrewsbury Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Shrewsbury's own Shawn Loiseau is headed for the NFL.
A funeral Mass will be held on May 3 for Paul P. Kristo.
Even in the rain, supporters and candidates hold signs for their favorite contender.
The boys visited with State Rep. Matt Beaton, R-Shrewsbury, and had to plan their trip all on their own.
The school community mourns the loss of young student Andrew Stevens, 4, who died on Friday.
The following information was supplied by the Shrewsbury Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
It's almost time to vote in the annual town election and there is only one contested race.
Vote in our poll and share the poll with your friends and family on Facebook and Twitter.
Local diners enjoy shaking hands with U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren.