By Sherry Anders The Town of Shirley received an FY25 Earmark Award in the amount of $35,000 through the office of State Senator John Cronin to conduct an engineering study for design walkways compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA, at Fredonian Park and Nature Center. The design includes a
By M. E. Jones When Jenna Larrenaga started her job as principal of Shirley‘s Lura A. White Elementary School in July, she believed she’d found a perfect fit. Now, she’s sure of it. In a recent interview, she explained why. First, the size of the school—about 350 students in grades
The mission of Ayer-Shirley Regional School District: to create a positive athletic culture that encourages student athletes to develop character and leadership skills that allow them to be contributing members to the school and teams, as well as to their families and communities now and in the future. ASRSD Athletic
Shirley Police Chief Samuel Santiago says that the saying holds true, and he appreciates all those people who phone, email, stop by the station, or write letters. Emergency calls to 911 go to the regional dispatch center, physically located at the Ayer Police Station. The dispatcher then contacts officers who
Girl Scouting is girl-led, so each troop customizes activities and experiences to meet their interests. Girl Scouts research their passions, learn new skills, explore the outdoors, travel, perform community service, and have opportunities to develop leadership skills. Shirley Girl Scouts participate in the yearly Shirley Scout Food Drive, which collected
Shirley Cub Scout Pack 31 accepts boys and girls from kindergarten through fifth grade. The pack currently has a den for most grade levels. The pack meets as a whole once a month in tandem with Ayer Cub Scout Pack 32. Pack meetings take place on the second Wednesday of