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Shrewsbury Select Board Member Carlos Garcia To Run for Re-Election
January 26th, 2026

Garcia is currently serving in his first term on the Select Board and serves as a Town Meeting Member from Precinct 1. Garcia announced his candidacy on Monday, saying he is running for re-election because he understands that local government can play a positive role in enhancing lives.

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After foreclosure, town retains Empire Dry Cleaning property for future use
November 25th, 2025

“This presents us with an exciting opportunity to engage with the community,” said Select Board member Carlos Garcia.

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Carlos Garcia on Boston 25

Carlos Garcia speaks with Boston 25 to discuss Shrewsbury's Form of Government Study Committee
October 7th, 2025

“Shrewsbury has had a town manager, a select board, and a representative town meeting form of government since 1953. That form of government was adopted back when the town’s population was about 11,000,’ explained select board member Carlos Garcia. “The population is about 40,000 people, so it’s grown significantly, and the challenges have gotten more complex.”

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Carlos Garcia at Nautical Bowls Ribbon Cutting

Community Advocate: Adjusting zoning to rein in development? Officially on the table for the Shrewsbury Select Board
September 22nd, 2025

“Zoning is complicated, and I want to make sure the process we’re doing is thorough and has lots of public engagement. … Time is of the essence, and the sooner we can do something, the better. I’m concerned about the timeline that it may be too quick for this one, but I think this is important enough a priority. … The community has given us feedback time and time again,” said Select Board member Carlos Garcia.

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Carlos Garcia at 2024 Spirit of Shrewsbury Expo

Community Advocate: Who will investigate whether Shrewsbury should switch government structure? See the committee:
September 1st, 2025

The committee will have between 12 to 18 months to research government models, get input from Shrewsbury residents, and make an actionable recommendation back to the Select Board.

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Community Advocate: Shrewsbury Select Board gives developer $244,000 break to construct 196 units:
July 8th, 2025

“[MBTA Zoning] is highly compelling. And I think folks watching this are going to want a sense of assurance that you’re not going to change … and stick with the 40B. That’s why I think it’s important for us to agree to the amended agreement. We should stick to the 40B so we get to Safe Harbor, get to the 10 percent. … Once we have Safe Harbor, we’ll be able to mitigate, control, and have a say,” said Select Board member Carlos Garcia.

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Carlos Garcia Speaking at Town Meeting

Community Advocate: Town Meeting endorses exploring Shrewsbury High School expansion:
May 20th, 2025

"This is information-gathering. This is work that we'll have to do eventually anyways. We're in the process, they've accepted us up to this point," said Select Board member Carlos Garcia, the only Shrewsbury High School graduate on the board. "Let's gather that information, and let's also engage with the residents."

"I don't think it's prudent for us to step back now," he continued.

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Community Advocate: Following performance review, Shrewsbury's Mizikar earns new three-year deal:
May 2nd, 2025

“I really appreciate your leadership style and how you’ve bolstered the team here at Town Hall to really be leaders in themselves,” said Select Board member Carlos Garcia. “I know I’ve shared this with you before, but as I travel the commonwealth in my professional role, I hear your praises in communities across the commonwealth. We’re really lucky to have you.”

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Carlos Garcia on Select Board Roundtable at DPW Facility

Community Advocate: Moving Forward: Select Board sends DPW facility project to Town Meeting:
March 26th, 2025

“I expect robust public engagement on this to bring the residents and voters up to speed on where we’re at and their role to play on this when it comes to a townwide vote in May,” said Select Board member Carlos Garcia. “I also ask Town Meeting members … to engage with residents in their neighborhoods."

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Carlos Garcia at Lunch & Learn at Shrewsbury High School

Community Advocate: Expansion of overcrowded Shrewsbury High School debated:
April 19th, 2024

“It was eye-opening to hear about the inability to expand programs and electives, because I know that those opportunities are where students are able to find their passions that they will then make a career out of in the future,” said Garcia, who is also an SHS alumnus. “Having the honor to sit here today, I want to do what I can to ensure that those behind me are also able to receive an excellent, quality education. The needs at the high school are much greater now than when I was there, which, to me, underscores why the expansion is so critical.”

“Community engagement is going to be critical when, and if, we approve this first step today. Ultimately, it will be the community that will make the decision on this project,” Garcia said.

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Community Advocate: Select Board establishes Sustainability Committee:
April 6th, 2024

“I think that the committee will be a good resource for folks at home who want to become more sustainable themselves,” Select Board member Carlos Garcia said. “I do appreciate there will be one member of the community that… will be a high school-aged student. I think for young people… I know that climate action and sustainability is on the forefront of our minds.”

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Community Advocate: Shrewsbury Select Board amends email response policy:
December 19th, 2023

“Certainly, in this day and age folks email each other every day and expect a response very quickly, so I think that this policy really outlines a process and an expectation that residents should have when they contact us,” he said. “We’re here to serve the community, so we should be as responsive as possible towards them.”

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Community Advocate: Casavant becomes chair following post-election reorganization:
May 19th, 2023

Carlos Garcia, who was recently elected to DePalo’s seat, was appointed as the designee to the Affordable Housing Trust.

“I know from your campaign work that you have first-hand experience with affordable housing, and I think that you would be a really great asset and a great fit for that board,” Casavant said.

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Carlos Garcia at League of Women Voters Forum 2023

Community Advocate: Shrewsbury candidates reflect on election:
May 9th, 2023

Garcia remembered the excitement of the moment he learned he had won, noting how his election to the Select Board made history in Shrewsbury.

“It was definitely very exciting. It was certainly a historic moment for our town,” he said. “I knew when I was running that there was the potential that I could be the first person of color elected to the Select Board in Shrewsbury and the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to the Select Board, so I’m really proud of that, not just for myself but for the town. We’re becoming a more diverse community… I’m excited for the future of our town.”

“I think my hopes for the next three years are that more people continue to be engaged and involved in our local government. I ran on a platform that was advocating for more transparency and accessibility within our local government. I’m really hoping that people really see that and realize and understand that they have a voice that can shape the way our town moves forward,” Garcia said.

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