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Glass business closer to setting up at former Polish home

The building will be part of expansion plans for All Phase Glass, currently doing business on Collette Street.

Grafton Girl Scouts provide trash cans, education about disposal

Grafton Junior Troop 65070 completed a Take Action Project this fall working with North Street and Millbury Street elementary schools.

Millbury Street Elementary School students visited by local author

An award-winning author, Frost has published over nine illustrated books, including “Not Yet, Yeti” and “Capybara Is Friends with Everyone.”

Bank staff report leads to arrest on check fraud charges

A Worcester woman is facing several charges in connection with trying to cash a fraudulent check at the Homefield Credit Union.
The Assabet Valley Mastersingers will kickoff their concert series on Oct. 30 at St. John's High School.

Mastersingers present ‘Voices of Light’

Assabet Valley Mastersingers has announced its upcoming performance, “Voices of Light: The Passion of Joan of Arc,” taking place Sunday, March 10

Grafton’s Alena Duval always on the run

Over the course of her high school career, Alena Duval has learned a lot about both running and herself.

Verizon obtains permit to install cell tower in South Grafton

The Planning Board approved a special permit for Verizon to erect a wireless communications tower at 58 Follette St. on Lazy Hill.

MIAA playoff tournament brackets released

It's that time of year! The MIAA has released playoff brackets for hockey and basketball. Find out which of your favorite teams qualified for the tournament below. 

Glass business closer to setting up at former Polish home

The building will be part of expansion plans for All Phase Glass, currently doing business on Collette Street.

BVT students from Grafton awarded Adams scholarships

85 Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School seniors are the proud recipients of a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship.

Town mulls future of old Grafton fire station

The Select Board discussed the possibilities for the old Grafton fire station at 3 Worcester St. during its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Regional dispatch center may set up at former Harvey School

The former Harvey school building near downtown Westborough could become home for the new regional dispatch center.

Nomination papers for Grafton town election now available

Nomination papers are now available for the annual Grafton Town Election, which will take place on Tuesday, May 21.

Grafton festival brings local artwork to public sphere

The sixth annual Small Stones Festival of the Arts was delayed this year due to storm-related damages at the Grafton Public Library.

Most schools delay opening due to snow

The latest round of snow overnight Sunday, Jan. 28, into Monday, Jan. 29, left anywhere from 2 to 6 inches in the region.

Small Stones Festival of the Arts announces new site, dates

The Small Stones Festival of the Arts has announced a new schedule and venue for the sixth annual fine art and photography juried exhibition.

Grafton OKs new contract for town administrator

Evan Brassard will continue to be town administrator for three more years. On Jan. 16, the Select Board signed a new contract with him.

Blackstone Valley Tech honors students from Grafton

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School has released the superintendent-director’s commendation list.

‘A well-earned win’: Grafton hockey tops Marlborough in low-scoring matchup

As the buzzer sounded, the Gators emerged victorious, leaving Navin Arena on Saturday night with the 2-0 win.

Grafton boys basketball survives last-second scare, defeats Shrewsbury

Two Central Massachusetts basketball heavyweights met on Thursday night – and it came down to the last play.