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Avidia Bank president and CEO Mark O’Connell to retire in 2023
Avidia Bank has announced that President and CEO Mark O’Connell will retire in May of next year, capping a 35-year career with the bank.
Grafton police log, June 17 edition
Grafton
Sunday, May 29
12:16 a.m. Rose Ln. Suspicious activity.
1:37 a.m. Snow Rd. Disturbance – loud noise.
12:17 p.m. Main St. Road hazard.
6:57 p.m. Linda Crt. Disturbance...
AMSA students celebrate their next chapter during graduation
Families and loved ones of AMSA graduates gathered on the field of the Fore Kicks Sports Complex on Friday for this year’s graduation.
Grafton police log, June 10 edition
Grafton
Sunday, May 22
12:50 a.m. Forest Ln. Ambulance – medical.
1:09 a.m. Sean Mikeal Way. Disturbance – neighbor.
7:10 a.m. Maxwell Dr. Ambulance – medical.
11:11 a.m. Creeper...
Weather phenomenon rolls dense pollen cloud across region
A drop in temperatures across the region brought with it a particularly dense cloud of pollen on Tuesday, rolling across area communities.
Region plans 2022 Memorial Day observances
Area communities are all gearing up for Memorial Day observances on Monday as many welcome a return to more traditional parades.
Massachusetts AG sues major PFAS manufacturers
Massachusetts AG Maura Healey announced a major lawsuit against more than a dozen manufacturers of PFAS chemicals used in firefighting foam.
Grafton police log, May 27 edition
Grafton
Sunday, May 8
8:17 a.m. Deernolm St. Motor vehicle stop.
9:00 a.m. Worcester St./Joncas Ter. Motor vehicle stop.
9:24 a.m. Deernolm St. Motor vehicle stop.
10:19 a.m. Waterville...
Grafton police officer helps rescue baby owl
A baby owl was rescued without injuries on Old Westborough Road on Wednesday with help from the Grafton Police Department.
Grafton police log, May 20 edition
Grafton
Sunday, May 1
2:48 a.m. Providence Rd. Suspicious activity.
12:49 p.m. Hudson Ave. Accident – pedestrian.
1:54 p.m. Providence Rd. Fraud/identity theft.
5:04 p.m. Worcester Providence Tpke. Fire...
Teresa D. Rojas, 87, of Grafton
Teresa D. (Silva) Rojas, 87, of Grafton, died at AdviniaCare on May 15, 2022. She was the wife of the late Rene O. Rojas.
Milton Atchue, 92, of Grafton
Milton “Doc” Atchue, 92, passed away with his adoring family at his side May 12, 2022 following an illness.
Grafton police log, May 13 edition
Grafton
Sunday, April 24
11:44 a.m. Worcester St. Trespassing.
12:30 p.m. Worcester St. Suspicious activity.
2:49 p.m. Oakwood Ln. Ambulance – medical.
3:03 p.m. Mass Pike E. Accident –...
Robert E. Gauvin, 88, of South Grafton
South Grafton - Robert E. “Bob” Gauvin, 88, passed peacefully with his family by his side Saturday May 7, 2022 after an illness.
Leona S. Foskett, 76, formerly of Grafton
Mrs. Leona S. Foskett, age 76, of Worcester, Mass, formerly a longtime resident of Grafton, Mass, passed away at the UMASS Medical Center’s Memorial Campus on Saturday, May 7, 2022, after a period of declining health.
Heather E. Tauras, 41, of Grafton and Malden
Heather Elizabeth Tauras, beloved daughter of Nancy Tauras and Alexander Tauras, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2022 at age 41.
Mary C. Brewer, 90, of Grafton
Mary C. (Cosenza) Brewer, 90, passed away peacefully at home May 1, 2022. Her husband Mahlon Brewer predeceased her.
Grafton police log, May 6 edition
Grafton
Sunday, April 17
6:08 a.m. Worcester St. Motor vehicle stop.
9:47 a.m. Worcester St. Accident – personal injury.
11:46 a.m. Providence Rd./Depot St. Well-being check.
5:16 p.m. East...
High school scoreboard: Early power rankings bring good news for area teams
REGION - The release of the MIAA's first round of spring power rankings brought good news for a number of area teams this past...
Susan Mariano, 69, longtime Grafton business owner
Susan Mariano, 69, a long time Grafton business owner passed away in her sleep, Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, after a valiant battle with cancer.