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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.
Genevieve Desmond, 91, of Grafton
Genevieve (Ferreira) "Gen" Desmond, 91, passed peacefully on Monday April 25, 2022. Gen was preceded by her loving husband George Desmond in 1993.
Grafton police log, April 29 edition
Grafton
Sunday, April 10
10:52 a.m. Nipmuc Rd. Ambulance – medical.
11:14 a.m. East St. Motor vehicle violations.
2:13 p.m. Providence Rd. Accident – hit & run.
2:52 p.m....
Carol E. Cerasoli, 83, of Grafton
Carol E. Cerasoli, 83 passed away April 24, 2022 after a sudden illness surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 64 years, Ronald Cerasoli passed away in 2021.
Bernadette M. Dumas, 80, of Grafton
Bernadette M. (Purcell) Dumas, 80, passed away April 21, 2022 following a lengthy illness. Her husband Lavinus “Joe” Dumas predeceased her in 2020.
High school scoreboard: Shrewsbury baseball, Hudson softball win early-season tournaments
The spring sports season rumbled onward last week, with teams playing through their April Break schedules.
Grafton police log, April 22 edition
Grafton
Sunday, April 3
12:25 a.m. North St. Disturbance – general.
8:35 a.m. Canal St. Ambulance – medical.
11:27 a.m. Arrested, Emily Clark, 33, of 9 W Hartford...