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GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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Grafton Cub Scouts taking part in flag retirement ceremony

Grafton Cub Scouts Pack 106, and Northbridge Scout Troop 155 and Pack 150, are planning a flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Veterans Day events across the region

Across the region, community members will be gathering to commemorate Veterans Day. Read more about the events.

Pumpkins and apples soar at Harvest Home Fair

Community members gathered at the Community Harvest Project on Nov. 3 for the annual CHP Harvest Home Fair.

Grafton Town Meeting rejects zoning amendment for mixed-use buildings

Grafton residents attending the annual Fall Town Meeting on Monday, Oct. 21, approved all but one of the 18 warrant articles.

Buddhist temple in Grafton robbed

Police continue to investigate a break-in at the New England Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center on Old Upton Road.

Feedback Earth ordered to stop accepting lobster shells

After the Attorney General's Office sued Feedback Earth, the two parties have agreed on several actions that are outlined in an order.

Senior Night in ‘The Swamp’: Grafton football rolls past Tantasqua

"We’re a day-by-day, week-by-week team, and, in a lot of ways, we’re a period-by-period team." Read more about the win here.

Grafton Recreation’s Fall Fest draws the crowds

Scarecrows and pumpkins joined in the fun at the annual Fall Fest sponsored by the Recreation Department on Sunday, Oct. 20, on the Common.

Crepeau signs off as Grafton’s police chief

It was a little after 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, and Crepeau had just signed off after more than four decades in uniform.

Petition asks Grafton to install sidewalk on Old Westboro Road

The sidewalk for Old Westboro Road is one of four citizens petitions filed for Grafton Town Meeting on Oct. 21.

PHOTOS: Algonquin and Grafton girls soccer match ends in scoreless draw

The Grafton Gators and Algonquin Titans battled in "The Swamp" on Oct. 17. Here are some of our favorite photos.

Following odor complaints, Attorney General sues Feedback Earth

The Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against Feedback Earth, which processes unwanted food into ingredients for animal feed.

Halloween events across the region

With Halloween right around the corner, here's a list of activities across the Community Advocate's coverage area.

Early voting schedules for the Nov. 5 election

Early voting hours for the Nov. 5 general election will be held in the following communities in the Community Advocate's coverage area.

Grafton man killed by falling tree branch

An 86-year-old resident of South Grafton was killed after being struck by a large tree limb in his yard on Saturday, Oct. 12, according to Mass. State Police.

BVT superintendent to retire at end of school year

Michael F. Fitzpatrick has announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Read more here.

17-27 Upton Road plans get Planning Board approval

The Planning Board has approved a special permit and site plan review for a four-story, multifamily residential building at 17-27 Upton Road.

PHOTOS: Northern lights appear across the region

Residents turned their eyes to the sky last night, October 10, as auroras made another appearance across the region.

Cummings asks for $8.3 million override for Grafton schools

For the third time since 2015, James Cummings is asking for an override to help keep Grafton Public Schools operational.

Grafton church hosts annual Apple Pie Social

On Sunday, Sept. 29, the crowds came to the Congregational Church of Grafton UCC for its 45th annual Apple Pie Social.