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GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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Grafton athletic trainer reflects after responding to serious hockey injury

By Kevin J. Stone, Contributing Writer GRAFTON - Grafton High School (GHS) athletic trainer Sarah Mealy found herself in a position, earlier this winter, where instinct...

Grafton High Class of 1968 holds reunion

The Grafton High School class of 1968 held its 55th reunion on Sept. 20 at the Grafton Town House Tavern.

MidWach League announces 2021 fall all stars

REGION - Well over 100 local high school athletes were recently recognized with all star honors as the MidWach League released its finalized fall...

Grafton business targeted by scammers

The Better Business Bureau is cautioning community members about job scams after an issue at a Grafton biotechnology company.

Fire departments battle blaze in Grafton

GRAFTON - Crews from multiple area fire departments were on scene at a building fire in Grafton as of 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Firefighters were...

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.

Buddhist Temple in Grafton offers calm from present storm

By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer Grafton - On a quiet hillside in the woods off Route 140 in Grafton, a Buddhist temple is doing its...

Tracking COVID-19 in Grafton

COVID-19 has hit communities across the region hard. Knowing that, we’re sorting though the flood of statements and articles to gather all the news on...

UPDATE: Westborough firefighters help rescue horse as messy winter storm muddies region

UPDATE: This post has been updated to include additional information on the impacts of today's winter storm.  REGION - Snow gave way to ice and...

Area residents prepare for 2022 Boston Marathon

Residents are set to converge on Hopkinton for the 2022 marathon, which is now back on its regular schedule.

Firefighters respond to fire at Grafton spa

Truth Organic Spa on North Main Street in Grafton is seeking a temporary home after a fire caused heavy damage.

And still they rise: The many lives, and deaths, of the South Grafton mills

Grafton – The revolution started with a river. The Blackstone River had no idea, of course, that it was to become a tireless laborer, the driving force that would keep the wheels of industry turning. But with a staggering drop of 438 feet over a 46-mile course, its powerful flow proved irresistible. Wherever the river went, so men and mills would follow.

MidWach League announces 2021-2022 winter all-stars

The MidWach League, which includes Algonquin, Shrewsbury, Marlborough, Hudson and Westborough high schools, is honoring its winter all-stars.

Forecasters share projected snowfall totals for weekend nor’easter

REGION - Though they've emphasized that the outlook may change, forecasters say a storm this weekend could bring up to a foot of snow...

Traffic closures, advisories for Labor Day Parade

The following parking and traffic restrictions will be in effect on Monday, Sept. 4, due to the Labor Day Parade.

Grafton man recalls posing for iconic Norman Rockwell painting

By Christine Galeone, Contributing Writer Grafton – In 1958, Ed Locke was an eight-year-old boy having lunch in his school’s cafeteria, when fellow Stockbridge resident...

NWS releases snow totals from Friday winter storm

Yesterday's winter storm dropped up to nine inches of snow on area communities, with Hudson leading the way in accumulation.

Templeman Tree Service

Grafton—To protect the shade and ornamental trees that are an essential part of a home’s landscape and value, those trees need preventative maintenance.

Sen. Eldridge files bill to regulate private wells

REGION - A new bill introduced in the state legislature by Sen. Jamie Eldridge and Rep. Dan Sena would establish and tighten regulations on...
The Grafton and Upton Railroad Company is located on Westborough Road in North Grafton. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

Grafton & Upton Railroad Company faces civil penalty following EPA settlement

By Laura Hayes, Senior Community Reporter GRAFTON – Grafton & Upton Railroad Company will pay a $52,000 civil penalty after it allegedly violated federal chemical...