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Grafton’s resources during COVID-19 crisis

Grafton - Grafton is providing up-to-date information on its website, www.grafton-ma.gov, and Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/TownofGraftonMA. As of March 16 until further notice, all municipal offices...

Woman’s body found near Mass. Turnpike overpass in Grafton

Grafton – The Worcester County District Attorney’s Office released this statement this afternoon: The State Police Detectives assigned to the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office...

Investigation continues into apparent Marlborough homicide

MARLBOROUGH – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Marlborough Chief of Police David Giorgi have confirmed the ongoing investigation into the death of an...

‘We’ll bounce back:’ Grafton Gators fall to Duxbury in Super Bowl

The Grafton Gators fell to the Duxbury Dragons 42-7 in the MIAA Division Four Super Bowl game at Gillette Stadium on Friday night. 

NWS releases snow totals from weekend storm

This weekend's snow has left upwards of nine inches of snow in some places, according to new data released by the National Weather Service. 

Grafton, Hudson police to sponsor National Night Out

The Grafton and Hudson Police Departments are inviting residents to the annual National Night Out.

Elms Café & Catering, located on Tufts campus, now open for breakfast and lunch

By Bonnie Adams, Managing Editor Grafton – For hungry students who attend classes at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North...

Grafton’s Puritan roots were mired in conflict

Before Grafton was officially established, we know there were established Puritan camps in the mid–late 1600s. The people settled on the land of the Indigenous people and the goal was to convert them to the Puritan way of life.

Talks continue around proposed regional emergency dispatch program

REGION - A regional emergency dispatch system is still in the works in the area. But it's still a long way away from coming...

Grafton man thanks supermarket employees with gift cards

Grafton – Bill Yeomans of South Grafton decided when shopping earlier this morning at Stop & Shop that he would show the employees how...

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.

Armed man prompts SWAT response in Grafton

Law enforcement took an armed man into custody on Saturday morning in Grafton following a standoff on East Street in town, Grafton Police say. 

Grafton Celebrates the Holidays returns Dec. 4

Grafton Celebrates the Holidays returns on Dec. 4 with more than 30 businesses, churches and organizations serving as “Frosty Stops."

Worcester County Sheriff promotes local officers

Four area officers have been promoted to the rank of sergeant within the Worcester County Sheriff's office.

Blackstone Valley Tech honors students from Grafton

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

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.

Five things to do this weekend

Are you looking for things to do? Here are five events happening in the region this weekend.

Arson charges following fire on Logan Path in Grafton

GRAFTON – A Grafton man has been charged with arson after Grafton police and firefighters responded to a fire in a residence in Logan...
Erin R. Coakley

Erin R. Coakley, 25, of Grafton

Grafton - It is with profound sadness that the family of Erin Rose Coakley announces the peaceful passing of their precious daughter on Dec....

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.Â