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GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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Richard M. Welsh, 83, of North Grafton

North Grafton - Attorney Richard M. Welsh, 83, of North Grafton, died peacefully Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at the UMass Medical Center surrounded by his...

William C. Richardson, 82, of Grafton

Grafton - William C. "Bill" Richardson was 82 when he passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 with his family at his side. Bill is survived...

Grafton boys basketball survives last-second scare, defeats Shrewsbury

Two Central Massachusetts basketball heavyweights met on Thursday night – and it came down to the last play.

Marguerite D. Mills, 90, of Grafton

Grafton - Marguerite D. (Cove) Mills, 90, passed Thursday, July 14, 2016. Her devoted husband of 63 years, Harry S. Mills, passed in 2011. She...

Grafton Girl Scouts honored with Silver Award

Grafton – Members of Grafton Girl Scout Troop 30222 were honored with the Silver Award in a ceremony held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester...
Dennis A. Pickett

Dennis A. Pickett, 76, of Grafton/Millbury

Aug. 8, 1942 – Aug. 7, 2019 Grafton/Millbury - Dennis was raised in Millbury and lived in Grafton for many years before moving to California...

Grafton Firefighters raise funds for Cure Rare Disease

Grafton - Members of the Grafton Fire Department, Station 2, together with the organization Cure Rare Disease raised $4,231.58 recently in the first Bucks...
Music Director Alaina Calloway Bolton (far right) teaches a Mixed Age Move & Groove class. Photo/submitted     

Apple Tree Arts to offer Early Childhood Music Drop-in Week

Grafton – Parents and caregivers are invited to bring children to a free music class offered by Apple Tree Arts’ Musikgarten Mingle during the...

‘Tourna-Mint’ to benefit Grafton girl

Grafton – Ever since five-year-old Sophia Sugarman tragically lost her mother in April, the Grafton Police Department has actively participated in raising funds for the little girl. On Saturday, Aug. 6, members of the department are inviting others to join them in the 5th Annual KMS Golf Tourna-mint, to be held at Highfields Golf and Country Club in Grafton. Proceeds will benefit a fund set up for Sophia.

Local runners to participate in Boston Marathon

The 127th running of the Boston Marathon will take place Monday, April 17. Read the local runners from the region who will be participating.

Region dodges worst of Tropical Storm Henri

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor REGION - Area communities braced for the effects of Tropical Storm Henri, Aug. 22, but were largely spared from the worst...

Book ‘n’ Ephemera sale at Grafton Library Dec. 4

Grafton – The second annual Grafton Public Library Holiday Book 'n' Ephemera Sale will be held Sunday, Dec. 4, 12 to 3:30 p.m., at Grafton center. The...

Candlelight vigil to be held in Grafton to honor Orlando victims

Grafton  - The Unitarian Universalist Society of Grafton and Upton will be holding a Candlelight Vigil to be held in solidarity with the victims...
Laura Dodge

Laura Dodge, 93, of Grafton

Grafton - Laura Priscilla (Childs) Dodge, 93, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 at the Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. Laura was born...
Doris P. Ryan

Doris P. Ryan, 90, of Grafton

Grafton - Doris P. Ryan, 90, a long-time resident of the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility, passed away peacefully on Aug. 8, 2021. Born...

UPDATE: State police, FBI ‘monitoring the situation’ after cluster of school threats, superintendent says

UPDATE: This story has been updated to note that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has been in touch with the State Police,...

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...
June E. Andrade

June E. Andrade, 70, of North Grafton

North Grafton - June E. (Barron) Andrade, 70 of North Grafton has passed away and joined her husband Arnold on Monday, August 3, 2020...

New faces to join Grafton’s Select Board, School Committee

Mark Alimo was the top vote-getter at the annual Grafton Town Election on Tuesday, May 16, according to unofficial results.

Barbara E. Giaquinto, 89, of Grafton

Grafton - Barbara E. Giaquinto, 89, formerly of North Grafton, died peacefully Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Life Care Center of Acton. She is survived...