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GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Stay up-to-date on Grafton news, events, and developments with the town’s foremost newspaper. Your trusted source for Grafton, MA news and community updates. Immerse yourself in the local scene as we bring you the latest events and noteworthy happenings at Community Advocate.

National Weather Service issues tornado warning for area

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for the area until 9:30 a.m.

Grafton Police host annual National Night Out

Hundreds of residents stopped by the police station on Providence Road for the annual National Night Out sponsored by Grafton police.

Willard museum offers free admission Aug. 10

Come to the Willard House and Clock Museum for free admission Thursday, Aug. 10, courtesy of the Highland Street Foundation.

Hundreds gather to stargaze at Willard museum

Over 150 people gathered at the Willard House and Clock Museum in Grafton to gaze into the night sky with numerous high-powered telescopes.
Community Harvest Project

Community Harvest Project named TerraCorps service site

Community Harvest Project has been selected as a TerraCorps service site for the 2023-24 service year, which runs from Aug. 28 to July 26.

Grafton, Hudson police to sponsor National Night Out

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

Grafton High School welcomes new athletic director

Grafton High School announced on July 6 that Ashley Paulsen would become the school’s new athletic director.

Grafton library, museum to present stargazing program

The Willard House and Clock Museum and the Grafton Public Library will present the James Webb Space Telescope + Stargazing Party

BVT students from Grafton perform well at SkillsUSA

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School students proved their vocational-technical ability at the 59th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference.

North Grafton man accused of assaulting police officers

Jacob Pelrah faces charges, including four counts of assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest.
Scouts from Grafton Troop 107 at a past bottle drive. Photo/submitted

Grafton Scouts plan bottle and can drive

Scout Troop 107 will hold a bottle drive on Saturday, July 15, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grafton Municipal Center.

Grafton seeks discussion on PILOT payments with Tufts

Select Board member Ray Mead led a discussion on the current payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement with Tufts on June 20.

Temporary off-ramp for I-90, 495 opens

A new temporary off-ramp from the Mass. Turnpike eastbound to Route 495 northbound and southbound will open on July 11.

Grafton parade goes 4th, despite the rain

About 15 minutes before the town’s annual parade on Tuesday, July 4, Sammy pawed over the duties of office to Bruno, a 14-month-old Rottweiler.

Fourth of July activities in the area

With the 4th of July around the corner, check out these local events in the area to celebrate Independence Day. 

Blackstone Valley Tech awards scholarships

The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District has announced its class of 2023 scholarship and award recipients.

North Grafton treehouse marks 10,000th wish for Make-A-Wish

In a backyard near St. Mary’s Parish, Make-A-Wish of Massachusetts and Rhode Island granted its 10,000th wish since it began 40 years ago.

Learn about the basics of LGBTQ+

The Grafton Public Library will present OUT MetroWest's “LGBTQ+ Basics and Beyond” on Thursday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m. 

Worcester DA helps fund postprom events

Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. is helping fund safe postprom events at Algonquin Regional, Grafton and Westborough high schools this year thanks to his annual grant program, now in its fifth year.

Central One Federal Credit Union donates to Community Harvest Project

Central One Federal Credit Union recently partnered with the Community Harvest Project in North Grafton and planted sweet potato slips.