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GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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Brush fire causing delays on Mass. Pike

A portion of the Mass. Turnpike between Exit 106 and I-495 has been reduced to one lane because of a brush fire.

Towns may go regional with emergency dispatch calls

Four communities — Grafton, Hopkinton, Southborough and Westborough — are considering the formation of a regional emergency dispatch center.

Westborough, Grafton and Southborough approve regional dispatch

Three out of the four communities – Westborough, Grafton and Southborough – have decided to go ahead with forming a regional dispatch center. Hopkinton declined to join.

Car crashes into Grafton house

According to the Grafton Police Department, a car was driving south on Providence Road when it veered off the road and struck a house.
Megan L. McNeil

Megan L. McNeil, 27, of Grafton

Grafton - Megan L. McNeil, 27, passed away August 21, 2020, her vibrant life ending far too soon. She was born October 8, 1992...

Area police departments plan to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

A number of area police departments are planning means of disposing of such medication as part of Drug Take Back Day on April 30.

Former Superfund site may house regional dispatch center

A one time Superfund site at Hocomonco Pond may soon be home to a regional dispatch center for Westborough, Grafton and Hopkinton.

Grafton singer-guitarist returns to in-person gigs with safety measures

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer Grafton – Soon after the pandemic restrictions were loosened for restaurants in Massachusetts, singer and guitarist Chad Clements of...

Grafton graduation: “Proud of all that we have done as a class”

For Grafton High School Salutatorian Anthony Lam, he didn’t understand the phrase “life is short” until recently.

Virtual Visits for kids at Grafton’s North Street Elementary School

By Peg Lopata, Contributing writer GRAFTON - Even in the best of times, teaching is hard work. During this pandemic it’s been even harder. This...

Snow prompts closures, cancellations

REGION - A major snow storm is expected to hit the region overnight tonight, lingering through the day on Friday before tapering off, forecasters...

Storm update: closings and delays

With a late-winter storm forecast to leave 5 to 8 inches of snow overnight Monday into Tuesday, several schools have already decided to delay or cancel classes.

Grafton resident advocates for state policy changes for dyslexic students

Grafton – For Grafton resident Lisa Nelson, advocacy for students with dyslexia is a personal crusade. One of her three children, now in ninth grade, has struggled with the learning disability that affects the ability to read.

Grafton Gators head to state championships

The Grafton Gators defeated Foxborough 21-12 on Nov. 19 in the final four matchup. Now, Grafton will play against Duxbury.

Fire damages Feedback Earth’s roof stacks

A fire at Feedback Earth, 109 Creeper Hill Road, caused damage to its roof stacks of the plant’s processing equipment.

MJ’s Market opens as Grafton’s first marijuana dispensary

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor GRAFTON - Grafton’s first marijuana dispensary marked its grand opening on Oct. 29 with a ribbon cutting that was well...

Shoe manufacturer gave Grafton an enduring gift

Grafton is notably known for its role in the shoe industry during the 1800s. Shoe manufacturing was run in homes with a lot of tedious work, done by hand.

Grafton High serves graduates superlatives with breakfast

Grafton – Before graduating June 5 at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester, the Grafton High School (GHS) class of 2015 gathered June 4 for a senior breakfast at the GHS Commons.

Community Harvest Project to host Harvest Home Fall Festival & 5K

GRAFTON - The 15th annual Harvest Home Fall Festival & 5K will take place on Sunday, Nov. 7 in Grafton.  The event will feature in-person...

Nipmuc Nation hosts annual powwow

By Jerry Callaghan, Contributing Writer Grafton - Although the third smallest Native American reservation in the United States, the Hassanamesit Reservation, located at 80 Brigham...