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GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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Grafton selectmen choose fire protection consulting company

Shrewsbury - Representatives of Jensen Hughes Engineering (headquartered in Baltimore, Md., with local offices in Framingham and Marlborough) attended the Grafton Board of Selectmen’s meeting Aug. 18. The board had chosen the company to assist with potential issues related to the new liquid propane gas (LPG) transfer station at the North Grafton switching yard of the Grafton and Upton Rail Road (GURR).
Robert L. Bishop

Robert L. Bishop, 58, of Grafton

Grafton - Robert L. “Bob” Bishop, 58, passed away unexpectedly at home Feb. 20, 2019. He leaves his wife of 27 years, Christine (Masnicki) Bishop;...

Dominic A. Colorio III, 35, of Grafton

Grafton - On Oct. 2, 2018, Dominic A. Colorio III, passed away suddenly at the age of 35. Dominic was born Aug. 26, 1983 in...
Judith H. Ronchetti

Judith H. Ronchetti, 64, of Natick and Grafton

Natick/Grafton - Judith H. “Judy” Ronchetti, 64, passed away at home after an illness Dec. 27, 2020. She leaves her sons, Jeffrey Murphy of Watsonville,...

Muradian named to Madeline Amy Sweeney Award selection committee

Grafton – State Representative David K. Muradian Jr. (R-Grafton) has been named to the selection committee for the 2019 Madeline Amy Sweeney Award for...

Grafton police log, April 8 edition

Grafton Sunday, March 20 12:00 a.m. Worcester St. Suspicious activity. 2:24 p.m. Browns/Old Upton Rds. Animal complaint. 4:34 p.m. Millbury St. Trespassing. 6:06 p.m. Providence Rd. Ambulance – medical. 6:12...

Local firefighters support fight against muscular dystrophy

Region – The Westborough Professional Fire Fighters Local 3070 conducted its annual “boot drive” Oct. 15, at the rotary in the downtown area. Over...
Jeannette P. Hutnak

Jeannette P. Hutnak, 84, of Grafton and Millbury

Grafton/Millbury - Jeannette P. (Maranda) DeOrsey Hutnak, 84, passed away July 25, 2019 following a brief illness. Jeannette leaves her daughter, Deborah Pearson (Bill) of...
Paul H. Vaillette

Paul H. Vaillette, 92, of North Grafton

North Grafton - Paul H. Vaillette, 92, formerly of North Grafton, passed away June 16, 2018, rejoining his beloved wife, Rose (Antonucci) Vaillette, who...

Grafton Community Television airs energy savings program information video

Grafton - The town of Grafton will enter into a new Energy Choice program Wednesday, March 1. Known as "electricity aggregation," this program is a...

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...

Little kids enjoy big trucks in Grafton

Grafton – Families spent a warm June 18 morning attending Grafton Recreation Department’s annual Big Truck Day. Various vehicles were parked behind the Grafton Municipal Building. Kids got the chance to sit behind the wheel of town vehicles from the fire, police and highway departments. They also honked the horns of local businesses’ tractor, concrete mixer and Mack trucks. A highlight for many was climbing into an Army National Guard Jeep.

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

James J. Koskinen, 74, of Grafton

Grafton - James J. Koskinen, 74, of Grafton, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, in the home he loved, here in New England. His...

Region rings in 2022

REGION - Area communities are ringing in the new year today, welcoming 2022 and bidding adieu to 2021.  Local police departments marked New Year’s Eve...

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...

Blackstone River in Grafton and beyond helped kickstart the Industrial Revolution

With an industrial revolution in their midst, people would soon join forces with the Blackstone River for the common goal of running mills.

Ten ways to volunteer for the Community Harvest Project in North Grafton

Grafton - You can join the fight against hunger in Worcester Country by volunteering at the Community Harvest Project (CHP) at its North Grafton location. Last year, thanks to the work of nearly 11,000 volunteers, the CHP grew and distributed almost 260,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables. That translated to approximately 1.2 million servings of produce.
Scott Barki

Scott Barki, 45, of Grafton

Grafton - Scott Barki, 45, passed away after a sudden illness on Sept. 9, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Ackroyd; his sons,...

Donna A. Daveau, 55, of Grafton

Grafton - Donna A. Daveau, of Grafton, formerly of Leominster, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015. She was 55 years old. Donna graduated from Leominster...