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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.
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.
Blackstone Valley Tech holds commencement ceremony
The Blackstone Valley Tech class of 2023 commencement ceremony was held at The Hanover Theatre in Worcester on May 25.
Ten things to do this weekend
From art shows to book sales to community celebrations, there are many exciting events around the region this weekend.
Smoke adds color to sunrises and sunsets
Those milky skies – caused by smoke from wildfires in northern Canada – will be going away over the weekend.
Grafton firefighters battle fire on Upton Street
For the second time in four weeks, the Grafton Fire Department has battled a fire at a residence on Upton Street.
Five things to do this weekend
Are you looking for things to do? Here are five events happening in the region this weekend.
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.
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...
Grafton residents debate Pleasant Commons proposal
Plans for the Reserve at Pleasant Commons call for a total of 104 units across four multifamily apartment buildings
PHOTOS: Grafton observes Memorial Day
Grafton observed Memorial Day on May 29. Hundreds of spectators gathered on Grafton Common to watch the parade.