GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Grafton – Representative David K. Muradian Jr. (R-Grafton) is pleased to announce his appointment to the Madeline Amy Sweeney Award Committee with the responsibility of choosing a recipient to be awarded for Civilian Bravery. He was appointed to the committee by House Minority Leader Bradley H. Jones Jr. (R-North Reading).

East Dennis - Alan Collette of East Dennis passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2022 at Cape Cod Hospital. He was born in Northbridge,...

Grafton - At its weekly meeting April 12, the Grafton Board of Selectmen were to vote on several articles to be on the warrant at Town Meeting May 17. The session evolved into a spirited discussion about the best way to fund large expenditures. The warrant calls for a vote on debt exclusion for the cost of the soon-to-be-built Department of Public Works (DPW) facility and several newer vehicles for the Fire Department. The DPW project is estimated to cost $13.9 million and the Fire Department wishes to acquire a new pump truck estimated at $400,000 and emergency all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

Grafton - Lillian M. (Klett) Hutchison, 69, of Grafton, died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with...

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

Grafton - As an alternative to the traditional Sunday morning church service, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in North Grafton and St. John's Episcopal Church in Sutton have teamed up to offer Messy Church, a ministry which engages and builds relationships with thousands of people outside the usual church context. It is a way to way to offer the “Good News" of God's love through a time of food, friendship and fun for people of all ages, stages and abilities - no faith required.

Grafton - Deven J. Koenig, 21, passed away tragically from injuries sustained in a car accident Saturday December 7, 2019. He leaves his loving mother...

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 - Annette V. (Gosselin) Joncas, 76, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 at St. Francis Rehabilitation Center in Worcester with her husband Roland...

Grafton - Cornelius “Connie” J. Flynn Jr., a lifetime resident of Grafton, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2020, at home under the careful...

Grafton - The Grafton Public Library’s Long Range Plan expires in December 2020. The Long Range Planning Committee is seeking public input on future...

 By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer North Grafton – The nonprofit Community Harvest Project (CHP) located at 37 Wheeler Road in North Grafton doesn’t just have...

Grafton -  The 2019 Small Stones Festival of the Arts (SSFA) will be held Nov. 8-16, at the Great Hall, One Grafton Common in...

By Dakota Antelman, Managing Editor GRAFTON - After their ceremony was briefly delayed due to the threat of rain, the Grafton High School class of...

Grafton – The North Grafton Elementary Schools’ Parent Teacher Group will hold their annual holiday pancake breakfast Saturday, Dec. 14, from 8 to 11...

Here are some of the local events happening this weekend, including a chat with Sarah and General Artemas Ward and free comic book day.

Grafton – The public is invited to celebrate the beginning of summer at Apple Tree Arts’ fifth annual Community Ice Cream Social Wednesday, June...

Grafton - Doris M. (Cardin) Vaillancourt died peacefully Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at Life Care Center of Auburn. On Nov. 23, 2015, she celebrated...

Grafton - Marjorie A. (Hoyle) Brooks, 91, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 following a brief illness and with her devoted family in attendance....

By Chris Wilson, Contributing Writer REGION – Regional schools returned to action last week. Quickly, Grafton led the way with an 11-1-1 record across six...