GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

North Grafton - Attorney Richard M. Welsh, 83, of North Grafton, died peacefully Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 at the UMass Medical Center surrounded by his...

Grafton - Melvin J. Vitaris, 90, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northbridge. His wife, Rita Ann...

Grafton – Families started the day Dec. 12 attending the North Grafton Parent Teacher Group’s (NGPTG) annual Santa’s Holiday Breakfast at North Grafton Elementary School. Santa held court on a festively decorated stage where he heard children’s gift wishes.

The Grafton Board of Selectmen heard presentations from two alternative electricity supply companies at its Dec. 1 meeting as a result of a study done by the Grafton Energy Study Committee. Using the Solarize Mass Program (http://www.masscec.com/solarizemass) as a springboard, the first of two teams heard was from Direct Energy Solar (DSE), with Jill Appel, director of community programs presenting.

Grafton - Peter L. Boutiette, 60, passed away unexpectedly Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 after being stricken at home. He leaves his wife of 16 years,...

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

North Grafton - Joshua P. Duckworth, 39, of North Grafton, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 at Marlborough Hospital. Born and raised in Marlborough, he was...

Grafton - Following lots of talk about planting a vegetable garden at the Grafton Public Library - at board meetings, and by a librarian who wanted to circulate seeds like books - part-time employee and library enthusiast Beth Patch made it happen. Patch, who has lived in Grafton for 30 years, works at the library as an assistant to director Beth Gallaway. She also works full-time as an administrative assistant to the director of case management at the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health in Fitchburg.

Grafton - The Grafton Planning Board met Nov. 23 to consider proposals from applicants for the “Gristmill Village” subdivision and the “Grafton Hill” subdivision.

Grafton - Over 40 businesses, churches and organizations in Grafton will be offering holiday entertainment, activities, refreshments, crafts and more Sunday, Dec. 6, during...

Grafton - Michael Makowiecki, 88, of Grafton, formerly of Westborough, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He was born...

Grafton – Since it was originally built in the early 1850s, Grafton’s Town House has literally and figuratively been a key part of the town’s common area. At times it served as municipal building, hosted numerous plays, concerts, lectures, basketball games, banquets and more, and now, home to several small businesses.

Grafton - The Grafton Board of Selectmen held a public hearing Nov. 17 regarding a request for a letter of non-opposition for Milford Medicinals, a company seeking to open a medical marijuana dispensary at 206 Worcester St., (Route 122). The company currently operates a registered marijuana dispensary in Milford, Mass.

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

Grafton – Musician and educator Kim Webster of Grafton is known to area kids simply as Mr. Kim. On the second Friday of each month, he’s currently entertaining preschoolers age 2 and up at the Grafton Public Library (GPL). Certified with the Early Childhood Music and Movement Association, Webster is a children’s performer who gladly shares the spotlight with his collection of puppets.

Region – State Representative David K. Muradian Jr., R-Grafton, invites all to participate in “Bundle up the Blackstone Valley,” a coat drive to benefit families and children in need within the Blackstone Valley.

Grafton - Ellen Goguen joined the Worcester area chapter of the League of Woman Voters (the League) in 1977 when she was a stay-at-home mom. Almost 40 years later, now president of the Grafton chapter, she still finds the league interesting, engaging and worthwhile.

Grafton – Murder comes to the Grafton High School stage Friday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 22 as the theatre arts program presents its...

Grafton – The Grafton High School Indians football team defeated the Holy Name Naps by 28-16 to win the Central Mass. Division 4 football championship. The game was played Nov. 14 at Doyle Field in Leominster.

Grafton – The annual Amazing Turkey Race will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. This event is free to register with a donation...