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GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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William J. McElroy

William J. McElroy, 94, of Grafton

Grafton - William J. “Bill” McElroy, 94, passed away peacefully April 25, 2019 at Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation in Northbridge. He leaves his children, Kathleen...

Apple Tree Arts debuts theatre arts vacation program

Grafton - Apple Tree Arts, One Grafton Common, is offering a “Rock the Arts” vacation workshop for grades 3-7 Monday to Friday, Feb. 19-23,...

Montene Murphy Bieber, 91, formerly of Westborough and Grafton

Worcester - Montene Murphy Bieber, 91, of Worcester, formerly of Grafton and Westborough, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at home. She was the wife...
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Vote for Stock in special election

To the Editor, We wholeheartedly support Donna Stock for Select Board in the upcoming special election.  We have known Donna for nearly 20 years and in that...

Barbara Berry, 65, of Grafton

Grafton - Barbara (Lennon) Berry, 65, passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 after a sudden illness. Barbara was a devout Scientologist and a member of...

William C. Richardson, 82, of Grafton

Grafton - William C. "Bill" Richardson was 82 when he passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015 with his family at his side. Bill is survived...

J. Thomas Adams, 77, of Grafton

Grafton - J. Thomas "Tommy" Adams, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. His wife of 55 years,...

Overflow crowd results in discussion regarding proposed marijuana facility being rescheduled

Grafton – A discussion on a proposed marijuana facility that was to be held during the Jan. 5 Board of Selectmen’s meeting was rescheduled to a future date after an overflow crowd of residents showed up.

Evelyn D. Perron, 85, of Grafton

Grafton - Evelyn D. (Moison) Perron, 85, of Grafton, passed away peacefully Monday, May 18, 2015 in the Parsons Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center...

Episcopal church leader inspires congregation

Grafton - “Putting faith into action” is not simply a positive ideal for Reverend Laura Goodwin and the congregation at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Grafton, but an important aspect of living their lives out in service to their neighbors in Grafton as well as communities throughout Worcester County. The church, located at 53 N. Main St. in North Grafton has a long history of service, which is what attracted Reverend Goodwin to the parish in 2007.

Elizabeth M. Lemaire, 92, of Grafton

Grafton - Elizabeth M. (Farrell) Lemaire, 92, passed away following an illness Friday, March 10, 2017. Her husband, Raymond Lemaire, predeceased her. Elizabeth is survived...

Grafton Police Association announces second annual ‘Movember’ beard fundraiser

Grafton - The Grafton Police Association will once again be participating in “Movember,” as a way to raise money to support Massachusetts Special Olympics...

Special Town Meeting to be broadcast on Grafton Community Television

Grafton - The town of Grafton will hold a Special Town Meeting Monday, Jan. 9, at the Grafton High School Auditorium, 24 Providence Road,...

Grafton Girl Scouts provide trash cans, education about disposal

Grafton Junior Troop 65070 completed a Take Action Project this fall working with North Street and Millbury Street elementary schools.

Blanche L. Ragaini, 96, of Grafton

Grafton - Blanche L. (Benoit) Ragaini, 96, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 at St. Camillus Health Center in Whitinsville. Her husband, Frank Ragaini,...

Sylvia E. Wahlstrom, 77, of Grafton

Grafton - Sylvia E. (Soderberg) Wahlstrom, 77, died Thursday, May 7, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a short illness. She was...

Ann M. Richards-O’Brien, 88, of Grafton

Grafton - Ann M. (Bechard) Richards-O'Brien, 88, of Grafton, died peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2015 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester after a brief...

Michael R. Shaw, 57, of South Grafton

South Grafton - Michael R. Shaw, 57 of South Grafton, formerly of Dorchester, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015, surrounded by family, at UMass...

Lillian M. Hutchison, 69, of Grafton

Grafton - Lillian M. (Klett) Hutchison, 69, of Grafton, died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with...
Keith Johnson explains the science behind bubbles

‘Bubbleology’ fun in Grafton

Grafton - On Tuesday, Jan. 14  Keith Johnson captivated the students of South Grafton Elementary School with bubbles. Johnson discussed the scientific process of...