GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Grafton – Hundreds of residents and guests began celebrating the holiday weekend by attending the 36th annual July 3rd Concert on the Common presented by the Grafton Lions Club (GLC). The 215th Army Band of Fall River returned to Grafton for the third year.

Grafton – Several years ago, sixth-grade science teacher Laura Deschenes of the North Street Elementary School in Grafton was looking for an organization to involve her students in something that would have an impact on other children.

Grafton – Weather cooperated June 25 for the opening day of the Grafton Farmers Market’s seventh season. Visitors shopped for fresh produce and artisans’ creations, and learned about nonprofit organizations’ efforts. The market will continue Thursdays from 2 to 6:30 p.m. through Oct. 8 at the Grafton Common with two upcoming special events.

Grafton - Edward R. MacDonald, 78, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 23, 2015, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved...

Grafton Sunday, June 14 12:06 a.m. Maple Ave./Ferry St. Erratic operator. 10:43 a.m. Nottingham Rd. Ambulance medical – EMD. 6:25 p.m. Mass Turnpike. Ambulance – medical. 8:20 p.m. Mass...

Worcester/Grafton - Vincent F. "Vinnie" Caracciolo went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 24, 2015 after a valiant battle with a long...

Grafton – Where can you find colorful produce, beautiful flowers, delicious baked goods, adorable alpacas and talented musicians? Starting Thursday, June 25, you can find them all at the Grafton Farmers Market. The popular seasonal market, which will be held on the Grafton Common every Thursday through Oct. 8 from 2 - 6:30 p.m., has been bringing fresh food and more to the community since 2009.

Grafton – In addition to protecting residents, Grafton firefighters have also implemented various town events and have raised money for charities over the years.

Grafton - Patrons of all ages gathered June 20 on the lawn of the Grafton Public Library to celebrate what would have been the 181st birthday of its benefactor Jerome Wheelock, a local inventor. He donated $100,000, which matured in 1927 to allow construction of the current library. Wheelock’s statue stands across the street in the Grafton Common.

Grafton - Apple Tree Arts has announced several youth summer programs that will offer students the opportunity to play in a band or ensemble...

Grafton - Dennis R. Woodill, 66, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester following a brief illness. His wife,...

Grafton – Fluttering like a butterfly and flitting like a fairy, Allison Coelho Picone embodies the spirit she tries to capture in her award winning paintings.

Grafton - The Grafton Police Association announced its 2015 Scholarship Awards to three members of the Grafton High School class of 2015: The Walter...

Grafton - Golfers of all skill-levels are invited to play in the Fourth Annual KMS Golf “Tourna-Mint,” to be held at the Highfields Golf...

Grafton - Earl F. Parenteau, of North Grafton, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. His wife, Genevieve (Wojtanek), passed away in July 2013. He is...

North Grafton—“My first love is knowing how to create unique furniture. My second love is teaching others how to do it,” said Maureen Bane. Her charming shop in North Grafton, Signature Finishes, combines both loves with an array of one-of-a-kind furniture and decorative accessories, classes on how to refinish furniture, and the supplies needed to achieve special effects.

Grafton – The Grafton Common was filled with vendors’ displays June 20 for the Grafton Historical Society’s 48th annual Antiques & Arts Fair. Guests browsed among dozens of booths offering antiques, collectibles and artisans’ creations. An appraiser was available to reveal the value of visitors’ antiques and heirlooms.

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...

Grafton – Families spent some of spring’s last day, June 20, attending the Grafton Recreation Department’s annual Big Truck Day. Various vehicles were stationed at the Grafton High School parking lot for the free, four-hour event.

Grafton - Something praiseworthy has been happening during the past few years regarding animal care. The Tufts at Tech Program has joined the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Grafton with Worcester Technical High School to teach high school students animal care so that they may become Certified Veterinary Assistants or Certified Veterinary Technicians. And in the process, animal owners who would otherwise not have been able to afford costly veterinary care have such for their pets and other animals.