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GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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State Representative David Muradian’s tackles ‘hectic’ first months in office

Grafton - With just a few months on the job as the newly elected state representative for the Ninth Worcester District, Representative David Muradian, R-Grafton, is already hard at work.

Grafton boys’ soccer team’s love of playing reaps rewards

Grafton – Playing for the love of the game has always been a cornerstone of high school sports, and perhaps no area team knows that better than the 2015 edition of Grafton High School (GHS) boys’ varsity soccer. Head coach David Mitchell uses the term “field rats” to describe the current team. It’s a compliment to the dedication and desire that his players exhibit day in and day out, a play on the term “gym rats” commonly used for the commitment and perseverance of those who love gym activity.

Zumba toning classes

Grafton - Grafton Recreation is offering Zumba toning classes Tuesdays, March 24 to May 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Grafton Municipal...

Grafton’s Silver Lake Beach to reopen for summer

GRAFTON - The Silver Lake Beach in Grafton will reopen to the public Saturday, June 26, as the region emerges from the grips of...

Fire damages Feedback Earth’s roof stacks

A fire at Feedback Earth, 109 Creeper Hill Road, caused damage to its roof stacks of the plant’s processing equipment.

Grafton Town Meeting approves TIF agreement, water treatment facility

The majority of the warrant for Grafton Town Meeting – the first 41 articles – were revisions to the town’s bylaws.

Grafton TV open house kicks off fall production course

Grafton - Grafton Community Television (GCTV) and Charter Communications will host an open house and tour of the town’s cable public access TV facilities...
William E. Burke

William E. Burke, 82, of Grafton

Grafton - William E. Burke, 82, of Grafton, passed away Jan. 9, 2019 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester following an illness. He leaves...

Tracking COVID-19 in Grafton

COVID-19 has hit communities across the region hard. Knowing that, we’re sorting though the flood of statements and articles to gather all the news on...
Scouts from Grafton Troop 107 at a past bottle drive. Photo/submitted

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.

UPDATE: NWS issues wind warning ahead of incoming storm

Forecasters say high winds will likely whip through area communities overnight and into tomorrow morning. This has prompted warnings.

North Street Elementary School Students visit State House

Grafton – Representative David K. Muradian Jr. (R-Grafton) welcomed students from Grafton’s North Street Elementary School for a class field trip to the State House Oct. 26.

Grafton Boy Scouts to hold bottle drive

GRAFTON – Do you have extra bottles and cans? Boy Scout Troop 107 will be holding a bottle drive on Saturday, Nov. 6, from...

Grafton police log, March 11 edition

Grafton Sunday, Feb. 20 1:25 a.m. Providence Rd. Assist other police dept. 12:06 p.m. Willard St. Assist other police dept. 12:22 p.m. East St. Ambulance – medical. 4:59 p.m....
Edward J. Hanam

Edward J. Hanam, 87, of Grafton

Grafton - Edward J. Hanam left the bonds of earth on November 12, 2021 after a short period of declining health. He was the...

Allan H. Unger, 81, of Grafton

Grafton - Allan H. Unger, 81, passed away Monday, Feb. 29, 2016 following a lengthy illness. He leaves his beloved wife, Jennifer (Boeh) Unger; his...

Eileen N. Adams, 76, of Grafton

Grafton - Eileen N. (Ryan) Adams, 76, died peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She leaves her husband of 55...

Fire destroys liquor store in South Grafton

A building on Main Street that housed the Valley Plaza Liquor Store had to be torn down after a fire on Monday, Oct. 16.

Town mulls future of old Grafton fire station

The Select Board discussed the possibilities for the old Grafton fire station at 3 Worcester St. during its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Joseph C. O’Connor, 78, of Grafton/Quincy

Grafton/Quincy - Joseph C. O'Connor, 78, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 following complications from cancer. He is survived by his brothers, John O'Connor, Mark...