GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

Grafton - Helen E. (Jordan) Roderick Simpson, 82, passed Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 26...

Grafton - John Priscolli, owner of the Grafton & Upton Railroad, met with the Grafton Board of Selectmen Aug. 4 to discuss issues related to the railroad. The discussion focused on the beaten-up roadway where it crossed the tracks in the center of town.

Grafton - At the Aug. 4 meeting, the Grafton Board of Selectmen dealt with the traffic confusion and congestion along Boulevard Avenue because of the ongoing renovation of One Grafton Common. The roadway is hindered by a construction fence and vehicles on one side of the road and the door at Jordan’s Garage is partially blocked, so the selectmen have decided to make the road temporarily one-way. The avenue will be open from east to west or from North Street to Route 140 for an undetermined period.

Grafton – For the 10th year, Grafton residents and guests joined thousands of communities nationwide Aug. 4 by celebrating the 32nd annual National Night Out. The event is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and locally by the Grafton Police Department.

Grafton - Helen Ratkiewicz, 98, passed peacefully Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 at Beaumont Rehabilitation & Nursing in Northbridge. Miss Ratkiewicz was born in Grafton April...

By Christina Galeone, Contributing Writer Grafton – On July 27, ten student delegates from Hungary, four from Wales and three from Crimea rolled up their...

North Grafton - Local nonprofit programs addressing a variety of needs from community arts, STEM education to elementary through high school enrichment will get...

Grafton - Eleanor M. (Hicks) Conway, 80, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her adoring husband...

Grafton - On the evening of July 22, Grafton’s Concerts on the Commons featured the band “Throw Back to the 60s,” an enthusiastic group of ‘60s-era musicians playing favorites from that time period. A typically large crowd gathered, covering the Commons with blankets, bridge chairs and tables, thermos jugs, sandwiches, candy, and other treats. Many stood and rocked along with the music, to the delight of adults and children alike. Kids ran to and fro, laughing and having a great time.

Grafton - Several representatives from the Grafton Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Highway Department appeared before the Grafton Board of Selectmen July 21 to discuss town road repairs.

Grafton – Kevin Gallagher debuted as a drummer in a variety show while a fourth-grader at North Grafton Elementary School. Now a band member of Whiskey Church, he was voted Favorite Local Drummer in the 2015 Local Music Awards presented by WMRC Radio, 1490 AM. Along the way, he got nicknamed “Bam Bam.”

Grafton - Grafton Community Television (GCTV) will bring its cameras to Grafton's 2015 National Night Out celebration Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Grafton Police...

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

By Jerry Callaghan, Contributing Writer Grafton - Although the third smallest Native American reservation in the United States, the Hassanamesit Reservation, located at 80 Brigham...

Grafton – On July 27, ten student delegates from Hungary, four from Wales and three from Crimea rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty to help Community Harvest Project, a Grafton nonprofit. The students, who are being hosted by students and their families from the Grafton chapter of Operation Friendship – a non-profit international exchange organization – had fun helping local OF members harvest vegetables for local food banks and hunger organizations.

Grafton - Summer is here and Pecorino, a country cheese shop, that also has a fine wine assortment, is offering a summer picnic bag special, featuring a bottle of wine, two cheese pairings, a dry salametto and fresh baguette. Customers can use the neat jute tote for their future purchases, such as the “Wednesday Wine Deal” where six bottles of wine are handpicked by store owner Simone Linsin.

Grafton – Fred Orkiseski is a busy man. And at age 83, he intends on staying that way. He has spent a lifetime performing and teaching music, including serving as director of music for Grafton Public Schools for 40 years. Now, along with making music, he spends his time on other pursuits - golfing, painting, cooking, and learning more about the subjects he loves, such as World War II aviation, railroads and carpentry.

South Grafton/Gardner - Charles E. "Chas" Hitchcock, 21, of Gardner, formerly of South Grafton, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 after an unexpected illness. He...

Grafton - Billie Hisoire, 89, left behind family, friends, and a unique legacy after passing away Wednesday, July 15, 2015. She leaves her sisters, Aldea...

Grafton – Nipmuc Indians have resided in Grafton since before recorded history and Nipmuc Nation is stronger than ever. The tribe will be holding its 92nd annual Powwow Sunday, July 29, at the Hassanamesit Reservation in Grafton. The festival features traditional dancing, drumming, food, kids’ crafts and vendors.