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Apple Tree Arts offers April vacation theater workshops

Grafton – Apple Tree Arts will be hosting two special theater workshops over the April school vacation break. The community school of the arts is offering two workshops – one for grades three to five and another for grades six to nine. Call 508-839-4286 or visit www.appletreearts.org to register. Space is limited.

Grafton officials disagree over Pulte settlement

Grafton - A settlement between Pulte Builders and the town of Grafton was the subject of a disagreement between town officials during the Board of Selectmen’s April 7 meeting. On Jan. 9, town officials announced they had had reached a $1.3 million settlement with Pulte Homes over the profit dispute for the Hilltop Farms Chapter 40B development in South Grafton. Of the $1.3 million total amount, the town said it would retain $900,000 and the rest would cover legal expenses.

Grafton may build for-profit crematorium

Grafton - At the Grafton Board of Selectmen’s April 7 meeting the board was encouraged to consider the possibility of having the town build a for-profit crematorium.

Avidia Charitable Foundation donates to Apple Tree Arts

Grafton - The Avidia Charitable Foundation recently donated $2,269 to Apple Tree Arts in Grafton, a nonprofit community school for the arts serving people...

A trip back in time: attending school in Grafton in the 19th and early...

Grafton - Living in 2015, it can be hard to imagine even the most commonplace aspects of life in the centuries that preceded ours.

North Grafton parents, teachers prepare for 25th Fun Fair

North Grafton – The North Grafton Elementary Schools Parent Teacher Group (NGES PTG) is excited to be busy preparing for the 25th anniversary of its annual Fun Fair. The landmark celebration is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at North Grafton Elementary School. Also, returning for its third year is the Auction and Raffle Preview Night to be held Friday, May 8, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Meet the ‘star volunteer’ of Grafton Senior Center

Grafton – Judy McKensie is described as the “star volunteer” of the Grafton Senior Center by Lisa Kelley, the outreach worker.

Grafton’s Top Ten Taxpayers for FY 2014-15

  Name Nature of Business FY 15 Value Amount of Tax % of Levy Magill Associates Residential Builder $19,996,500 $329,942 0.9% Wyman...

A trip back in time: attending school in Grafton in the 19th and early...

Grafton - Living in 2015, it can be hard to imagine even the most commonplace aspects of life in the centuries that preceded ours.

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...