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GRAFTON LOCAL NEWS & EVENTS

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John Pollinger

John Pollinger, 72, of Wakefield and Grafton

Wakefield/Grafton - John Pollinger, 72, passed away Dec. 16, 2018 after succumbing to complications from cancer. He is survived by his daughter, Audra Gargano and...

Grafton police log, Feb. 11 edition

Grafton Sunday, Jan. 16 12:48 a.m. Elizabeth St. Ambulance – medical. 5:06 a.m. Worcester St. Ambulance – medical. 11:48 a.m. Sampson St. Disturbance – neighbor. 3:11 p.m. Manning Ln....

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...

Lucille C. Wilson, 85, of Grafton

Grafton - Lucille C. (Poulin) Wilson, 85, passed Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 at Beaumont Westborough. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Fred...

David R. Putnam, 57, of Grafton

Grafton - David R. Putnam, 57, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017, following complications from stroke. He was predeceased by his wife, Charlene (Burton)...

Dr. Mary Rose Paradis’ work helps horses and the humans who love them

Grafton – Spring is coming soon. For many, their attention will turn to the Triple Crown races and the magnificent thoroughbreds on the racetracks. With their speed, strength and stamina, it’s no wonder people are fascinated by these equine champions.

Thomas J. Despres, 71, of Grafton

Grafton - Thomas J. Despres, 71, of Grafton, formerly of Westborough, passed away on December 24, 2021. Born in Worcester, he was the son of...

Ruth M. Shandrick, 90, of Grafton

Grafton - Ruth M. (Anderson) Shandrick, 90, of Grafton, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016, with her daughter at her bedside, in the Millbury...

Grafton marijuana dispensary inches closer to final approval

GRAFTON - A Grafton marijuana business just took a major step forward in its effort to open a dispensary in town.  Discern’d Cannabis Purveyors is...

High school scoreboard: Teams welcome return of student fans as winter season continues

REGION - This weekend's blizzard wiped out part of the local high school sports schedule. Teams proceeded with other games and contests earlier in the...

Grafton Planning Board discusses proposed developments

Grafton - The Grafton Planning Board met Nov. 23 to consider proposals from applicants for the “Gristmill Village” subdivision and the “Grafton Hill” subdivision.

Grafton boys’ soccer shuts out Auburn

Grafton - The Grafton High School boys’ soccer team defeated South Worcester County League opponent Auburn High School by a score of 4-0 Oct. 19.
Cecile Johnson

Cecile Johnson, 94, of Grafton

Grafton - Cecile Marie Blanche (Noel) (Mayo) Johnson passed away on Aug. 16, 2021 at the young age of 94-1/2. Cecile was born in...
Marjorie Brooks

Marjorie A. Brooks, 91, of Grafton

Grafton - Marjorie A. (Hoyle) Brooks, 91, passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017 following a brief illness and with her devoted family in attendance....

Jean M. Drago, 83, of Grafton

Grafton - Jean M. (Hurley) Drago, 83, passed peacefully at home Monday, May 16, 2016 in the love and care of her family. She...

Grafton Boy Scouts plan bottle drive

Community members are invited to support Grafton's Boy Scout Troop 107 when it holds its spring bottle drive on Saturday, April 2.

Grafton to present summer concerts and movies

Grafton – The Grafton Recreation Department will hold its free Concerts on the Common series Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on the Grafton Common. Rain location is Grafton Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road.

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.

Rainbow Girls based in North Grafton for fifth year

Grafton – A nonprofit youth service organization for preteen girls and young women ages 11 to 20 is based in North Grafton for its fifth year, but it has a much longer history.

Robert W. Bibeau, 95, of Grafton

Grafton - Robert W. Bibeau, 95, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. His wife of 50 years, Shirley (Carey)...