Grafton brief: Friday, September 25, 2026
Grafton's Select Board closed its fall town meeting warrant after pressing schools over a late funding request
Grafton's Select Board closed its fall town meeting warrant after pressing schools over a late funding request.
From Grafton News
- Select Board closes 16-article fall warrant. Grafton's Select Board closed its 16-article fall town meeting warrant, but not before pressing schools over a late special education stabilization request. Town Administrator Evan called it "kind of 11th hour," while Vice Chair Colleen Roy pushed for clearer alignment before it reached voters.Grafton News
Today in Grafton
- Nor'easter threatens 60 mph winds, heavy rain. A Nor'easter tracking toward Massachusetts could bring winds over 60 mph and up to 6 inches of rain from late Friday into Monday, raising the risk of widespread storm damage and power outages, according to Patch.Patch
- Town warns of permit application scam. Grafton officials are warning residents and business owners about permit application scams targeting Massachusetts municipalities, noting the town will never request a wire payment by invoice for a permit.Town of Grafton
- Grafton High School moves up on AP honor roll. Grafton High School has received national recognition for expanding student access to Advanced Placement coursework, according to Patch.Grafton Patch
Coming up
- Sat, Sep 26: Meadows Montessori School holds open house. Meadows Montessori School hosts an open house for prospective families on Saturday, Sept. 26, according to the Grafton Patch community calendar.Grafton Patch
- Sun, Sep 27: Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day set for Sunday. The Municipal Center gym hosts Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day on Sunday, Sept. 27, honoring military families, according to the town calendar.Town of Grafton
- Sun, Sep 27: Harvest Festival returns to the Common. Grafton's Harvest Festival takes place on the Common on Sunday, Sept. 27, according to the town calendar.Town of Grafton
- Mon, Sep 28, 4 p.m.: Grafton JV volleyball hosts Ashland Monday. Grafton's JV volleyball team hosts Ashland in a non-conference match on Monday, Sept. 28, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
- Mon, Sep 28: Planning Board meets Monday. Grafton's Planning Board holds its regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 28, according to the town calendar.Town of Grafton
- Tue, Sep 29: Schools run bus evacuation drill Tuesday. Grafton Public Schools conducts a districtwide bus evacuation practice on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the district calendar.Grafton Public Schools
- Tue, Sep 29: Charter panel subcommittee tackles Article 2. Grafton's Charter Review Committee subcommittee meets Tuesday, Sept. 29, to continue work on Article 2 of the town charter, according to the town calendar.Town of Grafton
- Tue, Sep 29: Select Board meets Tuesday. Grafton's Select Board holds its next regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29, according to the town calendar.Town of Grafton
- Tue, Sep 29: Grafton JV volleyball travels to Algonquin. Grafton's JV volleyball team plays at Algonquin Regional in Northborough on Tuesday, Sept. 29, in a conference match, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
- Tue, Sep 29: Finance offices close early Sept. 29. Grafton's Finance Offices, including the Town Accountant, Treasurer/Collector, Board of Assessors, and Payroll and Benefits, will close early on Tuesday, Sept. 29.Town of Grafton
- Wed, Sep 30: Farmers market runs Wednesday. The Grafton Farmers Market takes place Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to the town calendar.Town of Grafton