Grafton 4th of July Parade Set for Friday With Bikes, Floats, and Doggy Mayor Contest

Grafton's Fourth of July Parade arrives Friday as the town's biggest near-term event, with free bike decorations at North Street Elementary, a "Doggy Mayor" competition, and family programming throughout the day. The Grafton Public Library, currently running its "Plant a Seed — Read!" s…

Grafton Launches Doggy Mayor Contest, Bike Decorating for July 4 Parade

Grafton's 4th of July Parade dominates the local calendar this week, with the town promoting free bike-decorating supplies at North Street Elementary and a "Doggy Mayor" pet competition as part of this year's Independence Day celebrations. The Grafton Public Library, open Monday through…

Grafton Posts Arbovirus Risk Report as July 4 Parade and Summer Programs Launch

Grafton's Board of Health posts arbovirus surveillance data as mosquito season overlaps with a busy stretch of summer events. The town's weekly Department of Public Health report, covering June 14 through June 20, is now live on the municipal website, flagging regional risk levels for E…

Grafton Zoning Board Strips Salt Ban, Advances 200-Unit 40B Decision to July Vote

Grafton Zoning Board strips salt ban and reshapes key conditions on 200-unit 40B apartment project. The board voted 5-0 to continue case number 910 to July 9 at 5 p.m. after working through contested Section D conditions during the June 25 session.

Grafton Posts State Mosquito Surveillance Report as Outdoor Season Peaks

Grafton's Board of Health posts state mosquito surveillance data as summer outdoor exposure rises. The town made the Massachusetts DPH arbovirus weekly report — covering June 14 through June 20 — available on its News Flash page Thursday, urging residents to use repellent and remove sta…

Grafton Library Trustees Vote to Repair Failed HVAC System for Up to $5,500

Grafton library trustees approved an HVAC repair and advanced policy updates at their June 24 meeting.

Grafton Launches Parade Sign-Ups, Thursday Brings Four Board Meetings

Grafton's July 4 Parade planning is in full swing, with free bike-decorating supplies at North Street Elementary and a Doggy Mayor contest open for entries, while four separate town boards — Traffic Safety Advisory, Zoning Board of Appeals, Finance Committee Appointment Committee, and t…

Grafton Conservation Commission issues Highfields certificate of compliance, retains $7,350 bond

Grafton Conservation Commission votes to issue a certificate of compliance for the Highfields golf course subdivision after nearly 30 years.

Grafton Launches Fourth of July Parade Signups, Three Board Meetings Set for Wednesday

Grafton's Fourth of July parade is taking shape, with the town open for bike-decoration signups and a Doggy Mayor contest set to run alongside the march from North Street Elementary School. Superintendent Dr. James Cummings's district continues to accept kindergarten registrations for 2…

This Week in Grafton: Jun 15 - Jun 21

4 stories from Grafton News this week.