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Trails Committee backs Blackstone Greenway planning study

Grafton Trails Committee supports Blackstone Greenway planning study. The committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and discussed a Community Preservation Committee proposal for a planning study on the town's contribution to the Greenway, supporting the effort after submitting a letter

Charter Review Committee plans April public hearing on amendments

Grafton Charter Review Committee advances with April public hearing planned. Chair David Robbins distributed three preliminary proposals from Vice Chair Mark Haddad: changing Town Administrator to Town Manager, shifting Fire Chief appointing authority to the Administrator, and updating

Affordable Housing Trust approves 2025 CPC financial reporting.

Grafton Affordable Housing Trust approves 2025 community preservation financial reports. Treasurer Brian Langevin presented data covering fiscal year 2025 and the first half of FY26, compiled with the town's Finance Director to meet semi-annual reporting requirements. The 5-0 vote sent the reports

Grafton Library Board refines policies for volunteers, collections, and meeting spaces

Grafton Library Policy Subcommittee advances volunteer, collection development, and meeting room policies. The subcommittee confirmed protections for volunteers under age 18, requiring staff supervision and prohibiting positions of authority over children or direct patron interaction. CORI

Central MA Regional Health Board approves FY26 budget with staffing gains.

Central Massachusetts Regional Health Department Advisory Board approves FY26 budget. The three-municipality collaborative serving Grafton, Shrewsbury, and West Boylston approved $461,014 in grant funding with $28,000 in mid-year adjustments: $15,000 added to health communications, $10,000 to