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Grafton was named one of six New England communities awarded a 2026 SMILE beach wheelchair grant. The award will fund a floating wheelchair to widen accessibility at Silver Lake Beach, the town announced. Separately, Town Hall opened a call for volunteers to serve on the newly formed Gr…

Grafton enters July with higher trash costs and a community in mourning. The town's PAYT bag price increase takes effect July 1, 2026, restructuring the program so user fees — not general tax dollars — fully fund operations, per a town News Flash posted Tuesday. On a somber note, Grafto…

A Massachusetts State Trooper died in Grafton following an off-duty motorcycle crash Sunday. Trooper Jacob Mick succumbed to his injuries, per a Grafton Patch report headlined "MA State Trooper Dies After Off-Duty Motorcycle Crash In Grafton," even as the town moved forward with holiday…

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'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…