Grafton News

Conditions will be "favorable" for strong thunderstorms in the southern New England region this afternoon and evening, according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service for the area, including Grafton.

U.S. Rep. James McGovern visited town Friday to get his hands dirty. But this dirty deal was not only legal, it also helps feed local people who are hungry.

A Grafton man was found guilty of stealing metal ties from the Grafton & Upton Railroad.

A From the public logs of the Westborough District Court : A Monday May 21 Zachary D. Remian, 22, of 266 East Main St., Westborough, was summonsed to court by Grafton police on a complaint Feb.

Yesterday was a big day in the life of wire fox terrier Bella. The 10-year-old cancer survivor plays Snoopy in the movie 'Moonrise Kingdom' that was released yesterday in New York City and Los Angeles.

An arrest in the 33-year-old case of missing New York six-year-old Etan Patz has given renewed hope to the family of Holly Piirainen as they await word on who killed the little girl.

With prom and graduation season, as well as Memorial Day weekend, and the start of the summer parties ramping up, law enforcement reminder drivers that they will be on the road this weekend looking for unbelted drivers through theA A "Click It or Ticket " initiative.

A Each morning, Grafton Patch presents "5A Things You Need to Know," a collection of announcements, events, reminders and odd little ditties to help you organize your day.

Bienvenido Santiago Jr., 35, of 111 Country Club Blvd., Worcester, was arrested May 22 in Shrewsbury by state police and charged with driving without a license, failure to wear a seat belt, miscellaneous motor vehicle equipment violation and driving an unregistered motor vehicle.

GRAFTON, Mass. - Add another exotic animal to the list of animals aided by experts at the Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine: Kitombe, a western lowland gorilla at the Franklin Park Zoo.

Smiley, TheDailyGrafton.com's traveling Happy Face ball, has been exploring Grafton.

GRAFTON, Mass. - A Grafton man who stole railroad ties from the Grafton & Upton Railroad in March was found guilty in Westborough District Court.

GRAFTON, Mass. - Bring out the Stars and Stripes and get ready to march -- Grafton's veterans will be on the move Monday for the annual Memorial Day ceremonies and parade.

SHREWSBURY, Mass. - The Texas police department bringing two charges of indecency with a child by sexual contact against the owner of MassDojo karate studio in Shrewsbury says the alleged victim is a relative of the man.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of Grafton for taking the time to participate in our town government by voting on May 15.

Eric Rossini, 41, of Grafton, Mass., has been charged with two counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact, said Tiara Richard, an Arlington police spokeswoman.

Here are excerpts from theA Grafton police A log. Please note that this is a sampling of activity in the log, not a complete account.

Monday, May 21: Zachary Inzer, 21, of 5134 Arbor D, Shrewsbury, was was summonsed to court by Southborough police on a complaint May 20 and charged with OUI liquor, failure to stop/yield and speeding in violation of special regulations.

New North Street School principal Jennifer Mannion is no stranger to the Grafton schools: She lives in town and has two children in the school system.

Bridge Street Bistro is kicking off its Seafood Summer Fest with a big seafood menu.