Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Last year at this time, we were battening down the hatches.
Our weekday column, 5 Things You Need to Know Today, is a quick list of news, helpful reminders, and other information that may interest Shrewsbury and Grafton residents. Have something you'd like to see highlighted in this space? Email danielle.horn@patch.com. 1. Last year at this time, Hurricane Irene (later downgraded to Tropical Storm Irene) caused quite a mess in the area and left thousands without power in Shrewsbury, Grafton and beyond. Mother Nature is scheduled to remind us today of last year's rain, but not as ferociously: the forecast calls for rainful between a quarter and half inch. 2. AT&T recently announced it has turned on its 4G LTE service, which, according to the phone company, provides faster speeds. Has anyone noticed …
Monday, August 27, 2012
Several grades go back to school today. Others start tomorrow. Also, a dedication ceremony will be held tonight for the new high school.
Each morning, Grafton Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, and reminders which can help you plan your day. 1. Today is the first day of school in town for students in kindergarten through grade 9. Pre-kindergarten students as well as students in grades 10 through 12 start school tomorrow. For more information, visit the Grafton Public Schools website by clicking here. 2. The dedication of Grafton High School will be held at 6 p.m. today in front of the school. Public tours will also be offered. 3. The Grafton Cultural Council meets at 6:45 p.m. today in the Grafton Memorial Municipal Center. To view the agenda, click here. 4. The Board of Sewer Commissioners meets at 7 p.m. in the Grafton …
Friday, August 24, 2012
Bring your dog for a swim on National Dog Day.
Each morning, Grafton Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, and reminders that can help you plan your day. 1. You can bring your dog for a swim at Silver Lake Beach Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the town's Hot Dippity Dog program. Baggies will be provided, but owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs. Donations of pet supplies toys, bedding, food, newspapers for a local shelter will be accepted. 2. Sunday is also National Dog Day and Patch invites you to post photos of your pet to our gallery and/or tell us in the comment section how you are celebrating the day. 3. The 2012 GFD Station Two 8th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament will be held Sunday at Highfields Golf & …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Several schools are holding open houses today.
Each morning, Grafton Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, and reminders that can help you plan your day. 1. The Grafton Farmers Market is open from 2 to 6:30 p.m. today on the Common. 2. The brush disposal area will be open this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (There are no weekday brush disposal hours in August. Weekday hours will resume in September). Additional Saturday hours include: Brush stickers are required and FY13 Stickers are on sale now (valid through June 30, 2013). For more information, call the Town Administrator at 508-839-5335, ext. 180 or email bosgroup@grafton-ma.gov. 3. The Grafton Public Library will hold a Hunger Games gala event from 5 to 8:30 p.m. today. This program …
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
The Summer Concert on the Common series concludes tonight with the Claflin Hill Summer Wind Ensemble.
Each morning, Grafton Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, and reminders that can help you plan your day. 1. The Summer Concert on the Common series concludes today with the Claflin Hill Summer Wind Ensemble at 6 p.m. These concerts are free to the public and guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Concerts are sponsored in part by the Grafton Recreation Commission, Grafton Local Cultural Council, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. In the case of rain, the concert will be held in the Grafton Memorial Municipal Center Gym, 30 Providence Rd. 2. The Grafton Affordable Housing Trust meets at 7:30 p.m. today in the Grafton Memorial Municipal Center. To view the agenda, click here. 3…
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Yearbooks are ready for pickup by members of the Grafton High School Class of 2012.
Each morning, Grafton Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, and reminders that can help you plan your day. 1. The Board of Selectmen meets at 7 p.m. today in the Grafton Memorial Municipal Center. To view the agenda, click here. 2. The Community Preservation Committee will also meet at 7 p.m. in the Grafton Memorial Municipal Center. View the agenda by clicking here. 3. The Conservation Commission meets at 7 p.m. at the Grafton Memorial Municipal Center. That agenda can be viewed by clicking here. 4. The Grafton Public Library will have an Adult Book Discussion Group at 7:30 p.m. today. Reference librarian Heidi Fowler will lead the discussion of this month's book, After You: a novel, by Julie …
Monday, August 20, 2012
Several meetings will be held tonight.
Each morning, Grafton Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, and reminders that can help you plan your day. 1. The Grafton School Committee meets at 7 p.m. today in the Superintendent's Conference Room, 30 Providence Rd. To view the agenda, click here. 2. The Town House Oversight Committee also meets at 7 p.m. in the Grafton Memorial Municipal Center. View the agenda by clicking here. 3. The Recreation Commission meets at 7 p.m. in the Recreation Office. Click here to view the agenda. 4. The DPW Facility Building Committee meets at 7 p.m. in the Highway Office. The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. 5. A Miz'Mo Salon hairdresser has created an online show of Seriluna products to benefit the …
Friday, August 17, 2012
Today is the last day to register for the state primary. It's also the last day to vote for Readers' Choice.
Each morning, Grafton Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, and reminders that can help you plan your day. 1. Today is the last day to register for the state primary. The Town Clerk’s office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to register voters or to change your party enrollment. For more information, click here. 2. Today is also the last day to vote for the Readers' Choice categories we've selected for Grafton. You've probably noticed on our homepage a story that shows you all of the categories for which we're seeking votes. Cast your vote and help us decide who's best. Today, we're highlighting "best Chinese take-out." Click here and take a second to vote for your favorite Chinese take-out …
Thursday, August 16, 2012
The Grafton Thrift Shop and the Farmers Market are both open today.
Each morning, Grafton Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, and reminders that can help you plan your day. 1. The Fisherville and Farnumsville Streetscape Committee meets at 5 p.m. today at the South Grafton Community House. To view the agenda, click here. 2. The Grafton Farmers Market is open from 2 to 6:30 p.m. today on the Common. Today is the market's Art in the Park event. 3. The Grafton Thrift Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. 4. The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional District School Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Three Seasons Restaurant at the school, 65 Pleasant St., Upton. To view the agenda, click here. The …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The Summer Concert on the Common series continues today with Jumpin’ Juba.
Each morning, Grafton Patch presents “5 Things You Need to Know,” a collection of announcements, events, and reminders that can help you plan your day. 1. The Agricultural Commission meets at 7 p.m. today in the Grafton Memorial Municipal Center. To view the agenda, click here. 2. The Grafton School Building Committee also meets at 7 p.m. in the Grafton Memorial Municipal Center. The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. 3. The Summer Concert on the Common series continues today with Jumpin’ Juba at 6 p.m. These concerts are free to the public and guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. Concerts are sponsored in part by the Grafton Recreation Commission, Grafton Local Cultural Council, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. …
