Official page of the Town of Grafton, Massachusetts. Municipal Center (508) 839-5335 The population according to the federal census in 2010 was 17,765.
Grafton is a semi-rural town in east central Massachusetts lying southeast of the City of Worcester. Grafton was originally occupied by a tribe of Nipmuc Indians and was called Hassanamisco (place of small stones). In 1671, an English missionary named John Eliot, who preached in Hassanamisco, established an Indian church and school here where the Bible was studied in the Indian language. The churc
h and school were located near the current common. Today there is an Indian homestead on Brigham Hill. In 1724, a group of 39 men and one woman, mainly from Marlborough, Sudbury, Concord, and Stow, presented a petition to the General Court and were granted the right to purchase 7,500 acres of land from Indian owners. The money was to be held in an account under the direction of the General Court for the benefit of the Indians. The Town of Grafton was established in 1735 and named in honor of Charles Fitzroy, Duke of Grafton, and grandson of Charles II. The present Grafton common was established in 1738. The original 40 proprietors of Grafton voted that four acres of land near the center of the plantation of Hassanamisco were to be set aside as common land and that a meetinghouse, burial ground, schoolhouse, and militia training field be situated at this place. The first meetinghouse of the Congregational Puritan settlement was built in 1730 and stood at the center of the common. This meetinghouse remained on the common for 100 years. The cross behind the pulpit in the present Congregational Church is fashioned of timber from this building, which was subsequently demolished. In 1845, a portion of the original Common was fenced, graded, and planted with trees. The present bandstand was built in 1935 by Hollywood filmmakers for a scene in the production of “Ah, Wilderness,” which was filmed in Grafton. The earliest of homes of the 40 proprietors, some of which are still standing, were scattered throughout town. By the early 19th century, houses were being built along North Street, South Street, and Worcester Street. Many fine examples of Early American, Greek Revival, and Victorian architecture still exist along these streets. Six villages were formed near the centers of manufacturing activity and were called: Grafton (center); New England Village (North Grafton); Centerville (Brigham Hill by the river); Farnumsville, Fisherville, and Saundersville (South Grafton). All but Grafton were located by significant water power.
06/12/2026
The UPS facility, off of Centech Blvd and Centennial Drive will be conducting a helicopter lift on site this Saturday, June 13, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. During this operation, a helicopter will be used to lift and place four (4) rooftop units onto the roof.
This activity will involve low-altitude helicopter operations and may result in temporary traffic interruptions and elevated noise levels in the surrounding area during the lift window. All necessary safety measures and coordination efforts are being implemented to ensure the operation is completed safely and efficiently.
06/11/2026
Congratulations to our Regional Public Health Nurse, Bridget Hurley, MSN, RN, for receiving the Sheila Miller Memorial Public Health Nurse Award for her dedication to the field of public health nursing! 🎉
Bridget was granted this award at the 2026 Massachusetts Association of Public Health Nursing conference for her commitment both to the public health of Grafton residents, as well as her contributions to improved public health across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Bridget received the award for her efforts to foster collaboration and networking between public health nurses across Massachusetts through her creation of a Discord platform to facilitate communication and idea-sharing between municipalities. Her work has allowed public health nurses from across the state to connect with other public health professionals they may have otherwise been unable to engage with. Locally, she has also been committed to keeping the Central MA Regional Health Department’s towns of Shrewsbury, Grafton, and West Boylston informed about public health issues that uniquely affect our local community.
Our town truly is better for Bridget’s dedication to our community and to public health at large. Please join us in congratulating Bridget on her well-deserved receipt of this award! 👏
06/10/2026
The Worcester Regional Transit Authority will be hosting two public meetings to discuss the future of Routes A and B. The second meeting will be held in the Grafton Municipal Center on Tuesday, June 16, from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Additional details on these meetings can be found through the link below.
The Community Nursing Association of Grafton and the Grafton Health Department are offering a course on CPR and AED use on June 22, 2026. This course is open to Grafton residents only and will be held at Station One, located at 26 Upton Street. The deadline to register for this course is June 18, 2206. Additional details can be found below and on the Board of Health webpage.
06/04/2026
Flint Pond will be chemically treated for the control of nuisance aquatic vegetation and algae on Monday, June 8, 2026. Additional information on this process can be found on Water and Wetlands website: https://info.waterandwetland.com/sign-posting
05/29/2026
Central MA Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) personnel will be in Grafton to respond to residents' concerns about mosquitoes in their area on the following dates in June, 2026:
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 25
Requests for service may be recorded by calling the CMMCP office at 508-393-3055 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
CENTRAL MA MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT - June Spray Dates
Central MA Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) personnel will be in Grafton to respond to residents' concerns about mosquitoes in their area on the following dates in June, 2026:June 4June 11June 1
05/29/2026
Energy savings are coming your way and are exclusively for Grafton Energy Choice customers. Funded by your participation, it's time to put the savings back in your pocket.
Until then, keep an eye out for our posts launching these new programs including rebates and customer rewards. And, as always, explore other green initiatives the town is working on. https://www.grafton-ma.gov/1229/Green-Initiatives
05/28/2026
The Grafton Select Board is looking for interested individuals to fill two vacancies on the Capital Improvement Planning Committee (CIPC). Those appointed to the CIPC may serve for an indefinite term.
The CIPC is a seven-member committee that studies proposed capital projects and improvements, considering the relative need, impact, timing, and cost of these expenditures and the effect that each will have on the Town’s financial position. They are responsible for maintaining the Capital Improvement Plan, which provides a comprehensive view of all current, planned, and requested capital spending.
If you are interested in serving as a member of the CIPC, please apply via email to [email protected], via Citizen Activity Form at www.grafton-ma.gov/27/Boards-Committees, or send a letter of interest to the Town Administrator’s Office at 30 Providence Road, Grafton, MA 01519.
Vacancy Notice - Capital Improvement Planning Committee
The Grafton Select Board is looking for interested individuals to fill two vacancies on the Capital Improvement Planning Committee (CIPC). Those appointed to the CIPC may serve for an indefinite term.
05/28/2026
The Town of Grafton is seeking volunteers to fill two vacancies on the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee meets most frequently during their review of the budget and in preparation for Town Meetings.
Candidates must be registered voters in Grafton and possess a basic understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the Finance Committee. A background in finance is helpful but not required.
In accordance with Article 3, Section 1 of the Town By-Laws, new members of the committee shall be appointed such that there are at least two (2) but no more than four (4) members residing in each of the Town’s three zip codes. Only those residing in zip code 01560 may be considered for the first open seat. Those residing in zip code 01560 or 01536 may be considered for the second open seat.
Please submit a letter of interest outlining your qualifications and experience to the Town Administrator’s Office in the Grafton Memorial Municipal Center located at 30 Providence Road, Grafton, MA 01519, or email [email protected] before noon on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Vacancy Notice - Finance Committee
The Town of Grafton is seeking volunteers to fill two vacancies on the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee meets most frequently during their review of the budget and in preparation for Town Meet
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