Grafton Senior Center Front Entrance to Close for Ramp Construction
GRAFTON — The Grafton Senior Center's front entrance will close beginning July 27 for ramp construction, with the closure and its adjacent parking spots expected to last through the end of August, according to a town announcement. The town is also recruiting volunteers for a new Community Liaisons program aimed at connecting residents to town resources and advocating for neighborhood needs.
TOWN HALL
The Senior Center's main entrance and nearby parking will be unavailable for roughly five weeks starting July 27 while crews work on the ramp at that entrance, the town said, urging seniors to plan for an alternate way in during the closure.
Separately, Grafton is looking to fill new Community Liaison roles for residents "passionate about connecting with members of your community and advocating for community needs," according to the town's announcement, though further details on the application process were not included in the posting.
SCHOOLS
Grafton Public Schools is rolling out summer logistics ahead of the new year, including 6th grade Chromebook pickup sessions and iPad deployment for incoming Grafton High School freshmen and new students. The district is also continuing its English as a Second Language classes for adults, covering listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Grafton Public Library's summer reading program, "Plant a Seed -- Read!," is underway for all ages, alongside the Massachusetts Center for the Book's July reading challenge. The library's drop-in cribbage nights continue every Friday for residents looking for a casual game.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Patch AM: Could Grafton see $250,000 for jobs and local growth?" Grafton Patch's morning newsletter teased town-level funding that could go toward jobs and local economic growth, though specifics on the funding source were not detailed in the item (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/grafton).
"Patch AM: Need help with your National Grid bill in Grafton this summer?" Grafton Patch flagged resources for residents struggling with summer utility costs, according to the outlet's morning roundup (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/grafton).
COMING UP
Saturday, July 25: Bicycle Recycle Day at St. Mary's Parish, 17 Waterville St., 9 a.m. Also Saturday, July 25: Grafton Electronics Recycling Event. Monday, July 27: Planning Board meets in revised session. Wednesday, July 29: Grafton Farmers Market on the Common. Thursday, July 30: School Committee's Budget Subcommittee meets in amended session, and the Grafton Rec Concert Series continues on the Common. Friday, July 31: drop-in cribbage at the Grafton Public Library.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.