GRAFTON DAILY: What's Happening Thurs., Sept. 9

Grafton MA

08 September, 2021

2:53 PM

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Welcome back, Grafton! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right. Quote of the day: "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." — John Lennon Are you a local business owner or marketer in Grafton? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Rain throughout the day. High: 71 Low: 59. Here are the top stories in Grafton today: Town Of Grafton: Public Hearing Changed To Fully Remote - Grafton And Upton Railroad (Press Release Desk)Grafton police log, Sept. 10 edition (Community Advocate)Worcester County officials investigating 'unattended death' involving tree crew in Northborough (WCVB Boston) Westborough Library continues 1,000 book program for young kids (Community Advocate) 9/11 commemorations in Worcester area, as well as Boston (thegraftonnews.com) Today's Grafton Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Grafton: Grafton Council On Aging - Town of Grafton (1:00 PM) Grafton Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) (7:00 PM) Grafton Emergency Management Agency - Town of Grafton (7:00 PM) Select Board - Town of Grafton (7:00 PM) Grafton Patch Notebook Community Harvest Project Inc.: "Our flower field is open for Pick Your Own Flowers! Stop by Monday - Sunday to cut beautiful bouquets of your own!! Flowers are $1 a stem and all proceeds will support our mission to engage and educate volunteers to grow fruits and veget..." (Facebook) Town of Grafton, MA: "The public hearing hosted by the Select Board to obtain input regarding the Grafton and Upton Railroad (GURR) has been changed and will be held in a fully remote manner. For more information on how to access the virtual meeting, and on t..." (Facebook) Town of Grafton, MA: "The Conservation Department has been informed that the No Wake Order for Lake Quinsigamond and Flint Pond has been lifted!" (Facebook) Congregational Church of Grafton, UCC: "HOMECOMING SUNDAY – September 12, 2021, at 10:00 am in the sanctuary or online "Homecoming means coming home to what is in your heart." All are invited this Sunday to our service of worship and community. Sunday worship is re-vitalized, ..." (Facebook) Grafton Public Library: "See what's new this week at the Grafton Public Library at: *** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb... *** There are 13 new bestsellers, two new movies, nine new audiobooks, 16 new children's books, and 39 other new books, including 60..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Chick-fil-A Westborough — Join us at Chick-fil-A! Kitchen and Drive-Thru and Food Truck. (Visit website) Add your business here Events: MA Wills & Living Trusts: 5-Day Free Email Course (September 11) Add your event Job listings: Front Desk & Clinic Assistant (Details) Add your job listing You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Christine Charnosky About me: I am the freelance editor covering Grafton, Hopkinton-Holliston, Northborough, Shrewsbury, and Westborough. I have worked as a reporter/editor in three different regions: the Daily Hampshire Gazette, Westfield News, and Country Journal in Western Mass.; the Butler Eagle in Pittsburgh; and The Reporter and Intelligencer in Philadelphia. I have also taught college Freshmen English for many years. I enjoy nature, photography, and painting. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Grafton Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at [email protected].