🌱 Patch AM: Meet the Grafton athlete who just won big at the Boston Triathlon

Hi Grafton! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Meet the Grafton athlete who just won big at the Boston Triathlon
• Why Grafton joined other towns in shutting off Flock cameras

Also on today's calendar: August 2026 Auditions and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jacob Minin and Taylor Larson Claim Olympic Titles at 18th Annual Boston Triathlon (caughtinsouthie.com) — Grafton resident Stephanie Bodor made local waves by winning the women's Olympic Aquabike division at this year's Boston Triathlon on Carson Beach. Her performance stood out among thousands of athletes in a weekend that mixed elite racing, family-friendly events, and a return of inclusive push-assist competition.
   

• Douglas Police discontinuing use of Flock cameras (boston25news.com) — Grafton is among several Massachusetts towns that have removed Flock license-plate reader cameras, as Douglas police now deactivate their system amid controversy over the technology. The cameras, once credited with solving serious crimes, are facing scrutiny after alleged misuse in other cities, prompting some departments to step back while the broader debate over surveillance continues.
   

📸 Around Grafton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grafton

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 25
• August 2026 Auditions →
  325 Main St, Worcester
  3:30 pm
Sunday August 30
• 3rd Annual Connect at the Courts Pickleball Tournament AND Community Day →
  Nelson Ball Pickleball Courts, Lyman St, Westborough
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday August 30
• AMC - Hiking Committee Skills Day
  Grafton Lions Club 68 Brigham Hill Rd, Grafton, MA 01519
  8:30 am
• Rose Gold Glasses →
  Houlden Farm, 95 Wesson St, North Grafton
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Grafton Farmers Market — Tailored Shot Studios →
  Grafton Farmers Market, 1 Grafton Cmn, Grafton
  2:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Grafton Farmers Market →
  Grafton Farmers Market, 1 Grafton Cmn, Grafton
  2:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Collectibles Fair Grafton Recreation →
  Grafton Middle School, 22 Providence Rd, Grafton
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• AI Learning Session: Applications of AI in everyday life
  Millbury Public Library Community Room , 128 Elm Street, Millbury
  4:15 pm
• Trust Fund Commissioners →
  Upton, MA Calendar, 1 Main St, Upton
  5:00 pm
• Yarn Tales Knitting Group (Community Event)
  Upton Town Library Classroom Upton Community Center Rooms, 9 Milford Street, Upton\
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Collaborative Video Chat Tools: Zoom
  Millbury Public Library Community Room , 128 Elm Street, Millbury
  4:30 pm
• The Blackstone Poets Society
  Millbury Public Library Local History Room , 128 Elm Street, Mill
  6:00 pm
• Fic or No Fic Book Group (Conference Room)
  Upton Town Library Conference Room Upton Community Center Rooms, 9 Milford Street
  6:45 pm
• Conservation Commission (Rm G07 & remote) →
  Upton, MA Calendar, 1 Main St, Upton
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Millbury. Apply here.
• Roche Bros. Supermarkets, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Cutter in Westborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grafton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Millbury

• Key ways to help you hire the right contractor (moneywise.com)
• The Chamber Corner: Don't repeal recreational marijuana (wbjournal.com)
• Elvis at the Mansion (wbjournal.com)

Westborough

• Lot 2 O'neil Dr, Westborough, MA 01581 (redfin.com)
• This year's judges for the 40 Under Forty (wbjournal.com)

Worcester

• Woman Wanted In Connection With Worcester Cop Husband's Death: Police (patch.com)
• Visitation For Slain Worcester Police Officer Tuesday (patch.com)

Ok Grafton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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