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🌱 Patch AM: What you can explore at Tufts’ big Grafton open house.
And check out The Declaration of Independence: Pathway to Our Precious Freedoms on the Grafton Patch calendar

Morning Grafton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What you can explore at Tufts' big Grafton open house.
- What prompted a former Grafton official's guilty plea in pot scheme?
Also on today's calendar: The Declaration of Independence: Pathway to Our Precious Freedoms and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
- Friday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local Event: Open House - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (patch.com) — Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is opening its Grafton campus for a family-friendly open house with tractor rides, hands-on activities, and behind-the-scenes looks at labs and teaching spaces. Visitors can explore simulation labs, anatomy exhibits, and kid-focused stations like a teddy bear clinic, while learning about Tufts programs and enjoying on-site food, though personal pets must stay home for safety.
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• Ex-Mass. Town Official To Plead Guilty To Pot Investor Fraud (law360.com) — A former elected official from the town of Grafton is set to plead guilty to misleading investors out of nearly $500,000 tied to planned cannabis businesses, according to a recent court filing. While full details sit behind a paywall, the case centers on how he allegedly diverted those funds to cover debts from other ventures, a development Grafton residents may want to follow closely.
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📸 Around Grafton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grafton
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★ Featured events ★
- The Declaration of Independence: Pathway to Our Precious Freedoms →
Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd, Westborough, MA, 01581,
7:00 pm - 79th Season Auditions- Another date added! →
325 Main Street, Worcester, MA,
4:30 pm - Nipmuc Open House →
Nipmuc Rod & Gun Club, 88 Fiske Mill Rd, Upton
12:00 pm - Medicare Need to Know 2027 →
Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main St, Shrewsbury
5:00 pm - 9D Breathwork: 12-Week Nervous System Reset & Personal Transformation Journey →
Pakachoag Center, 203 Pakachoag St, Auburn
6:00 pm - Open House - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine →
200 Westboro Rd, Grafton
11:00 am - Fall Open House →
Bancroft School, 110 Shore Dr, Worcester
10:00 am
Monday September 14
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Monday September 28
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
- Charter Review Committee Meeting- Article 3 →
Grafton Cable Studio Conference Room, Grafton
6:00 pm - Colorwork Knitting Workshop →
Grafton Public Library, 35 Grafton Common, Grafton
6:00 pm - Collectibles Fair Grafton Recreation →
Grafton Middle School, 22 Providence Rd, Grafton
10:00 am - Begonia and Gesneriad Show and Sale →
New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, 11 French Dr, Boylston
10:00 am - Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story →
Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St, Worcester
7:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
Friday September 25
📣 Grafton Shout Outs!
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- Bancroft School — (508) 462-9401
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Inventory Control Coordinator in Millbury. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Westborough. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grafton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Millbury
- These 10 Central Massachusetts Towns Are Growing Faster Than Anyone Expected (takingthekids.com)
Westborough
- Westborough Arrests, Incident Reports Rose In August (patch.com)
- Miss America goes to Miss Texas, topping field that included Ashlyn Mercier, Westborough officer (telegram.com)
Worcester
- Worcester Events Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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