Grafton, MA
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Municipal budget
Total revenue$90.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$91.9M (FY2023)
Taxes$57.5M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$78.3M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$4,651 (FY2023)
🗳️ How this town voted (49 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
U.S. Senate 2024-11-05
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 6,206 · John Deaton 4,830
U.S. House — 2nd Congressional 2024-11-05
James P. McGovern ✓ 7,151 · Cornelius Shea 3,487
State Senate — 2nd Worcester 2024-11-05
Michael O. Moore ✓ 8,757
State Representative — 9th Worcester 2024-11-05
David Kent Muradian, Jr ✓ 8,550
Register of Deeds — Worcester 2024-11-05
Kathryn A. Toomey ✓ 8,394
President 2024-11-05
Harris/ Walz ✓ 6,651 · Trump/ Vance 4,216 · Stein/ Caballero-Roca 106 · Oliver/ Ter Maat 65 · Ayyadurai/ Ellis 64 · De La Cruz/ Garcia 16
Governor's Council — 7th 2024-11-05
Paul M. Depalo ✓ 6,661 · Andrew J. Couture 3,773
Clerk of Courts — Worcester County 2024-11-05
Dennis P. McManus ✓ 8,442
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 1,294
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
John Deaton ✓ 407 · Robert J. Antonellis 169 · Ian Cain 62
U.S. House — 2nd Congressional 2024-09-03
James P. McGovern ✓ 1,319
State Senate — 2nd Worcester 2024-09-03
Michael O. Moore ✓ 1,297
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
School Committee - Grafton Public Schools
Budget subcommittee meeting, no specific decisions listed
This is a procedural meeting of the Grafton School Committee's Budget Subcommittee. The agenda contains only the date and committee name, with no listed items for discussion or decision.
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2026.08.05 School Committee- Budget Subcommittee Agenda
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Charter Review Committee
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Board of Health
Grafton Board of Health meets August 10, 2026
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no substantive decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.
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2026.08.10 Board of Health Agenda
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Board of Health
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board to vote on hazard mitigation plan renewal
The Planning Board is discussing and evaluating the Hazard Mitigation Plan, including public input and revisions. Action items include votes on accepting revisions, reporting findings to the Select Board, and renewing the expiring Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- Hazard Mitigation Plan Evaluation
- Public Input on Evaluation
- Vote on Accepting Revisions
- Vote to Report Findings to the Select Board
- Vote on the Renewal of Expiring Hazard Mitigation Plan
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AGENDA: 2026.08.11 Hazard Mitigation Committee
Meeting Materials
Discussion Items
l Hazard Mitigation Plan Evaluation
¡ HMP Annual Tracking Sheet
l Public Input on Evaluation
l Public Input Received by the Town Planning Director
l Revisions
Action Items
l Vote on Accepting Revisions
l Vote to Report Findings to the Select Board
l Vote on the Renewal of Expiring Hazard MItigation Plan
Comments on the Hazard Mitigation Plan/Spreadsheet may be sent
to planningdept@grafton -ma.gov
Wed Aug 12, 2026
School Committee - Grafton Public Schools
Recent meetings
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Conservation Commission
✓ Decided: Grafton Conservation Commission meeting cancelled
The meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, was cancelled. Public hearings for 66 Brigham Hill Road and 21 Meadowbrook Road were continued to later dates.
- Continued public hearing for 66 Brigham Hill Road to 8/25/2026
- Continued public hearing for 21 Meadowbrook Road to 9/15/2026
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Grafton Conservation Commission
GRAFTON MEMORIAL MUNICIPAL CENTER
30 PROVIDENCE ROAD
GRAFTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01519
Phone: (508) 839-5335 ext. 1410
www.grafton-ma.gov [email protected]
MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA – CANCELLATION
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE PUBLIC
HEARINGS LISTED BELOW WILL BE CONTINUED TO THE
DATES LISTED. ALL OTHER ITEMS LISTED BELOW WILL
BE TAKEN UP AT THE COMMISSION’S NEXT MEETING ON
8/11/2026.
MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA
Virtual Conference
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87886592392?pwd=7IUhsd7VmhmGunXqeM7FF57OSgdX0y.1
Passcode: 406681
OR Dial: +1 312 626 6799 | Webinar ID: 878 8659 2392 | Passcode: 406681
July 28, 2026
7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS:
The timing of all public hearing/meeting continuations will be determined by the Chair
NOI – 66 Brigham Hill Road – Charles Mason – geothermal trenches – Continuance Requested
to 8/25/2026
NOI – 21 Meadowbrook Road – James Kohnke – single family house - Continuance Requested
to 9/15/2026
ACTION ITEMS:
July 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Request for Certificate of Compliance – DEP #164-1052 / WP #863 / SWP #24-1 - 3 Leland St
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Items not reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours in advance of the meeting
Adjourn
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Community Preservation Committee
Committee to decide on 2026 Community Preservation Act fund allocations
The Grafton Community Preservation Committee will review funding applications for projects including a baseball scoreboard, preservation of affordable housing units, and other community needs. The meeting will also discuss a new policy for funds of last resort and receive a treasurer's report.
- E Wennerstrom application for CPA funds
- GHS Baseball Scoreboard funding request with quote
- R Mead application for CPA funds
- J Kelley application for CPA funds
- DHCD public housing notice on using CPA funds for preservation of existing affordable housing units
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2026.07.23 Community Preservation Committee
5 - Treasurer's Report 260722
6 - Funds of Last Resort Policy
7a1 - E Wennerstrom Application
7a2 - GHS Baseball Scoreboard Commitments and Quote
7a3 - Funding Summary
7b2 - R Mead Application
7b2 - Picture 1
7b2 - Picture 2
7b2 - Picture 3
7c1 - J Kelley Application
DHCD Letter and Turnover Items
DHCD Public Housing Notice - Using CPA Funds for Preservation of Existing AH Units
Grafton Affordable Housing Authority Application Response
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Veteran's Advisory Committee
✓ Decided: Veterans Advisory Committee meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
The July 16, 2026 meeting of the Grafton Veterans Advisory Committee was not held because a quorum was not present. No decisions or discussions took place.
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TOWN OF GRAFTON
GRAFTON MEMORIAL MUNICIPAL CENTER
PROVIDENCE ROAD
GRAFTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01519
(508) 839-5335 ext. 1195
Veterans Advisory Committee
GCTV Conf. Room — 26 Providence Road
The July 16, 2026 meeting of the V.A.C. was not held due to lack of a Quorum.
Submitted by the Chair Robert F. DeToma
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Charter Review Committee
✓ Decided: Charter Review Subcommittee elects chair and proposes Section 2 amendments
The Subcommittee elected John Kelley as Chair and Clerk. Members proposed several language updates, removals, and simplifications to Section 2 of the Grafton Charter, including changes to Town Meeting and Finance Committee references.
- Elected John Kelley as Chair and Clerk (unanimous)
- Removed language 'continue to' from Section 2-1
- Modernized language of Section 2-4: Time of Meeting
- Removed Section 2-6: Town Elections
- Simplified Sections 2-5, 2-7, and 2-8 (a)(3) to point to general law
- Updated Section 2-8 (b) to reflect the actual process described
- Changed Section 2-8 (c) language to point to by-laws
- Amended Section 2-9 to apply only to chairs of multi-member boards with articles before Town Meeting
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Draft
MINUTES
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE - SUBCOMMITTEE: SECTION 2
THURSDAY, JULY 14TH, 2026
GCTV CONFERENCE ROOM
A meeting of the Charter Review Committee - Subcommittee: Section 2 was called to order at
6:00 pm, and held on July 14th, 2026, in the GCTV Conference Room. John Kelley, Nate
Beaudoin, Greg Marr, Jeff Hess, and Dawn Anderson were present.
Minutes:
- There were no minutes to approve.
Reorganization:
- John Kelley was nominated—first by Greg, seconded by Dawn—for the Chair
and Clerk positions. The vote was unanimous.
Discussion on Changes to Section 3 of the Grafton Charter:
- Greg agreed to maintain the final proposed copy.
- Dawn agreed to research other town charters as it pertains to Town Meeting.
- Remove the language “continue to,” from Section 2-1.
- Adjust the number of votes necessary to ratify a deputy and how long they will
serve as Deputy Moderator.
- Discussed whether or not to add “Town Meeting Times” as an additional power
and duty.
- Changed what articles are referenced for Finance Committee-related language.
- Discussed how to require Select Board members' votes to be made public at Town
Meeting. Dawn will research if there is precedent.
TOWN OF GRAFTON
GRAFTON MEMORIAL MUNICIPAL CENTER
30 PROVIDENCE ROAD
GRAFTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01519
(508) 839-5335 ext. 1195
www.grafton-ma.gov
email: [email protected]
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- Discussed the changes to the Finance Committee Appointing Committee.
- Modernized the language of Section 2-4: Time of Meetin …
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
Planning Board
✓ Decided: Planning Board approves site plan for 189 Brigham Hill Road
The Planning Board granted site plan approval for 189 Brigham Hill Road and appointed a representative to the Grafton Common Traffic Study Committee. The Board also agreed to seek technical assistance for solar energy permitting compliance and discussed potential data center bylaws.
- Approved Site Plan Approval (SPA 2026-03) for 189 Brigham Hill Road (5-0)
- Selected Robert Hassinger as representative to the Grafton Common Traffic Study Committee (5-0)
- Approved submitted bills (5-0)
- Accepted minutes from June 10, 2026 and June 22, 2026 (5-0)
- Agreed to pursue CMRPC assistance for solar energy expedited permit process and bylaw review
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TOWN OF GRAFTON
GRAFTON MEMORIAL MUNICIPAL CENTER
30 PROVIDENCE ROAD
GRAFTON, MASSACHUSETTS 01519
(508) 839-5335 ext. 1120 * FAX (508) 839-4602
PLANNING BOARD www.grafton-ma.gov
Minutes of Meeting
Grafton Planning Board
July 13, 2026
A regular meeting of the Grafton Planning Board was hel d on July 13, 2026, in Conference Room A, at the
Grafton Municipal Center, 30 Providence Road, Grafton, MA. Present for the meeting were Chair Greg Dalle-
Molle, Vice Chair Justin Wood, Clerk Michael Rak, Members David Robbins and Robert Hassinger, and
Associate Member Marlen Mahendra . Staff present was Christian D’Emilia, Director of Planning and
Development.
Chair Dalle-Molle called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
1. ACTION ITEMS
A. Draft Decision - Request for a Site Plan Approval (SPA 2026-03), 189 Brigham Hill Road, Tural Sultan
(applicant/owner).
MOTION was made by Mr. Robbins, SECOND by Mr. Hassinger, to find favorably on all the findings,
grant requested waivers, and grant the Site Plan Approval, with the conditions, as drafted. MOTION carried
unanimously, 5 to 0.
B. Select Planning Board Representative to the Grafton Common Traffic Study Committee.
MOTION was made by Mr. Rak, SECOND by Mr. Robbins, to select Mr. Hassinger as the Planning Board
representative to the Grafton Common Traffic Study Committee. MOTION carried unanimously, 5 to 0.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Flexible Development Project Report; Michael Maughan-Brown, Central MA Regional …
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Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2023)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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$90.5M
Annual budget
$78.3M
Debt outstanding
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$90.5M
Spending$91.9M
Operating spending ran ahead of revenue this year.
Debt load HIGH
Outstanding debt$78.3M
Debt-to-revenue0.86×
Debt-load index75 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
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