Town of Grafton Planning & Conservation Departments

09/29/2026

Check out our new Permitting Guide!

The Grafton Planning Department and Economic Development Commission are pleased to present a new Permitting Guide that provides a step-by-step resource to assist with developing property and opening a business in Grafton.

A huge thank you to the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission - CMRPC and their Economic Development Team for all of their work that they put into developing this guide!

A PDF copy of the Permitting Guide as well as a StoryMap version are available on the Town of Grafton's website linked below:

https://grafton-ma.gov/944/Permitting-Guide---Developing-Property-a

09/21/2026

We are still looking for volunteers for the Master Plan Implementation Committee! Visit our website to learn more and to apply: https://www.grafton-ma.gov/.../Master-Plan-Implementation...

The Grafton Select Board and Planning Board are looking for four volunteers to serve alongside our Town Administrator, Director of Planning and Community Development, and representatives from the Select Board, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Recreation Commission, and Economic Development Commission on the new Master Plan Implementation Committee. This eleven-member committee will facilitate, monitor, report on, and advocate for the implementation of the goals and recommendations outlined in the 2025 Grafton Master Plan. The MPIC will serve as a strategic liaison among Town departments, boards, committees, and the public to ensure the Master Plan remains a dynamic and actionable framework guiding the town’s future development and community priorities. Members-at-large will be jointly appointed by the Select Board and Planning Board for two-year terms.
To apply, please email us at [email protected], complete our online form, or send a letter of interest to the Town Administrator’s Office at 30 Providence Road, Grafton, MA 01519.
https://www.grafton-ma.gov/1466/Master-Plan-Implementation-Committee

07/24/2026

Are you passionate about connecting with members of your community and advocating for community needs? The Town of Grafton is looking to hire five (5) people to serve as temporary part-time grant-funded Community Liaisons between the Town of Grafton, the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission, and underrepresented community groups. The Community Liaisons will play a critical role on Grafton’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) 2.0 Core Team.
If interested in applying for one of these positions, please complete the pre-application form located at this link: http://tinyurl.com/GraftonMVP . Pre-application forms must be submitted by Friday, August 21, 2026 to be considered for a position. If you are unable to complete the online pre-application form, or have any questions, please contact the project team at [email protected]

06/09/2026

📢 Public Meetings: Future of Routes A & B

Join us for public meetings to learn more and share your input.

📌Monday, June 15, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM & 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Northbridge Town Hall
7 Main St., Level 1 (Selectmen’s Meeting Room)
Whitinsville, MA

📌Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM & 4:00–5:00 PM
📍Grafton Municipal Center
30 Providence Rd. (Conference Room A)
Grafton, MA

📌 Monday, June 22, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
🔗 Zoom link: https://qr1.be/8COCB0

ℹ️ More information: https://therta.com/public-meetings-scheduled-for-northbridge-grafton/

05/18/2026

Provide your input on the Regional Vision Zero Action Plan!

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission - CMRPC is requesting input on the Regional Vision Zero Action Plan.

Participate in the Vision Zero Survey to ensure the perspectives and priorities of our town are reflected in the regional plan.

Vision Zero is a data driven, nationally recognized approach focused on eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes on our roadways.

Take the short online survey here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a3f878b9dac441b3a5468927f5962472

02/23/2026

Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission - CMRPC is developing the Regional Vision Zero Action Plan through the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Program.

As part of this effort, they are hosting an online public meeting for residents to participate and directly influence transportation planning and safety improvements The meeting for our subregion will take place on Tuesday, February 24th at 5:30 PM. You can register here: https://cmrpc.org/event/regional-safety-action-plan-public-meeting-southeast/

We also invite you to participate in and share the Central MA Regional Vision Zero Action Plan Survey, which will remain open throughout the project. Survey responses will inform local needs and strengthen coordination across the region. For more information, please visit: https://cmrpc.org/visionzero

About The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) has been awarded a regional planning and demonstration project grant to develop a Regional Vision Zero Action Plan for the 40 communities […]

02/10/2026

The Town of Grafton, MA was recently awarded a MVP 2.0 grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program!

This award will afford Grafton continued support in increasing climate resilience by building off the MVP 1.0 initiative implemented in 2018. MVP 2.0 utilizes an inclusive process to build climate resilience with an emphasis on social and climate justice. Community members interested in getting involved can join the Town’s efforts by emailing [email protected].

Completion of the MVP 2.0 process makes the Town eligible to receive $50,000 to implement a Seed Project. This is a short-term project lasting 9-10 months with the goal of advancing community-identified resilience priorities.

Funding will help 32 municipalities strengthen climate resilience planning with a focus on equity

02/09/2026

The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce has many exciting events coming up over the next few months for those who do business in our region, those looking to expand, or those looking to get started! Check out upcoming events below:

1. The MA Small Business Development Center's March Office Hours: https://blackstonevalley.org/event/sbdc-office-hours-march/

2. Business Resource Open Office Hours: https://blackstonevalley.org/event/business-resource-open-office-hours-3/

3. The Multi-Chamber Business After Hours at Worcester Art Museum: https://blackstonevalley.org/event/multi-chamber-business-after-hours-at-worcester-art-museum/

02/03/2026

Check out the Town of Grafton, MA's shout out in "An Early Look at the MBTA Communities Permitting Pipeline" by Boston Indicators! We are happy to have amongst the highest number of permitted units in our MBTA Communities Overlay District, leading the Central MA region!

01/27/2026

WARNING: Permit Application Scam

The Town has received ongoing reports of permit application scams targeting municipalities and applicants across the state. Falsified emails are being sent to applicants, which claim to approve their permit request and subsequently request wired payment for an "Application Review and Approval Fee." An example of a fraudulent invoice (PDF) can be found by clicking here: https://www.grafton-ma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18684/Scam-Invoice?bidId=

Residents and business owners should be aware of suspicious emails that do not have the typical Town of Grafton format. For example, they use ".gov," ".usa.com," or something similar. Additionally, the Town will never send an invoice asking for a wire payment as shown in the example.

If you believe you've been targeted by such a scam, make sure to notify Grafton Police Department. If you are unsure if an invoice is fraudulent, please contact the Town for assistance at 508-839-5335, or via email at [email protected].