Government · Board of Selectmen
Selectmen Unanimously Approve Amended 2027 Departmental Budgets
The Selectmen unanimously approved amended 2027 departmental budgets for 16 town operations.
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Selectmen Review Fire Department Budgets and Equipment Proposals
Grafton Board of Selectmen reviewed Fire Department and Fire Warden budget requests for 2027. Assistant Fire Chief Chris Thursten and Fire Captain Alton Hennesy presented a Fire Department budget of $75,850, up $2,800 from 2026, and a Fire Warden budget of $3,000, down $2,900.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Selectboard approves hazard mitigation grant amendment, schedules recycling fee hearing
Grafton Board of Selectmen approved a hazard mitigation grant amendment and scheduled a public hearing on recycling center fees. In a majority vote, the board accepted the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program amendment extending the Wild Meadow Bridge project period of performance to May 2, 2027.
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board Rescinds Mini-Pumper Purchase, Sends to Voters
Board of Selectmen rescinded its decision to purchase a mini-pumper truck, voting instead to place the question before voters on the March warrant. Selectman Steve Darrow motioned to rescind the prior purchase vote, with the motion passing unanimously. The board also agreed to expand the town
Government · Board of Selectmen
Grafton Board approves $380,000 fire department mini-pumper
Grafton selectmen approve $380,000 fire department mini-pumper. Chair Ed Grinley and members Leif Hogue and Steve Darrow voted unanimously for the purchase, which Fire Chief Alan Gove said would provide backup capability and extend replacement timelines. Darrow expressed concern about capital
Government · Board of Selectmen
Selectmen address shooting range noise without zoning authority
Grafton selectmen hear shooting range noise complaints but lack zoning to regulate it. Chair Ed Grinley told the Board of Selectmen on August 18 that the town lacks zoning ordinances to regulate Smith River Shooting Clays, where residents Kathleen and Kevin Bolash complained of continuous noise
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board settles parsonage subdivision lot line dispute
Grafton Selectmen resolve parsonage lot line dispute via compromise. The board conducted a site visit to the parsonage on August 5 to review a proposed subdivision that had created a conflict between Andrew Cushing's planned septic system placement and the Historical Society's intended parking lot
Government · Board of Selectmen
Selectmen defer fire apparatus decision to March town vote
Grafton Board of Selectmen defers fire apparatus decision pending March vote. The Fire Department requested a mini pumper after the Fire Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund, holding $273,676.89, fell $25,000 short of the estimated cost. Selectman Steve Darrow stated the shortfall makes it impossible to
Government · Board of Selectmen
Selectmen send junkyard ordinance back to lawyer after public hearing
Grafton Selectmen return junkyard ordinance for lawyer revision following public hearing concerns. The Board held a public hearing on the draft ordinance but received public comment raising concerns about the definition scope, enforcement mechanisms, and potential targeting of individuals. Board
Government · Board of Selectmen
Board reviews East Grafton Church lease and boundary concerns
Grafton Board of Selectmen met with the Historical Society to address East Grafton Church property concerns. Chair Ed Grinley, members Leif Hogue and Steve Darrow reviewed the 10-year lease, focusing on a disputed boundary line that the Historical Society wants moved above the slope for parking.
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