Grafton Planning Board corrects a title error and advances subdivision review. The board unanimously approved a $30 purchase of updated regulations materials from the Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission and voided a lot merger from January 2026 that had incorrectly referenced
Grafton Cemetery Trustees approved brush hogging at Pine Grove to manage forest encroachment. The board voted unanimously to notify property abutters that trustee Ryan Huff will use his tractor and brush hog to clear the cemetery perimeter. Trustees Jean Mitchell and Heather Hunter also voted
Recreation Committee confirmed a Halloween Party for October 30 at Grafton Fire Station.
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
Grafton Cemetery Trustees adopt revised regulations and address records access. The board approved amended cemetery regulations that reassign lot-ownership records to the bookkeeper and town clerk while requiring the Sexton to collect burial documents at graveside. The Sexton position will be
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
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
Grafton Cemetery Trustees met to reduce employee hours to 20 per week and plan for upcoming burials. The board unanimously approved minutes from July 9, 2026, with Trustee Heather Hunter motioning and Jean Mitchell seconding. Sexton Jeff Cogswell outlined his plan for managing upcoming interments
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
Grafton Library Trustees continued planning expanded fall programming while seeking a Saturday library assistant at $17.50 per hour with no applicants yet.
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