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Posted on: November 30, 2023

2024 Greater Worcester Community Health Assessment Published

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 11/29/2023 

 

2024 Greater Worcester Community Health Assessment Published

 

TOWN OF GRAFTON – The Central Massachusetts Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) and its lead agency, the Worcester Div...

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Board of Health
Posted on: November 27, 2023

FILE OF LIFE & BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS / 2024

The Worcester Department of Public Health will be conducting clinics at the Grafton Senior Center and Forest Lane.

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Board of Health
Posted on: November 7, 2023

PUBLIC HEALTH TOPIC OF THE MONTH: November, 2023 - HYDRATION

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The Central MA Regional Public Health Alliance (CMRPHA) is offering tips on why we all need to stay hydrated.

See the flyer below.

HYDRATION FLYER

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Board of Health
Posted on: October 27, 2023

SHARPS DISPOSAL (i.e. Diabetic Needles, Lancets, EpiPens)

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This message is being sent as a reminder to all residents that a statewide ban on the disposal of needles, syringes and lancets (collectively known as "sharps") went into effect back on July 1, 2012. The law stipulates that disposal of sharps wi...

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Board of Health
Posted on: October 19, 2023

COVID IS STILL PRESENT

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COVID IS STILL PRESENT

 

 

While the rates of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are lower than before, there continues to be hundreds&a...

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Board of Health
Posted on: September 27, 2023

COVID Test Kit Expiration Date Information

Test Kit Expiration Date Information

There have been a lot of questions regarding extended expiration dates for at-home COVID-19 Test Kits.

The extensions are brand-specific and can be found on the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) website at:  At-...

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Board of Health
Posted on: September 19, 2023

HOW TO SCHEDULE AN IN-HOME COVID-19 VACCINATION

You can schedule an in-home vaccination by phone or online.

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Board of Health
Posted on: September 13, 2023

FLU PREVENTION TIPS

FLU PREVENTION TIPS:

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub.
  • If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine.
  • Try to avoid clo...
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Board of Health
Posted on: June 8, 2023

HUMAN METAPNEUMOVIRUS

If you experienced cough and cold symptoms this spring, you might not have had COVID or the common cold after all.  You may have experienced human metapneumovirus—a (relatively) newly recognized “bug” hitting radars ...

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Board of Health
Posted on: February 9, 2023

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in older adults.  Read on for more information...click here.

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Posted on: October 18, 2023

Notification of Draw-down on Lake Quinsigamond / Flint Pond

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October 9, 2023

Dear Lake Quinsigamond/Flint Pond Abutter:

The Lake Quinsigamond Commission plans to lower the water level, or draw down, Lake Quinsigamond and Flint Pond on or about Tuesday, November 1, 2023. The Irish Dam in Grafton will be lowered two or...

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Conservation Commission
Posted on: September 25, 2023

Hunting Season opens 9/30/23

Massachusetts deer hunting season opens on 9/30 with the Youth Deer Hunt Day. Hunting is permitted on Grafton Conservation lands.  When enjoying our beautiful lands this season, please remember to wear orange blazes, and don't forget abo...
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Conservation Commission
Posted on: June 29, 2023

Water Quality Status of Flint Pond

The water quality of Lake Quinsigamond and Flint Pond in Grafton are frequently monitored by the Lake Quinsigamond Commission. Please see their website for any public health advisories regarding the water quality.

Click here to visit the Lake Quinsigamond ...

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Posted on: June 28, 2023

Do your Part - Be Septic Smart!

Be Septic Smart!  If you smell sewage or see especially lush plants growing on your leach field, then your septic system might need attention. If your septic system needs repair, it could be polluting your property and local waterways. If it gets...
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Conservation Commission
Posted on: June 27, 2023

2023 Stormwater Documents Available

2023 Stormwater Documents Available:
Please visit the Stormwater Management Program webpage to view the 2023 Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) and Illicit Discharge Detection Elimination (IDDE) Plan.Comments or questions can be sent to stormwater@grafton-m...
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Posted on: November 28, 2023

Important Information Regarding Tax Bills - Effective June 30, 2024

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The Town of Grafton will be switching to a Semi-Annual Billing cycle effective June 30th, 2024, to minimize the cost of mailings to the town and its residents. The town remains on a quarterly billing cycle however we will only be sending out two bills a y...

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Posted on: June 30, 2023

Grafton Science Park - A Campus and Services for Innovative Companies!

Click here to read the detailed report on the Grafton Science Park, and all the space has to offer for interested and innovative companies!

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Posted on: July 25, 2023

Curbside Composting!

The Town of Grafton is proud to introduce its first town-wide curbside composting program in partnership with Black Earth Composting! This program will allow all residents to sign up for bi-weekly curbside composting pick-up.

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