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A Massachusetts mill town
With its legacy manufacturing companies, turn-of-the-century brick mill housing and a nearly 150-year-old regional railroad that’s still in operation, the Worcester, Massachusetts suburb of North Grafton was a bastion of the early American Industrial Revolution. Today, North Grafton has the hallmarks of a typical Northeastern suburb, with tree-shaded side-streets being home to large, ranch-style and colonial houses, an abundance of restaurants and local businesses expressing local creativity and students benefiting from top-quality public schools.
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University has a large campus.
Living outside Worcester
In this semi-rural community, located about 7 miles southeast of downtown Worcester, Grafton’s industrial roots are still very present today. Longtime production centers, like abrasives maker Washington Mills, sit just around the corner from cozy homes built in Cape Cod, colonial and ranch styles. These factories and houses relate Grafton’s long history as a milling town, which dates to the 1820s. Two hundred years later, North Grafton is even more desirable; homes tend to sell for between $400,000 and $1 million, reflecting the variety of housing styles, sizes and dates of construction.
Some homes in North Grafton have nice wide porches that run along the entire front of the house.
There are various types of New England colonial style homes that can be found in North Grafton.
This colonial style home has a large front yard that quiet front porch with beautiful flowers.
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Farm goods and a fromagerie
There’s plenty to explore in North Grafton beyond its rich industrial history. Houlden Farm, a multigenerational, family-owned agribusiness, grows and sells fruits and vegetables, farm-raised meats, seasonal goods like pumpkins and Christmas trees and ice cream in a pet-friendly environment with a petting zoo. In 2021, the farm launched the Sunflower Shanty, a seasonal beer garden featuring bonfires, games and more. Country cheese shop Pecorino offers fresh cuts of cheese, plus meats, wines, crackers and anything else stylish hosts need for a proper charcuterie board. There’s also Reunion Tap & Table, a comfort food restaurant that serves bar favorites, locally sourced food and craft beer. Pub 122 is a full bar serving authentic north Indian cuisine, and the Post Office Pub is a wide-open bar with a cathedral ceiling built inside of a former mail station.
Residents are quick drive away from Houlden Farm and their various produce.
Find a large selection of fresh and seasonal of local and imported cheeses at Pecorino.
The produce store at Houlden Farm is located right outside their large farm grounds.
Find crips apples from Red's Farm Stand at Houlden Farm.
Post Office Pub offers a wide-open feeling with its cathedral ceiling built from post and beams.
Pecorino sources their products from people who work passionately with real ingredients.
At Post Office Pub you can enjoy a delicious sandwich and beer at the bar.
Grafton Grill & Crust serves dinner with local beer and a variety of mixed drinks.
Located on a scenic road, Houlden Farm opens it's doors for Christmas season.
Pecorino keeps their shelves updated with the most recent wines.
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A-rated schools and ice hockey
North Grafton is also notable for the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Tufts is located across Westborough Road from the Grafton Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail station, which offers transportation between Boston and Worcester on the Framingham/Worcester Line. Students attend schools rated highly by Niche, including the B-rated North Grafton Elementary School and the A-minus-rated Grafton Middle and High Schools. Grafton High School not only features a 13:1 student-teacher ratio – well below the national average and encouraging a more personalized learning environment – but is also ranked among the top 90 high schools across the state. This school also sits among the upper tier of Massachusetts’ public-school athletics, with strong ice hockey and softball extracurriculars.
The Cummings School at Tufts is well known as one of the best veterinary schools in the country.
North Grafton Elementary School is a great school for children K-5.
Grafton High School in Worcester is a public option.
Westborough High School welcomes its students every morning with its beautiful entrance.
Westborough High School has a large campus and is know for its athletic students.
Westborough High School home of the Rangers, has a full track and football field for home games.
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Hot tubbing near the Turnpike
Residents can relax or take a respite from the cold New England winter at Oasis Hot Tubs, where hot tubs can be booked by the hour. Airport Park, located just north of the Massachusetts Turnpike, features two baseball fields and a basketball court for additional outdoor recreation.
The Quinsigamond River runs through North Grafton.
Stephen H. Roney Memorial Park is located at the heart of North Grafton.
Beautiful plants and flowers line up along the edge of the Quinsigamond River.
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Slipping down to Boston
Worcester commuters live with a 7-mile and approximately 20-minute drive from the heart of the city, accessible via Route 122. Boston is also a 40-mile drive away, ensuring that residents can access the cultural vibrancy and employment opportunities of the state capital within an hour’s time.
Many residents rely on the towns railway to commute in to work everyday.
The Commuter Rail connects the residents of North Grafton from Boston to Worcester.
North Grafton has one of the commuter stops serving Worcester and Boston commuters.
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Nestled in a picturesque corner of North Grafton, across from sprawling Nelson Park, and just a quick trip to everything you need to simplify your life. Take a leisurely stroll around the park, or enjoy the ease of travel via routes 140 and 9, I290 and the Mass Pike. Only 1 mile to the new Market Basket, 5 miles to the Umass campus, and only a moment down the road to all the conveniences Grafton
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