In celebration of Earth Day, teams of volunteers are being organized to clean up the trash along the streets, in neighborhoods, on the school playgrounds, and in parks throughout Grafton. You, your family, and friends can be a part of this town-wide effort, which is coordinated for the 20th year by the Grafton Garden Club.

It’s easy to get involved: contact chair-person Helen Blazis at [email protected] and let her know which area of town you would like to clean up. Then go to the Grafton Highway Department (DPW), at 64 Old Westborough Road, to pick up the trash bags you need and a sheet of instructions. These are available at the DPW from April 20-24, 2026.  Use the bags to clean up an area and then contact the DPW at 508-839-8525 and let them know where you have left your filled bags. It’s that simple.

Everyone who helps with Grafton Clean-up Day is invited to stop by the Common on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. If you have not received your bags from the DPW, the Grafton Garden Club is on the Grafton Common handing out clean-up bags, gloves, and the instruction sheet. You can pick up a free tree sapling provided by the DPW and free coffee and doughnuts provided by the Grafton Garden Club. Bottled water is provided by Savers Bank. Each clean-up volunteer receives a coupon redeemable for a slice of pizza or sandwich at Pepperoni Express and another one for a soft-serve, child size cone from Swirls & Scoops. Both coupons can be redeemed only on Saturday, April 25.

Let’s think globally and act locally as we Keep Grafton Green! The Grafton Garden Club is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. Grafton Garden Club, where gardeners grow…since 1931.