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Bissell’s in the news and Publications

  • Grafton News Transitions to New Ownership

    The Grafton News, a fixture in the Grafton community for the last 53 years, recently transitioned to new ownership. Founder Charles N. Bolack has sold his interest in the weekly newspaper and its website to editor and publisher Donald E. Clark, graphic designer Wendy L. Watkins and website developer Cynthia M. Bissell, all residents of…

  • Barry Presented Unsung Hero Award

    On Friday, March 4, Linda Barry, special education teacher at Grafton High School, received the 2011 Unsung Hero award presented by the Central Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disabilities Citizen’s Advisory Board. The award was presented at the Annual Citizen Advisory Board’s Legislative Breakfast held at Clark University in Worcester. Mrs. Barry was nominated for the…

  • 21st Grafton Gazebo 5 Mile Race

  • Koomey Family Donates Handicap Accessible Van

      The Grafton Public Schools accepted the very generous donation of a handicap accessible van at a dedication ceremony Wednesday morning in the Grafton High School parking lot. The van was donated by the Koomey Family in memory of longtime Grafton resident Dr. John G. Koomey. Shortly before he passed away, Dr. Koomey recognized the…

  • Shriver’s Dream Evident in Grafton Special Olympians

    Upon her passing August 11th, politicians and celebrities from around the world came to Hyannis to pay their respects to Eunice Kennedy Shriver. But there was also another group who came to say their goodbyes. A team of Special Olympians, holding torches, gave light to the pallbearers as they carried the coffin of the Special…