Millbury-Sutton Chronicle

08/18/2025

The USDA has released the final edition of the U.S. Drought Monitor for the month of July, which has mostly good news except on the Western front.

“We have just a shade over 31 percent of the Continental United States in drought down about one-point-four percent points from what was seen at the beginning of July,” said USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey.

https://www.millburysutton.com/drought-report-mostly-good-news/

08/17/2025

The Grafton Recreation Department is hosting its third annual Collectibles Fair on Saturday, September 6th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Municipal Center Gymnasium. This one day event is a great opportunity to bring together vendors and collectors from across the region, showcasing treasures both vintage and rare.

From rare coins to vintage toys, Grafton’s Collectibles Fair is back this fall!

08/16/2025

On August 17, the ASICS Falmouth Road Race wheelchair division will turn 50 years old. The wheelchair division was founded in 1975, making it the oldest competitive wheelchair race in the country.

“As we look back on 50 years of wheelchair racing from Woods Hole to Falmouth Heights, we are excited by the opportunity to look to the next 50 years,” said Scott Ghelfi, president of Falmouth Road Race, Inc. “Falmouth has historically been the race where legends grow and stars are born. We expect to see that happen among the field of athletes who line up here in a few weeks.”

On August 17, the ASICS Falmouth Road Race wheelchair division will turn 50 years old. The wheelchair division was founded in 1975, making it the oldest competitive wheelchair race in the country.

08/15/2025

Together for Connor, a local 501(c)(3) specializing in providing mental health resources, is holding its first community event at 1 pm on Sunday, August 17 at St. Brigid Parish Hall in Millbury. The organization was founded in honor of Connor Tronerud, who tragically took his own life in 2017 when he was just 15 years old due to mental health struggles and bullying.

Together for Connor, a local 501(c)(3) specializing in providing mental health resources, is holding its first community event at 1 pm on Sunday, August 17 at St. Brigid Parish Hall in Millbury.

08/15/2025

Looking for something to do in Millbury or Grafton? Check out this list of community events.

MILLBURY Millbury Farmers Market: First Thursday of each month through October, 3-7 p.m. at Asa Waters Mansion.

08/14/2025

A Kids End of Summer Picnic Bash is planned for Woolie World Millbury on Saturday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 17.

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08/14/2025

CAUGHT DOING GOOD: Congrats to these area students who achieved academic excellence by earning degrees and honors from their institutions of higher education!

Millbury

08/13/2025

The Chapter 90 infrastructure bill will be dealing out $1.185 billion dollars in the next fiscal year, with $4 million of that total going to the 7th Worcester District.

According to Millbury’s Department of Public Works Director, Matt Stencel, Millbury will receive $833,250.86, an amount that is doubled from what the town usually receives from this bill.

https://www.millburysutton.com/millbury-to-receive-over-800k-from-chapter-90-infrastructure-bill/

08/12/2025

Massachusetts State Senators Robyn Kennedy and Michael Moore (D-Millbury) participated in July 20’s “The Sky’s the Limit” skydiving event held at Skydive Danielson in Connecticut. This event was designed to raise awareness for two local non-profits, the CASA Project Worcester County and Legendary Legacies.

Massachusetts State Senators Robyn Kennedy and Michael Moore (D-Millbury) participated in July 20’s “The Sky’s the Limit” skydiving event held at Skydive Danielson in Connecticut. This event was designed to raise awareness for two local non-profits, the CASA Project Worcester County and Lege...

08/12/2025

Who Cut the Cheesecake’s Millbury location had more than just National Cheesecake Day to celebrate last week, it was also the day of its one-year anniversary.

After spending nearly two decades as a paramedic, Dave Silva took a chance during the pandemic and opened the first Who Cut the Cheesecake at St. Bernard’s Church in Worcester before moving the bakery to Chepachet, Rhode Island.

Who Cut the Cheesecake’s Millbury location had more than just National Cheesecake Day to celebrate on Wednesday... it was also the day of its one-year anniversary.

08/11/2025

Participants in the Sutton Power Choice program will see a rate increase of 3/10 of a cent per kilowatt hour. The increase is due to regulatory changes. The increase is about 2 percent of the current rate and would result in a charge or about $2.50 more for the average customer. That cost is still less than the rate offered by National Grid.

https://www.millburysutton.com/electrical-increase-through-power-choice-approved/

08/11/2025

Blackstone Heritage Corridor, a nonprofit providing strong leadership to preserve, promote, and celebrate the Blackstone Valley’s historic, natural, and recreational resources, is seeking nominations for its 2025 Champions of the Blackstone Awards.

https://www.millburysutton.com/nominations-are-open-for-champions-of-the-blackstone-awards/