A podcast about the Town of Grafton, Massachusetts, to allow residents to stay up to date and in the loop whether they're at home, or on the go!
The podcast is hosted by the Town Administrator and Assistant Town Administrator, along with a rotating guest. This panel will discuss a new topic each month that's relevant to the community.
On this month's episode, we sit down with Jeff Farrell, the Veterans Services Director for the Central Mass. Veterans Services District. The District is one of Grafton's largest regional initiatives and provides services and benefits to the Veterans of Grafton and the other member communities.
25 Aug 2026
Episode 12: Conservation with Leah Cameron
Have you ever wondered how invasive species are treated in town? Or perhaps how you can be involved with some of Grafton's conservation efforts? Wonder no more, because this month's guest is Leah Cameron, Grafton's Conservation Agent!
30 Jul 2026
Episode 11: Inspectional Services with Tracy Sharkey
Welcome back to MuniciPals! This month Evan and William sit down with the Grafton Building Commissioner, Tracy Sharkey, to talk about inspectional services in the Town of Grafton.
30 Apr 2026
Episode 10: Warrant Review for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
Town Meeting is on the horizon, which means its time to review the Warrant! On this episode of MuniciPals, Evan and William go over each Article, and discuss the potential impacts if they are passed.
1 Apr 2026
Episode 9: Grafton Recreation with Adam Lapointe!
Inclusive programming, inter-departmental coordination, field hockey? All this and more in the newest episode of MuniciPals!
This month Evan and William sit down with Adam Lapointe, Grafton's Recreation Director, to discuss the exciting work of the department and what may be coming in the future.
27 Feb 2026
Episode 8 - Amy Berry, Town Clerk
Welcome Back! This month, Evan and William sat down with Amy Berry, Grafton's first-ever appointed Town Clerk! Amy has been with the Town for just shy of a year, and the three talk about what services the Clerk's Office offers, and what makes the Office such a fun place to be!
26 Jan 2026
Episode 7 - Fiona DiMartino, Director of Planning and Community Development
On this week's episode of MuniciPals, Evan and William sit down with Fiona DiMartino, Grafton's Director of Planning and Community Development. The group discusses the philosophy of town planning, what attracts someone to the field, and what's next for the Town of Grafton!
22 Dec 2025
Episode 6: The Public Library with Katrina Ireland-Bilideau
This month, the Pals sat down with the new Director of the Grafton Library, Katrina! The three discuss the mission of the Library, upcoming projects and programs, and the impact Parks and Rec had on public perception of the Library!
24 Nov 2025
Episode 5: The Grafton Police Department with Chief Minardi
This month on MuniciPals, William and Evan sit down with Chief Minardi of the Grafton Police Department to discuss community outreach, the new direction of the Department, and the Chief's experience with CEMLEC SWAT!
23 Oct 2025
Episode 4: The Grafton Fire Department with Chief Mathieu
Evan and William recently sat down with Chief Eric Mathieu, of the Grafton Fire Department to discuss changes in the Department, public relations, and the Chief's career journey!
18 Sept 2025
MuniciPals Episode 3: The COA and Grafton's Dementia Friendly Community Designation
Welcome back to MuniciPals! This month Evan and William sit down with Dr. Shannon Smith, Grafton's Council on Aging Director for a discussion on the services of programs offered by the Department. As well as the Town's recent "Dementia Friendly Community" Designation!
14 Jun 2024
MuniciPals Episode 2 - Grafton's 4th of July Parade!
This month Evan and William sit down with Justin Stone
in anticipation of our 3rd Annual 4th of July Parade! Justin is a member of the Veteran's Advisory Committee, the Trustee's of Soldiers and Sailors Memorials, and a member of the committee organizing the 4th of July Parade.
10 May 2024
MuniciPals Episode 1: Grafton's Annual Town Meeting
Welcome to the first installment of the Town of Grafton's new podcast! Today's episode has Town Administrator Evan Brassard and Assistant Town Administrator William Blake, sitting down with Town Moderator Dawn Anderson to discuss all things related to Town Meeting!
The Town hopes to make this podcast a monthly series to give residents another avenue to stay up to date with what's going on around town and stay connected with their government.
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