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George Peterson was born and raised in Grafton. He attended public schools and graduated in 1968 from Grafton Memorial High School.  He attended UMass Stockbridge for Park Management and Arborculture prior to serving two years in the U.S. Army.

Upon his return, George Peterson found himself destined to be an entrepreneur. He started a small family business in Grafton operating a wholesale/retail seafood market. As a small business owner, George Peterson became inspired to serve his community in a greater capacity.

In 1984, George Peterson campaigned diligently and became a member of the Grafton Planning Board. For five years he demonstrated to the residents of Grafton his passion and ability to aid his town during a particularly high period of growth. Drawing on his experiences as a small business owner, George Peterson then ran for and became a member of the Grafton Board of Selectman. He served for five years before ultimately running for State Representative.

George Peterson was first elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1994 and is now serving his 8th term as the 9th Worcester District’s representative to the General Court. He has served on committees ranging from Natural Resources & Agriculture to the powerful Rules Committee. Representative Peterson currently serves as the House Assistant Minority Leader.

George Peterson and his wife, Diana reside in Grafton.  They are proud parents/grandparents of four children and four grandchildren.