Traphagan was born on December 27, 1961, in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in the Boston area, attending public schools in Framingham and Chelmsford, where he graduated from Chelmsford High School.
Traphagan was born on December 27, 1961, in Boston, Massachusetts, and had his formative years in the Boston area. He attended public schools in Framingham and Chelmsford, culminating in graduation from Chelmsford High School.