Nearby in Natick: MBTA station re-opens, with accessibiity; Beach closes early; Bridge to be demolished

The latest Natick MA news:

MassDOT closes Natick’s Loker Street bridge to pedestrians — MassDOT has deemed the wooden-supported bridge over the Cochituate Rail Trail unsafe, prompting its closure to pedestrians and cyclists while barriers are put in place.
Natick closes Memorial Beach early for the season — Due to elevated bacteria levels, Memorial Beach at Dug Pond has shut down ahead of its scheduled August 17 closing date.
Officials rededicate Natick Center T station, pedestrian bridge — A sunny August re-dedication ceremony marked the official opening of the refurbished Natick Center station and its pedestrian bridge.

Flanked by local and state officials, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll cutthe ribbon to officially open the Natick Center MBTA station
Flanked by local and state officials, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll cut
the ribbon to officially open the Natick Center MBTA station. (Photo by Maureen L. Sullivan)