Nearby in Natick: Affordable housing complex ekes out approval; Longtime resident recalled for remarkable civic & community service; Mini golf at the library

The latest news from Natick, Mass.:

5 Auburn St. affordable housing proposal ekes out Natick Conservation Commission OK

Metro West Collaborative Development earlier this month earned another close victory on its path to erecting a 32-unit deeply affordable housing complex on property at 5 Auburn St. abutting the Charles River in South Natick.

Longtime Natick resident Paul Connolly recalled for remarkable civic and community service

The passing of Paul E. Connolly, 82, earlier this month has those who knew him recalling the 52-year-plus resident’s extensive contributions to town government and the wider community

Mini golf coming to Morse Institute Library

The Morse Institute Library in Natick Center will turn into a mini-golf course for the annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 7.