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219 apartments pitched next to West Natick train station

The Natick Planning Board on March 25 is set to hear from a developer seeking to build a five-story mixed-used complex with 219 apartment units (330 bedrooms) next to the West Natick commuter rail station where the Natick Crossings retail strip has largely emptied out in recent years.

Even as he prepares for retirement in late March, Paul Carew always has a moment for veterans stopping in to say hello, or to get assistance with paperwork.
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Natick residents pour cold water on Rte. 9 car wash proposal

Neighbors of a proposed Rte. 9 west car wash pushed back at a late February Natick Planning Board meeting on a project they worry will make their area noisier and less safe.

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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.

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Natick Select Board quashes Flock license plate reader pilot; Police chief apologizes & explains

After being blindsided by a Natick Police pilot of Flock Safety license plate reader technology, the Select Board this past week voted unanimously to end the trial and have the town set up a working group to explore the topic going forward.

Natick Police Chief James Hicks spoke of hiring challenges, possible adoption of drones, and more during his briefing with the Select Board.
 
Friends of Morse Institute Library beat the snow for successful book & bake sale

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Historic Eliot Church has new pastor

The Eliot Church of Natick has called Reverend Adam Isbitsky to be its next minister after a search process that wound up last fall.
 
A tasty lunch at new Tama restaurant

Sushi and hibachi joint is located in space occupied for years by Oga on Rte. 9 west, not far over the Wellesley line.

 
Gateway Camera Club photos on display at Morse Institute Library

About 40 photos from members can be seen through February in Lebowitz Meeting Hall.
 

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2025 hits the trails with New Year’s eve event

5th annual NYE on CRT brings out crowds.

 
Brrr-ing in 2026 with Dug Pond polar plunge

Only for the brave and…
 
Why hundreds of blue, pink and white flags are displayed on the FCC lawn in Natick

Members of First Congregational Church of Natick installed hundreds of pink, blue, and white hand-held style flags symbolizing transgender pride on the church’s front lawn.

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Meet The Center for the Arts in Natick’s incoming executive director

When Associate Director Erin Basile unlocks the doors of The Center for Arts in Natick each morning, she’s never quite sure who will fill the red-cushioned seats that night…

The Friends of Natick Trails is organizing the fifth annual New Year’s Eve event on the Cochituate Rail Trail, complete with fire pits, spectacular lighting, food trucks, music, and best of all, your fellow community members. This is a family friendly event.
 
Natick’s deer population slightly culled at Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary

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Where’d the gazebo go? (and other winter pics)

The gazebo, recently painted white, got a fresh coat from Mother Nature…

Town-wide office candidates signing up

Incumbents, newcomers in the mix for 2016 election

Frosty 5K races on

Annual road race benefits high school cross country and track teams, plus local charity.

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116-unit assisted living complex proposed

Benchmark at Natick would be located between Lake Cochituate and the Stop & Shop plaza—and abutting a residential neighborhood.

 
Pearl Harbor Day ceremony being held on Dec. 7

The free event will take place at Morse Institute Library from 2-4pm.
 
Zero Empty Spaces closing at Mall

Offered low-cost art gallery rent in relatively high profile space.