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Nearby in Natick: 116-unit assisted living complex proposed; Pearl Harbor Day event; Zero Empty Spaces closing at Mall

December 5, 2025 by Bob Brown

The latest Natick, Mass., news:
 
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.

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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.

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Nearby in Natick: Girls & Boys soccer teams win state titles; Top taxpayers; Exploring hybrid Town Meeting

November 23, 2025 by admin

The latest Natick, Mass., news:

Twin Triumph: Natick High girls & boys soccer teams win state titles

The Natick High School girls & boys soccer teams won D1 state titles just hours apart over the weekend in Leominster. The girls have won three of the last five, while this was the first for the boys.

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Natick releases list of top 10 taxpayers

The names remain the same, including the Natick Mall’s owner, though the order is slightly different.

Natick begins exploration of hybrid Town Meeting

Seeks Town Meeting members to volunteer for new committee.


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Nearby in Natick: Historic water fountain could return to Common: Soccer teams head to Final Four

November 18, 2025 by Bob Brown

The latest news from Natick, Mass.:
 
Natick volunteers thirsty for historic water fountain on Common

Backers to seek Community Preservation Act funding in ’26.
 

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Original water fountain alongside Natick Common
(Photo courtesy of Natick Historical Commission

 
Natick High boys and girls soccer teams in state final four

Both Redhawks teams play in Woburn on Nov. 18 for a shot at making the title game.
 
TCAN preview: ‘Guitar fanatic’ James Mastro to make Natick debut

James Mastro to open for Marshall Crenshaw.

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Nearby in Natick: Fall Annual Town Meeting in full swing; Haunted house history lesson; Farmers market heads inside

November 1, 2025 by Bob Brown

The latest Natick, Mass., news from Natick Report.

Fall Annual Meeting recap: CPA funds flow to 5 Auburn; Get ready for more downtown signs

Natick doles out its first Community Preservation Act funds and more.

Haunted House history lesson

The Haunted House of Bacon Brook (A new look at the land beneath Natick Community Organic Farm)

Farmers Market heads inside

The Natick Farmers Market has officially moved inside to the Common Street Spiritual Center for the fall and winter.

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Filed Under: Beyond Wellesley, Natick Report

Nearby in Natick: Fall Town Meeting includes first round of Community Preservation Act funds; Photo contest; ‘No Kings’ rally

October 23, 2025 by admin

The latest Natick, Mass. news:

Town Meeting begins

Natick Fall Annual Town Meeting began on Oct. 21 at Kennedy Middle School, with the town’s elected legislative body set to go through more than 30 articles on subsequent Tuesdays and Thursdays until it finishes.

Voting takes place for Oldtown calendar photo contest

For the 20th year, Eliot Church in South Natick hosted its Oldtown Photo Calendar competition, a showcase for local photographers.

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Photo by Maureen L. Sullivan

“No Kings” rally draws about 1,500 in Natick Center

A huge crowd flocked to Natick Center for a “No Kings” rally on Saturday to demonstrate against what they describe as authoritarian policies of President Donald Trump and corruption within his administration.

Read more Natick news on Natick Report.

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Nearby in Natick: Pow wow held; Church celebrates 75 years; Gun buyback program planned; Starbucks closed

October 4, 2025 by Bob Brown

The latest Natick, Mass., news from Natick Report:

 

Natick Praying Indian pow wow features guest appearance by bald eagle

On Sept. 27, the Natick Praying Indians sponsored their annual Harvest Moon and Creator Celebration, a pow wow at Lake Cochituate State Park.

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Photo by Maureen L. Sullivan

 

St. Linus Church dedicates prayer garden to celebrate its 75th anniversary

As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, members of St. Linus Church on Hartford Street dedicated a prayer garden.

 

Natick holding gun buyback program

Donors can turn in guns for gift certificates.

 

Natick Rte. 9 Starbucks Coffee shop being shuttered

The Starbucks Coffee chain continues to undergo a major restructuring and its latest cost cutting moves include shuttering a Natick shop.

 


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Nearby in Natick: Mulling split-tax rate; Outdoor activity restrictions lifted; Good audit news

September 17, 2025 by Bob Brown

The latest Natick MA news:

 

Natick’s big commercial property owners state their case against split tax rate

Natick Mall, Sherwood Plaza reps warn about moving away from single tax rate.

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Natick Mall

 

Natick lifts nighttime outdoor activity restrictions

Town rescinds restrictions as West Nile data improves.

 

Natick Select Board shares good audit news

Natick Select Board chair shared a much more encouraging message about the town’s delayed FY24 audit than the one issued last month.

 

More news on Natick Report.

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Nearby in Natick: Rail trail back in action; Town Meeting warrant; Flags recall those lost to opioids

September 3, 2025 by Bob Brown

The latest Natick MA news:

Cochituate Rail Trail detour removed

A section of the trail that had been closed has been reopened now that the deficient Loker Street Bridge has been removed.

Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant posted

Includes zoning to allow for new development in West Natick, plus a funding request related to a possible renovated or new Memorial Elementary School

Purple and red flags fly in Natick Center

Flags recall those lost to opioids.

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