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Charles River Rotary Brings 13th Annual Scoopapalooza to Town Common Saturday

Natick's weekend is anchored by a community staple: the Charles River Rotary's 13th Annual Scoopapalooza ice cream fundraiser hits the Town Common Saturday, June 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., flagged by both the town's News Flash and MetroWest Daily News reporter Beth McDermott. Separa…

A Place to Turn Wins Share of $200,000 Grant Round as July 4 Plans Set

Natick nonprofit A Place to Turn secured grant funding as part of a $200,000 foundation round awarded to 17 Massachusetts organizations, the Natick Report reported June 25. Natick Patch separately flagged the lasting consequences of the South Natick Dam removal for nearby residents, whi…

Natick Select Board Receives Split 8-7 Working Group Vote on Main Street Redesign

NATICK — June 24, 2026 — Natick Select Board hears a divided 8-7 working group vote recommending the $11 million hybrid Main Street redesign concept, with no board decision taken. The working group, which included residents, business owners, and town staff, endorsed the hybrid plan — which includes protected bike lanes, revised

Town Lights Up Common for Natick Nights PRIDE Event Thursday

Natick celebrates Pride and welcomes retail news on a busy Wednesday, June 24. The town's News Flash announced Natick Nights 2026: PRIDE for Thursday, June 25, 5 to 8 p.m. on the Town Common, with live performances, a beer garden, and LGBTQ+ community booths — the same day the town conf…

Charles River Dam Mobilization Begins; Select Board to Hear Main Street, Tree Removal Plans

Charles River dam removal work is under way in Natick, with the Department of Public Works confirming mobilization June 22 and a full Select Board briefing set for June 24 — the same meeting where MassDOT's proposal to remove public shade trees along the Boden Lane Bridge reconstruction…

Natick ZBA Approves Six Demolition-Rebuild Projects, Rejects Sheffield Road House

NATICK — June 22, 2026 — Natick's Zoning Board of Appeals approved six demolition-and-rebuild or addition applications at its June 22 meeting while rejecting one and continuing another. The board voted 5-0 to approve projects at 22 Laconia Road, 52 Bacon Street, and 3 Walcott Street, and

Natick Public Safety Log: June 15–21, 2026

The following is a compilation of incidents and arrests recorded in the Natick Police Department's official public log for the period June 15–21, 2026.

This Week in Natick: Jun 15 - Jun 21

3 stories from Natick News this week.

Natick High School's Unified track and field team earned recognition for its fourth consecutive state championship title.

Natick High School's Unified track and field program was formally recognized at the June 15 School Committee meeting for winning its fourth straight MIAA state championship. Program coordinator Nick D'Antonio highlighted the team's inclusive model and announced that the annual Unified P…

Natick Conservation Commission Closes Cypress Road Stormwater Permit Hearing

NATICK — June 18, 2026 — Natick Conservation Commission closes Cypress Road hearing, moves to July vote on subdivision permit. The commission unanimously closed the public hearing on a major stormwater permit for the Morell Construction subdivision at 43 Cypress Road at its June 18 meeting, with an order of conditions to

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