Crews Lower Charles River To Begin South Natick Dam Removal
NATICK — Crews began lowering water levels on the Charles River in South Natick this week to prepare for the long-anticipated removal of a dam, a project expected to reshape the river corridor this fall.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"How long will it take to remove the Charles River Dam in Natick MA?" MetroWest Daily News reports that crews are lowering the Charles River in South Natick by roughly a foot a day ahead of dam-removal construction this fall (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/local/2026/07/07/charles-river-water-level-lowered-to-allow-for-natick-ma-dam-removal/90820738007/).
"🌱 Patch AM: How the Charles River dam removal will change South Natick this fall" Natick Patch's morning briefing previews how the dam project is expected to alter the look and use of the South Natick riverfront in the coming months, and flags the "Our Voices Unite: Singing for America" event on the Patch calendar (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick).
"🌱 Patch AM: How does Natick's new-home growth stack up to neighboring towns?" Natick Patch's newsletter compares the pace of new residential construction in Natick against nearby MetroWest communities (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick).
"Here's How Many Beaches Are Closed To Swimming In MA" Patch reports some Massachusetts beaches have reopened following a ruptured sewer line that had forced closures last month, according to Patch staff (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick).
"5 Massachusetts Day Trips Worth Taking This Summer" Patch staff round up nearby attractions the paper says are within easy driving distance for Bay Staters seeking summer outings (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick).
COMING UP
Natick Patch's calendar lists "Our Voices Unite: Singing for America" on Sunday, July 12, in Natick, according to Natick Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick/calendar/event/20260712/12dc68bf-ca72-4a6d-afc2-26cf91d3b0c5/our-voices-unite-singing-for-america).