Natick Clerk Magistrate Reassigned, Two Court Staffers Placed On Leave
NATICK — Natick District Court is operating without its two top clerk's-office leaders after Clerk Magistrate Brian Kearney was reassigned to administrative duty and two other employees were placed on leave, MetroWest Daily News reports. Town hall business also picks up pace this week, with the Select Board set to review a report on the former Johnson Elementary School Tuesday and vote on the Main Street Improvements project Wednesday.
TOWN HALL
The Select Board will preview a report Tuesday, August 18, summarizing public input on potential interim uses for the former Johnson Elementary School, according to the town's News Flash system. The board is expected to discuss the findings at its meeting that evening.
The Main Street Improvements project returns to the Select Board's agenda Wednesday, August 19, at 6 p.m., when members are scheduled to resume discussion and take a vote on the project, the town announced.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
MetroWest Daily News reports "Natick MA clerk magistrate reassigned; two others placed on leave": Clerk Magistrate Brian Kearney has been on administrative duty with the state court system since July 3, and two other Natick District Court employees have been placed on leave, the outlet reports. Natick Patch also flagged the shakeup in its morning newsletter this week. (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/courts/2026/08/17/natick-ma-district-court-employees-placed-on-leave-magistrate-reassigned/91309531007/)
"Natick business buzz: Alma Gaucha Brazilian steakhouse eyes Mall; Wonder could expand next door," Natick Report writes: a Brazilian steakhouse is eyeing space at the Natick Mall, and Wonder is reportedly considering expanding into a neighboring storefront. (read it at https://www.natickreport.com/2026/08/natick-business-buzz-alma-gaucha-brazilian-steakhouse-eyes-mall-wonder-could-expand-next-door/)
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.