Natick Morning Brief, Oct. 28: ZBA overturns corner-lot setback rule

From Natick News

• School Committee weighs METCO bus monitor, Memorial size Natick's School Committee weighed funding a bus monitor for the district's youngest METCO riders, who commute over two hours daily between Boston and Natick, while revisiting Memorial School's rebuilt enrollment figures that one member called "the third rail" for future redistricting.Natick News
• ZBA takes up corner-lot setback dispute on Concord Street Natick's Zoning Board of Appeals took up a dispute over whether corner lots have a rear yard, with attorney Norm Orban arguing the bylaw requires roughly a 30-foot setback for a proposed 6 Concord Street duplex instead of 13 feet.Natick News
• Youth basketball wraps open gyms, nears registration deadline Natick Youth Basketball ran free open gyms for travel players in grades 4-8 at Kennedy Middle School through October 28, alongside a final push to register for Intramural Basketball by the same deadline, with new uniforms partly subsidized this season.Natick News
• Obituaries for the week of October 19-25 This week's obituary notices for Natick include Daniel R. San Clemente, 68, a Natick High School graduate who later lived in Medway, who died October 21, and Lorraine M. Fogerty, 79, of Natick, who died October 22.Natick News

Happening Wed, Oct 28

• 8:00 a.m.: Early voting continues at Morse library Wednesday Morse Institute Library's Morse Room offers early voting for the November 3 state election Wednesday, October 28, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Morse Institute Library
• 10:00 a.m.: Morse library hosts Toddler Time Morse Institute Library holds Toddler Time in its Story Craft Room Wednesday, October 28, from 10 to 10:30 a.m.Morse Institute Library
• 10:00 a.m.: Bacon Free Library holds lapsit storytime Bacon Free Library hosts its weekly Lapsit Storytime for infants Wednesday, October 28, at 10 a.m.Bacon Free Library
• 11:00 a.m.: Morse library hosts Baby Play session Morse Institute Library offers a Baby Play session for infants Wednesday, October 28, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.Morse Institute Library
• 3:00 p.m.: Morse library runs adult Spooky Monoprints workshop Morse Institute Library runs an adult Creativebug workshop on spooky monoprint printmaking Wednesday, October 28, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.Morse Institute Library
• 5:15 p.m.: Needham JV field hockey visits Natick Wednesday Needham's junior varsity field hockey team travels to Natick for a non-conference game Wednesday, October 28, at 5:15 p.m.MaxPreps
• 5:30 p.m.: Farm hosts Night Hikes Wednesday evening The Natick Community Organic Farm leads a Night Hikes program Wednesday, October 28, at 5:30 p.m.Natick Community Organic Farm
• 6:30 p.m.: Morse library cancels Pajama Time Stories Morse Institute Library has canceled its Pajama Time Stories program originally set for Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m.Morse Institute Library
• 6:30 p.m.: Needham varsity field hockey visits Natick Wednesday Needham's varsity field hockey team plays an away conference game at Natick on Wednesday, October 28, at 6:30 p.m.MaxPreps
• 7:00 p.m.: Morse library hosts teen silent book group Morse Institute Library's Teen Room hosts a Teen Silent Book Group Wednesday, October 28, from 7 to 8 p.m.Morse Institute Library

Yesterday in Natick (Tue, Oct 27)

• 1890 diner car still serves Natick locals Fastfoodclub reports Natick residents still frequent a historic 1890 diner car at 36 South Ave for steamed hot dogs and burgers, calling it a longstanding local favorite.Fastfoodclub
• Trick-or-treating takes over Natick Mall for Halloween fun Natick Patch reports kids can show off costumes, collect stamps and win prizes at a family-friendly Halloween event at Natick Mall benefiting Second Chance Animal Services.Natick Patch

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 29, 9:00 a.m.: Golf course oversight committee meets Thursday Natick's Sassamon Trace Golf Course Oversight Committee meets Thursday, October 29, at 9 a.m.Town of Natick
• Thu, Oct 29, 10:30 a.m.: Library bookmobile visits Cole Center Thursday The Morse Institute Library's Bookmobile visits Cole Center Thursday, October 29, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Morse Institute Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 3:00 p.m.: Morse library offers Thursday tech help Morse Institute Library offers walk-in technology help Thursday, October 29, from 3 to 5 p.m.Morse Institute Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 3:45 p.m.: Morse library runs Tween Explorers craft program Morse Institute Library's Story Craft Room hosts Tween Explorers: Monster Frames Thursday, October 29, from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.Morse Institute Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 p.m.: Morse library hosts adult Qi Gong class Morse Institute Library's Lebowitz Meeting Hall hosts a Qi Gong for Self Healing class for adults Thursday, October 29, from 7 to 8 p.m.Morse Institute Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 8:00 a.m.: Early voting continues at Morse library Thursday Morse Institute Library offers early voting for the November 3 state election Thursday, October 29, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Morse Institute Library
• Thu, Oct 29, 7:00 p.m.: Natick Art Association holds member meeting The Natick Art Association holds a member meeting Thursday, October 29, at 7 p.m.Natick Art Association
• Thu, Oct 29, 4:00 p.m.: Needham freshman volleyball visits Natick Thursday Needham's freshman volleyball team has an away non-conference match at Natick on Thursday, October 29, at 4 p.m.MaxPreps
• Thu, Oct 29, 8:00 p.m.: TCAN opens Rocky Horror Picture Show run TCAN's Cinema Room begins screening the Rocky Horror Picture Show Thursday, October 29, running through Saturday, October 31, with an all-in ticket price of $14.TCAN
• Fri, Oct 30, 5:30 p.m.: Broadmoor hosts Family Owl Prowl Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary in Natick leads a Family Owl Prowl Friday, October 30, at 5:30 p.m.Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
• Fri, Oct 30, 8:00 p.m.: TCAN hosts Johnny A. Syndicate blues-rock show TCAN's Mainstage hosts the Johnny A. Syndicate blues-rock band Friday, October 30, at 8 p.m., with all-in tickets priced at $37.TCAN
• Fri, Oct 30: Chabad Natick holds Friday Night Dinner Chabad Center Natick holds its Friday Night Dinner on October 30, part of its regular Shabbat programming.Chabad Center Natick
• Sat, Oct 31, 9:00 a.m.: Natick Farmers Market returns Saturday The Natick Farmers Market, run by Natick Center Associates, sets up Saturday, October 31, starting at 9 a.m.Natick Center Associates
• Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 p.m.: Natick Center hosts trick-or-treating Saturday Natick Center Associates hosts trick-or-treating in Natick Center Saturday, October 31, starting at 1 p.m.Natick Center Associates
• Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 p.m.: TCAN hosts Rasputina with Dust Bowl Fairies TCAN's Mainstage hosts Rasputina with Dust Bowl Fairies Saturday, October 31, at 8 p.m., with all-in tickets priced at $42.TCAN
• Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m.: Broadmoor offers fall foliage walk and leaf crafts Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary hosts a Fall Foliage Exploration and leaf-craft program Sunday, November 1, at 2 p.m.Mass Audubon's Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
• Sun, Nov 1, 3:00 p.m.: Natick Is United hosts Fill the Pantries drive Natick Is United holds its Fill the Pantries food drive event Sunday, November 1, at 3 p.m.Natick Is United
• Fri, Nov 6: NAPA holds Music Bingo fundraiser The Natick Academy of Performing Arts hosts a Music Bingo fundraiser at its NAPA Studio on November 6, with tickets priced at $20 to $30.Natick Academy of Performing Arts

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