Natick Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Select Board opposes MWRA sewer cost split

From Natick News

• Town meeting approves $1.24 million for river parks Natick Town Meeting took up Community Preservation Act funding for two South Natick riverside parks, Grove Park and a multipurpose area along the Charles River, after rejecting motions to refer or indefinitely postpone the article.Natick News
• Select board sends MWRA sewer cost objection letter The Natick Select Board weighed a letter to the MWRA opposing its proposed sewer-cost split, as staff warned Natick's sewer assessment could rise under a cheaper regional overflow option, and a watershed advocate urged board members to back the stronger plan.Natick News

Happening Fri, Oct 30

• 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Early voting at Morse library ends Friday Early voting for the Nov. 3 state election continues at the Morse Institute Library's Morse Room Friday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the last day to vote early.Morse Institute Library
• 10:30 a.m.: Bacon Free Library hosts Jammin With You Bacon Free Library hosts its Jammin With You music program Friday at 10:30 a.m. for young children and families.Bacon Free Library
• 12:00 p.m.: Council on Aging executive panel meets Friday The Natick Council on Aging Board's Executive Subcommittee meets Friday at noon, per the town calendar.Town of Natick
• 4:00 p.m.: School Committee policy panel meets Friday The Natick School Committee's Policy Subcommittee meets Friday at 4 p.m., according to the town calendar.Town of Natick
• 5:30 p.m.: Broadmoor hosts family owl prowl Friday Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary leads a Family Owl Prowl program Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. for children and parents.Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
• 8:00 p.m.: Johnny A. Syndicate plays TCAN Friday night Blues-rock band Johnny A. Syndicate performs on TCAN's Mainstage Friday at 8 p.m., with all-in tickets at $37.TCAN
• 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.: Morse library hosts Project ABC session The Morse Institute Library's Lebowitz Meeting Hall hosts a Project ABC session Friday from 10 to 11 a.m.Morse Institute Library
• Chabad Natick hosts Friday night dinner Chabad Center Natick hosts a Friday Night Dinner on Oct. 30 for Shabbat at its Boden Lane center.Chabad Center Natick - Metrowest

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 31, 9:00 a.m.: Natick Farmers Market opens Saturday morning The Natick Farmers Market runs Saturday starting at 9 a.m. in Natick Center, organized by Natick Center Associates.Natick Center Associates
• Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 a.m.: Bacon library's nonfiction book club meets Saturday Bacon Free Library's Nonfiction Book Club meets Saturday at 10 a.m. to discuss its current selection.Bacon Free Library
• Sat, Oct 31, 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Morse library offers walk-in tech help Saturday The Morse Institute Library offers walk-in technology help Saturday from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for residents with device questions.Morse Institute Library
• Sat, Oct 31, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Morse library's Game On! runs all day Saturday The Morse Institute Library's Children's Department hosts Game On!, a day of games, Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Morse Institute Library
• Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 p.m.: Trick-or-treating fills Natick Center Saturday afternoon Natick Center Associates hosts trick-or-treating in Natick Center Saturday at 1 p.m., with downtown businesses greeting costumed kids.Natick Center Associates
• Sat, Oct 31, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.: Allegro Music School performs at Morse library Allegro Music School students perform a concert Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Morse Institute Library's Lebowitz Meeting Hall.Morse Institute Library
• Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 p.m.: Rasputina plays TCAN Mainstage Saturday night Rock act Rasputina performs with Dust Bowl Fairies on TCAN's Mainstage Saturday at 8 p.m., with all-in tickets at $42.TCAN
• Sat, Oct 31: Natick Mall hosts Halloween trick-or-treat event Kids can show off costumes, collect stamps and win prizes at a Halloween event at Natick Mall benefiting Second Chance Animal Services, Natick Patch reports.Natick Patch
• Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 p.m.: Broadmoor offers fall foliage walk and crafts Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary leads a fall foliage exploration and leaf-craft program Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 p.m.Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
• Fri, Nov 6: NAPA Studio hosts Music BINGO fundraiser The Natick Academy of Performing Arts hosts Music BINGO at its studio Nov. 6, with tickets priced $20 to $30.Natick Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA)
• Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 a.m.: Trails group leads natives and invasives walk Friends of Natick Trails holds its second natives-and-invasives walk on the Cochituate Rail Trail Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. with the town's conservation agent.Friends of Natick Trails
• Sun, Nov 15: Natick Festival of Lights marks Diwali Nov. 15 The Natick Festival of Lights celebrates Diwali on Nov. 15, according to Natick - Local Town Pages.Natick - Local Town Pages
• Mon, Nov 16: Deadline nears to request free Thanksgiving meal Residents can call 508-647-6519 by Nov. 16 to request a free Thanksgiving dinner, Natick - Local Town Pages reports.Natick - Local Town Pages
• Sun, Dec 6, 9:00 a.m.: Frosty 5K returns Dec. 6 for student-athletes The fifth annual Frosty 5K fundraising run returns Sunday, Dec. 6 at 9 a.m., benefiting Natick High School cross country and track and field, Natick - Local Town Pages reports.Natick - Local Town Pages

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