Natick's Equity, Inclusion Director Departs, Officials Vow Mission Continues
Natick's director of equity, inclusion and outreach has left the position, with officials indicating the town's work in that area will continue, according to a report from Natick Report picked up by Natick Patch. Separately, the Town Clerk's office has scheduled caucuses next month to fill five vacant Town Meeting Member seats ahead of the Fall Annual Town Meeting.
TOWN HALL
The Town Clerk's office has scheduled caucuses to fill vacant Town Meeting Member seats in Precincts 1, 3, 8, 9 and 10. All five caucuses are set for Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. The vacancies need to be resolved before the Fall Annual Town Meeting, which is scheduled to convene Oct. 20.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Natick no longer has a director of equity, inclusion & outreach, but vows to carry on mission," Natick Report reports, saying the town post overseeing that work is now vacant while officials maintain the underlying mission will continue. (read it at https://www.natickreport.com/2026/08/natick-no-longer-has-a-director-of-equity-inclusion-outreach-but-vows-to-carry-on-mission/)
"Patch AM: What happens to Natick's equity work now that its director is gone?" Natick Patch asked in its morning newsletter, flagging the same personnel change reported by Natick Report. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick)
"Natick's new T Market raises bar for ribbon cuttings at colorful grand opening," Natick Report writes, describing this week's grand opening of the Asian supermarket at Natick Mall, complete with a lion dance and free samples. (read it at https://www.natickreport.com/2026/08/naticks-new-t-market-raises-the-bar-for-ribbon-cuttings-at-colorful-grand-opening/)
"MA Mom Lindsay Clancy's Triple Murder Case Goes To Jury," Natick Patch reports, noting a jury is now deciding the fate of the Duxbury mother in the closely watched case. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick/s/koeu2/ma-mom-lindsay-clancys-triple-murder-case-goes-to-jury)
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.