Natick To Build Floating Boardwalk At Pickerel Pond

Natick will build a 195-foot floating boardwalk at Pickerel Pond, linking the Oakdale and Wethersfield neighborhoods with new trail access. The town's News Flash says construction on the connector, which promises scenic views and close-up looks at the pond's beavers, begins in late Augu…

Army Posts $150 Million Sleeping Bag Solicitation From Natick Base

A $150 million federal solicitation for sleeping bags at the Natick Soldier Systems Center surfaced this week. The Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command post highlights the base's continued footprint in Natick's economy. Meanwhile, the town's Community Preservation Committee is…

Natick Little League has opened registration for its summer baseball and softball programs, and Natick Youth Basketball is looking ahead to fall travel tryouts after a season that saw one of its travel teams reach a division championship game.

Natick Little League has opened registration for its summer baseball and softball programs, open to Natick residents only, and continues to offer financial aid and an equipment exchange for local families. Natick Recreation and Parks is running Open Gym sessions this July alongside its …

Obituary notices, week of July 13, 2026 through July 19, 2026

This week's Natick obituary column carries two notices: Linehan, James Jr., 92, and Dunnigan, Patricia Margaret, 71, both identified as Natick residents. Linehan died July 13, 2026, with funeral arrangements under the care of Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home of Brighton; Dunnigan die…

Natick's priciest home sale of the period reaches $1.55 million on Speen Street

Natick recorded 20 property transfers between June 19 and July 18, with 13 disclosing a sale price ranging from $450,000 to $1,550,000 and a median of $820,000. The top sale was 79 Speen St at $1,550,000, sold by Silva Development LLC to Dianna Reza. Seven transfers carried no disclosed…

Natick Man Convicted in 2006 Stabbing Granted Parole

Parole granted in Natick's 2006 fatal stabbing case anchors a quiet stretch for town institutions. Oscar Rosa, convicted in 2008 of fatally stabbing Craig Viera outside a nightclub two years earlier, has been granted parole after nearly two decades, MetroWest Daily News reports. Natick'…

MBTA service cuts set for July 27 will hit Natick commuters

MBTA service cuts set to take effect July 27 will affect Natick commuters, Patch reports. The town urged sensitive groups to limit outdoor activity Thursday after wildfire smoke triggered an air quality alert, and a Natick bagpiper won a medal at Scotland's Highland Games, according to …

Natick Conservation Commission Issues Permits for Four Properties, Continues Two Major Projects

Natick Conservation Commission issued permits for four residential projects and continued two larger developments to August 6 at its sole July meeting.

Natick completes dam drawdown, starts in-water construction

Natick's Charles River dam removal entered a new phase Thursday as crews completed the impoundment drawdown and began in-water construction, including a temporary access road behind the spillway that will bring park closures. The town also issued an air-quality alert the same day as wil…

Natick Sets National Night Out for Aug. 4 at High School

Natick Police and community partners will host National Night Out at Natick High School on Aug. 4. The event, set for 4 to 8 p.m., will offer free food, games and other activities as the Natick Police Department kicks off its annual community-outreach push, according to a listing on the…