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Planning Board approves dog kennel home occupation; continues assisted living review.

Natick Planning Board approves dog-kennel home occupation and validates twin-home subdivision. Chair Terri Evans and Vice-Chair Doug Landry led unanimous votes endorsing Allison Breziner's walk-in dog business at 17 Church Street—capped at eight concurrent dogs—and an Approval Not Required plan

Cultural Council approves spring grantee showcase, eyes new funding strategy.

The Natick Cultural Council authorized planning for a March grantee showcase at the Morse Institute Library and discussed revamping its award strategy. Treasurer Ann Eggleston reported the council dispersed $16,298.95 in grants during 2025, with $18,168.00 budgeted for 2026 awards. Members agreed

Natick Hybrid Town Meeting Committee studies Brookline model

Natick's Hybrid Town Meeting Committee heard from Brookline Town Moderator Neil Wishinsky about his town's experience running remote-enabled meetings using Zoom, Android tablets for in-person participants, and mandatory 48-hour advance notice for all substantive motions. Wishinsky reported initial

Planning Board caps Church Street dog kennel at eight dogs in 4-0 vote

NATICK -- January 28, 2026, Natick Planning Board approves Church Street dog kennel with eight-dog cap. The board voted 4-0 Wednesday to grant Allison Breziner a special permit for a home-occupation kennel at 17 Church Street, lowering her requested limit from 12 dogs to eight at any one

Natick housing trust sets 2026 goal to divest Bacon Street property

The Natick housing trust sets 2026 goal to divest Bacon Street property. The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees, an eight-member board led by Chair Ganesh Ramachandran, held its annual retreat to adopt strategic priorities for 2026, including sale of the 299/301 Bacon Street property