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School Committee approves 2026-27 calendar; reviews FY27 budget proposals

Natick School Committee unanimously approved the 2026-27 school calendar starting August 26. The vote (6-0) followed the teachers union recommendation for a Wednesday opening. Principal Blocker presented high school budget adjustments including a new college and career counselor position. Assistant

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Select Board rejects FLOCK license plate reader pilot program

The Select Board voted unanimously to reject the FLOCK license plate reader pilot program. This decision followed overwhelming public opposition from residents concerned about surveillance and data security risks, with 65 emails submitted to the Board and five residents speaking during public

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School budget panel reviews $207K user fee proposal

Natick school budget panel reviewed $207,000 in proposed user fee increases for fiscal 2027. The Budget Subcommittee, chaired by Kate Flathers, reviewed transportation, athletic, and activity fee recommendations, with staff presenting data showing a prior $25 bus fee increase generated

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School Committee backs field design proposal with sustainability caveat

Natick School Committee backed field design proposal with sustainability proviso. The Committee voted 4-1 to support a January 6 memo on field design and recommended expanding the oversight committee to include sustainability expertise. Mr. Brand moved the motion and volunteered to serve on the

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Select Board approves water bill abatements, Sherborn sewer deals

Natick Select Board approved two water bill abatements totaling $8,383.81 and authorized Sherborn sewer tie-in agreements. Chair Bruce T. Evans voted unanimously with the board to grant $434.73 relief to David Ellis for anomalous July usage and $7,949.08 to Necmettin Yigitabasi for April-June 2024

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