Charles River Dam removal set to begin July 16 in South Natick
NATICK — The looming removal of the Charles River Dam in South Natick, set to begin July 16, is drawing renewed attention from residents nostalgic for the landmark, according to a MetroWest Daily News report circulating this week.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"'Iconic landmark.' Opponents of Natick MA dam removal speak out" — Nostalgic Natick residents have been visiting the Charles River Dam ahead of its expected removal on July 16, according to MetroWest Daily News (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/environment/2026/07/09/opponents-reflect-july-16-removal-charles-river-dam-south-natick-ma/90845789007/).
"Opponents reflect on impending removal of Charles River Dam in Natick" — The same story on the dam removal, including lowered water levels ahead of the work, was also covered by Wicked Local (read it at https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/news/environment/2026/07/09/opponents-reflect-july-16-removal-charles-river-dam-south-natick-ma/90845789007/).
"Local ventriloquist will perform on Natick MA Common. What to know" — Musical ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll is set to return to Natick Common for a free performance later this month, according to AOL.com (read it at https://www.aol.com/articles/local-ventriloquist-perform-natick-ma-094547000.html).
"🌱 Patch AM: Which Natick art exhibits should you visit before summer slips away?" — Patch's morning roundup highlighted several Natick art exhibits worth a visit this summer, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick).
"🌱 Patch AM: How the Charles River dam removal will change South Natick this fall" — Patch also previewed how the dam removal is expected to reshape South Natick once work concludes, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick).
"60+ MA Beaches Closed Following Torrential Rain, Merrimack River Sewage Overflow" — Beaches across Massachusetts, including some in the region, are closed to swimming this weekend following heavy rain and a sewage overflow, according to Patch (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/natick).
COMING UP
The ventriloquist performance featuring Kevin Driscoll is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, on Natick Common, according to AOL.com. The Charles River Dam removal work in South Natick is expected to begin July 16.