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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 …

Town Launches Survey on Interim Uses for Former Johnson School

Natick officials launched a survey seeking resident input on short-term "interim uses" for the former Johnson Elementary School property, pivoting the town's Johnson Future Use project toward near-term options. The move follows earlier reporting from Natick Patch, which asked "How shoul…

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'…

Dam drawdown complete as in-water construction begins on Charles River project

Wildfire smoke triggers an air quality alert as Charles River Dam crews begin in-water construction work. The town confirmed on July 16 that the impoundment drawdown behind the South Natick dam is complete, with contractors now installing a temporary access road as in-water work proceed…

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

NATICK — July 16, 2026 — Natick Conservation Commission issued permits for four residential projects and continued two larger developments to August 6 at its sole July meeting. The commission voted unanimous negative three determinations for Ambler Court repaving, a sunroom addition at 27 Emerson Street, a deck at 24 Riverbend Drive,

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 Issues Air Quality Alert as Wildfire Smoke Returns

Natick issued an air quality alert Thursday as wildfire smoke returned to the region, urging sensitive groups to limit outdoor time. The town also announced Fall Annual Town Meeting for Oct. 20 at Kennedy Middle School and confirmed the Natick Police Department will host National Night …

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