Natick municipal buildings and offices will be closed all day on Monday, Oct. 10 in observance of Columbus Day. All Natick Public Schools and the libraries are also closed.
There has been some discussion in town of recognizing the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day, but nothing formal has been decided. The holiday is listed as Columbus Day on the official town calendar, though Natick Public Schools do show both Columbus and Indigenous Peoples Day on its calendar.
Nearby in Newton, the Indigenous Peoples Day event returns to Albemarle Field from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Artists, performers, speakers, and vendors will be on hand.
Monday remains Columbus Day at the state and federal level. Post offices and courts will be closed. The MBTA runs on its regular weekday schedule.
Most stores will be open, but check first.
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