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Natick government meetings for week of Dec. 1, 2025: 116-unit assisted living residence “Benchmark at Natick” proposed; Hybrid Town Meeting Committee to debut

December 2, 2025 by Max Cogliano

A sampling of Natick town government meetings and agenda items for the week of December 1, 2025 (Review all meetings &  agendas):                                          

December 3 – Planning Board, 7:00 PM, Morse Institute Library / Zoom

The Board opens with Public Speak, then holds major development hearings for projects on Lakeshore Road and North Main Street, including a Special Permit for an assisted living residence (aka, “Benchmark at Natick”) across from the Stop & Shop plaza. Additional business includes reviewing a signage Special Permit for 1235/1245 Worcester Street, setting the 2026 meeting calendar, updating the fee schedule, and addressing any other Board items before adjournment.

December 3 – Hybrid Town Meeting Committee (HTMC), 8:00–9:00 PM, Virtual

The new committee will swear in new members, elect officers, hear citizen concerns, schedule upcoming meetings, and review the committee’s charter and scope before adjourning.

December 3 – Select Board, 6:00 PM, Town Hall / Zoom

The Board will review the 2026 political calendar, announce the New Year’s Eve CRT event, and hold Public Speak. Discussion items include the Fall Town Meeting debrief, turf field study, downtown signage steps, street acceptance votes, sewer agreement updates, office hours, and hybrid meeting policy. The agenda closes with minutes approval, administrative updates, and adjournment.

December 4 – Conservation Commission, 7:00 PM, Virtual

The Commission will enter executive session to discuss potential land acquisition, then hold hearings on Certificates of Compliance, Requests for Determination, and a Notice of Intent for 6 Ambler Court, Natick Center Commuter Rail Station, 19 Crescent Street, and 100 Eliot Street. General business includes a Johnson School use memo and a reminder that December meetings will be virtual-only.

December 4 – Economic Development Committee, 8:30–10:00 AM, Virtual

The EDC will hear public comments, review Fall Town Meeting results, receive CED updates, and discuss tax classification follow-up, 2026 planning considerations, and development of a townwide economic vision, before concluding with new business.


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