A sampling of Natick town government meetings and agenda items for the week of May 4, 2026 (Review all meetings & agendas):
Tuesday, May 5 – School Committee Budget Subcommittee, 3:00 PM, Town Hall / Virtual (Hybrid)
The subcommittee will review key budget priorities and financial planning for Natick Public Schools. Discussion will include Title I funding changes and their impact on the FY27 budget, advocacy items such as Chapter 70 funding and out-of-district tuition regulations, and early projections for the FY28 budget. Members will also examine fourth-quarter FY26 expenditures, potential financial impacts of adding a girls golf team, and draft policies related to budget transfers.
Wednesday, May 6 – Ben-Hem School Council, 5:30 PM, Bennett-Hemenway School (In-Person)
The council will discuss school updates and begin planning for the 2026–2027 School Improvement Plan, with a focus on parent partnerships. The meeting will also recognize members who are concluding their service on the council.
Wednesday, May 6 – Select Board, 6:00 PM, Town Hall (In-Person)
The Select Board will hold a working session focused on long-term planning and internal operations. Topics include reviewing and setting board goals, assigning committee liaisons, evaluating Town Administrator review policies, and discussing board procedures, norms, and scheduling. Additional items include updates on financial commitments, policy considerations, and administrative matters such as executive session minutes and committee structures.
Wednesday, May 6 – Planning Board, 7:00 PM, Town Hall / Virtual (Hybrid)
The Planning Board will review development proposals and ongoing projects, including a mixed-use redevelopment at 273 West Central Street and a proposed carwash at 625 Worcester Street. Additional items include subdivision applications, covenant reviews, and other planning-related business.
Wednesday, May 6 – Conservation Commission, 7:00 PM, Virtual (Zoom)
The commission will hold multiple public hearings on environmental and land use matters, including projects at Cottage Street, Bass Terrace, Glenwood Street, and Memorial Beach. Additional discussions will cover topics such as beaver management in the Town Forest, requests for recreational use of conservation land, and updates from the Community and Economic Development Department.
The subcommittee will finalize the agenda for the upcoming Council on Aging Board meeting on May 11. Members will review subcommittee structures, approve past minutes, and coordinate logistics and planning for future meetings.
