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Both Natick libraries now offering pickups

May 26, 2020 by Bob Brown

bacon free library south natick sign

Bacon Free Library begins offering curbside pickup on Tuesday, May 26.

Here’s how it works:

  • Check the materials catalog online to see if an item is available  (don’t place a hold).
  • Call 508-653-6730 or email bflpickups@gmail.com Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. to confirm a pickup.
  • Swing by the front of the library and park. Call the number above and a staff member will bring your item or items to the table near the book drop. Once the staff member moves away, you can grab your item or items.

Morse Institute, Natick

Separately, the Morse Institute Library has been offering contactless hold pickup since mid-May.

Here’s how it works:

  •  Put items on hold using your Minuteman account 
  • Wait for an email, text, or phone call that your items are ready to be picked up.
  • Book a pickup appointment window using our online pickup calendar or give a call at 508-907-4384.
  • Come to the main entrance of the library during your appointment window and grab your items off the contactless pickup shelf. Items will be checked out and bagged with your name on it.

Filed Under: Bacon Free Library, Books, Morse Institute Library

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Memorial Day ceremony in Natick Center

May 25, 2020 by Bob Brown

Memorial Day in Natick Center

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War recognized Memorial Day in Natick Center with a ceremony on Monday morning that featured music, readings, and flags. (Also see: Natick war memorial tour)

Memorial Day in Natick Center: ceremony by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War pic.twitter.com/rXAhxCNZYm

— Natick Report (@NatickReport) May 25, 2020

Natick Memorial Day ceremony

Separately, the Memorial Day ceremony at the State House in Boston.

State House Memorial Day ceremony

Filed Under: Holidays

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Natick Public Schools virtual transfer of flag ceremony

May 25, 2020 by Bob Brown

We recommend skipping straight to the veterans and kids at about the 13:30 mark.

Filed Under: Schools

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Natick veterans, civilians: What Memorial Day means to me

May 24, 2020 by Bob Brown

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Natick isn’t holding its annual parade and is taking a different approach to recognizing Memorial Day this year.

The following video includes short interviews with civilians and veterans about what the holiday means to them.

Filed Under: Government, History, Holidays, Veterans

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TCAN gets $40K casino apology grant; Foundation for MetroWest issues funds

May 24, 2020 by Bob Brown

TCAN, Natick

The Center for the Arts in Natick (TCAN) has been awarded nearly $40K though the Mass Cultural Council in the first round of Gaming Mitigation grants designed to help non-profit and municipally-owned performing arts centers across Massachusetts in the face of competition for entertainment talent from the state’s casinos. Monies are being awarded to 52 outfits.

The grants are funded through gaming revenue compiled by the casinos. The funds must be used to pay for touring shows and artists—something TCAN looks forward to showcasing once live events are deemed safe again in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

More MetroWest funding news

The Foundation for MetroWest has granted over $1.25 million in emergency funds to community organizations since the COVID-19 pandemic began, much of it channeled through programs such as the MetroWest Emergency Relief Fund and Feed Framingham COVID-19 Fund to meet urgent needs related to childcare, seniors and food assistance.

The foundation said it was too tricky to break out funding specifics for Natick organizations that received funding, as some got funding through multiple sources. But this is a list of organizations that serve Natick specifically or includes Natick among the community they serve.

  • Dignity Matters
  • Lovin’ Spoonfuls’
  • Hope & Comfort
  • A Place to Turn
  • Family Promise MetroWest
  • Charles River Center
  • Natick Organic Community Farm

 

Filed Under: Art, Charity/Fundraising

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