A sampling of Natick town government meetings and agenda items for the week of Nov. 3, 2025 (Review all meetings &  agendas):                                          

November 3 – Trails and Forest Stewardship Committee, 7:00 PM, Remote (Zoom)

The Committee will review October minutes, trail updates, Pine Hill and Town Forest trailhead projects, invasive species management, and recap Fall Trails Day.

November 4 – Board of Health: Natick 180 Awareness & Education Action Team, 10:00 AM, Remote (Zoom)

Discussion includes fall retreat planning, grant updates, prevention campaigns, mental health outreach, and upcoming community events such as Kindness Week and the Annual Vigil.

November 5 – Planning Board, 7:00 PM, School Committee Room / Zoom

Public hearing continues for the 52 Everett Street development proposal, including special permit and site plan review. The Board will also discuss 2026 Town Meeting preparation and other planning business.

November 6 – Conservation Commission, 7:00 PM, Select Board Meeting Room / Zoom

Agenda covers continued public hearings for 197 Eliot and 5 Auburn St. projects, a site visit follow-up for 52 Everett Street, Town Forest and Pine Hill trail work, and updates from Community & Economic Development.

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A sampling of Natick town government meetings and agenda items for the week of October 27, 2025 (Review all meetings &  agendas):                                          

October 28 – Fall Annual Town Meeting (Session #3), 7:30 PM, Kennedy Middle School Auditorium

Town Meeting continues discussion of remaining Warrant Articles (28–31), including updates on the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee. Members are reminded to review posted motions and subscribe to meeting alerts on the town website.

Session 4 is on October 30th

October 29 – School Committee Budget Subcommittee, 2:30 PM, Town Hall / Zoom

The Subcommittee will review FY27 budget planning, capital overview, audit updates, open purchase orders, Chapter 70 funding, ERate reimbursements, and the long-term strategic plan update.

October 29 – Personnel Board, 4:00 PM, Town Hall/ Zoom

Agenda includes review of full-time job descriptions, adjustments to the part-time classification pay plan, and an administrative update from Town Administration. Meeting minutes from May 12, 2025, will also be reviewed.

October 29 – Retirement Board, 4:00 PM, Retirement Office, 117 W. Central Street

Following an executive session on a disability retirement, the Board will discuss investment updates, financial statements, member approvals, refunds/transfers, and correspondence from PERAC.

October 29 – Select Board & School Committee/Budget Subcommittee Joint Meeting, 6:00 PM, Town Hall / Zoom

The meeting includes announcements, license hearings (T Market, Gatsby’s Chop House), Johnson School future use updates, roadway confirmations, policy review, and executive session on pending litigation.

October 29 – Johnson Future Use Quarterly Update(Part of Select Board Meeting)

Town staff and Select Board members will provide a project update on the Johnson Elementary reuse initiative, including ongoing planning and opportunities for community engagement.

A sampling of Natick town government meetings and agenda items for the week of October 13, 2025 (Review all meetings &  agendas):                                          

School Committee – Policy Subcommittee (October 14, 1:30 PM, Town Hall / Zoom)

Hybrid meeting to review key policy updates, including the Competency Determination, DESE CTE Admissions Policy, and preliminary recommendations on combating antisemitism in K–12 education. The Subcommittee will also discuss improvements to policy hosting and searchability. Public Speak will open the meeting with up to three minutes per speaker.

Select Board Meeting (October 15, 6:00 PM, Edward H. Dlott Meeting Room / Zoom)

The Board will hear announcements on MBTA Communities compliance, a state growth grant, and upcoming water usage education. Agenda items include Community Preservation Committee appointments, hearings on AMVETS and Gatsby’s Chop House licenses, FlashVote survey results, and the 2026 meeting calendar. Monthly open forum for residents to discuss the Johnson Elementary Future Use project directly with the Board. Allows two-way dialogue not permitted during standard Public Speak. The consent agenda covers meeting minute approvals, holiday parking requests, MBTA shuttle permits, and a Farmers Market application.

Conservation Commission (October 15, 7:00 PM, Virtual)

Remote session featuring hearings for projects at 8 Drury Lane, 197 Eliot Street, and 5 Auburn Street, including a continued stormwater permit. Other topics include encroachment at 50 Harwood Road, trailhead improvement proposals, and department updates from Community & Economic Development.

Charter and Bylaw Review Committee (October 16, 7:30 PM, Zoom)

Discussion of the pending Special Act (Bill H.3898: An Act to amend the town of Natick home rule charter), outreach plans ahead of the 2026 spring election, and the Committee’s final report for the 2025 Fall Town Meeting. Additional items include webpage updates, outstanding invoices, and approval of minutes from July 3, September 9, and this session.

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A sampling of Natick town government meetings and agenda items for the week of October 6, 2025 (Review all meetings &  agendas):                                          

Select Board Workshop – Johnson Future Use (October 7, 6:00–9:00 PM, Kennedy Middle School)

An in-person, interactive session exploring future use scenarios for the Johnson property. Includes group ideation, recap presentations, and open discussion with residents. Light refreshments served. No pre-registration required.

Finance Committee (October 7, 7:00 PM, Town Hall/Zoom)

Public speak followed by hearings on Fall Town Meeting articles: zoning bylaw amendments (Arts. 23–25) concerning use regulations, zoning districts, and accessory dwelling units. Scheduling and procedure updates, consent agenda vote, tax rate study group, and minutes approval.                                                                                                    
 Net Zero Committee (October 8, 7:00–8:40 PM, Community-Senior Center Room 125/Zoom)

Public speak, vote on artificial turf moratorium, approval of minutes, and workshop on the town’s Net Zero Plan—focusing on energy sources and building efficiency. Follow-up workshop on transportation and waste scheduled for November.

Natick Housing Authority – Annual Plan Hearing (October 9, 6:30 PM, 4 Cottage St.)

Public hearing to review the FY2026 Annual Plan, including the 5-year capital improvement plan, maintenance plan, budget, and policy list. Residents may comment in person, by email, or online. 

Johnson Office Hours #2 (October 11, 10:00–11:00 AM, 99 S. Main St.)

Informal outdoor discussion hosted by Select Board Chair Bruce Evans. Residents can meet 1:1 or in small groups to discuss ideas for the Johnson property’s future use.

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