Natick (and beyond) summer camp listings—sign up now

January 28, 2022 by Admin Leave a Comment

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Diapers in demand in Natick

January 18, 2022 by Admin Leave a Comment

The Sons & Daughters of Italy in Natick has put out the word that A Place to Turn’s food pantry is in desperate need of size 6 diapers, though all sizes are needed.

The Sons & Daughters of Italy Lodge is organizing a pop-up diaper drive for Saturday, Jan. 22, from 9am-1pm at the lodge, 37 Washington Ave.

Volunteers (masks and vaccinations required) wanted 9-11am, 11am-1pm on Saturday at the lodge.

Reach out to @Darlene Rideout if interested.

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Volunteers needed for Natick Town Governance Study Committee

January 17, 2022 by Admin Leave a Comment

The Natick Select Board is seeking volunteers for their newly created Town Governance Study Committee. This nine-member Committee, appointed by the Select Board, will study the town’s form of government and governance, examine models of government in comparable communities, identify strengths and weaknesses in Natick’s current government, and recommend any amendments to the charter, bylaws, and governing practices so as to improve the town’s form of government and governance, and facilitate public engagement on, and the public’s discussion of the committee’s work.

More information here.

Natick Town Meeting to open April 26 at high school

January 16, 2022 by Admin Leave a Comment

The Natick Select Board has given notice that Spring Annual Town Meeting is set to start on Tuesday, April 26 at Natick High School at 7:30pm.

Articles, including citizen petitions, requested for inclusion on the meeting warrant must be received in the Office of the Select Board, Natick Town Hall, 13 East Central St., by 5 p.m. on Thursday,
Feb. 24.

The Select Board encourages petitioners and others submitting articles to provide such materials electronically to selectboard@natickma.org by such date and time; if submitting through this format, petitioners are advised to request a “read receipt” to verify proper and timely receipt by the office. The Board further encourages that
articles be submitted in narrative format only, and that maps and other supplementary material not be included.

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Natick workshop on addressing family stress and depression

January 12, 2022 by Admin Leave a Comment

Natick 180 and First Church Natick will present a workshop on Wed., Jan. 19, at 7pm to address family stress and depression. The program will facilitated by Families for Depression Awareness and delivered by a licensed mental health professional. During the training, participants will learn how to identify symptoms of stress in themselves and family members, manage stress as a family, respond when symptoms become “more than stress,” and get help for themselves or a family member.