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Natick Nights returns

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The first in this summer’s series of Natick Nights was held on Thursday, June 1, bringing families, vendors, music, and more downtown.

Natick Nights June

One tidbit we got while on the Common: The Anthology Senior Living rep said they just got state approval to open, so the assisted living and memory care facility expects its first residents to move in within days.

Somehow we didn’t make it down the Adams Street Art Gallery, where beer, wine and food were being offered, and we heard it was a blast. Didn’t want to peak too early.

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Friday is letters to the editor day in Natick

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Natick Report accepts letters to the editor. Letters must be of general local community interest and must be signed. Community shout-outs are also accepted and encouraged. For example, a non-profit may thank an organization for a donation received.

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The deadline is Wednesday at noon for letters to appear on the following Friday, or a Friday further out.

Please review detailed guidelines for letters to the editor here.

Submitting a letter to the editor does not guarantee that your letter will be posted on Natick Report.

Letters must be written for Natick Report only—we do not accept form-type letters sent to multiple news agencies.

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Memorial Day observances in Natick; volunteers needed

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Natick has a number of observances and activities slated leading up to Memorial Day and on the May 29 holiday itself.

memorial day parade

Monday, May 22
8 a.m. – Decorate veterans’ memorials and graves with
wreaths

Wednesday, May 24
7 p.m. – 99th Transfer of Flags, Kennedy Middle School

Thursday, May 25
6 p.m. – Decorate veterans’ graves with flags (rain date
May 26)

Saturday, May 27
8:30 a.m. – Final walk-through, cemeteries at Pond Street

Monday, May 29
8:15 a.m. – Flag raising at Moran Park
8:30 a.m. – Parade forms at Moran Park
8:40 a.m. – Parade marches to Town Common
9 a.m. – Ceremonies at the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Monument
10 a.m. – Parade resumes and marches from East Central to West Central and onto Pond Street
for memorial services at Old Dell and St. Patrick’s cemeteries.
11 a.m. – Parade resumes, marches to Indian Burial Ground on Pond Street for ceremonies at
11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – Parade disbands.

Volunteers needed: Contact the town’s Veterans Services Office at 508-647-6545, or Rosa at 508-647-6400, ext. 1900, for more information.

 

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Natick marks May with many mental health programs

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The Town of Natick as part of National Mental Health Awareness Month will sponsor a series of events and activities throughout May to promote positive mental health and to connect community members with valuable resources.

Natick mental health awareness

“It is important that we normalize community conversations about mental health in order to combat the stigma that has historically been a barrier to people seeking support,” said Jamie Errickson, Natick Town Administrator.

What’s going on

Virtual and in-person events: In addition to virtual mental health awareness events during the month (a mental health literacy webinar presented by Senate Senate President Karen Spilka on May 8, 7pm, and a “Youth Mental Health” webinar on May 17, 6:30-7:30pm),  there will be in-person informational opportunities at the Natick Farmer’s Market on May 13, and a suicide prevention training seminar at the Morse Institute Library on May 24, 6pm-8pm. Registration information for these events here.

Natick mental health awareness

Shining a light: Look for Town buildings to be lit up at night in green, the international symbol of mental health awareness. Green signifies new life, new growth, and new beginnings.

A banner event: A mental health awareness banner will hang over North Main Street in downtown Natick in mid-May.

Natick mental health awareness

Natick mental health awareness

Wearing of the green: Don’t be surprised if you’re gifted with a green ribbon at the Farmer’s Market, the library, or other places around town. Wear yours with pride, compassion, and as a signifier that mental health should be prioritized, not stigmatized.

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Natick online panel to discuss Welcoming Immigration Policy

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Natick is United, members of the Natick Immigration Coalition, a representative from the Natick Public Schools, and a local immigration attorney will take part on Monday, May 8 (7-8:30pm) in an online panel discussion about creating a safe and welcoming Natick for all.

Included will be discussion of the potential benefits of enacting a Welcoming Immigration Policy, and what that is or isn’t.

Registration for this free event is open.