More than you really want to know about Natick, Mass.
The town of Natick is offering a free, 2-hour suicide prevention training course to the community on Oct. 20 from 5-7pm at the Morse Institute Library (14 E. Central St.).
Email natick180@natickma.org if interested in attending.
More: Natick Health Department promotes national 988 suicide & crisis lifeline
The latest Natick, Mass., business news:
Top Fitness, which sells all sorts of exercise equipment from treadmills to rowers to weight gear, will celebrate its opening at 1400 Worcester St., at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 3-4pm.
Grand opening deals will be offered over the weekend.
This space is in the Rte. 9 strip that was formerly home to Papa Wheelies, which moved to Wellesley last year.
Article 24 on the warrant for Natick Fall Town Meeting has to do with rezoning the strip along Rte. 135 east (East Central Street/Union Street intersection) to make for a more gradual transition from downtown Natick to more residential areas. The area spans from Grant Street to 99 East Central St. (small building in front of the
So we’re talking about some lots that in limbo such as where various banks have stood at the corner next to Morse Tavern, and then the Neighborhood Wrench spot across the intersection.
The Article is making its rounds these days through various Natick boards, including the Select Board (about 21 minutes into the Sept. 21 meeting and set for more discussion on Sept. 28). The Planning Board discussed it at the 1-hour, 46-minute mark of its Sept. 22 meeting and plans to continue hashing it out Oct. 6. The Finance Committee has Article 24 on its Sept. 27 agenda.
Director of Community & Economic Development Amanda Loomis told the Select Board that “What we’re looking to do is really create a transition zone from a commercial corridor into the neighborhood areas, but also increase walkability and the experience that a pedestrian would be using from either the St. Pat’s project, the senior center, the armory, etc….” Loomis said. This would provide for less density than is allowed downtown, but provide more opportunity for development than in regular residential zones.
Impatient drivers are going to miss cutting through that Neighborhood Wrench parking lot if this happens, but oh well…
Skybokx 109 has its big craft beer tasting event slated for Oct. 13 from 5:30-8pm. Advance tickets are $35 ($40 day of) and group tickets are available.
The Natick Health Department is offering residents (ages 6 months-plus) free flu shots regardless of insurance status. High-dose shots are available while supplies last for residents ages 65-plus.
Community drive-through clinic, Saturday, Oct. 15, 9am-2pm
Natick Department of Public Works, 75 West St.
Community clinic, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 10am-2pm
Natick Community Senior Center, 117 East Central St.
More info: 508 647-6460
Natick’s Hometown Sweat will be offering a free outdoor Inferno Hot Pilates class on the Natick Common on Sunday, Sept. 18 at noon. A DJ will be on hand to ensure you’re pumped up. RSVP here.
The studio, which is celebrating its 12th year in business, has hosted yoga classes on the common in the past.
“With COVID preventing so many community gatherings, we’re pumped to be able to celebrate our yoga community in the very heart of our local community,” says studio owner Maria McBride.
A rough cut of the documentary Recovery City, set in Worcester and following the lives of four women affected by addiction, will be shown on Sept. 14 at TCAN in Natick Center.
The screening is free but requires tickets. A reception will be held at 6:30pm, followed by the documentary at 7:30pm, then discussion featuring the director, film subjects, and addiction experts.
The film is directed by Lisa Olivieri, a video production teacher at Natick High School.
SOAR Natick, Natick 180, Natick Rotary Club, and others are sponsoring the event.
