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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Natick no longer has a director of equity, inclusion & outreach, but vows to carry on mission (natickreport.com) — Natick's grant-funded director of equity, inclusion and outreach position has ended after ARPA money ran out, but town leaders say they still plan to embed DEI work into existing departments and possibly a new committee. Officials cite budget pressures and a recent override request as reasons not to absorb the role, while exploring models used in other Massachusetts communities. Residents can expect equity efforts to continue, though in a restructured form.
2. Bellingham MA is latest to not renew contract with Flock. Here's why (metrowestdailynews.com) — Natick is part of a growing list of Massachusetts communities, including Bellingham and Hopkinton, that have ended contracts with Flock Safety's license plate reader system over privacy and transparency concerns. Bellingham's chief cites undisclosed AI search capabilities and public pushback, underscoring questions Natick residents may still have about how such surveillance tools are used.
3. Journey honoring Sept. 11 victims rolls through Natick (naticktownnews.com) — A 220-mile memorial journey honoring the crews and passengers of the Sept. 11 flights rolled through Natick, with local police escorting retired flight attendant Paul Veneto and his symbolic beverage cart. His "Paulie's Push" marks a final, 28-day trek from Boston to Ground Zero for the 25th anniversary. Natick officers helped ensure his safe passage and publicly endorsed his remembrance mission.
4. Allegra Commonwealth Singers seek vocalists. When you can try out (metrowestdailynews.com) — A regional chorus that regularly performs at Natick Days is recruiting new soprano and alto singers, with open guest nights every Monday in September in nearby Framingham. Rehearsals start Sept. 7 for a Dec. 5-6 holiday concert, and interested residents can sit in on rehearsals and learn more online before committing.
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