Cologne Caper, 'Utility Worker' Scam, Organized Retail Crime: The Week in Natick

Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain Monday Night through TuesdayThe season’s first Winter Weather Advisory has been issued, snow is in the forecast and Tuesday’s commute is going to be treacherous.

Natick, Other Towns With Big Malls, Target of Organized Retail Crimes

Natick police are among those departments who deal with consistent retail crime.

Accused Child Killer Freed, Marathon Bomber Accomplice, and More: Nearby News

Plus, another arrest is made after a robbery at a Massachusetts armory, and check out some of the strangest animal stories of the year.

Sailing to Death, Baltimore Burning, Arsenic In Wine: Top Patch Stories Of 2015Patch looks back at the local reporting that captivated readers in 2015.

20 New Jobs Near Natick

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Robert Half, Tetra Tech and Verizon are among the many companies hiring in the area.

Teen Murderer, Bella Bond’s Mom Indicted, Huge Cocaine Seizure, and More:

Plus, after record-setting warmth, winter returns with a vengeance this week, and strangers help reunite a Marine with his family.

Find Foreclosures in Natick

Looking in the Natick area? Start with this list from Zillow.

WATCH: Woman Steals Multiple Perfume Bottles, Say Police

Natick police are asking for help in identifying a woman that store personnel say stole nearly $800 in perfume.

Massachusetts Population Increasing Faster Than Rest of Northeast

The U.S. Census Bureau released new population estimates, showing growth in the state, and an ‘attractor of immigrants.’

Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Featured in Calendar

K-9 Mik is one of 12 dogs featured in 2016 Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog calendar

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Santa Comes to Town, Presidential Threat, Crash into Cop Car, and More: Nearby News

Plus, a car slams into a home and the driver flees, a Massachusetts Chipotle racked with controversy prepares to reopen, and more.

A Viral Bunny, Gas Leaks, Pot School Deal, Wegmans on the Way: Natick’s 2015 Year-in-ReviewWhat were the most popular stories of 2015 on Natick Patch?

‘Utility Worker’ Threatens Shut-Off Unless Business Pays Thousands: Beware of ScamNatick police are warning residents of a recent attempt of a scam where a man pretended to be from Eversource, demanding money.

K9 Star and His State Trooper Partner Graduate From AK-9 TrainingThe canine and Trooper Marc Reidy graduated from a training course at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Find Rentals in NatickLooking to rent in Natick? Start with this list from Zillow.

Accused Child Killer Freed, Marathon Bomber Accomplice, and More: Nearby News

Plus, another arrest is made after a robbery at a Massachusetts armory, and check out some of the strangest animal stories of the year.

12 Holiday Scams to Guard Against: Christmas 2015

Watch out for fake charities, online efforts to steal your personal and banking information, and gift card scams, warn experts.

4-Bedroom on Charles for $399,000, And Other Natick Sold Properties

Check out what sold, and for how much, in Natick real estate recently.

‘I Haven’t Seen My Step-Kids for 6 Months, And They’re Coming Home for Christmas’: Go Ask Wally

This week, Wally helps a woman whose step-kids are visiting after six months, for Christmas. What should she do to make it special?

Natick Woman Nominated for Mass. Housing Court

Gov. Charlie Baker has nominated a Natick woman to the Boston Division of the Massachusetts Housing Court.

Residents in Natick Condos Not Keen on Wegmans Coming to Town

Some residents are concerned that bringing Wegmans to the Natick Mall will increase noise and traffic.