Natick's Mid-Week Review: Researchers Develop New Protection for Soldiers; the Pastor on the Pope; No Block Party Allowed;

State Officials: Be Prepared for Hurricane JoaquinTropical Storm Joaquin has been upgraded to a hurricane. Officials are encouraging Massachusetts residents to be prepared.By LIZ TAURASI (Patch Staff) Sep 30, 2015 at 10:11am1

Board Votes Down Halloween Block PartyThe Natick Board of Selectmen voted down a resident’s plan for a block party, stating safety concerns.

Natick Researchers Developing Overhead Threat Protectors for SoldiersNatick Soldier Research’s more recent project includes a new method for protecting warriors.POLICE & FIRENatick Police Department Releases Weekly Arrest SheetSubjects are placed under arrest based on probable cause, and the arrest, in and of itself, is not a determinant of guilt.L’?????????????? 20150ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTCraftacular Beer Tasting at SKYBOKX 109 ThursdaySip ales, lagers, stouts, and more from award-winning craft breweries!

West Nile Death, Bomb Squad Evacuates High School, Fatal Wreck, and More: MA Patch Today

Plus, watch the heartwarming video of a wheelchair-bound boy scoring a touchdown that made ESPN’s Sportscenter.

Search Rentals in Natick

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

Natick Police (@NATICKPOLICE)

The Town’s Emergency Management Team is participating in Shelter Training today. http://t.co/dPRUAjFWky

Massachusetts Ranked Best State for Teachers

Educators in the commonwealth make the 5th highest average salaries in the country, and generally work in quality schools, a study shows.

Natick Featured on ‘Chronicle’ Tuesday

The TV show Chronicle puts the spotlight on Natick Tuesday.

Tragic, Fiery Wreck, Attempted Carjacking, Wild, Allegedly Drunken Ride: MA Patch Today

Plus, the Halloween Capital of the world kicks off the witching season, and a Mass. man dies in the Maine surf.

Good Shepherd Pastor: ‘Pope Shakes Us All Out of Our Complacency

Reverend James Laughlin of Good Shepherd Parish in Wayland shares with Wayland Patch his thoughts on Pope Francis’s visit to the U.S.

Rep. Clark Appointed Senior Whip

Congresswoman Katherine Clark was appointed as senior whip in the 114th Congress.

These Houses Sold Recently in Natick

Take a look at what sold, and for how much, in Natick real estate.

Governor Announces Series of DCF Reforms

On the heels of high-profile failures like the Baby Doe case, Gov. Charlie Baker vowed to “keep kids safe.”

Accused Killer Speaks, Funeral Director Stashes Bodies, Missing Man, Woman Found Dead, and More: MA Patch This Week

Plus, watch the wicked funny video of a man freaking out over a sunfish, and a rare whale washes up in Massachusetts

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