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🌱 Patch AM: What will replace the old Met Bar & Grill at Natick Mall?

Also, don't miss POW/MIA Day Event on the Natick Patch calendar

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Hello Natick! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will replace the old Met Bar & Grill at Natick Mall?
  • Thinking about an ADU on your Natick property? Start here.
  • Can Natick's offense finally break through against Braintree today?

Also on today's calendar: POW/MIA Day Event and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. This Brazilian steakhouse plans to open restaurant at Natick Mall (metrowestdailynews.com) — A new Brazilian steakhouse, Alma Gaucha, is slated to open at Natick Mall, bringing rodizio-style all-you-can-eat dining and a large bar and patio to town. The restaurant is working through Natick's permitting process now, with construction expected to take about three months once approved, and will occupy the former Met Bar & Grill space near Nordstrom and the Apple Store.
   

2. ADUs catching on in Natick as housing option (natickreport.com) — Natick homeowners now have a clearer path to building accessory dwelling units, with local zoning updated after the 2025 Affordable Homes Act and nearly 20 ADU permits filed so far. Residents like Ed and Mary Hudson are using ADUs to keep family close and age in place, while architects and state programs help others navigate feasibility, costs, and design options in town.
   

3. Soccer Preview: Points Have Been Scarce for Natick Entering Braintree (maxpreps.com) — Natick High's boys soccer team heads to Braintree this afternoon at 4 p.m., looking to snap a three-game stretch without scoring more than one goal. The Redhawks are 3-2-1 after a 1-1 draw with Framingham, while Braintree rides a three-game home winning streak into the matchup.
   

4. Natick, Mass. residential property sales for Aug. 10-14, 2026 (natickreport.com) — If you're watching Natick's housing market, this roundup lists several residential property sales from August 10–14, 2026, including addresses, buyers, sellers, and prices. The transactions range from a West Central Street home over $1.1 million to condos and smaller properties, with all information drawn from the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Welcome Natick's New Community Innovation and Learning Hub —Tatyana Martelli Read on Patch
  • New England Heating Costs Are Already Hurting — Here's What to Check Before You Sign a Contract —Paula Fleming Read on Patch
  • Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Natick. Apply here.
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Ok Natick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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