Natick 2024 Town Election Scheduled For March

Spots on the Select Board, School Committee and Planning Board are open in the 2024 town election.

Natick &Wayland Receive Additional Transportation Infrastructure Funds

Fair Share Amendment funding goes to improving local transportation infrastructure.

Natick Officials Organizing List Of Organizations Seeking Volunteers

The town is working to establish a working webpage that serves as a database to pair volunteers with organizations.

Natick Residents Can Add Input With Hazard Mitigation Survey

Natick is underway in updating its 2018 hazard mitigation plan. Now, a survey allows residents to add their voices to the process.

Massachusetts House Passes Long Term Care Legislation

Bill is the first post-pandemic comprehensive long-term care reform package

Natick Electricity Aggregation Program Prices Decrease In December

The new prices will be cheaper than the residential basic service offered by Eversource, at least through the end of 2023, officials said.

Natick Public Schools Awarded with MyCAP Grant

DESE has awarded Natick Public Schools with $16,500 in grant funding for their MyCAP program

Lake Cochituate Path Project Public Hearing Set for October 30

MassDOT to host a hearing for public input on the Lake Cochituate Path Project

Massachusetts House Passes Firearm Safety Reform Bill

Bill is the largest update to gun safety laws since 2014

Natick's Town Brand Efforts Move Forward

A second public input survey was released, hoping to again narrow the field of potential branding options.

Natick Select Board OKs $250K For Purchase Of New Tasers

The measure will need approval at Town Meeting, but the Select Board has cleared the way for new tasers for the police department.

Natick Sustainability Committee Shifts To Net Zero Natick Committee

Four members of the Sustainability Committee resigned at Natick's October Select Board meeting, but they aren't your typical resignations.

Massachusetts House Passes Wage Equity Legislation

House passes the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act

Massachusetts Legislature Passes Comprehensive Tax Relief Package

Bill includes $561.3 million in tax relief in Fiscal Year 2024, $1.02 billion in Fiscal Year 2027 and beyond

Natick and Wayland Receive MassDEP Grant

MassDEP has awarded Natick and Wayland with over $39,000 in grant funding for their Sustainable Materials Recovery Programs

Natick Pays WBUR $22K In Public Records Lawsuit Settlement: Report

WBUR reports that Natick settled its lawsuit with the publication over withholding public records related to ex-cop James Quilty.

What's On Natick's Fall Town Meeting Warrant In 2023?

The annual Town Meeting is slated for mid-October. On the warrant are a few familiar items, but a few new ones too. Here's what to know.

Natick Reaches Development Deal For 5 Auburn St

Natick and Metro West Collaborative Development reached an agreement to develop the property, creating 32 residential units.

What Natick Could Get In MA's $56.2 Billion Budget Deal

The fiscal 2024 budget plan was sent to Gov. Maura Healey for a signature. Here's what Natick could get in the deal.

Massachusetts Legislature Passes FY24 Budget

Highlights include investments in education, health care, and housing, and over $600,000 for Natick and Wayland

Massachusetts Legislature Passes Chapter 90 Funding

Legislature approves historically high level of funding for Chapter 90 municipal transportation

Whip Clark Celebrates Federal Investments in MA Water Infrastructure

Whip Clark Celebrates Federal Investments in Local Flood Mitigation, Lead Pipe Removal in Schools

Rep. Katherine Clark To Discuss Flood Mitigation In Natick On Monday

Clark joins the Charles River Watershed Association to speak on how funding will manage storm runoff and flooding across the watershed.

MA House Passes Supplemental Spending Bill

Highlights include funding for hospitals, collective bargaining agreements, DTA caseworkers, and more.

Ex-Natick Firefighter Suing Town, Claims Wrongful Termination

In a lawsuit filed on behalf of Skylar Sarkisian, the former firefighter said he was let go after refusing to falsify medical records.

MA Gov. Maura Healey Details State's Solar Future In Natick

Gov. Maura Healey announced a new solar study on the 15th anniversary of the state's Green Communities Act.

MA Gov. Maura Healey Talks Solar Energy In Natick

Healey is set to announce a new solar study on the 15th anniversary of the state's Green Communities Act.

Natick Relaunching Bulky Trash Pickup Program

Natick officials hope to streamline the process and roll out an improved online payment system.

Natick Secures $12.5 Million 20-Year General Obligation Bond

Officials plan to fund various municipal projects that will contribute to Natick's "growth and development." What to know.

Where Will Natick's Opioid Settlement Funds Go? Find Out This Week

Natick will host two listening sessions this week for residents to understand that state's opioid settlement strategy.

Natick Seeking Finance Committee Members

Natick's Town Moderator will appoint five residents to the committee in June, but applications are still open. Here's what to know.

Natick Town Meeting Approves New Town Seal

The new seal was approved at the town's annual Town Meeting earlier this month. Here's when the seal becomes official.

Natick DPW Leadership Overhaul Complete With 3 New Hires

The town announced hires of a new executive director, director of facilities and director of public works.

WATCH: Natick Town Meeting 2023

Natick's Spring Town Meeting had a 35 article warrant. Video of the meeting has now been published online.

MA House Passes FY24 Budget

Highlights include permanent funding for universal school meals, free community college, and funding to ensure access to abortion medication

Natick To Unveil Whalen Square For 4 Brothers, World War II Veterans

The Whalen brothers will be forever remembered in Natick, with special recognition at the corner of Willow and North Main Streets.

Natick Residents Have Until June To Claim Abandoned Funds

The Natick treasurer released a list of names with funds available to claim from the town. Here's what to know.

Unofficial Results In Natick Town Meeting Members Race

In addition to Select Board and School Committee, Natick also voted for town meeting members in the town's 10 precincts.

How Natick Voted For Select Board, School Committee In Town Election

Unofficial results show that incumbent Richard Sidney will keep a Select Board seat, while two new faces will join the School Committee.

What To Know Ahead Of Natick's 2023 Local Election

There is plenty to vote for on the 2023 ballot, including a ballot question and multiple seats on town boards and committees.