Natick Gets $40K In 'Shared Streets And Spaces' Funds

MassDOT announced about $16.4 million in grants this week from a program for pedestrian, bicycle and transit projects.

Person Killed In Natick By MBTA Commuter Rail Train

The Wednesday evening incident caused delays up and down the Framingham-Worcester commuter rail line.

Big Route 27 Delays Likely Due To Student's Wake In Sherborn

A wake will be held Thursday afternoon for Owen Bingham, an 18-year-old Dover-Sherborn student who died in a crash last weekend.

Road Collapse In Natick After Water Main Break: Town

A one-mile stretch of Speen Street was closed Tuesday afternoon due to the incident.

Person Killed Along Mass Pike In Natick Identified: Police

Police say a 26-year-old from Framingham crashed his car off the side of the Mass Pike before running back into the road and getting hit.

Bus Service Cuts Will Affect Natick, Framingham, Hopkinton Routes

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority is reducing trips on three bus lines due to a driver shortage.

2 Natick Water Mains Break Following Deep Freeze

Town public works crews were on scene at two separate breaks on Wednesday with more than two dozen homes affected.

Framingham Company Sponsors $30K Spot On Cochituate Rail Trail

One of two scenic overlook sponsorships in Natick has been taken by a local tech company.

Christmas 2021 Gas Prices: What You'll Pay In Natick

While lower than a month ago, gas prices in Natick remain high. Before you travel, know what to expect at the pump.

Natick Aims To Keep Parking Rates Flat In 2022

The cost of parking permits either downtown or for the MBTA Natick Center Station may remain with continuing low demand due to the pandemic.

Natick, Framingham Mass Pike Exits Closing For Construction

The exits to Route 30 will be closed overnight on Monday and Tuesday this week, according to MassDOT.

Celebration Planned For New Cochituate Rail Trail Piece

The October celebration follows the official opening of the new Natick section in September.

Boston Marathon 2021: How To Cross Route 135 During Race

Route 135 will cut off north-south crossings all day Monday in Natick, Framingham, Ashland and Hopkinton.

Natick Cochituate Rail Trail Ceremony Marks Official Opening

The new 2-1/2 mile section of the Cochituate Rail Trail will get an official christening on Tuesday.

New Piece Of Cochituate Rail Trail Opens In Natick

A formal opening is still in the future, but walkers, bicyclists, joggers and more can enjoy a new piece of the trail now.

MWRTA Bringing Free, On-Demand Rides To Natick, Framingham

The Catch Connect service will allow residents to be picked up and dropped off within a certain area, similar to rideshare services.

Natick Gets $337K Grant For Bike, Pedestrian Upgrades

The MassDOT grant will be put to use near Natick High School.

Reminder: Route 135 Will Close During Rail Bridge Project

Part of Route 135 between Natick and Wellesley will close this weekend during an MBTA bridge replacement project.

New Section Of Rail Trail Unofficially Opens In Natick

The grand opening of a new Cochituate Rail Trail section is still in the future, but one new section has opened to the public.

Route 9 Repaving In Natick Begins This Weekend

The paving work will repair a bumpy stretch of Worcester Road, plus parts of Speen Street.

South Main Construction In Natick Ramps Up In April

Starting Monday, crews will begin preparing to remove a stretch of South Main Street starting at Cottage Avenue.

Buses To Replace MBTA Commuter Trains During Bridge Work

The MBTA is replacing the Bacon Street bridge in Wellesley, which carries Framingham-Worcester line trains.

Natick Launches Tool To Help Residents Complete Town Streets

Know a place in Natick that could use a sidewalk or a bike lane? This is your chance to tell town officials.

Complete Streets Prioritization Plan Update In Town Of Natick

The Complete Streets Prioritization Tool is now live for people who live and work in Natick to suggest areas for future projects.

Snowy Mass Pike Crash In Natick Hinders Morning Commute

A car and a semi collided in the westbound lanes early Wednesday morning.

Funds For New Natick Boden Lane Bridge In Transportation Bill

Natick could get $23 million from the bill, including money to build parking at the town's two commuter rail stations.

Natick Wants To Calm Traffic With Art At Route 27, 135

Natick is seeking artists for a new painting scheme downtown aimed at making the major intersection more friendly.

Natick Adds Pay-By-App Option For Downtown Parking

The Passport Parking app will be an additional option on top of traditional ways of paying to park, according to Natick police.

CRT Bridge Over Route 30 Announcement In Natick

During the Night of Full Closure, traffic will be reduced to a single lane on Route 30 starting at 8:00 PM in both directions.

MBTA Cuts: MetroWest Commuters Have A Chance To Weigh In

The MBTA will hold a forum for MetroWest commuters on Tuesday to discuss planned service cuts.

No Plan For Boden Lane Bridge Replacement — Yet

The Boden Lane crossing in Natick was damaged one year go. MassDOT says no work on the span is planned right now.

Crash Snarls Route 9 At Natick, Wellesley Line

Only minor injuries were reported, but the crash was causing long backups Tuesday afternoon.

Weekend Trains Return To Framingham-Worcester MBTA Line

A project to install a positive train control system along the commuter rail line has been finished, the MBTA says.

MBTA Outage Coming To Framingham-Worcester Commuter Rail Line

Buses replace trains starting on Friday morning, allowing MBTA crews to work on several key projects.

Natick Gets $25K Grant For Downtown Street Improvements

The MassDOT grant will go toward outdoor dining and pedestrian safety improvements.

MWRTA To Restore Evening Bus Service On Most Routes

MWRTA cut nighttime service in late March as a defense against coronavirus.

Where In Natick Pedestrians, Cyclists Are Getting Hit: Map

After the death of a man hit by an SUV in Natick on Christmas, Patch has compiled a map of where collisions have happened since 2017.

New, Expanded MWRTA Routes Coming In February

MWRTA routes that serve Natick, Marlborough, and Framingham will expand in coming weeks.

Boden Lane Pedestrian Bridge Opens

The long-awaited pedestrian route across Boden Lane opens for the Jan. 27 afternoon commute.

Boden Lane Pedestrian Bridge Is Up — But Opening Is Weeks Away

Natick commuters may have noticed the new pedestrian span. Here's what MassDOT says about when it will open.