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THE WEEK IN NATICK: Longtime Natick Brewer Dies; Natick Among 'Best' Schools; Local Election; Planet Fitness Transgender Policy
Take a look back at the past week on Natick Patch.

Here’s our handy list of links:
- Natick Little League Baseball, Softball Auction Coming to Elks Lodge: The auction begins Saturday, May 2.
- Recreation and Parks: Summer Camps, Programs Guides Coming in the Mail: The town’s recreation and parks department encourages all to post a photo with their guides on its Facebook page for a chance at a prize.
- Middlesex Among Fastest Growing Counties in State: A new Census Bureau report says that Middlesex County is the fourth fastest growing county in Massachusetts, and showed the largest increase.
- Gobs of Jobs Near Natick: Find Yours: Sudbury Public Schools, GNC, Starbucks and Randstad are among those hiring in the area.
- House Passes Early Retirement Incentive Program; Will Achieve Cost Savings for FY16 Budget: Legislation Extends House’s Commitment to Fiscal Responsibility and Efficiency
- Michael Krystyniak, WWI Vet, Wayland Postman, Beer Brewer, Dies at 93: Krystyniak lived in Wayland for more than 60 years, and was a longtime brewer at Carlings Brewery in Natick.
- Natick Planet Fitness Members: Do You Agree With the Club’s Judgment-Free Zone Policy on Transgenders? An ex-member is suing the company for more than $25K in damages after she encountered a transgender woman in the ladies locker room.
- Maria Clover, Lifelong Natick Resident, Dies at 89: Clover’s services are this week.
- It’s Going to be The ‘Worst Allergy Season Ever’: No, Really: Doctors are predicting a season of itchy eyes and sneezing.
- Six Natick Residents Running for Cancer Research: On April 20, six Natick residents will run to conquer cancer as members of the DFMC team in the 119th Boston Marathon
- Natick Ranked Among Best Schools in Massachusetts: Niche Rankings recently released its “Best Public High Schools” list.
- Battles for School Committee, Planning Board, in This Year’s Town Election: The sample ballots have been loaded for this year’s annual town election.
- Rep. Clark Introduces Bill to Establish Positive School Climates: Clark joined several other representatives to introduce this bicameral bill.
- 25 Summer Internships (Some Paid!) Near You: It’s that time. Are you looking for a summer position? Start here. CBS, Raytheon and many others are looking for summer interns.
- Green-Up Week in Natick: Volunteer, and Take Part in Earth Day: In the week leading up to the big Earth Day Festival, there are four chances to volunteer and clean up the town.
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