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In today's newsletter:

• What leadership change means for Natick’s MetroWest Medical Center campus
• Natick boys hockey skates past Wellesley in a 5–2 win

Also on today's calendar: Houseplant Sale Lyman Estate Greenhouses and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did King Tut say when he had a nightmare? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 48 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Partly sunny and colder, temps: high: 32, low: 26.
• Saturday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 42 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Saint Vincent names interim CEO (wbjournal.com subscription) — Leadership at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester has shifted, and the new interim Massachusetts market CEO for Tenet Healthcare will also oversee MetroWest Medical Center’s Framingham and Natick campuses. Adam Bracks, a veteran hospital executive, now leads the 229‑bed MetroWest system along with Saint Vincent, following the quiet departure of former CEO Denen Park. The change could influence how regional hospital resources and policies affect Natick patients.
   

• EMass Boys Ice Hockey Roundup: Ben Sherman nets game-winner for Needham over Milton (masslive.com) — Natick hockey fans will note that Natick High School topped Wellesley 5–2 in a Bay State Conference matchup listed in this Eastern Mass boys hockey roundup. The main story focuses on Needham’s 2–1 win over Milton, but the box-score section highlights several key results, including Natick’s solid offensive showing.
   

📸 Around Natick

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Natick

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 17

• Houseplant Sale Lyman Estate Greenhouses
  Lyman Estate Greenhouses, Historic New England, 185 Lyman St, Waltham
  9:30 am

Sunday January 18

• What Is This Thing Called Music Masterclass
  35 Andrew Ave, Wayland, MA, 01778,
  2:00 pm

Tuesday January 20

• Meditation & Patience: A Buddhist Approach
  Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 E Central St, Natick
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 15

• Meaningful Connections Memory Cafe
  Natick Community-Senior Center , 117 E Central St , Natick
  11:30 am

Saturday January 17

• Natick Farmers Market
  Natick Common
  9:00 am
• Gateway Camera Club: Meet the Artist Reception
  Natick, MA Calendar , Morse Institute Library 14 East Central Street , Natick
  2:00 pm
• Teens & Tweens: Drop-In Dried Flower Bookmarks
  Natick, MA Calendar , Morse Institute Library 14 East Central Street , Natick
  2:30 pm

Sunday January 18

• Vontee the Singer
  Brighton Music Hall , 158 Brighton Ave , Allston
  7:00 pm

Monday January 19

• Natick's 21st Annual MLK Community Celebration
  Natick, MA Calendar , Natick High School (Auditorium) 15 West St. , Natick
  9:30 am

Tuesday January 20

• All Together: Preschool Storytime
  Bacon Free Library , 58 Eliot Street , Natick
  10:00 am
• Virtual Author Talk: Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz
  Natick, MA Calendar
  2:00 pm

Sunday January 25

• Musical Potpourri with the Metrowest Symphony
  Dwight Performing Arts Center, Framingham State U.
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Framingham

• Rep. Lewis Backs Legislation Removing Outdated and Offensive Language from Laws (patch.com)
• Framingham to Host Second Bay State Motor Festival in June (wror.com)
• Chocolate bars recalled for potential salmonella contamination (metrowestdailynews.com)

Wayland

• National Bank Chain Opens First Wayland Branch (patch.com)
• 'We're Life Techs': Wayland Gym Opens Permanent Location (patch.com)

Sudbury

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-- The Patch AM Team

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