🌱 Patch AM: What will $40M in Natick station upgrades actually change for riders?

Greetings Natick! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What will $40M in Natick station upgrades actually change for riders?
• How did Natick skate into the Globe’s Top 20 rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Rolled Down Radio and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Turning cloudy and very cold, temps: high: 23, low: 18.
• Saturday: Morning snow, up to 1"; cold, with a high of 27 and low of 14 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Why MA transit officials say system is having 'monumental comeback' (metrowestdailynews.com) — MBTA leaders say the system is rebounding, with ridership and safety metrics improving and a new accessibility-focused service policy in place. Buried in the statewide update is good news for local riders: $40 million in upgrades to the Natick commuter rail station, including better accessibility, are nearly finished, promising a smoother daily trip for Natick commuters.
   

• Globe Top 20 girls' hockey poll: Tenney Cup will be a barometer for rankings (bostonglobe.com) — Natick High’s girls’ hockey team is off to a strong 3-0-0 start and has earned the No. 17 spot in the Boston Globe’s latest statewide Top 20 poll. The rankings highlight how Natick stacks up against top programs like Hingham, Malden Catholic, and Duxbury, giving local fans an early-season snapshot of the competitive landscape.
   

📸 Around Natick

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Natick

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Friday December 26

• Project ABC
  Morse Institute Library, 14 E Central St, Natick
  10:00 am

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

Friday December 26

• Rolled Down Radio
  SKYBOKX 109 Sports Bar & Grill , 319 Speen St , Natick
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Natick Farmers’ Market
  Natick Farmer's Market , Common St , Natick
  9:00 am
• Natick Redhawks vs Arlington Catholic Cougars
  William L. Chase Arena , 35 Windsor Ave , Natick
  5:20 pm
• Mid Life Crisis, Live Local Music
  SKYBOKX 109 Sports Bar & Grill , 319 Speen St , Natick
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Dar Williams
  The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) , 14 Summer Street , Natick
  8:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve on the CRT
  Natick, MA Calendar , Cochituate Rail Trail (from Mechanic Street to Chrysler Road) , Natick
  4:30 pm

Monday January 5

• Trails and Forest Stewardship Committee
  Natick, MA Calendar Natick, MA 01760
  7:00 pm

📣 Natick Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• Library open 1:00-5:00
  Cullen Room Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard
• COMMUNITY CENTER CLOSED
  Dover, MA Calendar , 4 Springdale Avenue , Dover
• Drop-in Craft: DIY Desk Calendar
  Storytime Room Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard
  12:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Big Blue Blocks
  Tootsie-Roll Storytime Room , Main Library , Wellesley
  9:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Natick PatchAM possible:

• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
• Kumon Math and Reading, Natick — (508) 433-6655
  Stronger skills in Math and Reading, one step at a time!

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Cocotree Kids Receives $100,000 Match to Support 30,000 Underserved Children for End of Year Campaign —Amy Riemer Read on Patch

• Does anyone recommend a house cleaner?
  I would love to hear your recommendations for a biweekly cleaning for a small house. (Nextdoor Natick Center)

• Massachusetts Staffing posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead - Part-Time in Natick. Apply here.
• P.F. Chang's posted a job opening for Senior Restaurant Manager in Natick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Natick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Framingham

• Framingham MA Council on Aging seeks nominations for 'Senior Heros' (metrowestdailynews.com)
• Framingham Apartment Fire Sends 1 To Hospital With Smoke Inhalation: City (patch.com)
• Viewpoint: Without community giving, business community Is a failure (wbjournal.com)

Wayland

• Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman Retires: Report (patch.com)

Needham

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: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Send it to us!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook