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Coffee in hand, Natick? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will North Natick get a new 116‑unit senior living complex?
  • How new grant money will change Natick’s parks this year
  • Could you qualify for Natick’s newest affordable senior apartments?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Pop-Up Social Justice Sale and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Saturday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 37 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Sunday: Snow and flurries, up to 1", temps: high: 31, low: 13. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold, with a high of 29 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 116-unit senior living project proposed for Natick MA. What to know (metrowestdailynews.com) — Developers are proposing a 116‑unit assisted living and memory care facility on Lakeshore Road and North Main Street in North Natick, bringing 139 beds and extensive on-site amenities. The project, now before the Planning Board, targets what developers call an underserved senior housing market and has raised questions about traffic, zoning, and potential public benefits for nearby neighbors.
   

2. Natick MA lands $13.6K grant to improve accessibility in public spaces (metrowestdailynews.com) — Natick has received a $13,600 state grant to add accessible picnic tables at key public spots including Cole Recreation Center, Memorial Beach, Sassamon Trace Golf Course and Mary Bunker Park. Funded through the state’s ADA Improvement Grant Program, the project aims to make local outdoor amenities more welcoming and usable for residents with disabilities across town.
   

3. Affordable housing opportunities in Natick (natickreport.com) — Older Natick residents now have two new affordable housing options at Union Place on Union Street and Natick Corner on East Central Street, both offering income-restricted units by lottery. Eligible applicants 62 and over earning up to 80% of area median income can apply for studio, one-, or two-bedroom smoke-free units with in-unit laundry and free parking. Application links and full details are available online.
   

4. MSBA Unanimously Votes to Accept Memorial Elementary Building Project for Feasibility Study (patch.com) — Natick Public Schools have cleared a key hurdle toward replacing Memorial Elementary, with the state’s school building authority approving the project for a full feasibility study. This phase will explore options for a new or significantly renovated school in town. Local families can expect detailed planning on cost-effective, educationally sound designs as Natick and the MSBA work together on next steps.
   

5. These seven high school athletes started the season strong Thursday (metrowestdailynews.com) — MetroWest winter high school sports are underway, and Natick boys hockey opened with a tight 3–2 loss to Pope Francis despite 21 saves from goalie Brauer Malcolm. The roundup spotlights several standout performances across basketball, swimming, and hockey, highlighting early-season stars from schools around the region.
   

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  • MSBA Unanimously Votes to Accept Memorial Elementary Building Project for Feasibility Study —David Linsky Read on Patch
  • Massachusetts Office on Disability Awards Natick $13,600 through Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program —David Linsky Read on Patch
  • Harriet’s Closet Thrift Boutique Grand Opening, Dec. 20 —Tina Noonan Read on Patch
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