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Route 27 paving begins, pauses for Labor Day

September 2, 2026

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Route 27/9 construction ramps up, pauses for Labor Day

Beginning in early September, MassDOT crews will perform earthwork, grading and paving along northbound Route 27 from North Pleasant Street to the Route 9 eastbound on-ramp, working along the edge of the roadway. Drainage work on Route 27 between Route 9 and Rutledge Road, center median work on Route 9 between Linden Street and the Cochituate Rail Trail, and utility pole work and relocations also continue this month. Median work runs Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., all work is weather dependent, and no construction activity will take place on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.

Town of Natick

T Market holds grand opening at Natick Mall

T Market, the Asian supermarket that replaced Wegmans at Natick Mall, celebrated its grand opening Aug. 27 with a lion dance and free samples.

Natick Report

Natick eliminates director of equity, inclusion & outreach position

The town has phased out its grant-funded equity, inclusion and outreach director role after ARPA funding ran out; officials say the mission will continue through other departments.

Natick Report

Pixlcat Butter Mochi Cafe plans fall opening in Natick

Pixlcat Butter Mochi Cafe plans to open at 5 Washington St. in Natick this fall, offering gluten-free Hawaiian treats.

Natick Report

MathWorks volunteers build playhouses for military families

More than 50 MathWorks volunteers partnered with Habitat for Humanity on Sept. 1 to build four playhouses for military families in Central Massachusetts.

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Mosquito control spraying operations scheduled in Natick

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will respond to resident mosquito concerns in Natick on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3.

Town of Natick

Dahlia field walk at Natick Community Organic Farm tonight

Natick Community Organic Farm hosts a $35 dahlia field walk tonight, Sept. 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 117 Eliot St., where participants learn about growing dahlias and take some home.

Town of Natick

Let's Play Collectibles opens new card shop on Route 9

Let's Play Collectibles has opened at 257 Worcester St. on Route 9, selling sports cards, Pokémon, and Magic: The Gathering singles.

Natick Report

Natick Dental Associates shuts down after sale falls through

Natick Dental Associates, led by Dr. Paul Galaid since 1991, has permanently closed after a planned sale fell through.

Natick Report

Opera del West to perform 'The Little Prince' at TCAN

Opera del West brings a family-friendly musical adaptation of Rachel Portman's 'The Little Prince' to TCAN on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 3 p.m.

Patch

Morse Institute Library to host Open Mic Night Sept. 8

Musicians, poets, and writers can share their work at Morse Institute Library's Open Mic Night in Lebowitz Meeting Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Morse Institute Library

Hybrid Town Meeting Committee meets online tonight

The Hybrid Town Meeting Committee meets virtually tonight, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m.

Town of Natick

Natick 180 Steering Committee meets by Zoom today

The Natick 180 Steering Committee meets by remote Zoom today, Sept. 2, from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Town of Natick

COA Health Workgroup meets at Morse Institute Library today

The Council on Aging Board Health Workgroup meets today, Sept. 2, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Morse Institute Library, Room 2D.

Town of Natick

Skerryvore plays TCAN Mainstage tonight

Skerryvore performs at The Center for Arts in Natick Mainstage tonight, Sept. 2, at 8 p.m.

The Center for Arts in Natick

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