Daily brief · Natick, MA
West Nile in mosquitoes prompts spraying
September 13, 2026
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West Nile Virus Detected in Natick Mosquitoes, Prompting Spraying
State health officials detected West Nile virus in local mosquito samples, prompting ground spraying in southwest Natick on Sept. 11. The Central Mass Mosquito Control Project uses Zenivex E4 for truck spraying in town; the pesticide was tested by the Department of Environmental Protection, which found no detectable levels of PFAS. Residents can reach the project at 508-393-3055 weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., or the Board of Health at 508-647-6460; note that the pesticide exclusion process has changed.
Town of Natick
TCAN Screens 'SIX: The Musical Live!' This Morning
The Center for Arts in Natick screens 'SIX: The Musical Live!,' filmed at London's Vaudeville Theatre, today at 11 a.m.
The Center for Arts in Natick
The Sweet Remains Perform at TCAN Tonight
The Sweet Remains take the stage at TCAN on Summer Street tonight at 7:30 p.m.
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Chabad Center Natick Hosts Rosh Hashanah Family Celebration Today
Chabad Center of Natick hosts a Rosh Hashanah family celebration and luncheon today from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., with shofar blowing, apples and honey, and children's activities.
Chabad Center of Natick - Metrowest
Morse Library Offers Free Watercolor Kits for Teens Starting Monday
Starting Monday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m., teens and tweens ages 11-18 can pick up a free take-home watercolor painting kit at the Morse Institute Library Teen Room while supplies last.
Morse Institute Library
Morse Library's Walking Book Group Meets Monday
The Follow the Reader group meets on the library's front lawn Monday, Sept. 14, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. to walk around Natick and discuss Allison Epstein's novel 'Fagin the Thief.'
Morse Institute Library
Sincere Foundation Grant Applications Due Monday
The Sincere Foundation, which gave $200,000 to 17 organizations including A Place to Turn in Natick in June, is accepting new grant applications through Monday, Sept. 14.
Natick Report
Bacon Free Library Hosts Outdoor Preschool Storytime Monday
Young children and caregivers gather on the library lawn Monday, Sept. 14, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for outdoor stories and songs.
Bacon Free Library
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