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Woman killed, man hurt in Pond Street crash

September 16, 2026

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Woman killed, man hospitalized in Pond Street crash

A woman riding as a passenger in a vehicle traveling westbound on Pond Street near Cemetery Street was killed in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, Sept. 15, according to Natick police. She was taken to MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, where she was pronounced dead; the man driving that vehicle was taken to a Boston hospital with undisclosed injuries, while the second vehicle's driver was uninjured. Deputy Police Chief Brian Lauzon said the investigation is focused on what put the second vehicle in front of the westbound car, and that State Police crash reconstruction investigators responded and the Middlesex District Attorney's Office has been notified.

MetroWest Daily News

CRWA and Natick Farm host pokeberry ink workshop

The Charles River Watershed Association and Natick Community Organic Farm host a workshop today, Sept. 16, from 2-3:30 p.m., harvesting pokeberries along Davis Brook to make botanical inks for river-themed prints.

Charles River Watershed Association

Gale House in Natick Center to be demolished by year's end

St. Paul's Episcopal Church's 125-year-old Gale House parish building at 39 East Central Street will be torn down by year's end after Historical Commission approval for campus renovations, parking and stormwater work.

Natick Report

State bicycle and pedestrian board meets in Natick today

The Massachusetts Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board meets today, Sept. 16, from 1-3 p.m. at Morse Institute Library, with a Zoom option.

Mass.gov

Ten Trees Books hosts middle-grade novel release today

Ten Trees Books celebrates the release of Jennifer Gennari's novel 'Stifled' today, Sept. 16, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at its Main Street store.

Ten Trees Books

Life-sciences network holds fall mixer at ABI-LAB today

The MetroWest Life Sciences Network hosts a free networking mixer today, Sept. 16, from 4-7 p.m. at ABI-LAB 2, 22 Strathmore Road, with food, music and games.

MetroWest Life Sciences Network

New England Sci-Tech runs early-release program today

New England Sci-Tech offers an early-release school-break program today, Sept. 16, from noon-3 p.m. at 16 Tech Circle; registration is limited.

New England Sci-Tech

Police seek e-bike riders seen outside Natick station

Natick police are trying to identify riders seen popping wheelies outside the police station Sept. 15, including one who approached the entrance; officials say the incident wasn't criminal but urged safe e-bike use.

WHDH 7News

Gentle Jaguar yoga meets Wednesday morning

Gentle Jaguar Path Yoga ran Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 7:30-8:30 a.m., an all-levels class combining stretching, breath awareness and meditation with a suggested $10 donation.

Common Street Spiritual Center

Adult ballet class offered Wednesday morning

Common Street Spiritual Center hosts an adult ballet class today, Sept. 16, from 9:30-11 a.m., led by Carol Sereda.

Common Street Spiritual Center

Beginner ballet class set for Wednesday evening

A beginner ballet class meets today, Sept. 16, from 7-8:15 p.m. at Common Street Spiritual Center, taught by Carol Sereda.

Common Street Spiritual Center

Hatha Vinyasa yoga offered Wednesday evening

An all-levels Hatha Vinyasa yoga class meets today, Sept. 16, from 7-8 p.m. at Common Street Spiritual Center, with breathwork, mindful movement and meditation.

Common Street Spiritual Center

Wednesday prayer group meets at St. Linus

The Wednesday Afternoon Prayer Group meets today, Sept. 16, from 3-4 p.m. at the Norton-Giggi Center at St. Linus for prayer, reflection and discussion.

Natick Catholic Community

Clemency hearings set for Natick facility today

The Massachusetts Advisory Board of Pardons holds two hearings today, Sept. 16, at 12 Mercer Road in Natick: a 10 a.m. commutation hearing for Eusebio Rodriguez and a 1 p.m. pardon hearing for Darrin Howell.

Mass.gov

Sound & Spirit holds kids and teens open rehearsal today

Sound & Spirit hosts a Kid & Teen Open Rehearsal today, Sept. 16, from 5-6:30 p.m. at 113 Union Street.

Sound & Spirit

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