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Two juveniles arrested in smoke shop break-ins

September 20, 2026

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Two Juveniles Arrested After Repeated Smoke Shop Break-Ins

Natick Police arrested two juveniles in connection with an overnight break-in at the Royal Smoke Shop on Route 9 east, according to a WCVB-TV report. The store owner, a longtime Natick resident, said the shop has been targeted about 10 times in the past year, including a theft committed in front of him, at a cost of tens of thousands of dollars. The investigation continues.

Natick Report

Natick Days Draws 120+ Groups, Unveils New Wayfinding Map

Natick Days brought more than 120 local organizations to the Town Common on Sept. 19 with food, games and family activities, and debuted a community wayfinding map designed by a Natick High School graduate.

Town of Natick

School of Rock Natick Holds Free End-of-Summer Concert

Student musicians and adult bands perform at School of Rock Natick's free end-of-season show Sunday, Sept. 20, at 10:45 a.m. at its 217 West Central Street studio.

School of Rock

Beauty Industry Congress Convenes at Natick Hotel

The Postquam Boston Beauty Congress gathers beauty professionals for seminars and product demonstrations Sunday, Sept. 20, at 9 a.m. at the Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Natick.

PostQuam Boston

Community Meditation Offered Sunday Morning

A free community meditation session runs Sunday, Sept. 20, from 9-10 a.m. at the Moon Room at Common Street Spiritual Center, including silent and guided practice, breathwork and chanting.

Common Street Spiritual Center

Open Circle Gathering Returns Sunday Morning

The free, public Open Circle Gathering meets Sunday, Sept. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Common Street Spiritual Center, inviting shared poems, songs, prayers and conversation.

Common Street Spiritual Center

Weekly Standout for Peace Vigil Meets Sunday

Participants gather at Common Street Spiritual Center at 12:45 p.m. or join the vigil at Route 27 and Route 135 at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, for the weekly Standout for Peace event.

Common Street Spiritual Center

LEAP Workshop Helps Students Plan Next Steps Sunday

The free LEAP with GrowWithGuidance workshop runs Sunday, Sept. 20, from 1-3 p.m. at Common Street Spiritual Center, covering motivation, balance, college and post-secondary planning.

Common Street Spiritual Center

Broadmoor Invites Families to Explore Wetland Life

Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary hosts Wetland Detectives Sunday, Sept. 20, from 2-3:30 p.m., letting children ages 5-12 collect and study small wetland creatures.

Mass Audubon

Natick Catholic Community Plans Farm Cookout

Natick Catholic Community holds its parish cookout Sunday, Sept. 20, from 12:30-3 p.m. at Sweet Meadow Farm in Sherborn, with food, games, horse rides and hayrides.

Natick Catholic Community

Restorative Community Yoga Offered Sunday Evening

Common Street Spiritual Center hosts Community Yoga: Restore & Renew with Pauline Sunday, Sept. 20, from 6-7 p.m. in its Moon Room, an all-levels class using supported, restorative poses.

Common Street Spiritual Center

Amateur Radio License Exams Scheduled at Sci-Tech

New England Sci-Tech offers an in-person amateur radio license exam Sunday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. at 16 Tech Circle in Natick; registration is recommended.

New England Sci-Tech

Women's Networking Lunch Set for Natick Center

The Aligned Women's Lunch Series hosts a networking lunch Sunday, Sept. 20, from 1-4 p.m. at Dates & Olives, 28 Main St., a small-group gathering for women building businesses and careers.

The Aligned Women's Lunch Series

Natick Boys Soccer Falls 2-1 to Newton South

Natick's varsity boys soccer team lost 2-1 to Newton South in a non-league home match at Natick High School Saturday, Sept. 19.

Sports Illustrated

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