Herbert Abramson, civic leader, dies at 96

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Herbert Abramson, Civic Leader and Philanthropist, Dies at 96

Herbert Allen Abramson, an automobile executive, philanthropist and civic leader most recently of Natick, died Sept. 18 at age 96. A graveside service is set for Sept. 23 at 10:45 a.m. at Sharon Memorial Park, with arrangements by Levine Chapels in Brookline.

Boston Globe

Natick Public Schools Closed for Yom Kippur

Natick Public Schools are closed Monday, Sept. 21, in observance of Yom Kippur; classes resume Tuesday.

Natick Public Schools

Natick District Court Opens for Arraignments, Trials Today

Natick District Court begins daily criminal and civil sessions today at 9 a.m., including arraignments, pretrial hearings, and jury trials.

Massachusetts Trial Court

Author Heather Wolf Talks Fall Bird Migration Tonight

Bacon Free Library hosts a virtual talk with author Heather Wolf on fall bird migration tonight from 7 to 8:15 p.m.; registration required.

Bacon Free Library

Yoga in the Sanctuary Meets Tonight

Common Street Spiritual Center hosts a vinyasa yoga class tonight from 7 to 8 p.m.; cost is $15 or a food-pantry donation.

Common Street Spiritual Center

New England Sci-Tech Hosts School-Break Workshop Today

New England Sci-Tech runs a school-break workshop today from 9 a.m. to noon at 16 Tech Circle; free for members, $33 for nonmembers.

New England Sci-Tech

St. Mark Church Holds St. Rebecca Meeting Tonight

St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church hosts its St. Rebecca Meeting tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. at 145 Oak St.

St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church

Natick Police Host Mental-Health De-Escalation Training Today

Natick Police run an 8 a.m.-4 p.m. de-escalation course today for first responders handling mental-health calls.

Mass.gov

Chabad of Natick Holds Yom Kippur Services Today

Chabad Center of Natick holds Yom Kippur services today at 159 Boden Lane, including Yizkor at noon and Mincha/Neila at 5:15 p.m., followed by a break-fast meal.

Chabad Center of Natick - Metrowest

Natick-Based Chorus Hosts Guest Night Tonight in Framingham

Allegra Commonwealth Singers, based in Natick, holds a guest night tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. for adult sopranos and altos at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Framingham.

City of Framingham

Donna Tronec, 79, Remembered; Funeral Set for Sept. 23

Donna Tronec died Sept. 17 at age 79; her funeral service is scheduled for Sept. 23 at Fisk Memorial United Methodist Church in Natick.

John Everett & Sons Funeral Home

Natick Comets Board Meets Tonight at Police Station

The Natick Comets youth hockey program's Board of Directors meets tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Natick Police Station Conference Room.

Natick Comets