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Planning Board Weighs Car Wash Suit and Chick-Fil-A Plan Tonight

The Planning Board convenes tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall and online, starting with an executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Boston Capital Investment Group LLC and 625 Worcester Street v. Natick Planning Board; the board had voted unanimously to deny the applicant's special permit to redevelop 625 Worcester St. In open session, members take up public hearings on zoning-bylaw amendments for mixed-use development and on a Chick-Fil-A proposal at 1235 Worcester Street.

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Five-Lot Subdivision Hearing Continues for Pleasant Street

At its 5:30 p.m. hybrid meeting tonight, the Planning Board continues reviewing the Charles River Estates subdivision at 0 Pleasant Street, which would create five buildable lots, a new roadway, and related infrastructure.

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Natick to Review Zoning Changes for Mixed-Use Housing

At its 5:30 p.m. hybrid meeting tonight, the Planning Board holds a public hearing on zoning-bylaw amendments affecting nonresidential uses within residential mixed-use developments in the Downtown Mixed-Use and Center Gateway districts.

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Red Cross Hosts Blood Drive at Morse Institute Library

The American Red Cross hosts a community blood drive today, September 23, 2026, from 2 to 7 p.m. in the Lebowitz Meeting Hall at the Morse Institute Library.

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Wilson Middle School Hosts Parent Watch Party on Youth Friendships

Spark Kindness holds an in-person watch party tonight, September 23, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Wilson Middle School library, featuring Dr. Lisa Damour discussing children's friendships, conflict and bullying.

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Natick Days Raises $30,000 for Local Nonprofits

The 28th annual Natick Days celebration on September 19 gathered families on the Town Common and raised about $30,000 for more than 130 local nonprofit and community groups.

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MetroWest Community Leadership Reception Comes to Natick

The Community Foundation for MetroWest holds its Community Leadership Reception today, September 23, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Residence Inn in Natick, with a 5:30 p.m. presentation recognizing community leadership.

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Hybrid Town Meeting Committee Meets Wednesday Night

Natick's Hybrid Town Meeting Committee meets remotely by Zoom tonight, September 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.; an agenda is posted online.

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Home-School STEM Workshop Set for Wednesday Morning

New England Sci-Tech offers a registration-required home-school enrichment workshop in Natick today, September 23, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., with possible activities including woodworking, robotics, space science, planetarium programs and amateur radio.

New England Sci-Tech

Junior Scientists Tackle Rocketry Wednesday

New England Sci-Tech hosts a rocketry session today, September 23, 2026, from 4 to 5 p.m. for students in grades 1-3; registration is required and space is limited.

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Postpartum Wellness Circle Begins Wednesday in Natick

The six-week Restore & Nourish postpartum wellness circle meets Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at Holistic Healing, 8 Pleasant Street South, offering physical-therapy, nutrition, movement and peer-support guidance.

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Bacon Free Library Hosts Lapsit Storytime for Babies

Bacon Free Library offers Lapsit Storytime today, September 23, from 10 to 10:30 a.m., with stories, songs and movement for babies ages 0-24 months and their caregivers.

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Natick Field Hockey Visits Weymouth on Wednesday

Natick's varsity field hockey team plays Weymouth at Legion Field in South Weymouth today, September 23, with Natick entering at 3-0 and Weymouth at 0-4.

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