Daily brief · Natick, MA
Town ends FY26 in surplus, forecasts deficits
October 1, 2026
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Natick finance director outlines FY26 surplus, projected deficits
Deputy Town Administrator and Finance Director Ari Sky told the Select Board that FY26 revenue came in a bit above budget and rose 5% year over year, while expenses finished slightly under budget despite high snow and ice removal costs. His five-year forecast, beginning in FY28, projects annual deficits, and he suggested the town take a fresh look at its "very aggressive approach" of covering its OPEB liability from all pension savings. The board planned to continue financial discussions at its Sept. 30 meeting, including possible amendments to the town's financial principles and FY28 expenditure guidelines.
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Historical Society talk explores Natick's Revolutionary soldiers
The Natick Historical Society hosts the free talk "Broken Promises: Natick in the American Revolution, 1651–1775" today, 6–7 p.m., at 58 Eliot Street. Executive Director Niki Lefebvre covers Indigenous and Black soldiers tied to Natick and the town's pre-Revolution history.
Natick Historical Society
Veronica Roth joins virtual Morse Institute Library talk
The Morse Institute Library hosts an online conversation with the Divergent author today, 7–8 p.m., on her Divergent series and upcoming novel The Sixth Faction. Register through the event page.
Town of Natick
Bacon Free Library hosts virtual Mystery Book Club
The club meets online today, 1–2 p.m., to discuss Amy Chua's The Golden Gate. Email the library to register and get the Zoom link.
Bacon Free Library
Flamenco Boston performs at Morse Institute Library
The free, all-ages show, with flamenco dance, vocals and guitar, starts at 7 p.m. today at the library, 14 East Central Street.
Town of Natick
Hybrid Town Meeting Committee meets tonight on Zoom
The committee meets today at 7 p.m. via Zoom. See the agenda on the Town of Natick listing for access details.
Town of Natick
Regional emergency communications board meets by Zoom
The Middlesex Regional Emergency Communication Center Board of Directors meets today, 11 a.m. to noon. The Natick calendar listing has a Zoom link and agenda download.
Town of Natick
Natick hosts Brookline in boys soccer tonight
Natick plays Brookline in varsity boys soccer today at 6 p.m. at Natick High School.
MaxPreps
Natick girls soccer visits Brookline at 4:30 p.m.
The Natick Redhawks girls varsity soccer team plays at Brookline today at 4:30 p.m.
MaxPreps
Ten Trees Books discusses Galsworthy's "The Man of Property"
The Classics Book Club meets today, 7–8 p.m., at Ten Trees Books. New members are welcome.
Ten Trees Books
Free trivia night at SKYBOKX 109
Trivia runs today, 6–8:30 p.m., at 319 Speen Street. It is free to play, and no tickets are needed.
SKYBOKX 109 Sports Bar & Grill
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