If you drove by Boston Scientific Friday morning you may have noticed fire trucks and police cars. But what were they doing there? It's a good thing you asked, because when you ask a question, Patch tries to get the answer. According to Natick Chief of Police James Hicks, there was a building under demolition and it came down onto some equipment. "They were strategically removing some beams when the building became unstable," Hicks said. "All parties were accounted for and there were no injuries." The scene was turned over to the Building Inspector. So there you have it. You asked... Patch …
Inquiring minds were asking: is trick or treating still on in Natick tonight? The answer is: yes. Natick does not have set trick-or-treating hours. Police Chief James Hicks released the following statement: To All Natick Residents: Given the recent storm and the cleanup involved with trees and brush many questions have been asked as to Halloween activities and advice. As Chief of Police I recommend that all families use good judgment and enjoy the activities tonight that are associated with Halloween, if they choose. Families must, as always, practice safety and caution as they navigate the …
One of our readers sent us an email Thursday asking for details on a crash involving a school bus that delayed her child's return home from school. A school bus was involved in a minor accident with no students on board, Bill Hurley, an administrator of the Natick school system said. After talking with the other driver, the bus proceeded to the school to pick up students for afternoon delivery. School administrators called parents to inform them that their children would be late returning home, as the bus was delayed for 20 minutes during the incident. If you have a question you would like…
One of our readers, Winifred Sanchez, asked us the following question on Facebook yesterday: "Any word on kids concerts on the Common this summer? I haven't been able to find a schedule..." Don't worry Winifred, Patch has your back. Here is the summer schedule for Natick's free concert series on the Common and the Family Performing Arts Series. Concerts on the Common Bands play 7 to 9 p.m. June 25 - Roy Scott Big July 2 - Group Therapy July 9 - Cocabanana Band July 16 - Gary Bernath Band July 23 - Classic Groove July 30 - Usually Normal August 6 - HELP! August 13 - 3 of a Kind August 20…
Last week, a reader asked us if we have information on the recent increase in traffic on North Main Street. "It's been pretty bad lately. It's usually only like this around the holidays but now seems to be all the time," the reader said. Natick Police Lt. Brian Lauzon provided us with some answers to why traffic is getting worse in town. He said a recent drop in gas prices means people can afford to drive more. "People are venturing out more," Lauzon said. "We have very congested roads in Natick."
Recently, Natick Patch has been receiving several inquiries about the structure being built on West Central Street (Route 135) near the Natick VFW. And so, your curiosity sparked us to look into it, in this first edition of You Asked, Patch Answers. Here's what we found out, thanks to Town Administrator Martha White: The structure that is currently under construction will be used as retail space and other services on the ground level. The second floor will be used as office space. At this time, it has not yet been determined what stores or offices will take over the space once the project is …
