3 Natick Residents Named to Dean's List at Bryant University

• Katy Biagi, a junior in communication from Natick
• Cinzia Draghi, a senior in accounting from Natick
• Stephen Funnell, a junior in finance from Natick

Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I., is a leading private university offering an innovative and uniquely integrated business and liberal arts education.

2. The Wilson Community Service Club is looking for warm winter coats in good quality to donate to the Warm Coats and Warm Hearts Coat Drive.  The drive runs through Friday, Jan. 17. Donation boxes are conveniently located right in the front lobby.

3. All parents are invited to join Tim Luff, director of Student Services, and his staff for coffee and conversation on Friday, Jan. 17, at 8:15 a.m. This is an opportunity for parents to meet in a relaxed setting to learn more about Student Services, to share information, ideas, and to make suggestions. The staff will be able to share information about happenings in the district as well as goals for the year.

Parents with concerns specific to their own student(s) are encouraged to contact their teachers or school staff for more personal discussions.

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5. Forecast:

Friday: Partly sunny. Highs in the low/mid 40s.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy skies with a few flurries or sprinkles. Highs near 40.

Sunday: More sun than clouds. Highs in the mid 30s.