Flags at Half-Staff in Natick to Honor Navy Yard Shooting Victims

1. In accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation, Governor Deval L. Patrick has ordered the United States flag and the Commonwealth flag be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings effective immediately until sunset on Friday, September 20, 2013 as a mark of respect for the victims of the violence perpetrated at the Washington Navy Yard on September 16, 2013.

This gubernatorial order applies to:

• The main or administration building of each public institution of the Commonwealth, e.g. town and city halls
• Other state-owned or state-controlled buildings
• All state military installations

2. The Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 23, 2013, 7:00 p.m., Natick Town Hall, 13 East Central Street, Natick, MA on the request to name the gym in the Community Senior Center on East Central Street, Natick in honor of former Community Services Director Richard Cugini.

Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter is asked to attend the meeting at the date and time mentioned above.                                        

3. The Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing on Monday, September 23, 2013 7:00 p.m., Natick Town Hall, 13 East Central Street, Natick, MA on the request to dedicate the flagpole in front of the Community Senior Center on East Central in honor of O.B. Hill in recognition of his dedication to the community and service to the country.

Anyone wishing to be heard on this matter is asked to attend the meeting at the date and time mentioned above.       

4. Brown School Pride Day is Friday, Sept. 20. Wear your Brown School shirt to show your love for your school. Don't have a Brown School shirt? No worries - just wear a red shirt. 

5. Forecast

Wednesday: Cold start with many towns in the upper 30s, fantastic finish with highs near 70 and lots of sunshine.

Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.