What Should Natick's New Year's Resolution Be?

You're sitting around making a list of things you'd like to accomplish this year, but what do you think the town should do?

Around this time every year, people sit around and start putting together lists of things they'd like to accomplish in the new year. Whether it be some of the more common ones, such as going to the gym and losing weight, or something that's maybe a little more original or unorthodox, people look at the new year as a time when they can start over. It may just be one part of their lives that can be changed and they're not going to be turning into completely different people with a fresh start, but people try to find something they can change so they can get it done. Whether they follow up on it or not, that's another story. But what about the town? What about Natick? There are always things going on. Some you may hear about a lot, some may …

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Town Employees Feel Earthquake

Some employees at Town Hall felt the earthquake that originated in Virgina on Tuesday.

Town Boards Welcome New Members

Several new applicants were voted into their new seats at the Board of Selectmen meeting Monday night.

The following Natick residents were voted onto these town boards at the Board of Selectmen meeting Monday night at Town Hall. Conservation Commission The seven member commission had three candidates vying for two open seats on the conservation commission; The Board of Selectmen interviewed current members Kathy Rehl and Jason McCofsky and new applicant Richard Goldstein. Rehl, who has a landscaping background, and McCofsky, a civil engineer who has been on the commission since 1996, were ultimately re-elected. Selectmen Joshua Ostroff said that the commission may be able to approve an associate member who may participate but not vote, which could leave room for Goldstein if the group so chooses. Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee …

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Board of Selectmen Notes

UPDATE: Town Hall, DPW Test New Hours

From July 5 to Sept. 2, Town Hall will test a new schedule, staying open late on Monday and closing early on Friday.

The board of selectmen voted Monday night to approve a trial period for new hours for Town Hall. From July 5 to Sept. 2, Town Hall, the Department of Public Works and potentially Recreation and Parks will remain open late on Mondays and close early on Fridays to conserve energy during hot summer months, boost employee morale and give those in town who work the opportunity to visit the offices, according to town administrator Martha White. On Mondays, Town Hall offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Department of Public Works be open on Mondays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 7 a.m…

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