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Hey there, Natick! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Natick's beloved bike-face tree sculpture has fallen—here's what happened
  • What's changing at Natick Outdoor Store and that empty car dealership?
  • Can Natick upset undefeated Newton North and revive its playoff push?

Also on today's calendar: Let Your Yoga Dance with Margo Macfarlane and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• RIP: Bike face sculpture at Coolidge Gardens goes down with its tree (natickreport.com) — A quirky bike-face sculpture mounted on a dead tree outside Natick's Coolidge Gardens housing complex has toppled over along with the decaying trunk, fortunately without injuring anyone at South Main and Cottage streets. The piece, created by local artist Jeff Olsen—also known for bicycle art on the Cochituate Rail Trail—had become a familiar sight for residents and drivers slowed by nearby Route 27 utility work. Locals are now informally mourning the loss of this offbeat landmark.
   

• Business buzz: Natick Outdoor Store sold to longtime employee; Former car dealeship site on market; Donation supports Autism Welcoming Center (natickreport.com) — Natick residents will see a familiar landmark continue under new leadership as longtime manager Greg Stabile purchases the Natick Outdoor Store from retiring owner Henry Kanner, keeping the 38 North Ave. shop locally run. The update also highlights a $50,000 donation supporting the Autism Welcoming Center at Natick Mall and notes that the former Chambers Motorcars building on West Central Street is now available for lease.
   

• We picked the 4 best Bay State football games to watch this week (masslive.com) — Natick High's football team enters this week ranked 10th in Division 1, looking to snap a three-game skid and secure a first-round home playoff game. The Redhawks face undefeated Newton North, with quarterback Matt Caissie and playmakers Colin Bubonovich, Mike Mortarelli, and Levi Oliveira expected to lead the charge. The article also spotlights other key Bay State Conference matchups.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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