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Hello Natick! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Ben-Hem just became Natick's only state "school of recognition"
  • How Natick's ScrubaDub is celebrating 60 years with $2 car washes
  • Brookline visits Natick Thursday night: can the Redhawks stop them?

Also on today's calendar: Join Rock Voices, the community choir that ONLY sings rock music! and 10 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Greg R.!

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
  • Friday: Warm; a p.m. shower possible, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ben-Hem recognized by state as school of recognition (natickreport.com) — Natick families can take pride that Bennett-Hemenway Elementary is the only Natick school named a state "school of recognition," after meeting all accountability targets and showing strong gains in English and math. District leaders highlighted especially strong improvement among high-needs and lowest-performing students, with a broader MCAS discussion planned at a future School Committee meeting.
   

2. Natick business buzz: ScrubaDub celebrates 60 years as family business; ThinkLite founder recognized as immigrant entrepreneur (natickreport.com) — Natick residents can celebrate a hometown milestone as ScrubaDub marks 60 years with discounted car washes, throwback outfits, and giveaways at its Route 9 headquarters and wash. The piece also spotlights ThinkLite, a Natick-based air purification company whose founder will receive a statewide immigrant entrepreneur award, underscoring the town's growing role in Massachusetts' innovation economy.
   

3. Soccer Recap: Newton South Plays to a Tie (maxpreps.com) — Brookline's boys soccer team is heading to Natick for a road matchup Thursday at 6 p.m., giving local fans a chance to see the Redhawks host a strong opponent. Newton South just ended its winning streak with a scoreless draw against Brookline, adding intrigue to Natick's next test.
   

4. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation leverages app to strengthen communication across installations (army.mil) — If you live in or around Natick Soldier Systems Center, the Army's new My Army Post app can now centralize your installation news, emergency alerts, and family services in one place. The free app helps soldiers and families quickly find housing, fitness, youth programs, and other Morale, Welfare and Recreation resources, especially useful when you're newly arriving and trying to get settled.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • New England Winter Is Coming: How To Avoid Heating Scams And High Bills This Year —Paula Fleming Read on Patch
  • Storm Damage? Slow Down Before Hiring Someone to Fix It —Paula Fleming Read on Patch
  • Sunday Sillies —Algot Runeman Read on Patch
  • Looking for a recommendation for someone to paint the plywood floor in a 2 car garage space.
    Ideally they could sand it first if experienced with that too. Thank you. (Nextdoor South Natick)
  • East Natick apartment for rent.
    One Bedroom, one bathroom apartment with amazing amenities 2200$ per month One bedroom, one bathroom apartment in east Natick. Amenities include: off… (Nextdoor East Natick)
  • Urban Outfitters posted a job opening for Free People Assistant Store Manager in Natick. Apply here.
  • Dave & Buster's posted a job opening for Drink Runner in Natick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Natick here.

Ok Natick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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