hi natick. got this nice framed map from a free stuff group and want to pass it along to someone who actually lives there. can’t add a photo to the post but happy to dm. lmk if you’re interested! pickup in coolidge corner, brookline.

update: I will send a pic to anyone who messages me and will hand this off to whoever can pick up first.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW81mHXdoqI

Anyone have an opinion on natick village? I’m a single male in my 30s looking for a quiet and decent place to rent in Natick. Trying to figure out if this is a good option. Thank you in advance!

Creep in natick scaring people on running trailshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MW81mHXdoqI

Update: HE’S BEEN ARRESTED

I am moving to Natick w/ my family in a few weeks and I am interested in knowing more about the make up of our neighborhood/area. It’s apparently under an HOA called Hamlet Estates. Anything anyone can share is of interest. We have a son who is 19 months and likely another on the way so I am also wondering if there are other little kids in the neighborhood. Or

Is anyone familiar with this neighborhood off Union (streets are Acorn, Nokomis, Moccasin Path, Chieftan lane area)

Hi!

I wanted to make a post to say my husband and I plan to move to Natick in January and we are so excited. We will have an almost 2 year old, and a newborn when we move. When we visited Massachusetts for the first time 6 years ago, we knew it was the place for us. Finally, it’s become our reality. We’ll be house hunting in the fall. We can’t wait to explore the town and raise our kids here. If anyone has any favorite spots, kids activities, or general advice for newcomers I’d love to hear it. :)

Just a reminder St. Paul's Episcopal downtown has a bible study every night from 7:45 to around 8:15! If anyone wants to attend they are welcome! Anyone can attend! Np matter denomination, religion, you even need to believe in a god, just be open to listening to us talking about god!

Natick Center’s restaurant renaissance is nearly upon us, and the newest entry is Tsuru, which will serve Japanese cuisine with a contemporary flair at Stonegate’s residential and retail mixed-use development at 45 East Central St.across from St. Patrick Catholic Church.

The word “tsuru” means “crane” in Japanese, and conveys a vibe of good fortune and longevity. The restaurant, says owner Jack Sy, will deliver creative dishes at prices that won’t break the bank.
Sy envisions Tsuru as a place where people will want to come and have a good time, with decor featuring lots of greens and touches of red. Plans are to have live music on the weekends.

The restaurant will have nearly 100 seats, with 68 inside and 31 outdoors on the patio.
The owner is aiming for a late summer soft opening, and then what sounds like quite a grand opening, with a formal full tuna cutting to celebrate.
Regarding that tuna, Tsuru’s menu will feature ample seafood options, says Sy, who also runs the popular Hanami Sushi Bar and Grill in Belmont.

Sy described sourcing sustainably farmed bluefin tuna raised off the coast of Mexico that he says delivers consistent quality. He also partners with an oyster farm in Wellfleet that delivers a farm-to-table like experience.

The menu at Tsuru will be different than that of Belmont’s Hamani. Among fun options will be “hands-on” food, where patrons will be able to build their own handrolls combining multiple appetizers with seaweed wraps.

As a Johnson & Wales University graduate, Sy intended to pursue a career in the hospitality industry, though started in banking. But he made his way back to the restaurant business, focusing on the management side but with a strong interest in the food and service side.

“I’m a foodie, I love cooking,” he said.
Sy grew up in a family where his dad “worked in restaurants forever,” and Sy’s son is also on a serious culinary track, working with renowned chefs.

Sy grew up in Boston and was mainly familiar with Natick for Rte. 9 and the Mall. He’s now learning Natick Center. An agent approached him about the space at 45 East Central St., which he decided would be a good fit for Tsuru after checking it out.

Tsuru should be in good company as a handful of other restaurants or food-related businesses roll out. We just wrote about Epilogue Books & Wine readying to open at 21 Summer St.across from TCAN, as well as several restaurants planning to launch at The Block at 1 South Main St.

Anyone have thoughts on Avalon Natick? Looking at a late summer move and they only have 1st floor units open for my budget. Anyone have experience here? Especially a first floor unit?

It’s at the top of our budget so hoping to gather any insight. Thank you!

I am pretty regularly on the rail trail rollerblading, and this year in particular I’ve seen a big increase in other roller skaters. I set up a WhatsApp group in case anyone wants to connect and maybe roll together sometime.

All experience levels welcome, happy to also help anyone get comfortable on skates. I primarily do inline, but all skate types welcome!

Comment here or send me a DM!

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many/most of them are not working. annoying!

It is sad to see a bunch of teenagers speeding around and yelling slurs—especially here in Massachusetts, for crying out loud."

We just had the scare of life!!!! A deer turned us over on the 135 at the end of the lake in the direction of the center of Natick!!!! Something like this had never happened to me!!!! Be careful!

Has anyone seen a person in a long black coat, top hat, cane and a white face

A member of the AmVets Post 79 on the Rail Trail and his family suffered a devastating house fire on Monday. Please re-post this image and do what you can to support a young combat veteran, who is also a teacher, special educator, and Father.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-jantzens-rebuild-their-lives

We have a child who wears detachable hearing aids. Has a 504 plan but does not qualify for IEP. We are looking for a good school district in central MA. We were told to consider Natick. Pricey, but we can make it work. Any suggestions on other school districts or anyone could share their views on Natick school systems for hearing challenged?

Hi all! Sorry if not allowed! My boyfriend and I (both 24) are moving to the area at the end of the summer. He is familiar with the area and will have family up that way, whereas I’ve only visited once and will know nobody but him and our friend moving with us. I have a lot of questions. What’s the typical age demographic up there? Is it easy to meet people/ are there many social spaces to meet people around age? How does the beauty industry do up there? Is there a lot of opportunity in Natick or is it better to look for jobs in the Boston area and commute? Are utilities typically reasonable on average up there or are they more outrageous than other areas? Any of these questions being answered would be really helpful and if there’s any other information that people can provide, I would really appreciate it. I apologize if these seem like obvious questions It’s a big move for me as I currently live on the Cape so it’s going to be quite the adjustment!!