After win, undefeated Natick to play Franklin on Tuesday
Natick will play Franklin in a Division 2 playoff game on Tuesday night, following Natick's 10-0 win over Framingham on Thursday.
The Natick-Franklin game is set for 7:45 pm Tuesday at Franklin, according to a schedule posted at the MIAA website.
Robby Jackson snagged six receptions for 150 yards and a TD to lead the Red & Blue in the Framingham game. Click here for the scoreboard for the Natick-Framingham game.
Franklin beat King Philip 20-13 on Thursday. Nick Colson passed for two scores and rushed for another as Franklin clinched the Hockomock League title. Click here for the scoreboard.
Natick police question injured bicycist
"We don't just slap things on paper and move to the next thing," said Natick Police Lieutenant Brian Lauzon.
A look at proposed stretch of rail trail from Natick to Framingham
Natick is getting its first detailed look at the proposed 2.5-mile stretch of Cochituite Rail Trail, which would stretch all the way to the Framingham town line.
Click here for a look at the stretch in Framingham and Natick.
Engineers Fay, Spofford & Thorndike, a company that has built, planned, or designed more than 500 miles of rail trails, said Monday the estimated construction costs-- which can change with time-- are $3.1 million. Cochituate Rail Trail committee member and selectman Joshua Ostroff said the committee doesn't expect to ask for any taxpayer money to fund the costs.
FULL ENTRYChild, middle aged person dead from Swine Flu
State public health officials today announced the deaths of two people from Swine Flu, including a child under the age of four.
The death is just second child in Massachusetts to die from the flu strain, and the first child in the fall flu season. The earlier child died in the spring.
"Death due to H1N1 is rare, but it does happen,'' said Dr. Lauren Smith, medical director of the state Department of Public Health. "I understand that the death of the child is a tragic thing.''
Smith urged parents to continue to wash their children's hands, keep their children home if they are sick and get their children vaccinated for the flu.
Smith said the child lived in Middlesex County. She did not elaborate on the child's death, whether the child had been vaccinated or whether the child had underlying health conditions.
The second death announced was that of a person from Suffolk County aged 45 to 64. Smith said this person did have underlying health conditions.
Both of the deaths occurred within the last week.
Thus far, 12 people died of H1N1 in the spring, and five more in the fall.
Smith also announced that the state is receiving 1 million doses of H1N1 vaccine, toward the total planned allotment of 3.5-million.
Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that swine flu has killed at least 540 children nationally since emerging in the United States in April.
Newton cyclist seriously hurt after being hit, dragged by car in Natick
A 30-year-old Newton bicyclist underwent surgery Friday for serious injuries he sustained when he was hit by a car and dragged more than 800 feet in Natick Wednesday evening, police said.
The Newton resident, who has not been identified by Natick police, was riding his bike just before 7:30 p.m. westbound on Route 16, almost directly in front of the South Natick fire station, when he was hit by a 2002 Volvo turning into the roadway, authorities said.
The female driver didn’t realize she had hit the cyclist, and was alerted by a motorist who flashed his lights and honked his horn to get the woman’s attention, said Natick police spokesman Lieutenant Brian Grassey.
By the time the Volvo pulled off the main road onto Water Street, the car had traveled 860 feet and the bicyclist, who was entangled underneath, suffered “trauma consisting of burns from engine and exhaust system as well as the road surface,” said Grassey.
No charges have been filed against the driver. The accident scene, evidence, and witness statement need to be scrutinized, said Grassey, and that could take up to seven days because of the volume of information. He said it appeared the bicyclist had both front and back lights on his bike.
Bicyclist struck, dragged by vehicle in Natick
A 30-year-old bicyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a car and dragged for nearly 300 yards on Route 16 in Natick Wednesday night, police said.
The cyclist suffered extensive injuries and was med-flighted to a Worcester hospital after the 7:25 p.m. accident, said Natick Police Lieutenant Brian Grassey.
Police did not identify the cyclist or the driver of the 2002 blue Volvo sedan involved in the incident.
Keep an eye out for hidden jewelry gift boxes in Natick
At the beginning of November, H. Brandt Jewelers hid boxes containing sterling silver ring pendants throughout Natick. They're little gifts to spread holiday cheer and to hopefully inspire others to pass good deeds along.
The rings, called "Share Rings," are designed to symbolize and inspire giving, volunteering, and donating, according to the Share Ring Web site. They are normally sold online for $39.99.
In addition to the rings, the hidden boxes contain a note instructing people who find it to keep it and enjoy it, or pass it along to someone who needs a smile.
FULL ENTRYNatick Montessori schools to merge by July
Although schools across the country have been hit hard by the economy, the recently announced merger of Natick Montessori schools is more about a growing community than finances.
FULL ENTRYNatick selectmen to discuss veterans agent position
By Megan McKee Globe Correspondent
Natick may be one step closer to a permanent veterans’ agent if the Board of Selectmen approves the job description the town administrator has prepared for tonight’s meeting.
The town has been without a full-time veterans’ agent since John MacGillivray left Natick to serve as Newton’s veterans’ agent in September. MacGillivray had the Natick position for 18 years.
“I’d just like to see it posted. It would be piece of mind for the guys,” said Ed Jolley(cq), head of the town’s Natick Veterans Council(cq), which is a consortium of leaders from veteran groups like the American Legion and Veterans Foreign Wars.
A Festival of Trees set to begin Nov. 21
A Festival of Trees, the seasonal display of decorated trees donated by local businesses, civic organizations, and individuals, is set to open at Elm Bank on Nov. 21.
Each tree is decorated differently and has a special theme, according to an event announcement. This year's themes include teddy bears, the Red Sox, and nature.
The trees will also be stocked with bonus prizes like gift certificates and merchandise, and the entire packages will be raffled off. Visitors are encouraged to enter to win the tree of their choice, as separate raffle boxes will be placed in front of each tree.
Admission is $7 for adults and free for children under 12. The Festival of Trees closes on Dec. 4. For festival hours, visit www.MassHortFestivalofTrees.org.
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