Morse Institute Library offers digitized historical newspapers
Wicked Local
NATICK The Morse Institute Library, with a gift from the MutualOne Charitable Foundation, recently added a new local history resource with the digitization of all local historical newspapers, which were previously only available on microfilm.
The digital archive is indexed and can be searched by keyword. This resource is accessible to people anywhere in the world for free.
“With stay-at-home orders and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Morse Institute Library saw an increase in local history inquiries, said Karol Bartlett, reference and instructional librarian. Now we can respond very quickly to these inquiries, as well as offer patrons the ability to conduct their own research inside the library or from the comfort of their own home. You don’t even have to have a library card.”
Courtesy of MutualOne Bank
NATICK Steven M. Sousa, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MutualOne Bank and a foundation trustee, recently announced a $10,000 grant to the Natick Service Council to support the organization’s efforts to assist neighbors facing rent or mortgage related financial needs.
“The Natick Service Council collaborates with the community to support neighbors experiencing hardship or economic uncertainty by promoting self-sufficiency,” said Sousa. “We are pleased to make our contribution to their efforts.”
The $10,000 grant to the Natick Service Council was among awards totaling $99,900 in the foundation’s most recent round of funding.
Established in 1998 as the philanthropic arm of MutualOne Bank, the MutualOne Charitable Foundation has since donated over $5 million to charitable, educational, and civic initiatives in Framingham, Natick and surrounding communities.
MutualOne grant supports Big Brothers Big Sisters program
Mark R. Haranas, president and CEO of MutualOne Bank and chairman of the MutualOne Charitable Foundation, this week announced that Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & MetroWest has been awarded a $5,000 foundation grant to support its Girls in STEAM E-Mentoring (G.E.M.) program in Framingham and Natick. According to Big Brothers Big Sisters Executive Director Jeffrey Chin, the program matches at-risk youth with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) women professionals from area corporations, higher education and the community. The grant was among awards totaling $131,500 in the foundation’s most recent round of funding. Established in 1998 as the philanthropic arm of MutualOne Bank, the Framingham-based foundation has since donated more than $5 million to charitable, educational and civic initiatives designed to improve and enrich the quality of life in Framingham, Natick and surrounding communit
Square Mfg. Co. brings Detroit-style pizza to Natick
The local pizza scene has gotten tastier with the addition of Square Mfg. Co., a counter service, takeout and delivery restaurant featuring authentic Detroit-style pizza, a selection of house-made salads, breadsticks and a variety of wing options. Owned by University of Michigan alum Kris Gullapalli, Square Mfg. Co. is a nod to her Midwestern roots. The Detroit pie is a deep dish square topped with cheese and then sauce. The cheese creates a crispy, crunchy crust and edges, but keeps the dough inside light and fluffy. It is made more in the Sicilian-style tradition, but in a heavy cast-iron deep dish pan. The Natick location, on Rte. 9 at 935 Worcester St., opened Dec. 9. The website is https://www.squaremfg.co/.