Two local officials are speaking out against an audience member at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony in Natick, who displayed a Confederate flag to the crowd during the town’s holiday observance.
State Sen. Becca Rausch, D-Needham, and Natick Select Board Chair Karen Adelman-Foster detailed the action in a joint statement Monday afternoon.
An audience member, who was not identified, moved to the front of the crowd and displayed the flag, the one-time symbol of the Confederate States of America.
Rausch and Adelman-Foster said they were “shocked, dismayed, and horrified” by the display put on by the audience member.
“In doing so, this individual desecrated the Grand Army Civil War Memorial in Natick Center, the memories of all people who have fallen in defense of equality and freedom, and each and every person now fighting for meaningful anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion in our communities,” the joint statement reads. “While this individual acted on his own, we apolo
Sullivan s Travels: Help determine future of South Natick dam
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For nearly 90 years, since the days of the Great Depression, the dam at South Natick has drawn visitors – animal and human – to its beauty.
It has been the inspiration for artists, a few moments of peace for bench-sitters, and even where the occasional fish becomes dinner for the occasional heron.
But the dam is aging. There’s the possibility the dam could fail, causing damage to property downriver.
According to information provided by the town, the current dam – there’s been a dam at this site since colonial times – provides no flood control. It’s there more for aesthetic and recreational purposes.
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Introducing Falmouth Road Race Charity Team!
The Natick Service Council is excited to have five charity bibs for this year’s Falmouth Road Race! We wanted to take a minute to introduce our amazing race team! Go to https://bit.ly/NSCFRR2021 to donate to one of our runners or the team! Every little bit helps! Thank you for your support!
Paul Joseph: Paul has been a Natick Service Council volunteer and served on its Board of Directors from 2013-2018. He has previously run the Boston Marathon as a charity fundraiser for the NSC.
Rachel Vingsness: Rachel has lived in Natick Center for 8 years and has put 100 s of running miles on the sidewalks of 135. Most recently you may have seen her pushing her two year old while trying to keep up with her 5 year old s new found bicycle skills. Rachel is also the Director of Career Development at the Natick Service Council.
Sullivan s Travels: Natick begins planning for Memorial Day
The calendar may read April, but Natick is already making plans for Memorial Day.
Like last year, there will be no “traditional” parade. Instead, there will be a car parade through town, with stops at the cemeteries and the Town Common.
There will also be a stop at the Indian Burial Ground on Pond Street, where the Sons of the American Revolution will conduct a re-internment ceremony for Alexander Quapish, a Praying Indian who fought during the Revolutionary War.
Also, the annual Transfer of Flags will be held virtually this year.
Details will be announced in the coming weeks.