Sullivan s Travels: Something different for 4th celebration this year
The Friends of the Fourth have announced that there will be no parade this year.
“There are many factors that led to our decision, including the uncertain timeline for the vaccinations, return to larger gatherings, the safety of our parade participants and attendees, and the financial obligations involved in putting on a traditional parade,” the Friends said in a release last week.
“We understand how important this tradition is to many residents and this year, we wanted to offer something for the holiday weekend. We are thinking outside the box, and planning to have a Float House contest with scavenger hunt. The Float House idea came to us from the amazing photos out of New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year.
Sullivan s Travels: Vaccination site to open at the Natick Mall
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Recently, state Rep. David Linsky announced the opening of a mass vaccination site at the Natick Mall starting Feb. 22. LabCorp will be the provider.
According to Linsky, the site will begin administering 500 doses per day, then increasing over the course of several weeks to administering 3,000 doses daily. All eligible residents will be able to use this site.
Eligible residents can now book appointments for the Natick site. For appointment booking, visit https://www.mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine.
Notes:
… The latest on Kennedy Middle School – demolition of the old school began last week.
Sullivan s Travels: Happy anniversary, Sassamon Trace
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I recently came across a Facebook post from the town of Natick regarding Sassamon Trace golf course off Route 27, and was nearly taken aback when I saw the date it opened – 2001.
Has it been 20 years already?
This piece of Dowse Orchards, combined with a piece of the old Natick landfill (OK, OK – dump), has become a really nice 9-hole course enjoyed by hundreds of golfers over the years. In addition to leagues, the course is home to the Natick High and Dover-Sherborn High golf teams.
For information on 2021 rates and programs, visit https://www.sassamontrace.com/
Sullivan s Travels: What s coming for February
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Here are some events coming up in February.
… The Natick Community Organic Farm will soon begin maple sugaring, and with that, maple sugaring tours from mid-February to early March. For information, including tour dates and (yes) coronavirus information, visit https://www.natickfarm.org/maple sugaring/
Not into maple sugaring? The farm is open daily from 9 a.m. until dusk. Say hi to the animals, and purchase a variety of items (including meats, maple syrup, veggies and yarn) from the market stand. Social distancing and masks required.
Signup for spring programs will open on Jan. 31. Visit natickfarm.org for details.
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The holiday honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has taken on a new significance, given the recent events in our nation’s capital.
Natick will mark Jan. 18 with its 16th annual celebration to honor King’s life and legacy. There will be a live pre-recorded program from 10-11 a.m., streamed online and via Natick Pegasus. The program will feature student performances and reflections; MLK Day Creative Contest winners from the middle and high schools; interfaith clergy representatives; and special guests.
The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Dr. Gregory Groover, pastor of the Historic Charles Street AME Church in Roxbury.