Natick Police Department

05/27/2026

Sharing an upcoming virtual presentation from MassWildlife on coexisting with coyotes in suburban communities. This program will cover coyote behavior, safety, and practical steps communities and residents can take to safely coexist with wildlife.

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Registration required

If you have been seeing coyotes in your neighborhood and want to learn more about them, join us for a virtual presentation to learn about coexisting with coyotes on Thursday, May 28 at 6 p.m. During this webinar, you will learn about eastern coyote biology, how coyotes use suburban areas, and how eastern Massachusetts communities can take effective steps to coexist with coyotes. Register at bit.ly/coyotes-528

* This webinar will be recorded and a recording link will be sent to all registrants.

05/27/2026

🐾 FOUND DOG – PLEASE SHARE 🐾

This tan and white Chihuahua mix was found in the area of West Hill Park on Mill Street on Sunday, May 24, by a good Samaritan. The dog does not have a microchip and is currently safe with Natick Animal Control.

If you recognize this dog or know who the owner may be, please contact:

Peter Cunningham
Municipal Animal Inspector
Natick Animal Control
20 E. Central Street
Natick, MA 01760
📞 508-647-9510 ext. 2516

Please share to help reunite this pup with its owner. 🐶

05/25/2026

Parade has been CANCELED. There will be an indoor ceremony held at 9:00 AM at the Community Senior Center 117 East Central St.

Memorial Day 2026 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, the Natick Police Department joins our community in honoring and remembering the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our country will never be forgotten.

The Town of Natick Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026. The parade is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:00 AM, with activities and road closures beginning earlier in the morning.

We encourage residents to come down to the parade route, show their support, and join together as a community in honoring those who gave their lives in service to the United States.

📍 Parade Route:
North Ave ➡️ Main St ➡️ South Main St ➡️ Common St ➡️ Park St ➡️ East Central St ➡️ West Central St ➡️ Forest St ➡️ Pond St ➡️ Dell Park Cemetery ➡️ St. Patrick’s Cemetery ➡️ Pond St ➡️ Natick Praying Indian Burial Ground

🚧 Traffic Advisory:
Residents and visitors should expect traffic delays and partial road closures downtown between approximately 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM along and around the parade route. Temporary barriers, detours, and parking restrictions will be in place throughout the event area to help ensure the safety of all participants and attendees.

Please plan ahead, use alternate routes when possible, and allow extra travel time through the downtown area during the event.

05/24/2026

Memorial Day 2026 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, the Natick Police Department joins our community in honoring and remembering the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our country will never be forgotten.

The Town of Natick Memorial Day Parade and ceremonies will take place on Monday, May 25, 2026. The parade is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:00 AM, with activities and road closures beginning earlier in the morning.

We encourage residents to come down to the parade route, show their support, and join together as a community in honoring those who gave their lives in service to the United States.

📍 Parade Route:
North Ave ➡️ Main St ➡️ South Main St ➡️ Common St ➡️ Park St ➡️ East Central St ➡️ West Central St ➡️ Forest St ➡️ Pond St ➡️ Dell Park Cemetery ➡️ St. Patrick’s Cemetery ➡️ Pond St ➡️ Natick Praying Indian Burial Ground

🚧 Traffic Advisory:
Residents and visitors should expect traffic delays and partial road closures downtown between approximately 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM along and around the parade route. Temporary barriers, detours, and parking restrictions will be in place throughout the event area to help ensure the safety of all participants and attendees.

Please plan ahead, use alternate routes when possible, and allow extra travel time through the downtown area during the event.

05/21/2026

🚨 Scam & Fraud Awareness Workshop 🚨
The Natick Police Department will be hosting a Scam & Fraud Awareness Workshop on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Natick Police Department.

During the workshop we will discuss current fraud and scam trends impacting our community and share practical ways to recognize warning signs and reduce the risk of becoming a victim.

Topics will include:
☎️ Phone scams
💻 Online scams
💳 Financial fraud
🪙 Cryptocurrency-related scams
👤 Impersonation scams
…and more.

Seats are limited. To reserve a seat, please contact Detective Greg Lanoue at:
📞 508-647-9510 x3028
📧 [email protected]

Additional workshop dates and times will be offered in the future.

Please help us spread the word to friends, family members, and loved ones who may benefit from this information.

05/18/2026

🚧 Traffic Advisory – Route 9 (May 21) 🚧

On Thursday, May 21, crews will remove a tree along westbound Route 9 between Route 27 and the Cochituate Rail Trail (adjacent to 959 Worcester Street) as part of ongoing construction, including a future sidewalk at this location.

⏰ Work hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🚧 Traffic impact: A single lane closure will be in place on westbound Route 9 during off-peak hours, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Drivers should expect delays, use caution, and follow posted signage through the work zone.

Find more project updates here:

Construction activities are in progress. Weather and unexpected circumstances make all construction activities subject to change without notice, but we will do our best to keep you updated.

05/14/2026

Be seen in Green tomorrow May 15th in support of Mental Health Awareness !✅✅✅

05/13/2026

Lt. Howard, Sgt. Lacerra, and Ofc. Herbert spent some time this morning at Coffee with a Cop today at the Natick Community Senior Center.

We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with our residents—hearing your concerns, answering questions, and having some great conversations in a relaxed setting.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by. We’re already looking forward to next month.