FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions)
Board of Selectmen/Town Administrator’s Office
How do I get permission for a Block Party in my neighborhood?
The first step is to send a letter to the Office of the Board of Selectmen requesting permission for a block party. You need to include your address, the date of the event as well as a rain date in your letter. The matter will then be placed on the Selectmen’s Agenda for one of their regularly scheduled meetings. You will receive a letter from the Board notifying you as to whether or not they approved your request.
How do I get permission for a banner to be hung in downtown?
Banners celebrating events and festivals in Natick and celebrating traditional holidays are approved by the Board of Selectmen. You should contact the Selectmen’s Office at (508)647-6410 to be informed of the Town’s policies and guidelines governing banners.
Are there any Liquor Licenses available in the Town of Natick? What is the procedure to obtain one?
The Board of Selectmen is authorized to grant the following liquor licenses in accordance with MGL Chapter 138:
· Restaurant All Alcohol – for establishments with a minimum seating capacity
of 100
· Restaurant Beer & Wine – for establishments with a seating capacity of 50-99
· Package Store All Alcohol
· Innholder
· Club
Chapter 138 places a restriction on the number of licenses that any city or town can issue. That quota is based on population. The Town of Natick has reached its quota for package stores and no new licenses can be issued. There are licenses available for the other categories.
Please contact the Board of Selectmen’s Office (508 647-6410) for rules & regulations, applications, and the application process.
How does one address the Board of Selectmen?
Simply write to the Board of Selectmen, 13 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760, or you can contact their office at (508)647-6410. The Board does have on its Agenda whenever they meet an item called “citizens concerns”. This is time, allocated by the Board and is limited to a few minutes, for residents to come forward with any concerns or problems they feel the Board should be aware of or could help with.
How do I schedule use of the Common?
Use of the Common is approved by the Board of Selectmen with a recommendation from the Recreation & Parks Commission. Any individual or organization wishing to hold an event on the Common, should submit a request in writing to both the Board of Selectmen and the Recreation Department. To check the availability of a particular date and obtain the rules and regulations for the use of the Common, please contact the Recreation and Parks Commission, 179 Boden Lane (508-647-6530).
I would like to have a “stop” sign, “slow children” sign, etc., installed in my neighborhood because of safety concerns. What is the process?
You need to write to the Safety Committee, 13 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760. Include in your letter the location and the reasons/concerns for your request along with your name, address and telephone number. The Safety Committee will review your request and make a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen pertaining to such request. After hearing from the Safety Committee, the Board will vote whether to approve your request at one of their regularly scheduled meetings.
Who should I contact if I have a question on my water/sewer bill?
The first step you should take if you think your water/sewer bill could be wrong is to call the Collector’s office in town hall where the billing is done at (508)647-6425. If it is determined that the bill is correct, you should contact the Department of Public Works at (508)647-6440 to set up an appointment to have someone come and check your meter for leaks.
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