Posted on September 18, 2008 by bostonkayakguy    Bigger May Be Cheaper -The Boston Globe *Photo courtesy Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, built five years ago, could be the model for a new Norwood High School facility. This week the residents of Norwood will vote their thoughts on the issue. Wellesley and Natick will be keeping a close watch as the “prototype” high school takes center stage. More: Prototype High School Takes Center Stage What is an Education Worth? Wellesley High School Redesign JOHN PRESCOTT -BostonKayakGuy       Top Real Estate Agent for more than 14 years, serving the real estate needs of  Wellesley, South Natick, Weston, Needham, Wayland, Newton, Framingham and other MetWest communities.  www.johnprescott.net JOHN PRESCOTT Vice Presid... 09/18/2008

Olmsted..Emerald Necklace..Rose Kennedy Greenway.. And YOU??  Posted on September 17, 2008 by bostonkayakguy  The Big Dig, The Big Inconvenience, The Big Mess, The Big Change, The Big Opportunity??? Boston and its Expressway have been a major factor in every Bostonian’s life for as long as they’ve lived in the area. After all the turmoil, road changes, infighting, scandals, route changes, and collapsing components, what is perhaps one of the most noted aspects of the largest construction project in this nation’s history is turning a new chapter. Mayor Tom Menino has announced that the city of Boston is in the process of developing zoning guidelines around the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Rose Kennedy Greenway The Mayor has commissioned a study to create a Greenway district, and is asking con... 09/17/2008

HELP WELLESLEY GET ON THE BUS! Make the School Bus Cool!  According to Top Wellesley Real Estate Agent John Prescott the town of Wellesley wants to provide incentives to get students to take the school bus prior to next year when the high school won't be able to provide any student parking. Ideas anyone? Media buses? Tricked -out buses? Extra credit? Help WELLESLEY GET ON THE BUS! The MetWest Scene reports: According to   Boston.com the Wellesley School Committee has approved plans that call for no student parking at the high school for 4 years…that’s right…4 years! Beginning next September, there will be no student parking lot at the high school. Construction of the new high school will take place on the present high school parking lot and will necessitate students, faculty and staff n... 09/15/2008

Posted on September 15, 2008 by bostonkayakguy  Natick Days 2008 involved lots of eating, game playing, and socializing. A community event centered on the Natick Town Common, this annual event has become increasingly popular each year with families.  Pie eating contests, moon walks, jugglers, mini golf…what a terrific way to spend a Saturday! Natick Days attendees interviewed by the MetroWest Daily News  talked about the importance of community and family. Volunteers representing town organizations, youth groups, sports, and other activities were out in abundance, doing demonstrations and interactive displays. Only the cars are life-size… * Photo courtesy Ken McGagh/ Daily News Staff Hundreds of people spent the day enjoying the event and each other! Kudos to the many organizations, ind... 09/14/2008

NATICK HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Natick Red & Blue: With 1:44 left, Tim DeMaio booted a 42 yard field goal!  Natick (2-0) edges Norwood, 16-14, in Friday night’s game 9/12/08. 09/13/2008

Posted on September 12, 2008 by bostonkayakguy | Edit Join the Town of Natick as it celebrates “Natick Days” on Saturday, September 13th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. NATICK Center *courtesy Natick Center Associates The festivities will take place on the town common, located in downtown Natick. There will be plenty to do and see including activities and entertainment for the entire family. So mark your calendars now! See you on the Common! JOHN PRESCOTT -BostonKayakGuy       Top Real Estate Agent for more than 14 years, serving the real estate needs of  Wellesley, South Natick, Weston, Needham, Wayland, Newton, Framingham and other MetWest communities.  www.johnprescott.net JOHN PRESCOTT Vice President Century 21 Commonwealth 508-523-9252 “Boston Kayak Guy. . . The MetWest  Scene” 09/12/2008

Posted on September 10, 2008 by bostonkayakguy  The MetroWest Daily News reports that the Natick Planning Committee has welcomed new associate member Glen Glater who replaces Robert Eisenmenger who stepped down after 35 years. Natick Planning Board In response to a question on the state’s affordable housing Chapter 40B, Glater’s take was mixed: good for the state,  “horrible for the town.” For more:   http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x690584016/Natick-planning-board-seat-is-filled   Natick Planning Board...Big Change JOHN PRESCOTT -BostonKayakGuy       Top Real Estate Agent for more than 14 years, serving the real estate needs of  Wellesley, South Natick, Weston, Needham, Wayland, Newton, Framingham and other MetWest communities.  www.johnprescott.net JOHN PRESCOTT Vice President ... 09/10/2008

Posted on September 9, 2008 by bostonkayakguy  Former South Natick resident Richard Syron, joined Freddie Mac in 2003.  This week’s developments in the mortgage titan’s business operations means that Freddie Mac’s CEO will now be added to the running tally of monthly job losses. According to a report published in today’s Boston Globe Syron’s departure from Freddie Mac may be accompanied by a severance package reportedly in the vicinity of $6.3 million, although an article in the NY Times states Syron’s payout could be at least $14.1 million.     *Photo courtesy of BusinessWeek.com Syron’s severance package is still being negotiated with the Federal Housing Finance Agency. While at the helm of Freddie Mac, Syron’s compensation was more than $15 million in salary and bonuses, the Globe re... 09/09/2008

Posted on September 7, 2008 by bostonkayakguy |  The Natick High School Football Team may be sporting a new moniker, but as the Red and Blue took to the field over the weekend, they made it clear that they’re the team to beat! With a score of 36 - 0,  NATICK clearly stated to Newton North their intentions for the 2008 season! Check out this Boston Globe report for all the colorful details.   Related: What Would Doug Flutie Do?…In Red and Blue??   JOHN PRESCOTT -BostonKayakGuy       Top Real Estate Agent for more than 14 years, serving the real estate needs of  Wellesley, South Natick, Weston, Needham, Wayland, Newton, Framingham and other MetWest communities.  www.johnprescott.net JOHN PRESCOTT Vice President Century 21 Commonwealth 508-523-9252 “Boston Kayak Guy. . . The MetWest  Scene” 09/07/2008

Posted on September 7, 2008 by bostonkayakguy | Edit The Natick High School Football Team may be sporting a new moniker, but as the Red and Blue took to the field over the weekend, they made it clear that they’re the team to beat! With a score of 36 - 0,  NATICK clearly stated to Newton North their intentions for the 2008 season! Check out this Boston Globe report for all the colorful details.   Related: What Would Doug Flutie Do...In Red and Blue??   JOHN PRESCOTT -BostonKayakGuy       Top Real Estate Agent for more than 14 years, serving the real estate needs of  Wellesley, South Natick, Weston, Needham, Wayland, Newton, Framingham and other MetWest communities.  www.johnprescott.net JOHN PRESCOTT Vice President Century 21 Commonwealth 508-523-9252 “Boston Kayak Guy. . . The MetWest  ... 09/07/2008

WALNUT HILL OPEN HOUSE...TERRIFIC VALUE !! You CAN Have It All !!  Presenting: Perfect locale… perfect for you… Premier Walnut Hill Colonial 4 Fairbanks Place Great open floor plan ideal for elegant entertaining and casual living. Soaring ceilings in the family room, through hall foyer. Spacious granite kitchen nicely situated adjacent to family room enhanced with fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Charming and private Beacon Hill patio area. First floor office/study. Master suite features architectural detail, walk-in closet, and ensuite bath with jet tub, shower, and twin sinks. Unique second floor loft area perfect for the computer, to study, or to simply relax while reading. Warm and inviting lower level boasts media room, game room, and walk-in cedar closet. $795,000   Special OPEN ... 09/07/2008

Only minutes from Wellesley center... A very special preview...  WOW!A Very Special Invitation:Be one of the first to see this fabulous newly updated home!4 Justin RoadSouth Natick, MADue to HIGH DEMAND there will be 2 Open Houses:Saturday September 6:       2-3:30 PM Sunday    September 7:       2-3:30 PM4 Justin Road, South NatickPerfect LocaleExquisite Chef's KitchenDramatic Family RoomMinutes to Wellesley CenterEasy Commute to Boston    Terrific Value at $949,000 ! You've been waiting for the best of the best, so please join me as I unveil 4 Justin Road, South Natick for your special  viewing. This property offers an extraordinary kitchen crafted with painstaking detail.   It's the kitchen of your dreams in the home you've always wanted.  A $75,000 kitchen fit for the finest of che... 09/06/2008

Presenting Perfect locale, perfect for you...  Premier Walnut Hill Colonial 4 Fairbanks Place Great open floor plan ideal for elegant entertaining and casual living. Soaring ceilings in the family room, through hall foyer. Spacious granite kitchen nicely situated adjacent to family room enhanced with fireplace and cathedral ceiling. Charming and private Beacon Hill patio area. First floor office/study. Master suite features architectural detail, walk-in closet, and ensuite bath with jet tub, shower, and twin sinks. Unique second floor loft area perfect for the computer, to study, or to simply relax while reading. Warm and inviting lower level boasts media room, game room, and walk-in cedar closet.  $795,000  Special OPEN HOUSES : Saturday 9/6  12:-1:30 PM Sunday 9/7  12-1:30 PM   John P... 09/04/2008

      Natick Football: Conference: Bay State (Herget) Date Opponent Time/result Sat., Sept. 6 at Newton North 6 p.m. Fri., Sept. 12 Norwood 7 p.m. Fri., Sept. 19 Brookline 7 p.m. Fri., Sept. 26 Dedham 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 3 Braintree 7 p.m. Sat., Oct. 18 at Wellesley 1 p.m. Fri., Oct. 24 at Milton 7 p.m. Fri., Oct. 31 Needham 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 7 at Weymouth 7 p.m. Fri., Nov. 14 Walpole 7 p.m. Thu., Nov. 27 at Framingham 10 a.m. * courtesy of Boston.com: http://www.boston.com/partners/globesports/schools/teams/sfb/4270.html   JOHN PRESCOTT -BostonKayakGuy   Call John Prescott 508-523-9252 regarding your professional real estate services.       Top Real Estate Agent for more than 14 years, serving the real estate needs of  Wellesley, South Natick, Weston, Needham, Wayland, Newton, Framingha... 09/02/2008

Posted on September 2, 2008 by bostonkayakguy | Edit As the country churns towards the November presidential elections, the distinctions between parties sometimes blurs.  The red states; the blue states…very soon we will see the supposed delineation between states all over the media. But in Natick, red and blue will make its first appearance on September 12th on the football field at Natick High School. Apparently the NHS football team will represent the true spirit of bipartisanship when they take to the field as the “Red and Blue.” Natick Football High School officials have decided that the “Red and Blue“ is the new nickname for Natick’s sports teams. Natick Football *   The team’s colors have now become the team’s name due to town offficials deciding to retire the “Redmen” team name.... 09/02/2008

Posted on August 30, 2008 by bostonkayakguy | Edit Boston has long been known for brewing revolutions.  It started with the tea, and has since evolved into throwing out clothes at the Natick Collection in Massachusetts, to protest the excessive packaging commonly found in the beauty and cosmetics industries.   THE NATICK COLLECTION   “Ask Me Why I’m Naked,” a shrewd marketing campaign to highlight the environmental impact on our communities and our planet, resulted in employees of the LUSH store in Natick shedding their personal excessive packaging.  Employees, clothed in only aprons and sandals, spent the day educating consumers on what they can do to protect the environment by changing their buying behavior. And while most trends come from the West coast and spread East, getting out ... 08/28/2008

Ahhhh.........Bostonians.   First we threw out the tea. Now we're throwing out the clothes!  Today, the prestigious NATICK COLLECTION will be the scene of yet another Massachusetts protest. Employees of LUSH will be participating in a shrewd marketing campaign,  "ASK ME WHY I'M NAKED."   Designed to facilitate the discussion on the environment and packaging, LUSH employees will be educating consumers on landfill and planet impact of all the fancy packaging that the beauty and cosmetics industry is known for.   Dressed in sandals and store aprons, the environmental soldiers can be viewed, I mean ....um, are available to take your environment and packaging questions today, August 27th at the LUSH store, NATICK COLLECTION.   More information available: MetroWest Daily News:  http://www.met... 08/27/2008

Natick School Calendar 2008 - 2009 2008-2009 Calendar/Information Bulletin* Natick Public Schools, 13 East Central St. Natick, MA 01760 SCHOOL CALENDAR   http://www.natick.k12.ma.us/departments/curriculumassessment/documents/Info%20Bulletin%2008-091.pdf     Mon/Tues Aug 25, 26 Faculty Meetings Wed Aug 27 Schools Open Grades K-12 Fri Aug 29 Schools Closed Mon Sept 1 Labor Day/Schools Closed Thurs Sept 25 Release Day/Staff Development Tues/Wed Sept 30/Oct 1Rosh Hashanah /Schools Closed Thurs Oct 9 Yom Kippur/Schools Closed Mon Oct 13 Columbus Day/Schools Closed Thurs Oct 23 Release Day/Staff Development Wed Nov 5 Release Day/Elementary Conf Tues Nov 11 Veteran’s Day/Schools Closed Thurs Nov 13 Release Day/Elementary Conf Wed Nov 26 Release Day/Thanksgiving Thurs/Fri Nov 27/28 Thanksgiving... 08/26/2008

Natick Public Schools will open their doors on Wednesday, August 27, 2008.   Motorists, just a gentle reminder that opening day will bring increased foot traffic as well as busier commuter routes.  *courtesy of freefoto.com The Natick School Administration has posted detailed bus route information: http://www.natick.k12.ma.us/districtinfo/transportation/main.cfm   Transportation General Information Natick Public SchoolsTransportation Business Office13 East Central StreetNatick, MA  01760     William HurleyDirector of Fiscal and Management Services(508) 647-6493Ginny ConstantineTransportation Coordinator(508) 647-6497 Natick Public Schools has provided the following: 2008-2009 SCHOOL BUS INFORMATIONFor your information and convenience, all necessary links to register for school bus trans... 08/25/2008

What Is An Education Worth $$$  The debate has been raging for some time  in Wellesley, along with other Massachusetts towns: “Does the most money equal the best education?”   The other side to this question is: “How much control should individual towns, some being wealthier than others, have over replacing outdated, outmoded school facilities?”   WELLESLEY HIGH SCHOOL   As we all know, Wellesley is currently embroiled in this very debate with the state.  As a graduate of Wellesley High School I can attest that the need for state of the art facilities is clear.  The students of Wellesley have been waiting a long time for a high school that incorporates design and technology needed to ensure that Wellesley keeps pace with other educational institutions.   Students in Natick have been at... 08/20/2008