Friends of Johnson Park, Natick

08/18/2026

If you filled out that town survey last month about Johnson interim use, tonight's Select Board meeting may be of interest to you.

The Select Board meets to review and discuss the results of the interim survey -- the one asking residents to weigh in on how the property could be used temporarily until a permanent use is decided.

Take a look at the agenda, which includes a report on the survey results. The meeting can be attended in person or on Zoom. https://granicus_production_attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/natickma/3850f8ee7a7b0c3c3762cf9ef4e9037a0.html

08/06/2026

Summer stroll past Johnson today. Some happy pollinators.

07/24/2026

07/13/2026

LIVE SURVEY: Shape the Future of the Former Johnson Elementary School 🏫✨ (Open: 7/13/26 - 7/28/26)

The Johnson Future Use project is pivoting to short-term “interim uses” @ the former Johnson Elementary School property (99 S. Main St.). The simple 2-question survey is aimed at collecting potential interim use ideas, potential organizations, and any additional questions/concerns.

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➤ Submit input via form: www.bit.ly/interim-use-input
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Additionally:
➤ Read interim use report: www.bit.ly/interim-use-report
➤ Learn more about the project: www.natickma.gov/johnson

07/02/2026

UPDATE on July 8 for interim uses! What do you think a great use would be?

05/13/2026

Should there be a resident-led advisory committee to help with the Johnson Future Use project? If your answer is yes, then please sign our petition!

Fill out the form below to add your name to the petition in support of establishing an Advisory Committee. To read the full letter to the Select Board first, click here. The petition asks the Select Board to establish an Advisory Committee for the Johnson Future Use project -- a group of residents t...

03/31/2026

Reminder to vote in Natick’s election today (Tuesday, March 31st)! Polls are open from 7am to 8pm. https://www.natickreport.com/2026/03/natick-town-election-guide-2026/te

Natick's Town Election is Tuesday, March 31, and polls are open from 7am-8pm.

03/25/2026

Look what was mixed in with the oak leaves.

03/07/2026

Today, I had a great time with my friend Brinley Vickers who took me on a walking tour around the Johnson School property. One of the most important decisions the Select Board will make over the coming years is about the future use of this special place and it was great to get an on the ground look. If I'm elected, I'll continue to learn more from the community and work with my colleagues to make decisions grounded in a long-term vision for the neighborhood and Natick as a whole.

03/06/2026

Friends of Natick Trails will match funds up to $500.

The Friends of Natick Trails are honored to work with members of the Johnson School community to fundraise for a plaque to honor the late Mrs. V, Katherine "Katie" von der Lieth, a beloved paraprofessional at Johnson for 12 years until her passing in 2014. The red bike sculpture that was installed at Johnson in 2019 was relocated to the Cochituate Rail Trail in 2025. FoNT is matching funds for this effort. Thank you for contributing at friendsofnaticktrails.org/donate.