Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Lookout Farm - South Natick



The Fun Never Stops!

The Farm is open every weekend from 10:00 - 5:00.

U–Pick season at Lookout Farm means more than apple picking alone. There’s a whole day’s worth of activities sure to entertain visitors of all ages. Ride our train through our orchards, spend the afternoon in our Children’s Play Area, have fun climbing the hay pyramid, see our farm animals, take a turn on the moon bounce, enjoy the live children's weekend entertainment, run through the burlap maze, get your face painted, take a spin on our Caterpillar ride, and enjoy our weekend pony and camel rides (September + October; additional charge).

Burlap Maze

Can you find your way through our handmade burlap maze? This challenging attraction is sure to be a hit, and your friends and family can watch from atop the Hay Play Pyramid to see who is winning the race. First one to the other side buys the gelato!

Caterpillar Rides

Let the kids take a spin on the Caterpillar ride, a rubber–tire train that takes you along a scenic path around the Children’s Play Area. This is perfect for 3–10 year–olds and each ride takes about 5 minutes. * Sorry, no adults on the caterpillar.
Hay Pyramid

Hay is for horses. But this hay is for anyone who loves to climb! This safe play area, made out of 400 hay bales, is located at the Children's Play Area . To make it even more fun this year, you can watch those making their way through the new burlap maze from the tip top of the pyramid!

Train Rides

Our trains transport happy customers through our acres and acres of fruit daily during U–Pick season. These unique, environmentally friendly rubber–tire trains were imported directly from a company in Italy. Trains board at the red U–Pick barn, and our tour guides announce the different stops and what’s pickin’. You can get on and off as often as you would like; see our map for the train route.

Busy Bee Learning Center

Learn all about the importance of the honey bee at our Busy Bee Learning Center.

Children’s Play Area

Tag — you’re it! From the slide to the seesaw sheep to the climbing area dubbed the “Wiggley Worm,” there are hours of fun to be had on this playground for the kids. Stop by the concession area to grab a hotdog or just a snack, then relax a little on one of our cozy picnic benches while the children have the time of their lives. In the fall, our full BBQ snack bar is available with hamburgs, hotdogs, grilled chicken and other yummy treats.

Our petting zoo (open September - October) is located by the Children’s Play Area. Our animals are all very friendly and love to interact with children. Kids (and adults) of all ages will enjoy spending time here! Meet and pet our rabbits, sheep, goats, donkeys and cows.

Pony and Camel Rides

It’s not as if U–Pick season weren’t enough fun on its own. But throw in some pony and camel rides, and the fun is over–the–top! All the ponies and camels are well–maintained and hand–lead. This special treat is perfect for children ages 3–10 years.

Each ride takes about five minutes, and young children may need an adult to walk alongside them. Pony and camel rides are available on weekends in September and October (additional charge) at Children’s Play Area.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Ice Cream and Frogs...Fireflies....Bats

Date:Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Time:  7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Venue:  Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary
Address:  280 Eliot St (Rt 16) Natick
Natick, MA 01760

What's better than ice cream on a summer night? Why not add a little fun outdoor exploration? Join the adventure as we look for flashing fireflies, listen for the songs of frogs and katydids and use a "bat detector" to find our local bats.

Frogs: June 29

Fireflies: July 13

Bats: August 3

Pre-registration required.

cost:Adults $12.00m/ $14.00nm, Children $7.00

category:Sports and Recreation

website:Click to visit the site

Friday, June 25, 2010

Natick Area Real Estate

For Sale: 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House in Natick, MA, $500,000

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Friday, June 18, 2010

Open House Sunday 2-4 South Natick, MA, $639,900

For Sale: 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House in South Natick, MA, $639,900

453 Harvard Road Bolton, MA

453 Harvard Road
Bolton, MA

Farmers Market - Sudbury


Date: 6/19/2010 - 10/2/2010

Address: Longfellow's Wayside Inn • 72 Wayside Inn Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
Location: Sudbury, MA
Hours: 10am to 2:30pm every Saturday!
Cost/Cover: FREE and Family-Friendly!

Web Page: http://www.wayside.org/events

Contact Info: Kathy Quinton • (978) 443-1776 x102 • Cell (774) 249-4976 • sales@wayside.org

Details: Farmer's Market

Every Saturday from June 19th through October 2nd

10am to 2:30pm

A traditional summertime market in the Wayside Inn's South Field!

Featuring locally grown foods, baked goods, alpacas and alpaca fleece, Live lobsters, homemade Indian chutney, fresh flowers, Oak Grove Painting Club, N.E. Wild Flower Society, the 4-H Club and other visiting local non-profits, and much more!

72 Wayside Inn Road, Sudbury, MA

(978) 443-1776 x102

We Need Vendors!

The Wayside Inn's community-friendly Farmer's Market is looking for qualified vendors to participate in the area's most beautiful market venue!

Participation is by advance registration only. Tell us what you've got and we'll let you know if it's a good fit. Contact Kathy Quinton at (978) 443-1776 x102 or by cell at (774) 249-4976. Or e-mail sales@wayside.org for more information.
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Event is on: Every Sat
Audience: All Welcome
Category: Farmer's Market
Sponsored By: Longfellow's Wayside Inn
Submitted by: Department of Museum Services

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Remax vs. The Others

Click on the link below how ReMax compares with the other Big Real Estate firms. 

Re/Max vs. The Others

Nobody Sells More Real Estate Than Re/Max

Monday, June 14, 2010

Rent or Buy A Home?

RISMEDIA, June 14, 2010--First time home buyers have a lot to consider this summer when making the decision to rent or buy a home: interest rates are at all-time lows, there's still plenty of housing stock and prices are at or near their lowest in years.

Still, deciding whether to buy a home or rent an apartment can be a complicated decision. How do you know what's right for you? Potential buyers should ask themselves several key questions before making this important decision.

1. What will monthly costs be, and can I afford the payments?

Keeping mortgage payments under 30 percent of your monthly income is a good rule of thumb. If you can't keep mortgage payments below that, you may be better off renting for awhile.

2. What other debt do I have?

Total rent or mortgage payments plus credit obligations should not exceed 35 to 40 percent of monthly income.

3. What is my credit score? Can I qualify for a good interest rate?

A high credit score indicates strong creditworthiness, and that qualifies you for better interest rates on a mortgage. Maxing out on your credit lines and paying bills late will lower your credit score. The impact of a credit score on interest rates can be significant. For instance, a borrower with a score of 760 could pay nearly two percentage points less in interest on a mortgage than someone with a score of 620. Lower interest rates also mean lower monthly payments. If your credit score is low, you may want to delay buying a home until you can improve your score.

4. How much will taxes, monthly maintenance, or other fees cost?

Owning a home means you'll have to pay real estate taxes and other costs like insurance and maintenance. On the other hand, owning a home brings big tax savings at the end of the year. As a renter, the owner pays those costs for you.

5. How many years will I stay here? Generally, the longer you plan to live someplace, the more it makes sense to buy. You'll build equity in your house and its value is likely to increase over the years.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

A Meditation For Home Buyers

Buying a new home can be stressfull.  Click on this link for a relaxing meditation.
 http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid64882194001?bclid=66056489001&bctid=1453581600

Friday, June 11, 2010

Natick Open Houses June 13th

Visit Search MLS  for more details and times.


71089541 ACT 6 Morse Lane Natick, MA : South Natick 4 room, 2 bed, 1 bath Colonialx2 9 $279,900

71087101 ACT 25 Erlandson Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath Cottagex15 15 $309,000

71067442 ACT 51 Washington Avenue Natick, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Colonialx16 53 $312,900

71072337 ACT 12 School Street Ext Natick, MA 8 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Other (See Remarks)x13 44 $329,900

71051115 ACT 11 Wellesley Ave Natick, MA : West Natick 8 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx12 81 $379,900

71091494 ACT 33 Hardwick Rd Natick, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Capex19 5 $379,900

71084792 ACT 62 Fisher Street Natick, MA 8 room, 4 bed, 2 bath Capex17 21 $394,900

71065985 ACT 9 Leland Rd Natick, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Capex11 56 $399,000

71061957 ACT 178 South Main Street Natick, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Capex15 64 $399,900

71077868 BOM 3 Clifton Rd Natick, MA 6 room, 2 bed, 1 bath Capex14 16 $419,000

71074762 PCG 7 Winter Street Natick, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Colonialx16 49 $424,500

71063909 ACT 179 Hartford Street Natick, MA 8 room, 4 bed, 2 bath Colonialx25 59 $438,800

71092846 ACT 19 Florence Street Natick, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Colonialx18 2 $439,900

71088275 ACT 3 STONEBRIDGE CIRCLE Natick, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 1 full, 2 half bath Raised Ranchx17 10 $479,900

71070617 PCG 5 TAMARACK ROAD Natick, MA 12 room, 5 bed, 2.5 bath Split Entryx24 48 $499,900

71041870 ACT 2 Grist Mill Ln Natick, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Ranchx7 99 $549,000

71046380 ACT 24 Eliot Street Natick, MA : South Natick 9 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath Colonialx28 91 $565,000

71082144 ACT 4 Sassamon Road Natick, MA : South Natick 9 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Multi-Levelx23 17 $589,000

71063611 PCG 28 WINTER STREET Natick, MA 10 room, 4 bed, 2 bath Colonialx29 59 $619,000

71031275 ACT 104 West St Natick, MA 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx10 109 $629,900

71089520 ACT 11 Algonquian Drive Natick, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Contemporaryx18 199 $679,900

71080465 ACT 18 FARM HILL RD Natick, MA : South Natick 11 room, 5 bed, 3.5 bath Capex11 29 $819,000

71092215 NEW 15 Arbor Cir Natick, MA 10 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx30 3 $819,000

71073124 PCG 9 Karen Lane Natick, MA 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx17 43 $819,900

71067780 ACT 24 Indian Rock Rd Natick, MA 9 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath Colonialx30 52 $829,000

71046411 ACT 35 Pheasant Hollow Rd Natick, MA 11 room, 5 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx5 91 $879,900

70786570 ACT 0 HARVEST MOON DRIVE U:Lot 27A Natick, MA : South Natick 8 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial 709 $939,990

71075710 ACT 10 Phillips Pond Road U:10 Natick, MA : South Natick 9 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial 212 $959,000

71059279 ACT 1 Bailey Hill Rd Natick, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Contemporaryx12 66 $995,000

70786553 ACT 0 WHISPERING LANE U:Lot 5E Natick, MA : South Natick 9 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath Colonial 709 $1,059,000

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Natick - Casey's Diner

I was horrified this morning when I read a story in the Boston Globe titled "Where to get a hot dog without any frills".

There was no mention of Casey's Diner in Natick.  Casey's not only has the best hot dogs in the state with "no frills" but they have character. The diner has been around since 1922.  It was originally pulled around town by a horse.  It then took up a permanent location on Washington Street.  Some years back as the town was being "re-built" they relocated to South Avenue, their current address.

I grew up in Natick eating Casey hot dogs, even when I moved out of town for a period I always made an effort to get back to Casey's.

This diner is still owned and operated by the Casey family.  If you want a great Hot Dog, this is the place to go.  They also do excellent burgers and sandwichs....and what would a Diner be without pie, always fresh.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

For Sale: 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House in Natick, MA, $639,900

Open House Sunday June 6th 1 - 3
For Sale: 4BR/2+1BA Single Family House in Natick, MA, $639,900

Natick Open Houses June 6th

Visit http://efhughes.com/professional1.shtml for additional details

Single Family Listings


MLS # Status Address Town Description DOM List Price

71087101 ACT 25 Erlandson Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath Cottagex15 9 $309,000

71054929 ACT 20 Oakridge Ave Natick, MA 7 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Capex18 68 $325,000

71073612 ACT 230 Bacon Street Natick, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Ranchx16 38 $339,000

71090469 NEW 57 Hartford St Natick, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Gambrel /Dutchx24 1 $359,900

71046862 ACT 6 Braemore Road Natick, MA 8 room, 4 bed, 1.5 bath Capex6 85 $379,000

71065985 ACT 9 Leland Rd Natick, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Capex11 50 $399,000

71061957 ACT 178 South Main Street Natick, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath Capex15 58 $399,900

71043812 ACT 1 Lamplight Circle Natick, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Split Entryx26 89 $425,000

71090596 NEW 154 Woodland St Natick, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Capex12 1 $429,000

71057716 ACT 8 ROBINHOOD ROAD Natick, MA 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Garrisonx13 64 $449,900

71078097 ACT 20 Pumpkin Pine Road Natick, MA 7 room, 4 bed, 2 bath Split Entryx22 27 $465,000

71088275 ACT 3 STONEBRIDGE CIRCLE Natick, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 1 full, 2 half bath $479,900

71083831 ACT 21 Forest Avenue Natick, MA 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx11 16 $499,900

71070617 ACT 5 TAMARACK ROAD Natick, MA 12 room, 5 bed, 2.5 bath Split Ent $519,900

71007707 ACT 23 High St Natick, MA 12 room, 5 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx9 183 $530,000

71041870 EXT 2 Grist Mill Ln Natick, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Ranchx7 93 $549,000

71048045 ACT 8 Fiske Ln Natick, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 3 bath Capex26 67 $549,900

71051280 ACT 7 Lamplight Cir Natick, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Contemporaryx29 75 $579,900

71082144 ACT 4 Sassamon Road Natick, MA : South Natick 9 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Multi- $589,000

71090499 NEW 19 Rockridge Road Natick, MA 11 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Split Entryx17 1 $597,500

71090089 NEW 40 WOODLAND STREET Natick, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 3 bath Gambrel / $599,900

70912063 ACT 10 River Street U:2 Natick, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx25 400 $619,000

71071072 PCG 9 Countryside Road Natick, MA 8 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath Colonialx6 40 $629,000

71031275 PCG 104 West St Natick, MA 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx10 103 $629,900

71080219 ACT 108 Union St Natick, MA : South Natick 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial $639,900

71089520 NEW 11 Algonquian Drive Natick, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Contemporary $679,900

71077543 ACT 34 Winter St Natick, MA 10 room, 5 bed, 3 bath Colonialx16 28 $769,000

71073124 ACT 9 Karen Lane Natick, MA 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx17 37 $839,900

71067780 ACT 24 Indian Rock Rd Natick, MA 9 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath Colonialx30 46 $849,000

71046411 ACT 35 Pheasant Hollow Rd Natick, MA 11 room, 5 bed, 2.5 bath Colonialx5 85 $879,900

71067327 ACT 6 Indian Ridge Way Natick, MA : South Natick 11 room, 5 bed, 3.5 bath Col $893,000

70786570 ACT 0 HARVEST MOON DRIVE U:Lot 27A Natick, MA :  8 room, 4 bed $939,990

70894555 ACT 2 Kylie Lane Natick, MA 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath Colonial 434 $1,050,000

70924974 ACT 15 DEER PATH U:Lot 28A Natick, MA :  10 room, 5 bed, 3.5 bath Colonial $1,059,990

70894559 ACT 3 Kylie Lane Natick, MA 10 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath Colonial 434 $1,199,000

70894560 ACT 4 Kylie Lane Natick, MA 10 room, 5 bed, 4 full, 2 half bath Other  $1,779,000













Condominium Listings

MLS # Status Address Town Description DOM List Price



71079614 ACT 36 Silver Hill Ln U:13 Natick, MA 4 room, 1 bed, 1 bath Gardenx14 25 $149,900

71076749 ACT 2 Walden Dr U:5 Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath Gardenx20 30 $214,900

71038510 ACT 93 East Central U:22 Natick, MA 3 room, 1 bed, 1 bath Courtyardx5 99 $269,900

71016656 ACT 7 Morgan Drive U:1307 Natick, MA : South Natick 4 room, 1 bed, 1 bath $309,900

71065709 ACT 52 SOUTH MAIN STREET U:52 Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2.5 bath Town $339,900

71016662 ACT 7 Morgan Drive U:1206 Natick, MA : South Natick 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Low $355,900

71056355 ACT 323 Bacon U:323 Natick, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Other  $364,500

71056370 ACT 325 Bacon U:325 Natick, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 2 bath Other  $369,000

71015100 ACT 7 Morgan Drive U:1104 Natick, MA : South Natick 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath  $384,900

71059900 ACT 36 North Main Street U:6 Natick, MA 6 room, 2 bed, 2.5 bath Townhouse $439,000

71018536 ACT 20 South Avenue U:303D Natick, MA 4 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Mid-Risex1 $439,000

71088241 ACT 20 South Ave U:305D Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Mid-Risex12 4 $439,000

71018385 ACT 20 South Avenue U:101C Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Mid-Risex7 292 $469,000

71018494 ACT 20 South Avenue U:206B Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Mid-Risex13 143 $489,000

71018396 ACT 20 South Avenue U:201C Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Mid-Risex8 143 $499,000

71018407 ACT 20 South Avenue U:202C Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Mid-Risex11 143 $499,000

71018419 ACT 20 South Avenue U:207C Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Mid-Risex9 330 $499,000

71018436 ACT 20 South Avenue U:208C Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Mid-Risex8 143 $499,000

71069276 ACT 93 East Central Street U:19 Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2.5 bath Townhousex $499,000

71018439 ACT 20 South Avenue U:301C Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Mid-Risex11 143 $519,000

71018448 ACT 20 South Avenue U:302C Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Mid-Risex9 143 $519,000

71018457 ACT 20 South Avenue U:308C Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath Mid-Risex8 143 $519,000

71069279 ACT 93 East Central U:5 Natick, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2.5 bath Townhousex3 44 $529,000

71015913 ACT 12 Lincoln Street U:1 Natick, MA 10 room, 5 bed, 2.5 bath Half-Duple $545,000

71081390 ACT 16 Hopewell Farm Road U:16 Natick, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Townho $549,900

70910495 ACT 10 River Street U:2 Natick, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath Townhousex25 402 $619,000

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Natick Community Organic Farm Summerdance June 4

The Natick Community Organic Farm will hold a “Summerdance,” a night of music and food under the stars, on Friday, June 4, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Fiddler Cedar Stanistreet of Nor’easter and caller Will Mentor will perform. A meal prepared with the farm’s organic products will be served.

Dance tickets are $10 for NCOF members and $15 for nonmembers. Dance and supper tickets are $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. There will be a cash bar. A limited edition Summerdance t-shirt featuring a dancing cow illustrated by Natick artist Polly Broman Wright can be purchased at the dance.

Summerdance tickets can be ordered online at www.ticketstage.com/NCOF or by calling 508-653-7205.

For more information about the farm, including driving directions and NCOF membership details, visit www.natickfarm.org.

By


GateHouse News Service

Posted May 28, 2010 @ 04:34 PM