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Lilja Elementary received a $150,000 HVAC and heat-pump grant
What happened
The superintendent reported that Natick received a $150,000 grant for sustainability work related to the Lilja Elementary HVAC system and heat pumps.
Why it matters to families
The funding advances work intended to improve classroom temperature control and building efficiency while reducing the amount that must come from local sources.
The evidence
The April 6 minutes record the superintendent's announcement that the $150,000 grant was approved; earlier minutes document committee support for the climate-grant applications.
The source
April 6, 2026 School Committee minutesSee the full record for Natick Public Schools.
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