Natick Report

https://www.natickreport.com
Screenshot of the Natick Report website
Natick Report is an online news outlet founded by Deborah and Bob Brown to provide a central source of news and information for Natick, Massachusetts. The publication covers local government, community events, restaurants, arts, cultural activities, and nearby travel destinations, while also accepting contributions from guest writers and photographers. The platform grew out of the founders’ previous experience with Swellesley Report, a community journalism venture in Wellesley, Massachusetts, which evolved from a hobby into a revenue-generating local news enterprise. Natick Report operates primarily on the WordPress platform and produces content for daily readership, focusing on issues relevant to residents, workers, and visitors. The site’s operations are supported by advertising, which emerged as the publication gained audience traction, alongside the professional and technical contributions of the founders and supporting staff. Editorial content is produced independently by the founders and contributors, reflecting local interests and community engagement. Natick Report emphasizes accessibility and encourages community participation, including news tips, story submissions, and photography.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Natick, United States
Year the organization
started publishing:
2005
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Local
Area of coverage:
Natick, Massachusetts

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Deborah Brown and Bob Brown
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising

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