Active Army relocating to Natick (Framingham: rental, house, restaurants)

[mseriah]

I am looking for a reasonable city to reside in. I am relocation to NATIC Labs, and Active Duty Army also African American.

[Coolhand68]

Probably be best to stay right there in Natick or Framingham. No sense in subjecting yourself to rush hour traffic on the Pike or I95/128 when you've got everything you need right there...restaurants, mall, shopping, housing etc., are all very good in that area.

[goyguy]

Perhaps more importantly, both towns have AA populations (though small), so there wouldn't be any hassles around being the "token." Neither community lacks for rental housing, whether it be a family-sized house or duplex or '60s complex. There are even honest-to-goodness high-rises along Route 9 in Framingham.

[mseriah]

Coolhand and Goyguy, thanks for your input and advise. I will certainly take it into consideration. I do hope my relocation there is a good one. Thanks again.