Overview
- Hateful graffiti, including a swastika and an anti-Black slur, was found on exterior walls at Lilja Elementary School in Natick.
- Police say a parent alerted a school staff member, who then contacted authorities.
- The markings were on a rear wall out of public view near a playground, which raised concerns about children seeing them.
- Police have opened an investigation with no suspects identified, and officials say the graffiti was removed and is no longer visible.
- The town, police, and schools issued a joint statement condemning the act and committing to education and community work to confront hate.