MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
May 14, 2018
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Amy K. Mistrot, Susan G. Salamoff, Michael J. Hickey, Jonathan H. Freedman, Richard P. Jennett
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Michael J. Hickey, Jr. arrived after the meeting began.
- Jonathan H. Freedman arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session and
Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion.
Yes: Jennett, Mistrot, SalamoffMichael J. Hickey, Jr. arrived, after this vote, and is not shown voting. Jonathan H. Freedman arrived, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Accept the Recommendation of the MathWorks Scholarship Committee Candidates for 2018
In favor of the Committee's recommendations
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the Committee's recommendations.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the Committee's recommendations..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Wild Thyme Café
Approve the license contingent upon all requirements being met
2. Wild Thyme Café - Application for a Common Victualer's License: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the license contingent upon all requirements being met.
From the minutes
“2. Wild Thyme Café - Application for a Common Victualer's License: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the license contingent upon all requirements being met..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Close the Public Hearing
Seeing no other questions or comments from the public, Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to close the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Seeing no other questions or comments from the public, Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to close the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
In favor of issuing the requested permit
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of issuing the requested permit.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of issuing the requested permit..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Open the Public Hearing
The Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing on a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman.
From the minutes
“The Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing on a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Continue the Public Hearing to the Board's May 21st meeting with further consideration of the request at that time
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to continue the Public Hearing to the Board's May 21st meeting with further consideration of the request at that time.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to continue the Public Hearing to the Board's May 21st meeting with further consideration of the request at that time..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Authorize the Chair to sign the letters of support
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the letters of support.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the letters of support..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Authorize the Chair to sign the letter
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the letter.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the letter..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Director of Public Works
Adopt the proposed five-year program
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt the proposed five-year program.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adopt the proposed five-year program..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Composition
Create the Committee as outlined by Mr. Marsette
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to create the Committee as outlined by Mr. Marsette.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to create the Committee as outlined by Mr. Marsette..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0, confirmed by a roll call vote, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:54 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0, confirmed by a roll call vote, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:54 p.m..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
From the Natick Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the yearly minutes pages linked from the town’s Minutes page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Natick Report — Kristen Pope and Cody Jacobs (March 2026), Bruce Evans (March 2025) and Linda Wollschlager (March 2024 swearing-in, captioned); Natick Patch — Kathryn Coughlin (March 2022, courtesy of the candidate). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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