MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
June 11, 2018
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Richard P. Jennett, Jr. as absent.
Present: Amy K. Mistrot, Susan G. Salamoff, Michael J. Hickey, Jonathan H. Freedman
Absent: Richard P. Jennett
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session and
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Application for Common Victualer's License
In favor of approving the Common Victualer's license contingent upon issuance of all Board of Health permits and a certificate of occupancy
1. Application for Common Victualer's License - Chipotle Mexican Grill: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of approving the Common Victualer's license contingent upon issuance of all Board of Health permits and a certificate of occupancy.
From the minutes
“1. Application for Common Victualer's License - Chipotle Mexican Grill: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of approving the Common Victualer's license contingent upon issuance of all Board of Health permits and a certificate of occupancy..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
In favor of approving the Common Victualer's license contingent upon receipt of all required documentation, Board of Health permits, and a certificate of occupancy
2. Application for Common Victualer's License - Muffin House Café, Inc: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of approving the Common Victualer's license contingent upon receipt of all required documentation, Board of Health permits, and a certificate of occupancy.
From the minutes
“2. Application for Common Victualer's License - Muffin House Café, Inc: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of approving the Common Victualer's license contingent upon receipt of all required documentation, Board of Health permits, and a certificate of occupancy..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals
In favor of his reappointment
They had, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of his reappointment on a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey.
From the minutes
“they had, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of his reappointment on a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Approve his appointment by a 4-0-0 vote
The Board then interviewed Michael Lynch and voted to approve his appointment by a 4-0-0 vote on a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff.
From the minutes
“The Board then interviewed Michael Lynch and voted to approve his appointment by a 4-0-0 vote on a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Cheesecake Factory
Approve: Cheesecake Factory
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4- 0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4- 0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
In favor of approving the license contingent upon receipt of all Board of Health permits and a certificate of occupancy
5. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza - Application for a Common Victualer's License: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of approving the license contingent upon receipt of all Board of Health permits and a certificate of occupancy.
From the minutes
“5. Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza - Application for a Common Victualer's License: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of approving the license contingent upon receipt of all Board of Health permits and a certificate of occupancy..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
The Board voted 4-0-0 to open the Public Hearing on a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey.
From the minutes
“The Board voted 4-0-0 to open the Public Hearing on a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Close the Public Hearing and the Board approved the motion by a vote of
After extensive discussion, and seeing no comment or questions from the public, Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to close the Public Hearing and the Board approved the motion by a vote of 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“After extensive discussion, and seeing no comment or questions from the public, Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to close the Public Hearing and the Board approved the motion by a vote of 4-0-0..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
In favor of the license
On the condition that the restaurant meets the 100-seat requirement for an all-alcohol license, and contingent upon receipt of all necessary approvals, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of the license on a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman.
From the minutes
“On the condition that the restaurant meets the 100-seat requirement for an all-alcohol license, and contingent upon receipt of all necessary approvals, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of the license on a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Discuss and Approve Letter of Commendation for Bill Chenard, Deputy Town Administrator for Operations
The Board adopt the letter of commendation and that it be placed in his personnel file
Ms. Salamoff moved that the Board adopt the letter of commendation and that it be placed in his personnel file. Mr. Freedman seconded the motion with a friendly amendment to approve rather than adopt the letter. The Board voted 4-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Ms. Salamoff moved that the Board adopt the letter of commendation and that it be placed in his personnel file. Mr. Freedman seconded the motion with a friendly amendment to approve rather than adopt the letter. The Board voted 4-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Appointment of Bill Proia as Pro Bono Legal Counsel for the Sawin House Advisory Committee
Appoint Attorney Bill Proia as pro bono legal counsel in connection with the preservation of the Thomas Sawin House in accordance with the mission of the Sawin House Advisory Committee as outlined...
2. Appointment of Bill Proia as Pro Bono Legal Counsel for the Sawin House Advisory Committee: Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to appoint Attorney Bill Proia as pro bono legal counsel in connection with the preservation of the Thomas Sawin House in accordance with the mission of the Sawin House Advisory Committee as outlined by Town Meeting action, subject to oversight by Town Counsel in accordance with Town bylaws, and to ratify Attorney Proia's actions to date.
From the minutes
“2. Appointment of Bill Proia as Pro Bono Legal Counsel for the Sawin House Advisory Committee: Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to appoint Attorney Bill Proia as pro bono legal counsel in connection with the preservation of the Thomas Sawin House in accordance with the mission of the Sawin House Advisory Committee as outlined by Town Meeting action, subject to oversight by Town Counsel in accordance with Town bylaws, and to ratify Attorney Proia's actions to date..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Treasurer
The maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the borrowing authorized by the following votes is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44...
3. Treasurer - Establish Useful Life for Equipment in Anticipation of Borrowing: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the borrowing authorized by the following votes is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44 §§7(1),8(7A)(15) to be as follows:
From the minutes
“3. Treasurer - Establish Useful Life for Equipment in Anticipation of Borrowing: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0 that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the proceeds of the borrowing authorized by the following votes is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44 §§7(1),8(7A)(15) to be as follows:.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Director of Public Works
Approve the policy and have it supersede the prior policy
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the policy and have it supersede the prior policy.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the policy and have it supersede the prior policy..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Consent Agenda
Approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted unanimously to approve the remainder of 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. Hickey, the Board voted unanimously to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Approved hanging of the Natick Days Anniversary banner for a week (8/20-8/26/18) additional to the two weeks previously approved
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously approved hanging of the Natick Days Anniversary banner for a week (8/20-8/26/18) additional to the two weeks previously approved.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously approved hanging of the Natick Days Anniversary banner for a week (8/20-8/26/18) additional to the two weeks previously approved..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 9:55 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 9:55 p.m..” (Motion: Freedman, 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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