MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
July 9, 2018
18 recorded votes, 0 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
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session and
Mr. Jennett, 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. Jennett, 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: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Close the Public Hearing
Hearing no comments from the Board or the public, Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to close the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Hearing no comments from the Board or the public, Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to close the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Approved the change in beneficial interest, filed due to the retirement of David Shamoian (with his interest to be distributed among the remaining members), by a vote of 5-0-0 following a motion...
The Board approved the change in beneficial interest, filed due to the retirement of David Shamoian (with his interest to be distributed among the remaining members), by a vote of 5-0-0 following a motion by Mr. Freedman that was seconded by Mr. Jennett.
From the minutes
“The Board approved the change in beneficial interest, filed due to the retirement of David Shamoian (with his interest to be distributed among the remaining members), by a vote of 5-0-0 following a motion by Mr. Freedman that was seconded by Mr. Jennett..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
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
Hearing no comments from the Board or the public, Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to close the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Hearing no comments from the Board or the public, Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to close the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Approved the change in beneficial interest, filed due to the retirement of David Shamoian (with his interest to be distributed among the remaining board members) by a vote of 5-0-0 following a...
The Board approved the change in beneficial interest, filed due to the retirement of David Shamoian (with his interest to be distributed among the remaining board members) by a vote of 5-0-0 following a motion by Mr. Freedman that was seconded by Mr. Jennett.
From the minutes
“The Board approved the change in beneficial interest, filed due to the retirement of David Shamoian (with his interest to be distributed among the remaining board members) by a vote of 5-0-0 following a motion by Mr. Freedman that was seconded by Mr. Jennett..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Appointments to the Community Service Advisory Committee
Appointed her to the Committee by a vote of 5-0-0
After Rachele Manning provided background information, the Board appointed her to the Committee by a vote of 5-0-0 on a motion by Mr. Freedman that was seconded by Mr. Jennett.
From the minutes
“After Rachele Manning provided background information, the Board appointed her to the Committee by a vote of 5-0-0 on a motion by Mr. Freedman that was seconded by Mr. Jennett..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Request to Occupy a Public Way
Approve: Request to Occupy a Public Way
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Police Chief
In favor of appointing all four candidates
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of appointing all four candidates.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of appointing all four candidates..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
In favor of the following six requests (with a separate motion for the seventh recommendation, as below)
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the following six requests (with a separate motion for the seventh recommendation, as below):
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the following six requests (with a separate motion for the seventh recommendation, as below):.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Hickey)
Sustainability Coordinator
Approve: Sustainability Coordinator
B. Donation from St. Paul's Church: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor Ms. Wilson Martin's request to accept a $502 donation from St. Paul's Church to be used to support sustainability efforts.
From the minutes
“b. Donation from St. Paul's Church: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor Ms. Wilson Martin's request to accept a $502 donation from St. Paul's Church to be used to support sustainability efforts..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Send such letters to the legislators
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to send such letters to the legislators.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to send such letters to the legislators..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Director of Community & Economic Development
Accept and sign the Grant of Permanent and Temporary Easements from HD Development of MD to the Town of Natick and vote to pay HD Development of MD the appraised value for such Grant, of $20,400.00
A. Ms. Salamoff moved that for the property located at 341 and 342 Speen Street, Natick, MA, in connection with the Town's Cochituate Rail Trail project and under the authority granted to the Board of Selectmen under Article 26 of the 2018 Spring Annual Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen vote to accept and sign the Grant of Permanent and Temporary Easements from HD Development of MD to the Town of Natick and vote to pay HD Development of MD the appraised value for such Grant, of $20,400.00. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“a. Ms. Salamoff moved that for the property located at 341 and 342 Speen Street, Natick, MA, in connection with the Town's Cochituate Rail Trail project and under the authority granted to the Board of Selectmen under Article 26 of the 2018 Spring Annual Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen vote to accept and sign the Grant of Permanent and Temporary Easements from HD Development of MD to the Town of Natick and vote to pay HD Development of MD the appraised value for such Grant, of $20,400.00. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
The Chair of the Board of Selectmen be authorized sign the required MassDOT/Federal Highway property affidavits, once completed, and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized sign the MassDOT...
B. Ms. Salamoff moved that the Chair of the Board of Selectmen be authorized sign the required MassDOT/Federal Highway property affidavits, once completed, and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized sign the MassDOT Traffic Control Agreement, once completed. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“b. Ms. Salamoff moved that the Chair of the Board of Selectmen be authorized sign the required MassDOT/Federal Highway property affidavits, once completed, and that the Board of Selectmen be authorized sign the MassDOT Traffic Control Agreement, once completed. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Accept and sign the deed from MCREF to the portion of the parcel which will be known as 0 North Main Street, which is being transferred to the Town pursuant to Planning Board decision 11-09, dated...
C. Ms. Salamoff moved that for property located at 82 North Main Street, under the authority of the Board of Selectmen under Article 26 of the 2018 Spring Annual Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen vote to accept and sign the deed from MCREF to the portion of the parcel which will be known as 0 North Main Street, which is being transferred to the Town pursuant to Planning Board decision 11-09, dated April 17, 2009; vote to declare and dedicate portions of the Town-owned parcel for construction purposes and for perpetual public access, public ways and public sidewalks; and vote to authorize an Order of Taking and authorize to sign an Order of Taking, to be signed and recorded only if the deed transfer recording from MCREF referenced above does not happen by noon on Thursday July 12, 2018. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“c. Ms. Salamoff moved that for property located at 82 North Main Street, under the authority of the Board of Selectmen under Article 26 of the 2018 Spring Annual Town Meeting, the Board of Selectmen vote to accept and sign the deed from MCREF to the portion of the parcel which will be known as 0 North Main Street, which is being transferred to the Town pursuant to Planning Board decision 11-09, dated April 17, 2009; vote to declare and dedicate portions of the Town-owned parcel for construction purposes and for perpetual public access, public ways and public sidewalks; and vote to authorize an Order of Taking and authorize to sign an Order of Taking, to be signed and recorded only if the deed transfer recording from MCREF referenced above does not happen by noon on Thursday July 12, 2018. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (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 Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, 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 Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:46 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:46 p.m..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
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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