MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
September 6, 2018
15 recorded votes, 2 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 executive session (litigation, collective bargaining and real property)
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to enter into Executive Session, noting discussion of Executive Session matters in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Board of Selectmen's negotiating position and the Town's interests and, by a roll call vote, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of the motion.
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, Jennett, MistrotThe minutes say Ms. Salamoff “had temporarily left the room” when the meeting was called to order and “returned to Executive Session at 6:20 p.m.”, after this vote, so she is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to enter into Executive Session, noting discussion of Executive Session matters in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Board of Selectmen's negotiating position and the Town's interests and, by a roll call vote, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Police Chief
In favor of appointing Brendan Marlow and Katelyn Pfeifer as Permanent, Full-Time Police Officers effective Monday, September 10, 2018 contingent upon successful completion of the Police Academy
A. Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of appointing Brendan Marlow and Katelyn Pfeifer as Permanent, Full-Time Police Officers effective Monday, September 10, 2018 contingent upon successful completion of the Police Academy.
From the minutes
“a. Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of appointing Brendan Marlow and Katelyn Pfeifer as Permanent, Full-Time Police Officers effective Monday, September 10, 2018 contingent upon successful completion of the Police Academy..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
In favor of approving the lateral transfer of Officer Christopher DiModica to the Town of Foxborough as recommended by Chief Hicks
B. Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving the lateral transfer of Officer Christopher DiModica to the Town of Foxborough as recommended by Chief Hicks.
From the minutes
“b. Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving the lateral transfer of Officer Christopher DiModica to the Town of Foxborough as recommended by Chief Hicks..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Subway Restaurant
Grant Sun International Trading, LLC, d/b/a Subway Restaurant, a common victualer's license contingent upon completion of all Board of Health requirements
2. Subway Restaurant - Application for Common Victualer's License: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to grant Sun International Trading, LLC, d/b/a Subway Restaurant, a common victualer's license contingent upon completion of all Board of Health requirements.
From the minutes
“2. Subway Restaurant - Application for Common Victualer's License: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to grant Sun International Trading, LLC, d/b/a Subway Restaurant, a common victualer's license contingent upon completion of all Board of Health requirements..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Dates and Olives
Grant Renita Mendonca, d/b/a Dates and Olives, a common victualer's license contingent upon completion of all Building Department and Board of Health requirements
3. Dates and Olives - Application for Common Victualer's License: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to grant Renita Mendonca, d/b/a Dates and Olives, a common victualer's license contingent upon completion of all Building Department and Board of Health requirements.
From the minutes
“3. Dates and Olives - Application for Common Victualer's License: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to grant Renita Mendonca, d/b/a Dates and Olives, a common victualer's license contingent upon completion of all Building Department and Board of Health requirements..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Shahreen Quazi
In favor of her appointment to the Cultural Council
4. Shahreen Quazi - Interview for Appointment to the Cultural Council with Term Ending 6/30/2021: After the candidate provided background information, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of her appointment to the Cultural Council on a motion by Ms. Salamoff that was seconded by Mr. Freedman.
From the minutes
“4. Shahreen Quazi - Interview for Appointment to the Cultural Council with Term Ending 6/30/2021: After the candidate provided background information, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of her appointment to the Cultural Council on a motion by Ms. Salamoff that was seconded by Mr. Freedman..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Authorize the filming on September 10th or 11th, depending on weather
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to authorize the filming on September 10th or 11th, depending on weather.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to authorize the filming on September 10th or 11th, depending on weather..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Pay As You Throw Program Assistance
Postpone this topic to the September 17th Selectmen's Meeting
6. Pay As You Throw Program Assistance - Amend and Renew Town of Natick/Natick Service Council MOU: Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to postpone this topic to the September 17th Selectmen's Meeting.
From the minutes
“6. Pay As You Throw Program Assistance - Amend and Renew Town of Natick/Natick Service Council MOU: Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to postpone this topic to the September 17th Selectmen's Meeting..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Affirm MathWorks Lakeside Campus Address Change
In favor of affirming the address of the MathWorks property located on Superior Drive as 1, 2, and 3 Lakeside Campus Drive
7. Affirm MathWorks Lakeside Campus Address Change: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of affirming the address of the MathWorks property located on Superior Drive as 1, 2, and 3 Lakeside Campus Drive.
From the minutes
“7. Affirm MathWorks Lakeside Campus Address Change: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of affirming the address of the MathWorks property located on Superior Drive as 1, 2, and 3 Lakeside Campus Drive..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Appoint Environmental Attorney Thomas Shea of the firm Mackie Shea as special counsel to assist with negotiations in the Town's purchase of the property located at 22 Pleasant Street
A. Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Environmental Attorney Thomas Shea of the firm Mackie Shea as special counsel to assist with negotiations in the Town's purchase of the property located at 22 Pleasant Street.
From the minutes
“a. Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Environmental Attorney Thomas Shea of the firm Mackie Shea as special counsel to assist with negotiations in the Town's purchase of the property located at 22 Pleasant Street..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Appoint Jonathan Kitchen, PG, LSP of Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. as an environmental specialist to assist in the Town's purchase of the property located at 22 Pleasant Street
B. Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Jonathan Kitchen, PG, LSP of Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. as an environmental specialist to assist in the Town's purchase of the property located at 22 Pleasant Street.
From the minutes
“b. Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Jonathan Kitchen, PG, LSP of Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. as an environmental specialist to assist in the Town's purchase of the property located at 22 Pleasant Street..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Consent Agenda
Approve: Consent Agenda
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Meeting Minutes from May 21, 2018 Regarding item 16,
Appoint Mr. Lewis to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Lewis to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Lewis to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
In favor of the extension
Mr. Hickey moved to approve an extension to occupy the public way until October 30th subject to Original Contracting storing their equipment as described above. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the extension.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hickey moved to approve an extension to occupy the public way until October 30th subject to Original Contracting storing their equipment as described above. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion and the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the extension..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:07 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:07 p.m..” (Motion: Jennett, 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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