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September 17, 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 into Executive Session and
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, 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 Ms. Salamoff, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Bala Thillainathan
Appoint Mr. Thillainathan to the Committee
1. Bala Thillainathan: Interview for Appointment to the Transportation Advisory Committee, Term Expiring 6/30/2021: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5- 0-0 to appoint Mr. Thillainathan to the Committee.
From the minutes
“1. Bala Thillainathan: Interview for Appointment to the Transportation Advisory Committee, Term Expiring 6/30/2021: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5- 0-0 to appoint Mr. Thillainathan to the Committee..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Sustainability Committee Chair
In favor of appointing Carey Buttfield to the Sustainability Committee as recommended by the committee
A. Approve appointment of recommended candidates to three-year terms (terms ending 6/30/2021: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0- 0 in favor of appointing Carey Buttfield to the Sustainability Committee as recommended by the committee.
From the minutes
“a. Approve appointment of recommended candidates to three-year terms (terms ending 6/30/2021: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0- 0 in favor of appointing Carey Buttfield to the Sustainability Committee as recommended by the committee..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
In favor of appointing Alfredo Vargas to the Sustainability Committee as recommended by the committee
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of appointing Alfredo Vargas to the Sustainability Committee as recommended by the committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of appointing Alfredo Vargas to the Sustainability Committee as recommended by the committee..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
In favor of revising the composition of the committee to allow for the addition of two non- voting associate members for limited terms to support specific efforts and to add new language...
B. Revise committee composition to add two non-voting associate members for one-year terms: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of revising the composition of the committee to allow for the addition of two non- voting associate members for limited terms to support specific efforts and to add new language expressing same to the end of the committee's charge.
From the minutes
“b. Revise committee composition to add two non-voting associate members for one-year terms: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of revising the composition of the committee to allow for the addition of two non- voting associate members for limited terms to support specific efforts and to add new language expressing same to the end of the committee's charge..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Appoint David Mogolov as an associate member for a one-year term as recommended by the committee
C. If committee composition revision is approved, approve appointment of recommended candidates as associate members for one-year terms: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint David Mogolov as an associate member for a one-year term as recommended by the committee.
From the minutes
“c. If committee composition revision is approved, approve appointment of recommended candidates as associate members for one-year terms: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint David Mogolov as an associate member for a one-year term as recommended by the committee..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Appoint Robert Barnacle as an associate member for a one-year term as recommended by the committee
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Robert Barnacle as an associate member for a one-year term as recommended by the committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Robert Barnacle as an associate member for a one-year term as recommended by the committee..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Police Chief
Appoint Permanent, Full-Time Police Officer Effective 9/24/18
3. Police Chief - Vote to Appoint Permanent, Full-Time Police Officer Effective 9/24/18: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the appointment of Andrew Watkins as a permanent, full-time police officer effective 9/24/18 as recommended by Chief Hicks.
From the minutes
“3. Police Chief - Vote to Appoint Permanent, Full-Time Police Officer Effective 9/24/18: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the appointment of Andrew Watkins as a permanent, full-time police officer effective 9/24/18 as recommended by Chief Hicks..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Farmers' Market Application for Section 15F Wine License
In favor of Anthony Lulek of Little Beehive Farm selling mead (honey wine) at the Farmers' Market
1. Farmers' Market Application for Section 15F Wine License: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of Anthony Lulek of Little Beehive Farm selling mead (honey wine) at the Farmers' Market.
From the minutes
“1. Farmers' Market Application for Section 15F Wine License: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of Anthony Lulek of Little Beehive Farm selling mead (honey wine) at the Farmers' Market..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
In favor of approving a daily entertainment license for television and recorded music and a daily entertainment license for occasional live music
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving a daily entertainment license for television and recorded music and a daily entertainment license for occasional live music.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving a daily entertainment license for television and recorded music and a daily entertainment license for occasional live music..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Cheesecake Factory
In favor of approving a change of beneficial interest with one officer/director of the licensee changing
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving a change of beneficial interest with one officer/director of the licensee changing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of approving a change of beneficial interest with one officer/director of the licensee changing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Senior Planner & Natick Center Cultural District Director
Approve all six art projects
5. Senior Planner & Natick Center Cultural District Director - Approve Art for Natick Center PlaceMaking Effort: Ted Fields and Athena Pandolf presented the art proposals of the six finalists chosen by the Public Art Committee for the PlaceMaking Art Project scheduled from November 3 to November 17. Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted to approve all six art projects.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“5. Senior Planner & Natick Center Cultural District Director - Approve Art for Natick Center PlaceMaking Effort: Ted Fields and Athena Pandolf presented the art proposals of the six finalists chosen by the Public Art Committee for the PlaceMaking Art Project scheduled from November 3 to November 17. Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted to approve all six art projects..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Open Meeting Law Recap
In favor of scheduling a public hearing at its October 1st meeting to discuss possible changes in the current licensing fees
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted in favor of scheduling a public hearing at its October 1st meeting to discuss possible changes in the current licensing fees.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted in favor of scheduling a public hearing at its October 1st meeting to discuss possible changes in the current licensing fees..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, 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. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
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 12:34 a.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 12:34 a.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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