MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
October 15, 2018
20 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 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)
Citizen'S Concerns
Appoint Mr. Schafer to the ZBA as an Associate Member with a term expiration of 5/1/2021
Following further discussion, Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to appoint Mr. Schafer to the ZBA as an Associate Member with a term expiration of 5/1/2021. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“Following further discussion, Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, moved to appoint Mr. Schafer to the ZBA as an Associate Member with a term expiration of 5/1/2021. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Smashburger Acquisition-Boston, LLC
Grant the license
1. Smashburger Acquisition-Boston, LLC - Application for a Common Victualer's License: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to grant the license.
From the minutes
“1. Smashburger Acquisition-Boston, LLC - Application for a Common Victualer's License: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to grant the license..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
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
After discussion with the proposed manager of record, Patrick Dottin, and seeing no 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
“After discussion with the proposed manager of record, Patrick Dottin, and seeing no 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 the transfer of license and the change in manager
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the transfer of license and the change in manager.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the transfer of license and the change in manager..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Public Hearing Continued from 8/6/18
Close the Public Hearing, which the Board approved
Seeing no comments or questions by the public, Mr. Jennett moved, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to close the Public Hearing, which the Board approved 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Seeing no comments or questions by the public, Mr. Jennett moved, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to close the Public Hearing, which the Board approved 5-0-0..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
In favor of the address change
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the address change.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the address change..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Eversource
Approve the grant of location
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the grant of location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the grant of location..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Open the Public Hearing
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Close the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
In favor of the square dedication
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the square dedication.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of the square dedication..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Director of Public Works/Town Engineer
Approve the proposed policy changes, to include the amendments offered by Mr. Hickey
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the proposed policy changes, to include the amendments offered by Mr. Hickey.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the proposed policy changes, to include the amendments offered by Mr. Hickey..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Closed the Public Hearing by a vote of 5-0-0
After extensive discussion of licensing fees, many of which have seen no increase since prior to 2008, and the recommendations provided by Ms. Malone, including a tiered fee structure based on seating capacity or square footage, and seeing no questions or comments from the public, the Board closed the Public Hearing by a vote of 5-0-0 on a motion by Ms. Salamoff that was seconded by Mr. Jennett.
From the minutes
“After extensive discussion of licensing fees, many of which have seen no increase since prior to 2008, and the recommendations provided by Ms. Malone, including a tiered fee structure based on seating capacity or square footage, and seeing no questions or comments from the public, the Board closed the Public Hearing by a vote of 5-0-0 on a motion by Ms. Salamoff that was seconded by Mr. Jennett..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Approve: Public Hearing
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 on the following fees for 2019: Seating Capacity/ Square Footage Type (if applicable) Fee___ New Application $300 Change in Condition (manager, stock pledge, etc.) $200__ Restaurant-All Alcohol 100-150 $3,700 151-250 $4,200 251-400 $4,700 401 and up $5,200 Restaurant with Lounge-All Alcohol 100-150 $4,200 151-250 $4,700 251-400 $5,200 401 and up $5,700 Restaurant-Wine & Beer $2,250 Restaurant-Wine, Beer, Cordials $2,750 Restaurant with Lounge-Wine & Beer $3,000 General On-Premises $2,000 Innholder-All Alcohol $6,000 Club $1,000 Package Store-All Alcohol Up to 3,000 s.f. $2,500 3,001-6,000 s.f. $3,000 6,001-15,000 s.f. $3,500 15,001 s.f. and up $4,000 Package Store-Wine & Beer $1,000 Winery Pouring Permit $500__ One-Day Alcohol License $100__ Special License-Farmers' Market $50___ Common Victualer $100 Innholder (Common Victualer) $100__ Lodging House $100__ Automatic Amusements (Per Machine) $100__
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 on the following fees for 2019: Seating Capacity/ Square Footage Type (if applicable) Fee___ New Application $300 Change in Condition (manager, stock pledge, etc.) $200__ Restaurant-All Alcohol 100-150 $3,700 151-250 $4,200 251-400 $4,700 401 and up $5,200 Restaurant with Lounge-All Alcohol 100-150 $4,200 151-250 $4,700 251-400 $5,200 401 and up $5,700 Restaurant-Wine & Beer $2,250 Restaurant-Wine, Beer, Cordials $2,750 Restaurant with Lounge-Wine & Beer $3,000 General On-Premises $2,000 Innholder-All Alcohol $6,000 Club $1,000 Package Store-All Alcohol Up to 3,000 s.f. $2,500 3,001-6,000 s.f. $3,000 6,001-15,000 s.f. $3,500 15,001 s.f. and up $4,000 Package Store-Wine & Beer $1,000 Winery Pouring Permit $500__ One-Day Alcohol License $100__ Special License-Farmers' Market $50___ Common Victualer $100 Innholder (Common Victualer) $100__ Lodging House $100__ Automatic Amusements (Per Machine) $100__.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Ratify 5 Auburn Street License
Ratify the license with Riverbend School with the modifications as discussed
He also stated that the reference made to paragraph 10 in paragraph 4 is an error, and reference should be made to paragraph 11 rather than paragraph 10. Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to ratify the license with Riverbend School with the modifications as discussed. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor.
From the minutes
“He also stated that the reference made to paragraph 10 in paragraph 4 is an error, and reference should be made to paragraph 11 rather than paragraph 10. Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to ratify the license with Riverbend School with the modifications as discussed. The Board voted 5-0-0 in favor..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
High Street "Natick Haunted Yards" Block Party on 10/27/18
Approve: High Street "Natick Haunted Yards" Block Party on 10/27/18
2. High Street "Natick Haunted Yards" Block Party on 10/27/18: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve.
From the minutes
“2. High Street "Natick Haunted Yards" Block Party on 10/27/18: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve Meeting Minutes for 11/28/17, 5/14/18, 6/11/18, 7/9/18, 7/30/18, and 10/1/18
Approve all meeting minutes with removal of redundant language in the July 9th and October 1st minutes as pointed out by Ms. Salamoff
3. Approve Meeting Minutes for 11/28/17, 5/14/18, 6/11/18, 7/9/18, 7/30/18, and 10/1/18: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve all meeting minutes with removal of redundant language in the July 9th and October 1st minutes as pointed out by Ms. Salamoff.
From the minutes
“3. Approve Meeting Minutes for 11/28/17, 5/14/18, 6/11/18, 7/9/18, 7/30/18, and 10/1/18: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve all meeting minutes with removal of redundant language in the July 9th and October 1st minutes as pointed out by Ms. Salamoff..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Adjournment
Approve: Adjournment
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted unanimously, confirmed by roll call, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:18 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted unanimously, confirmed by roll call, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 11:18 p.m..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
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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