MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
February 4, 2019
12 recorded votes, 1 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. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Ms. Mistrot Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Mr. Jennett Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to enter into Executive Session and, by a roll call vote, all Board Members voted in favor of the motion. The roll call vote was as follows: Ms. Mistrot Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Mr. Jennett Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Approve Change in Manager for GSH CY Natick LLC Courtyard by Marriott
Approve the appointment of Edward Wiles as the new manager of record
1. Approve Change in Manager for GSH CY Natick LLC Courtyard by Marriott: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the appointment of Edward Wiles as the new manager of record.
From the minutes
“1. Approve Change in Manager for GSH CY Natick LLC Courtyard by Marriott: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the appointment of Edward Wiles as the new manager of record..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Director of Public Health
In favor of Mr. White's request to accept the donation
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of Mr. White's request to accept the donation.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 in favor of Mr. White's request to accept the donation..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Approve One-Day Alcohol License
Grant the license
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to grant the license.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to grant the license..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to grant the license.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to grant the license..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Host Community Agreement Between Natick and Bountiful Farms, Registered Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Approved the Letter of Non-Opposition contingent upon execution of a Host Community Agreement. Ms. Mistrot abstained
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approved the Letter of Non-Opposition contingent upon execution of a Host Community Agreement. Ms. Mistrot abstained.
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffAbstained: MistrotThe minutes give the count as 4-0-1 and name the exception (“Ms. Mistrot abstained”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approved the Letter of Non-Opposition contingent upon execution of a Host Community Agreement. Ms. Mistrot abstained..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Spring Annual Town Meeting
Sponsor the Warrant Article following a motion by Mr. Jennett that was
After extensive discussion, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Warrant Article following a motion by Mr. Jennett that was seconded by Mr. Freedman.
From the minutes
“After extensive discussion, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Warrant Article following a motion by Mr. Jennett that was seconded by Mr. Freedman..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Approve the language of the Article, including administrative changes to the language that may be made by Town Counsel
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the language of the Article, including administrative changes to the language that may be made by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the language of the Article, including administrative changes to the language that may be made by Town Counsel..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Sponsor the Article with any administrative changes Town Counsel may make to the language
Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article with any administrative changes Town Counsel may make to the language.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article with any administrative changes Town Counsel may make to the language..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Sponsor the Article
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sponsor the Article..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Selectmen Subcommittee/Liaison Updates
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. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 12:12 a.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 12:12 a.m..” (Motion: Jennett, 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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