MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2018–2019 Board · Regular meeting
March 4, 2019
10 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, Richard P. Jennett, Jonathan H. Freedman
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jonathan H. Freedman stepped out of the meeting (8:19 p.m.) and returned.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session and
Moved by Mr. Hickey, 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. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Mistrot Yes Mr. Jennett Yes
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Hickey, 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. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Mistrot Yes Mr. Jennett Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Appointments
Appoint Ms. Smith-Freedman to the term expiring June 30, 2020
Mr. Hickey moved to appoint Ms. Smith-Freedman to the term expiring June 30, 2020. Ms. Salamoff seconded the motion. 4-0-0 approval.
Yes: Hickey, Jennett, Mistrot, SalamoffThe minutes say Jonathan H. Freedman left the room at 8:19 p.m. and returned after this vote, so Jonathan H. Freedman is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hickey moved to appoint Ms. Smith-Freedman to the term expiring June 30, 2020. Ms. Salamoff seconded the motion. 4-0-0 approval..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Appoint Ms. Mori to the term expiring June 30, 2021
Mr. Jennett moved to appoint Ms. Mori to the term expiring June 30, 2021. Mr. Hickey seconded the motion. 4-0- 0 approval.
Yes: Hickey, Jennett, Mistrot, SalamoffThe minutes say Jonathan H. Freedman left the room at 8:19 p.m. and returned after this vote, so Jonathan H. Freedman is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett moved to appoint Ms. Mori to the term expiring June 30, 2021. Mr. Hickey seconded the motion. 4-0- 0 approval..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Appoint Mr. Hirsh, and Ms. Salamoff seconded the motion. 5-0-0 approval
Mr. Jennett moved to appoint Mr. Hirsh, and Ms. Salamoff seconded the motion. 5-0-0 approval.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett moved to appoint Mr. Hirsh, and Ms. Salamoff seconded the motion. 5-0-0 approval..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Requested Action
Approve: Requested Action
Approve Change in Ownership for Five Guys Burgers and Fries - Moved by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, 5-0-0 approval.
From the minutes
“Approve Change in Ownership for Five Guys Burgers and Fries - Moved by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, 5-0-0 approval..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Moved by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, 5-0-0 approval.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, 5-0-0 approval..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Moved by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, 5-0-0 approval.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, 5-0-0 approval..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Discussion And Decision And Board Of Selectmen Updates
Request COA and COA Board to educate the BOS on steps involved and details of status
Board members raised questions about the status, what it entails, etc. Mr. Freedman indicated he would like to know the pros and cons, requirements, etc. Mr. Hickey moved to request COA and COA Board to educate the BOS on steps involved and details of status. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion. 5-0-0 approval.
From the minutes
“Board members raised questions about the status, what it entails, etc. Mr. Freedman indicated he would like to know the pros and cons, requirements, etc. Mr. Hickey moved to request COA and COA Board to educate the BOS on steps involved and details of status. Mr. Jennett seconded the motion. 5-0-0 approval..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments. 5-0-0 vote
Moved by Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments. 5-0-0 vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments. 5-0-0 vote..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 12:08 a.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 12:08 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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