MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 1, 2019
17 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael J. Hickey, Susan G. Salamoff, Jonathan H. Freedman, Karen Adelman-Foster, Richard P. Jennett
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Jonathan H. Freedman arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session to discuss the following
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0, confirmed by a roll call vote, to enter Executive Session to discuss the following: [...] Roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffJonathan H. Freedman arrived, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 4-0-0, confirmed by a roll call vote, to enter Executive Session to discuss the following: [...] Roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Purpose 10
Approve: Purpose 10
Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-0 t adopt the proclamation.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Michael J. Hickey, Jr., Susan G. Salamoff, Jonathan H. Freedman, Karen Adelman-Foster and Richard P. Jennett, Jr.), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-0 t adopt the proclamation..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Do so
After discussion and seeing no comments from the Public regarding the alteration of premises, Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to close the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 to do so.
From the minutes
“After discussion and seeing no comments from the Public regarding the alteration of premises, Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to close the Public Hearing and the Board voted 5-0-0 to do so..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve Alteration of Premises
Approve the alteration of premises
2. Approve Alteration of Premises: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the alteration of premises.
From the minutes
“2. Approve Alteration of Premises: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the alteration of premises..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Approve change in "DBA" (Doing Business As)
Approve the change in DBA
3. Approve change in "DBA" (Doing Business As): Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the change in DBA.
From the minutes
“3. Approve change in "DBA" (Doing Business As): Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the change in DBA..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Close the Public Hearing, which was approved by a vote of
After discussion and seeing no comment from the Public, Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to close the Public Hearing, which was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“After discussion and seeing no comment from the Public, Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved to close the Public Hearing, which was approved by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve the change in beneficial interest
Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the change in beneficial interest.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the change in beneficial interest..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Schedule a Public Hearing regarding a change of address
C. Approve Safety Committee Recommendation to Change Address of AmVets Post 79 from 1 Superior Drive to 79 Superior Drive: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to schedule a Public Hearing regarding a change of address.
From the minutes
“C. Approve Safety Committee Recommendation to Change Address of AmVets Post 79 from 1 Superior Drive to 79 Superior Drive: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to schedule a Public Hearing regarding a change of address..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Michael Frechette
Appoint Mr. Frechette for a 36-month term ending in 2021
B. Michael Frechette: Interview for Appointment to the Historical Commission Term Expires 6/30/21: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Ms. Adelman- Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Frechette for a 36-month term ending in 2021.
From the minutes
“B. Michael Frechette: Interview for Appointment to the Historical Commission Term Expires 6/30/21: Moved by Ms. Salamoff and seconded by Ms. Adelman- Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Frechette for a 36-month term ending in 2021..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Adelman-Foster)
Sawin House Update
Provide an update at the Spring Annual Town Meeting
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to provide an update at the Spring Annual Town Meeting.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Michael J. Hickey, Jr., Susan G. Salamoff, Jonathan H. Freedman, Karen Adelman-Foster and Richard P. Jennett, Jr.), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to provide an update at the Spring Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Adelman-Foster)
Municipal Electricity Aggregation Program
Allow the Town Administrator or her designee to sign a contract in April for a term of no more than eighteen months for the Natick Green Plan with up to 10% additional renewable energy and a Super...
On a motion by Ms. Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-1 to allow the Town Administrator or her designee to sign a contract in April for a term of no more than eighteen months for the Natick Green Plan with up to 10% additional renewable energy and a Super Green Plan of 100% renewable energy and an opt down plan of 14% of renewable energy.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffAbstained: FreedmanThe minutes give the count as 4-0-1 and say “Mr. Freedman stated that he supported the motion but sustained from voting because he was not present for all of the discussion,” so he is shown abstaining.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-1 to allow the Town Administrator or her designee to sign a contract in April for a term of no more than eighteen months for the Natick Green Plan with up to 10% additional renewable energy and a Super Green Plan of 100% renewable energy and an opt down plan of 14% of renewable energy..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Jennett)
Article 4
Favorable action on Article 4
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted favorable action on Article 4.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted favorable action on Article 4..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Article 15
Support the removal of the South Main Street project from Article 15 at 2019STM. Ms. Adelman- Foster abstained
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman the Board voted 4-0-1 to support the removal of the South Main Street project from Article 15 at 2019STM. Ms. Adelman- Foster abstained.
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffAbstained: Adelman-FosterThe minutes give the count as 4-0-1 and name the exception (“Ms. Adelman- Foster abstained”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman the Board voted 4-0-1 to support the removal of the South Main Street project from Article 15 at 2019STM. Ms. Adelman- Foster abstained..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the following items
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the following items:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the following items:.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 11:51 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 11:51 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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