MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
April 16, 2019
21 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Michael J. Hickey, Susan G. Salamoff, Jonathan H. Freedman, Richard P. Jennett, Karen Adelman-Foster
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Karen Adelman-Foster took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
The Board of Selectmen adopt the Town of Natick Resolution
2. Mr. Freedman read a resolution in recognition of National Public Works Week declared May 19 - May 25. Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett. moved that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Town of Natick Resolution. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“2. Mr. Freedman read a resolution in recognition of National Public Works Week declared May 19 - May 25. Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett. moved that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Town of Natick Resolution. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Reginald Leese
Mr. Leese be appointed to the Audit Advisory Committee with a term expiring 6/30/2022
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved that Mr. Leese be appointed to the Audit Advisory Committee with a term expiring 6/30/2022. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, moved that Mr. Leese be appointed to the Audit Advisory Committee with a term expiring 6/30/2022. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Elaina Danahy
Ms. Danahy be appointed to the Council on Aging with a term expiring 6/30/2022
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, moved that Ms. Danahy be appointed to the Council on Aging with a term expiring 6/30/2022. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, moved that Ms. Danahy be appointed to the Council on Aging with a term expiring 6/30/2022. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Authorize Chairman Hickey to sign the letter requesting that Governor Baker submit special legislation with delivery to the State Legislatures for their signatures
Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, moved to authorize Chairman Hickey to sign the letter requesting that Governor Baker submit special legislation with delivery to the State Legislatures for their signatures. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, moved to authorize Chairman Hickey to sign the letter requesting that Governor Baker submit special legislation with delivery to the State Legislatures for their signatures. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Public Hearing
In favor of opening the public hearing
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to open the public hearing. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of opening the public hearing (Mr. Jennett stepped out of the room).
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, SalamoffThe roll call does not list Richard P. Jennett, Jr., who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to open the public hearing. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of opening the public hearing (Mr. Jennett stepped out of the room)..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
In favor of closing the public hearing
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to close the public hearing. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of closing the public hearing.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, JennettThe roll call does not list Susan G. Salamoff, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to close the public hearing. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of closing the public hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
In favor of approval of the Grant of Location
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to approve the Grant of Location for Pinewood Avenue. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of approval of the Grant of Location.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, JennettThe roll call does not list Susan G. Salamoff, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to approve the Grant of Location for Pinewood Avenue. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of approval of the Grant of Location..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
In favor of opening the public hearing
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett moved to open the public hearing. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of opening the public hearing.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, HickeyThe roll call does not list Susan G. Salamoff and Richard P. Jennett, Jr., who were at the meeting, so they are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett moved to open the public hearing. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of opening the public hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
In favor of closing the public hearing
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to close the public hearing. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of closing the public hearing.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, JennettThe roll call does not list Susan G. Salamoff, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to close the public hearing. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of closing the public hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
In favor of approving the square dedication
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to approve the square dedication. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of approving the square dedication.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, SalamoffThe roll call does not list Richard P. Jennett, Jr., who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to approve the square dedication. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of approving the square dedication..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
In favor of opening the public hearing
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to open the public hearing. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of opening the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to open the public hearing. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of opening the public hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
In favor of closing the public hearing
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to close the public hearing. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman, Ms. Salamoff and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of closing the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to close the public hearing. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman, Ms. Salamoff and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of closing the public hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
In favor of approving the change of address
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to approve the change of address. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman, Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of approving the change of address.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to approve the change of address. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman, Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of approving the change of address..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
In favor of eminent domain taking for the Wet Natick Fire Station
Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr.s. Freedman moved to approve the eminent domain taking of the West Natick Fire Station. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of eminent domain taking for the Wet Natick Fire Station.
From the minutes
“Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr.s. Freedman moved to approve the eminent domain taking of the West Natick Fire Station. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of eminent domain taking for the Wet Natick Fire Station..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Ratify Natick Patrol Officers' Collective Bargaining Agreement
Approve the Natick Patrol Officers' Collective Bargaining Agreement
1. Ratify Natick Patrol Officers' Collective Bargaining Agreement - 7/1/15-6/30/18 Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to approve the Natick Patrol Officers' Collective Bargaining Agreement. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“1. Ratify Natick Patrol Officers' Collective Bargaining Agreement - 7/1/15-6/30/18 Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to approve the Natick Patrol Officers' Collective Bargaining Agreement. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Approve the transfer of $105,262 from the water and sewer reserve fund to the tonka high-pressure filter system repair project account
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to approve the transfer of $105,262 from the water and sewer reserve fund to the tonka high-pressure filter system repair project account By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to approve the transfer of $105,262 from the water and sewer reserve fund to the tonka high-pressure filter system repair project account By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Proposed BOS Recommendation to Town Administrator to Close Town Hall at 11
Add the word "impact" after the word "feasibility" on first line of the commit charge
Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to add the word "impact" after the word "feasibility" on first line of the commit charge. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff moved to add the word "impact" after the word "feasibility" on first line of the commit charge. By a roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Vote favorable action on Article 26. The motion failed
Discussion followed with the Board members regarding their preference of article 26 or article 27. Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman moved to vote favorable action on Article 26. The motion failed by a roll call vote with Ms. Salamoff and Ms. Adelman-Foster voting in support of the article and Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman voting to not support the article.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, SalamoffNo: Freedman, Hickey, JennettThe minutes say “The motion failed by a roll call vote with Ms. Salamoff and Ms. Adelman-Foster voting in support of the article and Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman voting to not support the article.”
From the minutes
“Discussion followed with the Board members regarding their preference of article 26 or article 27. Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman moved to vote favorable action on Article 26. The motion failed by a roll call vote with Ms. Salamoff and Ms. Adelman-Foster voting in support of the article and Mr. Hickey, Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman voting to not support the article..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Vote favorable action on Article 27. By roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey moved to vote favorable action on Article 27. By roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey moved to vote favorable action on Article 27. By roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Weekly Warrant Review By roll call vote,
Approve the consent agenda items
By roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman- Foster all voted in favor of the motion to approve the consent agenda items.
The minutes do not say who made this motion. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“By roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman- Foster all voted in favor of the motion to approve the consent agenda items..”
Adjourn
By roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion to adjourn.
The minutes do not say who made this motion. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“By roll call vote, Mr. Hickey, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Freedman. Mr. Jennett and Ms. Adelman-Foster all voted in favor of the motion to adjourn..”
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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