MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
May 28, 2019
20 recorded votes, 2 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
Every vote, in order
Approve Executive Session Minutes
Enter into Executive Session
Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to enter into Executive Session. 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 Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to enter into Executive Session. 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 Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
West Natick Fire Station
Give the Town Administrator the authority requested
Mr. Hickey made a motion, seconded by Mr. Salamoff, to give the Town Administrator the authority requested. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hickey made a motion, seconded by Mr. Salamoff, to give the Town Administrator the authority requested. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Authorize Town Administrator to Approve Temporary Occupancy Agreements, MassDOT/North Main Street Project
Approve the Town Administrator's request
Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, to approve the Town Administrator's request. The motion carried by a vote 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, to approve the Town Administrator's request. The motion carried by a vote 5-0-0..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Award
Approve: Award
Mr. Freedman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to approve. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to approve. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Second Renewal
Approve with the total price cap
Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to approve with the total price cap. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to approve with the total price cap. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Renewal
Approve: Renewal
To MetroWest YMCA.Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to approve. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“To MetroWest YMCA.Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to approve. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Second Renewal
Approve: Second Renewal
Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to approve. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to approve. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Award
Approve: Award
Ms. Salamoff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Jennett, to approve. The motion carried by a vote of 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Salamoff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Jennett, to approve. The motion carried by a vote of 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Public Hearing
Open the public hearing
Mr. Freedman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to open the public hearing. The motion carried in a roll call vote of 5-0-0. [...] Roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0 but the roll call lists Michael J. Hickey, Jr. (yes), Susan G. Salamoff (yes), Karen Adelman-Foster (yes) and Richard P. Jennett, Jr. (yes). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to open the public hearing. The motion carried in a roll call vote of 5-0-0. [...] Roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Freedman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman made a motion, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, to close the public hearing. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Approve the water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2020 at 4.5% each
Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to approve the water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2020 at 4.5% each. The motion carried on a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to approve the water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2020 at 4.5% each. The motion carried on a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Request to Occupy a Public Way for Brickwork
Accomplish project by end of July. Ms. Adelman-Foster asked if it was possible to set, instead of date certain, a date 21 days hence, counting only those days on which there are six hours of no...
Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to accomplish project by end of July. Ms. Adelman-Foster asked if it was possible to set, instead of date certain, a date 21 days hence, counting only those days on which there are six hours of no rain. Several members expressed doubt that this could be done. The contractor said that they could be done in three weeks at the end of July. Mr. Freedman said he supported Mr. Jennett's motion. The motion carried by a vote 4-1-0, with Mr. Hickey voting no.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Jennett, SalamoffNo: HickeyThe minutes give the count as 4-1-0 and name the exception (“Mr. Hickey voting no”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to accomplish project by end of July. Ms. Adelman-Foster asked if it was possible to set, instead of date certain, a date 21 days hence, counting only those days on which there are six hours of no rain. Several members expressed doubt that this could be done. The contractor said that they could be done in three weeks at the end of July. Mr. Freedman said he supported Mr. Jennett's motion. The motion carried by a vote 4-1-0, with Mr. Hickey voting no..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Public Hearing-Smashburger
Open the Public Hearing
Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to open the Public Hearing. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett made a motion, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to open the Public Hearing. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Continue the hearing until 6/10
Mr Jennett made a motion, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to continue the hearing until 6/10. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr Jennett made a motion, seconded by Mr. Freedman, to continue the hearing until 6/10. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Natick Historical Commission Chair
Schedule a public hearing for the first meeting in July
Ms. Salamoff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Jennett, to schedule a public hearing for the first meeting in July. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Salamoff made a motion, seconded by Mr. Jennett, to schedule a public hearing for the first meeting in July. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0-0..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Camp Arrowhead MOU and Reopening
Ratify the MOU between the Town of Natick and The Department of Conservation and Recreation
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to ratify the MOU between the Town of Natick and The Department of Conservation and Recreation.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to ratify the MOU between the Town of Natick and The Department of Conservation and Recreation..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Authorize Mr. Hickey to sign the letter
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to authorize Mr. Hickey to sign the letter.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to authorize Mr. Hickey to sign the letter..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Discussion An Decision
Reaffirm support of moving forward the South Main Street construction project
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to reaffirm support of moving forward the South Main Street construction project.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to reaffirm support of moving forward the South Main Street construction project..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda to include
Moved by Ms. Adelman-Foster and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda to include:
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Adelman-Foster and seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda to include:.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:57 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted on a roll call vote to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:57 p.m..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
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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