MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
July 8, 2019
14 recorded votes, 1 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
Enter into executive session at 6:07 p.m. after announcing the meeting would return to open session. Mr. Hicke, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman Foster all voted in favor of...
Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, moved to enter into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to executive session minutes, the receipt of and response to Open Meeting Law Complaint and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. The Chair further announced that discussion of these items in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board of Selectmen's negotiating position. By roll call vote the Board voted to enter into executive session at 6:07 p.m. after announcing the meeting would return to open session. Mr. Hicke, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman Foster all voted in favor of entering into executive session.
From the minutes
“Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, moved to enter into executive session to discuss matters pertaining to executive session minutes, the receipt of and response to Open Meeting Law Complaint and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. The Chair further announced that discussion of these items in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Board of Selectmen's negotiating position. By roll call vote the Board voted to enter into executive session at 6:07 p.m. after announcing the meeting would return to open session. Mr. Hicke, Ms. Salamoff, Mr. Jennett, Mr. Freedman and Ms. Adelman Foster all voted in favor of entering into executive session..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Citizens Concerns
Appoint Eliot Lurier as the Board of Selectmen's representative to the Contributory Retirement Board with a term expiring 6/30/2021
By paper ballot, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Eliot Lurier as the Board of Selectmen's representative to the Contributory Retirement Board with a term expiring 6/30/2021.
The minutes do not say who made this motion. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“By paper ballot, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Eliot Lurier as the Board of Selectmen's representative to the Contributory Retirement Board with a term expiring 6/30/2021..”
Vote to Appoint Town Counsel Study Committee
Appoint the above- mentioned nominations
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint the above- mentioned nominations.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint the above- mentioned nominations..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Public Hearing-Mathworks
Open the public hearing at 9:00 p.m
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to open the public hearing at 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to open the public hearing at 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Approve the proposed amendment to the current license
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to approve the proposed amendment to the current license.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to approve the proposed amendment to the current license..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Approve the presented "For the Love of Natick" artwork to be displayed at the Adams Street alley
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to approve the presented "For the Love of Natick" artwork to be displayed at the Adams Street alley.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted to approve the presented "For the Love of Natick" artwork to be displayed at the Adams Street alley..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Approve and execute the Order of Taking for the Route 27 (North Main Street) project, and authorize said documents to be recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds and filed with the...
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted unanimously to approve and execute the Order of Taking for the Route 27 (North Main Street) project, and authorize said documents to be recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds and filed with the Middlesex South District of the Land Court, and, further, authorize the Treasurer or the Treasurer's designee, to compensate the owners in accordance with the appraisals conducted of the affected properties.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted unanimously to approve and execute the Order of Taking for the Route 27 (North Main Street) project, and authorize said documents to be recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds and filed with the Middlesex South District of the Land Court, and, further, authorize the Treasurer or the Treasurer's designee, to compensate the owners in accordance with the appraisals conducted of the affected properties..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve and execute the dedication of municipal parcels for the Route 27 (North Main Street) project, and authorize said documents to be recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deed and...
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to approve and execute the dedication of municipal parcels for the Route 27 (North Main Street) project, and authorize said documents to be recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deed and filed with the Middlesex South District of the Land Court.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to approve and execute the dedication of municipal parcels for the Route 27 (North Main Street) project, and authorize said documents to be recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deed and filed with the Middlesex South District of the Land Court..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Sewer Back-Up Insurance Denial Appeal
Reimburse the homeowners $7,419.64 for expenses related to the sewer backup to be paid through the sewer damage claims fund upon the receipt of a signed release
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to reimburse the homeowners $7,419.64 for expenses related to the sewer backup to be paid through the sewer damage claims fund upon the receipt of a signed release.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to reimburse the homeowners $7,419.64 for expenses related to the sewer backup to be paid through the sewer damage claims fund upon the receipt of a signed release..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Street Acceptance Requests
Accept the remaining streets in "Eliot Acres Section II" which are the remaining portion of Eliot Hill Road, the remaining portion of Merifield Lane and Woodcock Path in its entirety as public...
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, The Board unanimously voted to accept the remaining streets in "Eliot Acres Section II" which are the remaining portion of Eliot Hill Road, the remaining portion of Merifield Lane and Woodcock Path in its entirety as public ways, to accept the remaining portion of Michael Terrace in "Countryside Acres" as a public way, and to accept the remaining portion of Clearview Drive in Eliot Acres" as a private way.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, The Board unanimously voted to accept the remaining streets in "Eliot Acres Section II" which are the remaining portion of Eliot Hill Road, the remaining portion of Merifield Lane and Woodcock Path in its entirety as public ways, to accept the remaining portion of Michael Terrace in "Countryside Acres" as a public way, and to accept the remaining portion of Clearview Drive in Eliot Acres" as a private way..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Unaccepted Private Ways
Authorize Town Administration to engage, at the cost of the Developer, subject to the agreement being reached with the Developer, for securing the necessary technical and legal reviews to give a...
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to authorize Town Administration to engage, at the cost of the Developer, subject to the agreement being reached with the Developer, for securing the necessary technical and legal reviews to give a recommendation to the Board.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board unanimously voted to authorize Town Administration to engage, at the cost of the Developer, subject to the agreement being reached with the Developer, for securing the necessary technical and legal reviews to give a recommendation to the Board..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda as follows
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to approve the consent agenda as follows:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to approve the consent agenda as follows:.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Freedman)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:47 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:47 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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