MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
August 5, 2019
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Susan G. Salamoff as absent.
Present: Michael J. Hickey, Jonathan H. Freedman, Karen Adelman-Foster, Richard P. Jennett
Absent: Susan G. Salamoff
During the meeting:
- Jonathan H. Freedman arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to enter into Executive Session. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0-0 (Ms. Salamoff, as above, was on vacation and Mr. Freedman arrived after the vote was taken), confirmed by a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Hickey - Yes; Ms. Adelman-Foster - Yes; Mr. Jennett - Yes.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Hickey, JennettJonathan H. Freedman arrived, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved to enter into Executive Session. The motion passed on a vote of 3-0-0 (Ms. Salamoff, as above, was on vacation and Mr. Freedman arrived after the vote was taken), confirmed by a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Hickey - Yes; Ms. Adelman-Foster - Yes; Mr. Jennett - Yes..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Jennett)
South Main Street Reconstruction
Sponsor a Warrant Article for the 2019 FATM that would effect the easements necessary for the South Main Street roadway construction project
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to sponsor a Warrant Article for the 2019 FATM that would effect the easements necessary for the South Main Street roadway construction project.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to sponsor a Warrant Article for the 2019 FATM that would effect the easements necessary for the South Main Street roadway construction project..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Appointments
Appoint Mr. Page for the term ending 2021 and Mr. Walker for the term ending 2020
Moved by Ms. Adelman-Foster and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to appoint Mr. Page for the term ending 2021 and Mr. Walker for the term ending 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Adelman-Foster and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to appoint Mr. Page for the term ending 2021 and Mr. Walker for the term ending 2020..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Freedman)
Bernardi Volvo
In favor of approving the application subject to any outstanding conditions
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of approving the application subject to any outstanding conditions.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of approving the application subject to any outstanding conditions..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Public Hearing (Continued from 7/22/19)
Close the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
In favor of renaming the park from the Navy Yard to Whitney Field at the Navy Yard
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4- 0-0 in favor of renaming the park from the Navy Yard to Whitney Field at the Navy Yard.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4- 0-0 in favor of renaming the park from the Navy Yard to Whitney Field at the Navy Yard..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Close the Public Hearing
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Approve the application for a wine and malt license
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the application for a wine and malt license.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the application for a wine and malt license..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
4. Public Hearing - Natick Avenu, LLC, Superior Drive - Application to Store Flammable Storage: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to open the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“4. Public Hearing - Natick Avenu, LLC, Superior Drive - Application to Store Flammable Storage: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to open the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Approve the application after asking multiple pertinent questions of Ms. Snyder
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the application after asking multiple pertinent questions of Ms. Snyder.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the application after asking multiple pertinent questions of Ms. Snyder..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Supervisor of Land and Natural Resources
Continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting to allow for further information gathering
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting to allow for further information gathering.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting to allow for further information gathering..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Parking on East Street/Referral to Safety Committee
Refer the matter to the Safety Committee
Moved by Ms. Adelman- Foster and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to refer the matter to the Safety Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Ms. Adelman- Foster and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to refer the matter to the Safety Committee..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Freedman)
In favor of sponsoring three separated Articles subject to further review and administrative updates as necessary: - Article #: Eliot Hill Road, Merifield Lane, and Woodcock Path - Article #:...
A. Unaccepted Ways/MGL Ch. 40, S. 6N: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of sponsoring three separated Articles subject to further review and administrative updates as necessary: - Article #: Eliot Hill Road, Merifield Lane, and Woodcock Path - Article #: Clearview Drive - Article #: Michael Terrace Board of Selectmen Meeting
From the minutes
“a. Unaccepted Ways/MGL Ch. 40, S. 6N: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of sponsoring three separated Articles subject to further review and administrative updates as necessary: - Article #: Eliot Hill Road, Merifield Lane, and Woodcock Path - Article #: Clearview Drive - Article #: Michael Terrace Board of Selectmen Meeting.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Sponsor a Warrant Article to bring the Town's Bylaw into alignment with what is currently done in practice
B. Private Way Bylaw Article: Moved by Ms. Adelman-Foster and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-0 to sponsor a Warrant Article to bring the Town's Bylaw into alignment with what is currently done in practice.
From the minutes
“b. Private Way Bylaw Article: Moved by Ms. Adelman-Foster and seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-0 to sponsor a Warrant Article to bring the Town's Bylaw into alignment with what is currently done in practice..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Jennett)
Sponsor a Warrant Article
C. Kennedy Middle School/Article 97 Land Dedication: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to sponsor a Warrant Article.
From the minutes
“c. Kennedy Middle School/Article 97 Land Dedication: Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to sponsor a Warrant Article..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
D. West Natick Fire Station/MassDOT Easement: Moved by Ms. Adelman-Foster and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to sponsor a Warrant Article.
From the minutes
“d. West Natick Fire Station/MassDOT Easement: Moved by Ms. Adelman-Foster and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to sponsor a Warrant Article..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Freedman)
Sponsor a Warrant Article before the Warrant closes, so the Board is being asked to sponsor this Article to modify the Town's the Town's existing Storm Water and Erosion Control Bylaw to optimize...
E. Storm Water and Erosion Control Bylaw Amendment: Matt Gardner, Chair of ConCom, explained that the Conservation Commission's summer schedule does not allow for the Commission to take a vote to sponsor a Warrant Article before the Warrant closes, so the Board is being asked to sponsor this Article to modify the Town's the Town's existing Storm Water and Erosion Control Bylaw to optimize the Town's regulation of land disturbance activity related to protection of the local water supply, reduction of storm water runoff, etc. Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to sponsor the Warrant Article.
From the minutes
“e. Storm Water and Erosion Control Bylaw Amendment: Matt Gardner, Chair of ConCom, explained that the Conservation Commission's summer schedule does not allow for the Commission to take a vote to sponsor a Warrant Article before the Warrant closes, so the Board is being asked to sponsor this Article to modify the Town's the Town's existing Storm Water and Erosion Control Bylaw to optimize the Town's regulation of land disturbance activity related to protection of the local water supply, reduction of storm water runoff, etc. Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to sponsor the Warrant Article..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, excluding the items removed and conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments
Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding the items removed and conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding the items removed and conditional upon the fulfillment of all recommendations from Town Agencies and/or Departments..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Approved the 7/29 minutes with the following addition to the PAYT item: "Mr. Marsette will ensure that any future manufacturing defects that affect Natick are publicized, including at point of sale."
7/29/19 minutes: Moved by Ms. Adelman-Foster and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approved the 7/29 minutes with the following addition to the PAYT item: "Mr. Marsette will ensure that any future manufacturing defects that affect Natick are publicized, including at point of sale."
From the minutes
“7/29/19 minutes: Moved by Ms. Adelman-Foster and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approved the 7/29 minutes with the following addition to the PAYT item: "Mr. Marsette will ensure that any future manufacturing defects that affect Natick are publicized, including at point of sale.".” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Freedman)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to adjourn the Selectmen's Meeting at 9:43 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to adjourn the Selectmen's Meeting at 9:43 p.m..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
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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