MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
September 16, 2019
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes have no attendance list; the first votes are counted 5-0-0, so all five members are counted present.
Present: Michael J. Hickey, Susan G. Salamoff, Jonathan H. Freedman, Richard P. Jennett, Karen Adelman-Foster
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Karen Adelman-Foster stepped out of the meeting (7:44 p.m.) and returned (7:57 p.m.).
Every vote, in order
Executive Session Minutes
Enter Executive Session
On a motion by Sue Salamoff, seconded by Richard Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to enter Executive Session.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Sue Salamoff, seconded by Richard Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to enter Executive Session..” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Town Engineer Update
In favor of the motion made by Mr. Freedman and
The Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of the motion made by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff.
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffThe minutes say Karen Adelman-Foster left the room at 7:44 p.m. and returned at 7:57 p.m. after this vote, so Karen Adelman-Foster is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“The Board voted 4-0-0 in favor of the motion made by Mr. Freedman and seconded by Ms. Salamoff..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Citizen Petition Articles Article 29
Recommend favorable action
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend favorable action.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend favorable action..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Article 21 - WNFS Signal Control: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend favorable action.
From the minutes
“Article 21 - WNFS Signal Control: Moved by Mr. Jennett and seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend favorable action..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Fiscal Forecast for FY 2020-2024 and Capital for Fall Town Meeting Per
Recommend Favorable Action on Article 11
After a thorough overview by Mr. Chenard of Articles 11 and 12, Capital Equipment and Capital Improvement, respectively, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend Favorable Action on Article 11 on a motion by Mr. Freedman that was seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, and to recommend Favorable Action on Article 12 on a motion by Mr. Freedman that was seconded by Mr. Jennett.
From the minutes
“After a thorough overview by Mr. Chenard of Articles 11 and 12, Capital Equipment and Capital Improvement, respectively, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend Favorable Action on Article 11 on a motion by Mr. Freedman that was seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, and to recommend Favorable Action on Article 12 on a motion by Mr. Freedman that was seconded by Mr. Jennett..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Accept the resignation of Mr
On a motion by Richard Jennett, seconded by Karen Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the resignation of Mr.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Jennett, seconded by Karen Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the resignation of Mr..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Reduce the number of citizen-at-large members from three to two
On a motion by Richard Jennett, seconded by Karen Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to reduce the number of citizen-at-large members from three to two.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Jennett, seconded by Karen Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to reduce the number of citizen-at-large members from three to two..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Accept Mr. Hayes as the FinCom representative
On a motion by Richard Jennett, seconded by Sue Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept Mr. Hayes as the FinCom representative.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Jennett, seconded by Sue Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept Mr. Hayes as the FinCom representative..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Schedule a public hearing to discuss licensing fees
On a motion by Karen Adelman-Foster, seconded by Sue Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to schedule a public hearing to discuss licensing fees.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Karen Adelman-Foster, seconded by Sue Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 to schedule a public hearing to discuss licensing fees..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Approve the Consent Agenda as follows
On a motion by Sue Salamoff, seconded by Richard Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Sue Salamoff, seconded by Richard Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Richard Jennett, seconded by Jonathan Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:51 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Jennett, seconded by Jonathan Freedman, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:51 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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