How the Natick Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Susan Salamoff and Richard Jennett were re-elected at the March 2019 town election, and Karen Adelman-Foster was elected to the vacancy left by Amy Mistrot’s resignation. On March 27, 2019 the board chose Michael Hickey as Chair, Susan Salamoff as Vice Chair and Jonathan Freedman as Clerk (each 5-0-0). Covers 37 meetings, March 27 to March 30, 2020.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
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In Natick, Town Meeting — not the Select Board — votes the town budget, bylaws and zoning. Here is what it did with each article, in the Town Clerk’s own words. Town Meeting members are elected by precinct; counts are from the town’s electronic voting.
Spring Annual Town Meeting, April 30 session (electronic votes only) · April 30, 2026 10 votes: 10 passed
Not here yet: Natick's 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting has no Town Clerk minutes posted yet, so only its electronic votes from April 28 and April 30, 2026 are here; the 2026 Fall Annual Town Meeting starts October 20, 2026.
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"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
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Loaded: Natick Select Board minutes from January 16, 2018 through August 11, 2026: 339 meetings and 2,671 votes. The town posts the board’s minutes on yearly pages (2013–2026) linked from its Minutes page; MassVoter loaded January 2018 on. The board was the Board of Selectmen until 2020; its minutes are headed “Select Board” from July 15, 2020. The minutes are typed documents with searchable text. A few files carry the wrong date: two 2026 files are titled “February 25, 2025” and “February 4, 2025,” and others repeat an earlier meeting’s date in the heading (the May 27, 2026 minutes are headed May 13; the July 9, 2026 minutes are headed July 8). MassVoter dated each meeting from its contents and the town’s meeting list. Not here: executive-session minutes (27 released executive-session files on the yearly pages are not loaded); the votes of the School Committee and other boards at joint meetings; and meetings on the town’s video and agenda list (Granicus) with no minutes posted – about 150 sessions from 2018 to September 2026, some of them executive-session-only meetings, site walks or events where no business was done, and, since July 2025, the meetings of July 14 and October 7, 2025 (a workshop on the Johnson School), March 9 and May 6, 2026 (board retreats) and June 24, 2026. MassVoter is asking the town for the missing minutes. Minutes after August 11, 2026 are not posted yet (July 22, August 18, August 19, August 24, September 2 (two sessions), September 9, September 16 and September 30, 2026). Natick’s minutes name the mover and seconder; most votes read “The motion passed unanimously” or give a count (“Motion approved 5-0-0”), shown as every member present voting yes when the count equals the members present. Roll calls by name (the 2020–2021 remote meetings and many 2025–2026 votes: “Roll call vote: Ms. Coughlin: Yes, Mr. Sidney: Yes, …”) are shown by name; split votes usually name the members who voted no or abstained (“Motion passed 4-1-0 … with Ms. Coughlin opposed”), shown with the other members present voting yes. Where the count does not fit the members present or the minutes do not say who voted no or abstained (“4-0-1”), we show the count only (23 votes); where the minutes give no count and no unanimity wording, and for choices between candidates by ballot, we show the result only (51 votes). Failed motions are shown member by member when the minutes name the voters (6 failed votes). Members who arrived late or left early are not shown in the votes they missed. A motion with no recorded outcome is not counted as a vote. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 30Approve the License. Ms. Salamoff was not on the…Motion: A Roll Call vote was taken and the Board Voted 4-0-0…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 30, 2020: Approve the License. Ms. Salamoff was not on the call at this time
ApprovePassed · 4–0
A Roll Call vote was taken and the Board Voted 4-0-0 to Approve the License. Ms. Salamoff was not on the call at this time. The vote was as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, JennettThe minutes say “Ms. Salamoff was not on the call at this time.” The minutes do not say who made this motion. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“A Roll Call vote was taken and the Board Voted 4-0-0 to Approve the License. Ms. Salamoff was not on the call at this time. The vote was as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes.”
The Board, on motion by Mr. Jennett, and seconded by Mr. Freedman, voted, by Roll Call Vote, to approve the Application. The vote was as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes
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
“The Board, on motion by Mr. Jennett, and seconded by Mr. Freedman, voted, by Roll Call Vote, to approve the Application. The vote was as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Mar 30Approve: Town update of services and eventsMotion: On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the…Passed 4–0 · see note
March 30, 2020: Approve: Town update of services and events
ApprovePassed · 4–0
On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board Voted 4-0-0- to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Salamoff was not on the call at this time. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, JennettThe minutes say “Ms. Salamoff was not on the call”, so Susan G. Salamoff is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board Voted 4-0-0- to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Salamoff was not on the call at this time. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Mar 16The Natick Board of Selectmen Petition Governor Charlies Baker…Motion: Therefore, it is moved that the Natick Board of Selectmen Petition…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · see note
March 16, 2020: The Natick Board of Selectmen Petition Governor Charlies Baker to file a so called Governor's Bill and approve the proposed legislation and letter to the Governor in substantially the form...
ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present
Therefore, it is moved that the Natick Board of Selectmen Petition Governor Charlies Baker to file a so called Governor's Bill and approve the proposed legislation and letter to the Governor in substantially the form attached to this Motion. Roll Call Vote 5-0-0 Board Approved. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes
The motion begins earlier in the minutes: “Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved Whereas the Commonweath is in a State of emergency…”
From the minutes
“Therefore, it is moved that the Natick Board of Selectmen Petition Governor Charlies Baker to file a so called Governor's Bill and approve the proposed legislation and letter to the Governor in substantially the form attached to this Motion. Roll Call Vote 5-0-0 Board Approved. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman Foster moved to Approve only Items A,B,C,D and F of the Consent Agenda. Board voted 4-0-0 to approve.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Michael J. Hickey, Jr., Susan G. Salamoff, Jonathan H. Freedman, Richard P. Jennett, Jr. and Karen Adelman-Foster), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman Foster moved to Approve only Items A,B,C,D and F of the Consent Agenda. Board voted 4-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman moved to approve the CRT Committee's 1-3 Motions above. Board voted 4-0-0 to approve.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Michael J. Hickey, Jr., Susan G. Salamoff, Jonathan H. Freedman, Richard P. Jennett, Jr. and Karen Adelman-Foster), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman moved to approve the CRT Committee's 1-3 Motions above. Board voted 4-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Feb 3Appoint Community and Economic Development Director, James Freas as…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the…Passed 3–0 · Abstained: Adelman-Foster
February 3, 2020: Appoint Community and Economic Development Director, James Freas as the representative to MAPC through 9/3/2022. Ms. Adelman-Foster abstained, citing a conflict of interest with her employment at...
AppointPassed · 3–0
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 3-0-1 to appoint Community and Economic Development Director, James Freas as the representative to MAPC through 9/3/2022. Ms. Adelman-Foster abstained, citing a conflict of interest with her employment at the MAPC.
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, JennettAbstained: Adelman-FosterThe minutes give the count as 3-0-1 and name the exception (“Ms. Adelman-Foster abstained”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 3-0-1 to appoint Community and Economic Development Director, James Freas as the representative to MAPC through 9/3/2022. Ms. Adelman-Foster abstained, citing a conflict of interest with her employment at the MAPC..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Nov 18Increase the business parking fees from $375.00 to $385.00…Motion: On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the…Passed 4–1 · No: Jennett
November 18, 2019: Increase the business parking fees from $375.00 to $385.00 effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Jennett opposed
ApprovePassed · 4–1
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-1-0 to increase the business parking fees from $375.00 to $385.00 effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Jennett opposed.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, SalamoffNo: JennettThe minutes give the count as 4-1-0 and name the exception (“Mr. Jennett opposed”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-1-0 to increase the business parking fees from $375.00 to $385.00 effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Jennett opposed..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Freedman)
Nov 4Recommend favorable action on Article 9. Mr. Jennett and…Motion: On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the…Passed 3–2 · No: Freedman, Jennett
November 4, 2019: Recommend favorable action on Article 9. Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman opposed
ApprovePassed · 3–2
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 3-2-0 to recommend favorable action on Article 9. Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman opposed.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Hickey, SalamoffNo: Freedman, JennettThe minutes give the count as 3-2-0 and name the exception (“Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman opposed”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 3-2-0 to recommend favorable action on Article 9. Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman opposed..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Oct 28Approve the 2020 licensing fees as presented by Ms.…Motion: On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the…Passed 4–0 · Abstained: Salamoff
October 28, 2019: Approve the 2020 licensing fees as presented by Ms. Malone. Ms. Salamoff abstained
ApprovePassed · 4–0
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the 2020 licensing fees as presented by Ms. Malone. Ms. Salamoff abstained.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, JennettAbstained: SalamoffThe minutes give the count as 4-0-1 and name the exception (“Ms. Salamoff abstained”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the 2020 licensing fees as presented by Ms. Malone. Ms. Salamoff abstained..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Jennett)
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.