MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
February 3, 2020
7 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, Richard P. Jennett, Karen Adelman-Foster
Absent: Susan G. Salamoff
Every vote, in order
Requested Action
Approve: Requested Action
Mr. Freedman moved that the Board approve the sale of the General Obligation Municipal 2020 Bonds as written on the document titled "VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN" and move to approve 5 subsequent stipulations listed on the document. Ms. Adelman-Foster second the motion and the Board vote 4-0-0 to approve the motion.
From the minutes
“Mr. Freedman moved that the Board approve the sale of the General Obligation Municipal 2020 Bonds as written on the document titled "VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN" and move to approve 5 subsequent stipulations listed on the document. Ms. Adelman-Foster second the motion and the Board vote 4-0-0 to approve the motion..” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Enter into executive session for the following purpose
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted by roll call to enter into executive session for the following purpose: [...] The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted by roll call to enter into executive session for the following purpose: [...] The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Fenagh Engineering and Testing
Abate $894.30 on Table 1 and $537.74 on Table 2. Mr. Freedman stated to Ms. Kelley that the abatement was being issued because they appreciate the business coming to Natick and want to see them be...
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to abate $894.30 on Table 1 and $537.74 on Table 2. Mr. Freedman stated to Ms. Kelley that the abatement was being issued because they appreciate the business coming to Natick and want to see them be successful but they would not issue an abatement under these circumstances in the future.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 to abate $894.30 on Table 1 and $537.74 on Table 2. Mr. Freedman stated to Ms. Kelley that the abatement was being issued because they appreciate the business coming to Natick and want to see them be successful but they would not issue an abatement under these circumstances in the future..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Consent Agenda
Approve: Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 on the following:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-0-0 on the following:.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
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...
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)
Approve a one-year extension of the Host Community Agreement with Bountiful Farms through
On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve a one-year extension of the Host Community Agreement with Bountiful Farms through
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 4-0-0 to approve a one-year extension of the Host Community Agreement with Bountiful Farms through.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman the Board voted 4-0-0 to adjourn at 9:50 p.m.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman the Board voted 4-0-0 to adjourn at 9:50 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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