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April 27, 2020
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jonathan H. Freedman, Karen Adelman-Foster, Richard P. Jennett, Michael J. Hickey, Susan G. Salamoff
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Citizens' Concerns
Approve: Citizens' Concerns
On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, a Roll Call Vote was taken to open the public meeting. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, a Roll Call Vote was taken to open the public meeting. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Salamoff)
Approve the Chase Family Square Dedication at the Corner of Glen Street and Pleasant Street
The Board, on a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, voted 5-0-0, by Roll Call Vote, to Approve the Chase Family Square Dedication at the Corner of Glen Street and Pleasant Street. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“The Board, on a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, voted 5-0-0, by Roll Call Vote, to Approve the Chase Family Square Dedication at the Corner of Glen Street and Pleasant Street. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Approve: Citizens' Concerns
On a Motion by Ms. Adelman Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, a Roll Call vote was taken to close the Public Meeting at 7:20pm by the Clerk, Mr. Jennet. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Adelman Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, a Roll Call vote was taken to close the Public Meeting at 7:20pm by the Clerk, Mr. Jennet. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0-to approve The Verve Hotel/DDH Hotel Natick Worcester, LLC's Application for a Change of Manager for an S12 on Premise Alcohol License. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0-to approve The Verve Hotel/DDH Hotel Natick Worcester, LLC's Application for a Change of Manager for an S12 on Premise Alcohol License. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Spring Annual Town Meeting 2020 Scheduling Moderator Foss
Support the Moderator's Renewed Declaration to Recess and Continue Natick's 2020 Spring Annual Town Meeting
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Support the Moderator's Renewed Declaration to Recess and Continue Natick's 2020 Spring Annual Town Meeting. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Support the Moderator's Renewed Declaration to Recess and Continue Natick's 2020 Spring Annual Town Meeting. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Town Election Scheduling
Set a date of June 30, 2020, for Town Election
On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to set a date of June 30, 2020, for Town Election. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to set a date of June 30, 2020, for Town Election. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Fiscal 20/21 Budget Updates
Not extend the due dates and to not waive the penalties and interest and to communicate this decision with robust communications as soon as possible
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board moved to not extend the due dates and to not waive the penalties and interest and to communicate this decision with robust communications as soon as possible. The Board voted 3-2-0, by Roll Call vote as follows: Ms. Adelman Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: No Mr. Hickey: No Mr. Freedman: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, JennettNo: Hickey, Salamoff
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board moved to not extend the due dates and to not waive the penalties and interest and to communicate this decision with robust communications as soon as possible. The Board voted 3-2-0, by Roll Call vote as follows: Ms. Adelman Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: No Mr. Hickey: No Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Approve the Acceptance of Safety Committee Recommendations for Agenda Item 1
On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the Acceptance of Safety Committee Recommendations for Agenda Item 1. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the Acceptance of Safety Committee Recommendations for Agenda Item 1. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Approve the Acceptance of Safety Committee Recommendations Agenda Item 2
On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Acceptance of Safety Committee Recommendations Agenda Item 2. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Acceptance of Safety Committee Recommendations Agenda Item 2. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Adult Use Recreational Marijuana
Extend the Deadline in responding to the Adult Use Recreational Marijuana RFI to June 8, 2020
On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Extend the Deadline in responding to the Adult Use Recreational Marijuana RFI to June 8, 2020. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Extend the Deadline in responding to the Adult Use Recreational Marijuana RFI to June 8, 2020. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Request of NCCC to hang LOVE 01760 Banner over Main Street from May 11-18th
Approve the Consent Agenda
On a Motion by Ms. Adelman Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Consent Agenda. The vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Adelman Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Consent Agenda. The vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted, by Roll Call Vote, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:48PM. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board unanimously voted, by Roll Call Vote, to adjourn the Board of Selectmen's Meeting at 10:48PM. The Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey- Yes Mr. Freedman Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, 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.
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