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September 2, 2020
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jonathan H. Freedman, Karen Adelman-Foster, Richard P. Jennett, Susan G. Salamoff, Michael J. Hickey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The Roll Call 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 enter into Executive Session. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Kaycha Labs
Authorize the Town Administrator to establish a negotiating team for the purpose of entering into negotiations with the host community agreement and Kaycha Labs and that Mr. Hickey act as the...
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to Authorize the Town Administrator to establish a negotiating team for the purpose of entering into negotiations with the host community agreement and Kaycha Labs and that Mr. Hickey act as the Board member representative to that negotiating team. The Roll Call 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 Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to Authorize the Town Administrator to establish a negotiating team for the purpose of entering into negotiations with the host community agreement and Kaycha Labs and that Mr. Hickey act as the Board member representative to that negotiating team. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Adelman-Foster)
Recognize and accept the provisions of M.G.L.c. 110G regarding the use of electronic signatures and that our members will henceforth execute documents either with electronic signatures or with...
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to recognize and accept the provisions of M.G.L.c. 110G regarding the use of electronic signatures and that our members will henceforth execute documents either with electronic signatures or with "wet" ink signatures and that both will carry the same legal weight and effect. The Roll Call 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 Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to recognize and accept the provisions of M.G.L.c. 110G regarding the use of electronic signatures and that our members will henceforth execute documents either with electronic signatures or with "wet" ink signatures and that both will carry the same legal weight and effect. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Approve the Safety Committee Recommendations for Pedestrian Safety with respect to roadway improvements
On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5- 0-0 to Approve the Safety Committee Recommendations for Pedestrian Safety with respect to roadway improvements. The Roll Call 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 Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5- 0-0 to Approve the Safety Committee Recommendations for Pedestrian Safety with respect to roadway improvements. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Hickey)
Select Board Sponsored Fall Annual Town Meeting Articles (previously referred to as the Stonegate articles)
Support that the Town amend the Town of Natick Zoning Map to change the following parcel from the Residential General (RG) Zoning District to the Downtown Mixed Use (DM) Zoning District: Assessors...
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to support that the Town amend the Town of Natick Zoning Map to change the following parcel from the Residential General (RG) Zoning District to the Downtown Mixed Use (DM) Zoning District: Assessors Map 44 Lot 180 known as 45 East Central Street. The Roll Call 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 Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to support that the Town amend the Town of Natick Zoning Map to change the following parcel from the Residential General (RG) Zoning District to the Downtown Mixed Use (DM) Zoning District: Assessors Map 44 Lot 180 known as 45 East Central Street. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Support that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to file a Home Rule Petition with the General Court for a special law authorizing the Town to grant an additional license for the sale of...
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to support that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to file a Home Rule Petition with the General Court for a special law authorizing the Town to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises for the property located at 45 East Central Street, Natick. The Roll Call 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 Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to support that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to file a Home Rule Petition with the General Court for a special law authorizing the Town to grant an additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises for the property located at 45 East Central Street, Natick. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Approve Meeting Minutes
Approve items A, B and D of the Consent Agenda
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Approve items A, B and D of the Consent Agenda. The Roll Call 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 Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Approve items A, B and D of the Consent Agenda. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Adjourn
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 10:45PM. The Roll Call 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 Mr. Hickey the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 10:45PM. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
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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