MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
October 14, 2020
12 recorded votes, 2 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 4-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, SalamoffThe roll call does not list Richard P. Jennett, Jr., who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 4-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Candidates
Nominate Ms. Adelman Foster, as a member to the Equity Task Force
On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0, to nominate Ms. Adelman Foster, as a member to the Equity Task Force. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster 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 nominate Ms. Adelman Foster, as a member to the Equity Task Force. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Nominate Susan G. Salamoff as a member to the Equity Task Force
On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to nominate Susan G. Salamoff as a member to the Equity Task Force. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to nominate Susan G. Salamoff as a member to the Equity Task Force. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Jennett)
Nominate: Ms. Blondiet, Director of Human Resources, Ms. Malone, Town Administrator, Anna Nolin, Ph.d, Superintendent of Schools, and Nora Elbasha, designee of the School Committee
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman Foster, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0, to nominate: Ms. Blondiet, Director of Human Resources, Ms. Malone, Town Administrator, Anna Nolin, Ph.d, Superintendent of Schools, and Nora Elbasha, designee of the School Committee. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster 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 nominate: Ms. Blondiet, Director of Human Resources, Ms. Malone, Town Administrator, Anna Nolin, Ph.d, Superintendent of Schools, and Nora Elbasha, designee of the School Committee. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Adelman-Foster)
William Kourtis
Hold the decision already made by Mr. Erickson and put in place a payment plan for the rest of the money which would bring the bill to $8,456.64
Mr. Hickey moves, and Mr. Freedman, seconded, the Motion to hold the decision already made by Mr. Erickson and put in place a payment plan for the rest of the money which would bring the bill to $8,456.64. The Board voted 3-2-0, by Roll Call Vote. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: No Mr. Jennett: No Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, SalamoffNo: Adelman-Foster, Jennett
From the minutes
“Mr. Hickey moves, and Mr. Freedman, seconded, the Motion to hold the decision already made by Mr. Erickson and put in place a payment plan for the rest of the money which would bring the bill to $8,456.64. The Board voted 3-2-0, by Roll Call Vote. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: No Mr. Jennett: No Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Hickey: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Refer Article 5 to sponsor
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to refer Article 5 to sponsor. 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 refer Article 5 to sponsor. 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)
Recommend favorable action for Article 19
On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to recommend favorable action for Article 19. 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. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to recommend favorable action for Article 19. 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: Jennett)
Approve the Extension of Premises for Frescafe II, Inc
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the Extension of Premises for Frescafe II, Inc. 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 Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the Extension of Premises for Frescafe II, Inc. 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: Adelman-Foster)
Extension of Outdoor Dining Permits
Approve the recommendation of a temporary outdoor dining review committee to lengthen outdoor alcohol service extensions issued to local establishments dated Nov. 1 until 60 days after the end of...
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the recommendation of a temporary outdoor dining review committee to lengthen outdoor alcohol service extensions issued to local establishments dated Nov. 1 until 60 days after the end of the Commonwealth's COVID 19 state of emergency and that the Board extend and ratify any extensions of time allowed for general outdoor dining permits issued by the Temporary Outdoor Dining Committee until 60 days after the end of the Commonwealth's COVID 19 state of emergency. 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 Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the recommendation of a temporary outdoor dining review committee to lengthen outdoor alcohol service extensions issued to local establishments dated Nov. 1 until 60 days after the end of the Commonwealth's COVID 19 state of emergency and that the Board extend and ratify any extensions of time allowed for general outdoor dining permits issued by the Temporary Outdoor Dining Committee until 60 days after the end of the Commonwealth's COVID 19 state of emergency. 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: Jennett)
Block Party Request(s) Approvals
Approve the Consent Agenda, items A-E only
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, items A-E only. 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 Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda, items A-E only. 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: Jennett)
Authorize Chair to sign correspondence in support of FATM Articles 1 and/or 2
Approve Item F of the consent agenda by approving the substance and body of the letter and including electronic signatures of all Board members
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, moved to approve Item F of the consent agenda by approving the substance and body of the letter and including electronic signatures of all Board members. 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 Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, moved to approve Item F of the consent agenda by approving the substance and body of the letter and including electronic signatures of all Board members. 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: Salamoff)
Adjourn
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 10:41PM. 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 Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 10:41PM. 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: 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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