MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
March 10, 2021
9 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, 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: 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. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. 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: Hickey)
Accept the Proclamation for the100th Anniversary of Natick's DPW
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to accept the Proclamation for the100th Anniversary of Natick's DPW. 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, voted 5-0-0 to accept the Proclamation for the100th Anniversary of Natick's DPW. 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)
Citizens' Concerns A
Accept and acknowledge the donations listed in the March 7, 2021 memorandum to the Natick Select Board from the Friends of Natick Trails, said funds to be reserved for Cochituate Rail Trail...
On a Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to accept and acknowledge the donations listed in the March 7, 2021 memorandum to the Natick Select Board from the Friends of Natick Trails, said funds to be reserved for Cochituate Rail Trail maintenance and enhancements to help the Town maintain the CRT in a state of good condition consistent with the intent of these donations. 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 Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to accept and acknowledge the donations listed in the March 7, 2021 memorandum to the Natick Select Board from the Friends of Natick Trails, said funds to be reserved for Cochituate Rail Trail maintenance and enhancements to help the Town maintain the CRT in a state of good condition consistent with the intent of these donations. 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: Adelman-Foster)
Natick Center Art Improvements
Approve the recommendations of the Cultural District Public Art Committee with respect to the roadway art
On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 4-1-0 to Approve the recommendations of the Cultural District Public Art Committee with respect to the roadway art. The roll call vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Hickey: No Mr. Freedman: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Jennett, SalamoffNo: Hickey
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 4-1-0 to Approve the recommendations of the Cultural District Public Art Committee with respect to the roadway art. The roll call vote was as follows: Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Mr. Hickey: No Mr. Freedman: Yes.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Approval of the final Natick Center Placemaking Strategy On
Accept the final Natick Center Placemaking Strategy
On Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to Accept the final Natick Center Placemaking Strategy. 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 Motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to Accept the final Natick Center Placemaking Strategy. 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)
Article 22 Home Rule Petition
Move favorable action for Article 22 to Town Meeting
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to move favorable action for Article 22 to Town Meeting. 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 move favorable action for Article 22 to Town Meeting. 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)
Contract Item B- Award/Contract Amendment 1
Approve the Consent Agenda Items A, B, C2, D, E, F, G, and H
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0, to approve the Consent Agenda Items A, B, C2, D, E, F, G, and H. 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 the Consent Agenda Items A, B, C2, D, E, F, G, and H. 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)
Approve the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation for use of the common by the Natick Cultural District to run the Farmers Market every Saturday from 7:30am - 1:30pm beginning on May 8,...
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by roll call vote, voted 5-0-0 to approve the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation for use of the common by the Natick Cultural District to run the Farmers Market every Saturday from 7:30am - 1:30pm beginning on May 8, 2021 and ending September 25, 2021, excluding use of the gazebo. 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 approve the Recreation and Parks Commission recommendation for use of the common by the Natick Cultural District to run the Farmers Market every Saturday from 7:30am - 1:30pm beginning on May 8, 2021 and ending September 25, 2021, excluding use of the gazebo. 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)
Adjourn
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 11:22PM. 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 Adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 11:22PM. 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)
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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