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March 24, 2021
22 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, Michael J. Hickey, Susan G. Salamoff
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session for the following purpose
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 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 Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 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 Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Contract Extension for Acting Town Administrator, Robert Rooney
Renew the appointment of Robert Rooney as Acting Town Administrator for an additional three-month period in accordance with the Natick Home Rule Charter Article 4, Section 4-3(b)."
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted by roll call vote 5-0-0 to renew the appointment of Robert Rooney as Acting Town Administrator for an additional three-month period in accordance with the Natick Home Rule Charter Article 4, Section 4-3(b)." The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted by roll call vote 5-0-0 to renew the appointment of Robert Rooney as Acting Town Administrator for an additional three-month period in accordance with the Natick Home Rule Charter Article 4, Section 4-3(b)." The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Net Zero Action Plan Endorsement Request
Endorse the Net Zero Action Plan
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to endorse the Net Zero Action Plan. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to endorse the Net Zero Action Plan. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Approve the signage as presented
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to approve the signage as presented. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to approve the signage as presented. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Approve: Net Zero Action Plan Endorsement Request
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote approve this recommendation. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote approve this recommendation. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Approve this recommendation
On a motion by Mr., Jennett seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to approve this recommendation. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr., Jennett seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to approve this recommendation. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Refer this back to the Safety Committee for a recommendation
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0- 0 by roll call vote to refer this back to the Safety Committee for a recommendation. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0- 0 by roll call vote to refer this back to the Safety Committee for a recommendation. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Erect the sign as proposed
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to erect the sign as proposed. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to erect the sign as proposed. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Support this recommendation
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to support this recommendation. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to support this recommendation. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Host Community Agreement with Cypress Tree Management Natick
Approve the Host Community Agreement as presented
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, The Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to approve the Host Community Agreement as presented. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, The Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to approve the Host Community Agreement as presented. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Recommend that Town Meeting take no action
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to recommend that Town Meeting take no action. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to recommend that Town Meeting take no action. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to recommend that Town Meeting take no action. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to recommend that Town Meeting take no action. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to recommend that Town Meeting take no action. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to recommend that Town Meeting take no action. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Recommend favorable action on the following
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to recommend favorable action on the following: [...] The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to recommend favorable action on the following: [...] The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Adelman-Foster)
Recommend favorable action by a 5-0-0 roll call vote
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted to recommend favorable action by a 5-0-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted to recommend favorable action by a 5-0-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted to recommend favorable action by a 5-0-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted to recommend favorable action by a 5-0-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Recommend favorable action on the following
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to recommend favorable action on the following: [...] The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to recommend favorable action on the following: [...] The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Reconsider Article 22
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call to reconsider Article 22. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call to reconsider Article 22. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Hickey)
Recommend favorable action on a motion that incorporated the stipulation that Mr. Hickey had just discussed
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, The Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend favorable action on a motion that incorporated the stipulation that Mr. Hickey had just discussed. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, The Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend favorable action on a motion that incorporated the stipulation that Mr. Hickey had just discussed. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Approve Natick Center Associates Request to Occupy a Public Way
Approve the consent agenda with the exception of the meeting minutes
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to approve the consent agenda with the exception of the meeting minutes. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Salamoff)
Approve the meeting minutes of January 13, 2021 with one revision
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to approve the meeting minutes of January 13, 2021 with one revision. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to approve the meeting minutes of January 13, 2021 with one revision. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Jennett)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to adjourn at 10:35p.m. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 by roll call vote to adjourn at 10:35p.m. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff 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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