MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
August 25, 2021
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Karen Adelman-Foster, Richard P. Jennett, Michael J. Hickey, Susan G. Salamoff, Paul R. Joseph
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Paul R. Joseph took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Open the Public Hearing
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to open the Public Hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster 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 open the Public Hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Close the Public Hearing
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to close the Public Hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster 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 close the Public Hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Dedicate the Square at Harvard and Washington Streets and to approve the Sullivan Family Square Resolution
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to Dedicate the Square at Harvard and Washington Streets and to approve the Sullivan Family Square Resolution. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster 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 Dedicate the Square at Harvard and Washington Streets and to approve the Sullivan Family Square Resolution. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Hickey)
Approve Natick Lodge 1425 BPOE of US Request for Amendment
Approve Ms. David as the Manager of the Natick Lodge 1425 BPOE of US. Mr. Joseph was not present at the time of this vote
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 4-0-0 to approve Ms. David as the Manager of the Natick Lodge 1425 BPOE of US. Mr. Joseph was not present at the time of this vote. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffThe minutes say “Mr. Joseph was not present”, so Paul R. Joseph is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 4-0-0 to approve Ms. David as the Manager of the Natick Lodge 1425 BPOE of US. Mr. Joseph was not present at the time of this vote. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Hold a public hearing to modify Licensing Fees. Mr. Joseph was not present during this vote
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 4-0-0 to hold a public hearing to modify Licensing Fees. Mr. Joseph was not present during this vote. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffThe minutes say “Mr. Joseph was not present”, so Paul R. Joseph is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 4-0-0 to hold a public hearing to modify Licensing Fees. Mr. Joseph was not present during this vote. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Review vote on FY22 Water and Sewer Rates -clarifying language
Clarify that the new FY22 Water and Sewer rates will take effect for the final three billing cycles of the year. Mr. Joseph was not present during this vote
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 4-0-0 to clarify that the new FY22 Water and Sewer rates will take effect for the final three billing cycles of the year. Mr. Joseph was not present during this vote. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Hickey, Jennett, SalamoffThe minutes say “Mr. Joseph was not present”, so Paul R. Joseph is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 4-0-0 to clarify that the new FY22 Water and Sewer rates will take effect for the final three billing cycles of the year. Mr. Joseph was not present during this vote. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Initiate the process and authorize the Chair to coordinate with the Town Administrator as to the contents of that notice and to issue and deliver that notice as early as possible subject to content
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to initiate the process and authorize the Chair to coordinate with the Town Administrator as to the contents of that notice and to issue and deliver that notice as early as possible subject to content. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster 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 initiate the process and authorize the Chair to coordinate with the Town Administrator as to the contents of that notice and to issue and deliver that notice as early as possible subject to content. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Discussion and Decision regarding Legal Services Agreement
Appoint William Solomon, Esq., as special counsel for the Comcast Cable License Renewal
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to appoint William Solomon, Esq., as special counsel for the Comcast Cable License Renewal. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster 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 appoint William Solomon, Esq., as special counsel for the Comcast Cable License Renewal. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Jennett)
Approve the Consent Agenda
On a Motion by Mr. Hickey seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Consent Agenda. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Hickey seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Consent Agenda. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Joseph)
Adjourn
On a Motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call Vote, voted 5-0-0 to Adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 7:55PM. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster 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 Adjourn the Select Board Meeting at 7:55PM. The Roll Call Vote was as follows: Mr. Jennett Yes Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, 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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