MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
January 26, 2022
9 recorded votes, 2 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
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
On a motion by Mr. Joseph 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 Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Hickey, Joseph, 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 Mr. Joseph 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 Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Joseph, second: Hickey)
Review and Vote on Chief Hicks' 2022 Contract
Approve and ratify the board's action to enter into new contract taking effect July 1, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0, to approve and ratify the board's action to enter into new contract taking effect July 1, 2022. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett 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 and ratify the board's action to enter into new contract taking effect July 1, 2022. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Joseph)
Approve the recommendation for appointment of Patrick Donahue as full-time police officer effective February 7, 2022, contingent upon successful completion of the Police Academy and any
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0, to approve the recommendation for appointment of Patrick Donahue as full-time police officer effective February 7, 2022, contingent upon successful completion of the Police Academy and any [...] The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett 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 approve the recommendation for appointment of Patrick Donahue as full-time police officer effective February 7, 2022, contingent upon successful completion of the Police Academy and any [...] The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Act on the authorization of Town Meeting by filing and submitting the Home Rule request regarding Hybrid Town Meeting and authorizing the Chair to sign on the Board's behalf
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0, to act on the authorization of Town Meeting by filing and submitting the Home Rule request regarding Hybrid Town Meeting and authorizing the Chair to sign on the Board's behalf. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett 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 act on the authorization of Town Meeting by filing and submitting the Home Rule request regarding Hybrid Town Meeting and authorizing the Chair to sign on the Board's behalf. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Salamoff)
Amvets Application
Continue the public hearing to February 9, 2022
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0, to continue the public hearing to February 9, 2022. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett 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 continue the public hearing to February 9, 2022. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Joseph)
Water and Sewer Abatement Appeal
Waive/abate Mr. Cain's water and sewer bill by waiving one month of usage for May 1, 2021, as documented on the May 1, 2021, reading. Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Joseph Yes...
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board, by Roll Call vote, vote 4-1-0 to waive/abate Mr. Cain's water and sewer bill by waiving one month of usage for May 1, 2021, as documented on the May 1, 2021, reading. Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster No
Yes: Hickey, Jennett, Joseph, SalamoffNo: Adelman-Foster
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board, by Roll Call vote, vote 4-1-0 to waive/abate Mr. Cain's water and sewer bill by waiving one month of usage for May 1, 2021, as documented on the May 1, 2021, reading. Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster No.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Joseph)
Select Board Appointment to the Board of Registrars
Approve: Select Board Appointment to the Board of Registrars
On a motion by Ms. Salamoff, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0, to [...] The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster 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 [...] The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Salamoff, second: Hickey)
Weekly Warrant Review Weekly Warrant January 25, 2022
Approve the Consent Agenda items B and C only
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 items B and C only. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett 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 items B and C only. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Joseph)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0, to adjourn the meeting at 9:45PM. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett 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 adjourn the meeting at 9:45PM. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Ms. Salamoff Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster 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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