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April 6, 2022
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Paul R. Joseph, Michael J. Hickey, Bruce T. Evans, Karen Adelman-Foster, Kathryn M. Coughlin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Speak
Approve the Proclamation for Natick Service Council Week
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Proclamation for Natick Service Council Week.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Proclamation for Natick Service Council Week..” (Motion: Evans, second: Adelman-Foster)
Approve Natick Center Pedestrian Street Art, Phase II
Approve Natick Center Associates' Pedestrian Street Art, Phase II
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 4-1-0 to approve Natick Center Associates' Pedestrian Street Art, Phase II.
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Coughlin, Evans, JosephNo: HickeyThe minutes give the count as 4-1-0 and say “Mr. Hickey notes that he has a love of the arts but still believes in the purest approach for safety of streets and that is why he has voted no.”
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 4-1-0 to approve Natick Center Associates' Pedestrian Street Art, Phase II..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Coughlin)
Transfer of land and grant of easement to Natick Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT)
Approve and sign the Order of Taking for the land at 60R Harwood Road, pursuant to the authorization voted at the 2021 Fall Annual Town Meeting, on October 26, 2021, under Article 24, and move...
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve and sign the Order of Taking for the land at 60R Harwood Road, pursuant to the authorization voted at the 2021 Fall Annual Town Meeting, on October 26, 2021, under Article 24, and move that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Donation, which is to be filed with the Order of Taking
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve and sign the Order of Taking for the land at 60R Harwood Road, pursuant to the authorization voted at the 2021 Fall Annual Town Meeting, on October 26, 2021, under Article 24, and move that the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Donation, which is to be filed with the Order of Taking.” (Motion: Hickey, second: Evans)
MSBA Statement of Interest Resolution
Adopt the following: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 6, 2022, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Natick, in accordance with its charter, by-laws,...
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to Adopt the following: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 6, 2022, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Natick, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to Adopt the following: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on April 6, 2022, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Natick, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form.” (Motion: Evans, second: Coughlin)
Approve Meeting Minutes October 27, 2021 4
Approve the meeting Minutes listed above
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the meeting Minutes listed above.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the meeting Minutes listed above..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Adelman-Foster)
Weekly Warrant Review
Approve all items on the Consent Agenda except for item B which was removed the agenda
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve all items on the Consent Agenda except for item B which was removed the agenda.
The minutes name the seconder as “Mr. Jennett”, which does not match a Select Board member, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve all items on the Consent Agenda except for item B which was removed the agenda..” (Motion: Hickey)
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:10PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:10PM..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, 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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