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August 3, 2022
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Paul R. Joseph as absent.
Present: Michael J. Hickey, Bruce T. Evans, Kathryn M. Coughlin
Absent: Paul R. Joseph
Every vote, in order
Public Speak
Accept and acknowledge the donation listed in the July 26, 2022 memorandum to the Natick Select Board from the Friends of Natick Trails, said funds to be deposited into the Cochituate Rail Trail...
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 3-0-0 to accept and acknowledge the donation listed in the July 26, 2022 memorandum to the Natick Select Board from the Friends of Natick Trails, said funds to be deposited into the Cochituate Rail Trail revolving fund to help the Town maintain the CRT in a state of good condition consistent with the intention of these donations.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 3-0-0 to accept and acknowledge the donation listed in the July 26, 2022 memorandum to the Natick Select Board from the Friends of Natick Trails, said funds to be deposited into the Cochituate Rail Trail revolving fund to help the Town maintain the CRT in a state of good condition consistent with the intention of these donations..” (Motion: Evans, second: Coughlin)
Affirm the previous decision on this topic dated July 27, 2022
On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 3-0-0 to affirm the previous decision on this topic dated July 27, 2022
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 3-0-0 to affirm the previous decision on this topic dated July 27, 2022.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Evans)
Rhode Island Avenue disposition process discussion
Place one or more Home Rule Petitions and/or one or more Articles on the 2022 Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant to eliminate the minimum seating requirement of 15 seats for an On-Premises Malt...
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 3-0-0 to place one or more Home Rule Petitions and/or one or more Articles on the 2022 Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant to eliminate the minimum seating requirement of 15 seats for an On-Premises Malt Beverage and Wine license and another Home Rule Petition/Article to eliminate the minimum seating requirement of 100 seats for an On-Premises All-Alcohol license," or to structure the Home Rule Petition/article into one or however many Home Rule Petitions/Articles as Town Counsel confirms is advisable to accomplish the substance of the goal as outlined.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 3-0-0 to place one or more Home Rule Petitions and/or one or more Articles on the 2022 Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant to eliminate the minimum seating requirement of 15 seats for an On-Premises Malt Beverage and Wine license and another Home Rule Petition/Article to eliminate the minimum seating requirement of 100 seats for an On-Premises All-Alcohol license," or to structure the Home Rule Petition/article into one or however many Home Rule Petitions/Articles as Town Counsel confirms is advisable to accomplish the substance of the goal as outlined..” (Motion: Evans, second: Coughlin)
Schedule a public hearing for August 24, 2022, to allow for consideration of the items specifically listed in the matters outlined in the memo to the Select Board dated Wednesday, August 3, 2022,...
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the board voted 3-0-0 to Schedule a public hearing for August 24, 2022, to allow for consideration of the items specifically listed in the matters outlined in the memo to the Select Board dated Wednesday, August 3, 2022, as attached to this agenda, and any other alcohol licensing matters referred to in the May 18, 2022, memo of Paul Joseph which incorporates information from the working group.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the board voted 3-0-0 to Schedule a public hearing for August 24, 2022, to allow for consideration of the items specifically listed in the matters outlined in the memo to the Select Board dated Wednesday, August 3, 2022, as attached to this agenda, and any other alcohol licensing matters referred to in the May 18, 2022, memo of Paul Joseph which incorporates information from the working group..” (Motion: Evans, second: Coughlin)
Approve Frescafe's Temporary Outdoor Dining Renewal Application
Approve all items on the Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 3-0-0 to approve all items on the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 3-0-0 to approve all items on the Consent Agenda..” (Motion: Evans, second: Coughlin)
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 3-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:00PM
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 3-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:00PM.” (Motion: Evans, second: Coughlin)
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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