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February 8, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Paul R. Joseph, Michael J. Hickey, Bruce T. Evans, Kathryn M. Coughlin, Richard Sidney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter Executive Session. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Evans Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Joseph Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter Executive Session. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Evans Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Joseph Yes.” (Motion: Evans, second: Coughlin)
Edward (Rick) Devereux
Appoint Mr. Devereux to the Transportation Advisory Committee
On a motion by Mr. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Devereux to the Transportation Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Mr. Devereux to the Transportation Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sidney)
Approve Chief Hicks' Recommendations
Bypass the candidate Donald E. Anastasi
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0, to bypass the candidate Donald E. Anastasi.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0, to bypass the candidate Donald E. Anastasi..” (Motion: Evans, second: Coughlin)
Appoint the following officers as permanent full-time police officers, contingent upon successful completion of the Police Academy and any other requirements necessary for successful certification...
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint the following officers as permanent full-time police officers, contingent upon successful completion of the Police Academy and any other requirements necessary for successful certification with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resource Division:
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint the following officers as permanent full-time police officers, contingent upon successful completion of the Police Academy and any other requirements necessary for successful certification with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resource Division:.” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Bypass the candidate Sergeant Brian D. Ingham
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to bypass the candidate Sergeant Brian D. Ingham.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to bypass the candidate Sergeant Brian D. Ingham..” (Motion: Evans, second: Coughlin)
Recommend appointments of
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend appointments of
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0 to recommend appointments of.” (Motion: Evans, second: Hickey)
Bulk pick-up/Recycle Center
Accept the recommendation of the Dept. of Public Works for the flat fee of $50.00 for five items per pickup
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the recommendation of the Dept. of Public Works for the flat fee of $50.00 for five items per pickup.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the recommendation of the Dept. of Public Works for the flat fee of $50.00 for five items per pickup..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Approve the 5-year Roadway Improvements Plan (2023-2027)
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the 5-year Roadway Improvements Plan (2023-2027).
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the 5-year Roadway Improvements Plan (2023-2027)..” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Appoint Special Counsel to handle H-1B visa application
Appoint special counsel to handle the H-1B visa application for Ms. Huang
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint special counsel to handle the H-1B visa application for Ms. Huang.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint special counsel to handle the H-1B visa application for Ms. Huang..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Coughlin)
Accept the Town Administrator Review for calendar year 2022
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the Town Administrator Review for calendar year 2022.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the Town Administrator Review for calendar year 2022..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Coughlin)
Approve letter to State Legislature for 2022 Fall Annual Town Meeting Home Rule Petition Home Rule Petition
Approve the Consent Agenda items except for item I
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0, to approve the Consent Agenda items except for item I.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 5-0-0, to approve the Consent Agenda items except for item I..” (Motion: Evans, second: Hickey)
Approve item I on the Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-1, to approve item I on the Consent Agenda.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1 but do not say who voted no or abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Hickey, the Board voted 4-0-1, to approve item I on the Consent Agenda..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Hickey)
Adjourn
On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Hickey the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Hickey the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:47 PM..” (Motion: Coughlin, 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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