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March 22, 2023
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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 into Executive Session
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Evans Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey Yes Mr. Evans Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes.” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Public Speak
Reappoint Mr. Carew to Veterans' Service Director for a three-year term
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to reappoint Mr. Carew to Veterans' Service Director for a three-year term.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to reappoint Mr. Carew to Veterans' Service Director for a three-year term..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Coughlin)
Authorize the Town Administrator to request bids and execute a contract for the municipal aggregation program that is no more than 24 months in length and includes no less than 22% additional...
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0, to authorize the Town Administrator to request bids and execute a contract for the municipal aggregation program that is no more than 24 months in length and includes no less than 22% additional class 1 renewable content in the default electricity supply in the calendar year 2024 escalating by 3% in calendar year 2025 if and to the extent applicable.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0, to authorize the Town Administrator to request bids and execute a contract for the municipal aggregation program that is no more than 24 months in length and includes no less than 22% additional class 1 renewable content in the default electricity supply in the calendar year 2024 escalating by 3% in calendar year 2025 if and to the extent applicable..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Sidney)
Accept the recommendation by the Chair of the West Natick Fire Station Committee to dissolve the Committee with gratitude
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the recommendation by the Chair of the West Natick Fire Station Committee to dissolve the Committee with gratitude.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the recommendation by the Chair of the West Natick Fire Station Committee to dissolve the Committee with gratitude..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Evans)
Public Hearing
Enter into the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into the public hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into the public hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes.” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License with an effective date of March 22, 2023, to Verizon New England Inc. ("Verizon")
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License with an effective date of March 22, 2023, to Verizon New England Inc. ("Verizon"). [...] The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to grant the subject Cable Television Renewal License with an effective date of March 22, 2023, to Verizon New England Inc. ("Verizon"). [...] The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes.” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Enter into the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into the public hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into the public hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes.” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Approve the Grant of location for 235 West Central Street with the stipulation that the work either be done prior to April 10th or after April 17th, 2023, so that final preparations and safety...
On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Grant of location for 235 West Central Street with the stipulation that the work either be done prior to April 10th or after April 17th, 2023, so that final preparations and safety protocols for the Marathon are not disturbed.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Grant of location for 235 West Central Street with the stipulation that the work either be done prior to April 10th or after April 17th, 2023, so that final preparations and safety protocols for the Marathon are not disturbed..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Evans)
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sidney)
Open the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to open the public hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to open the public hearing. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes.” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Approve the modification and/or amendment to the Rules & Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the modification and/or amendment to the Rules & Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the modification and/or amendment to the Rules & Regulations for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages..” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, 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. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, 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. Evans Yes Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Joseph Yes.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Hickey)
Reconsideration of 5 Auburn Street RFP Deliberation and Vote
Reconsider the March 15, 2023, finding that the MetroWest Collaborative RFP response is the most highly advantageous. Mr. Evans No Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin No Mr. Sidney No Mr. Joseph No
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 1-4-0 to reconsider the March 15, 2023, finding that the MetroWest Collaborative RFP response is the most highly advantageous. Mr. Evans No Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin No Mr. Sidney No Mr. Joseph No
Yes: HickeyNo: Coughlin, Evans, Joseph, Sidney
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 1-4-0 to reconsider the March 15, 2023, finding that the MetroWest Collaborative RFP response is the most highly advantageous. Mr. Evans No Mr. Hickey Yes Ms. Coughlin No Mr. Sidney No Mr. Joseph No.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Approval of 2023 MSBA (Massachusetts School Building Authority) Statement of Interest Resolution
Approve: Approval of 2023 MSBA (Massachusetts School Building Authority) Statement of Interest Resolution
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board, by a vote of 5-0- 0, approved the Resolution.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board, by a vote of 5-0- 0, approved the Resolution..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Approve the Order of Taking for 60R Harwood Road and authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Donation on the Board's behalf
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Order of Taking for 60R Harwood Road and authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Donation on the Board's behalf.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted 5-0-0 to Approve the Order of Taking for 60R Harwood Road and authorize the Chair to sign the Certificate of Donation on the Board's behalf..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Select Board policy
Accept the proposed policy for the Naming of Public Places proposed by Mr. Hickey
On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the proposed policy for the Naming of Public Places proposed by Mr. Hickey.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept the proposed policy for the Naming of Public Places proposed by Mr. Hickey..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sidney)
Approve Natick Common Request
Approve the Consent Agenda Items B-I
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda Items B-I.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Consent Agenda Items B-I..” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:27 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:27 PM..” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
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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