MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 17, 2023
19 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Bruce T. Evans, Kathryn M. Coughlin, Richard Sidney, Paul R. Joseph, Kristen L. Pope
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board, by Roll call vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The roll call vote was as follows Mr. Sidney: Yes Mr. Joseph: Yes Ms. Pope: Yes Ms. Coughlin: Yes Mr. Evans: Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board, by Roll call vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The roll call vote was as follows Mr. Sidney: Yes Mr. Joseph: Yes Ms. Pope: Yes Ms. Coughlin: Yes Mr. Evans: Yes.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Joseph)
Robin Wood
Appoint Robin Wood to the Historic District Commission
On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Robin Wood to the Historic District Commission.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to appoint Robin Wood to the Historic District Commission..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Joseph)
Akshaya Ravi
Accept MathWorks' Scholarship Committee's recommendation to approve the scholarship recipients - Margaret Lagan and Akshaya Ravi
On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept MathWorks' Scholarship Committee's recommendation to approve the scholarship recipients - Margaret Lagan and Akshaya Ravi.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to accept MathWorks' Scholarship Committee's recommendation to approve the scholarship recipients - Margaret Lagan and Akshaya Ravi..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sidney)
Approve the Resolution for Michael J. Hickey, Jr
On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0, to approve the Resolution for Michael J. Hickey, Jr.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0, to approve the Resolution for Michael J. Hickey, Jr..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Joseph)
Public Hearing
Open the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to open the public hearing..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Accept the Fiscal 2024 Water and Sewer rates
On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0, to accept the Fiscal 2024 Water and Sewer rates.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0, to accept the Fiscal 2024 Water and Sewer rates..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Pope)
Close the public hearing
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Joseph)
Authorized the Town Administrator to sign and finalize the Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Regional Housing Services Office
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board authorized the Town Administrator to sign and finalize the Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Regional Housing Services Office.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board authorized the Town Administrator to sign and finalize the Inter-Municipal Agreement for the Regional Housing Services Office..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Approve Natick Pegasus Contract Extension
Approve the Natick Pegasus Contract extension
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Natick Pegasus Contract extension.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Natick Pegasus Contract extension..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Set the maximum useful life of the equipment and capital improvements to be financed by the June 2023 bond issue (vote read into the record)
I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located, or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b),at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the subject matter of this vote were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended, moved by Mr. Sidney, and seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve.
From the minutes
“I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located, or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b),at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the subject matter of this vote were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25 as amended, moved by Mr. Sidney, and seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Sign the easement and deed for 299-301 Bacon Street
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sign the easement and deed for 299-301 Bacon Street.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0 to sign the easement and deed for 299-301 Bacon Street..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Vote to submit letters to State Legislature
Submit the letter pertaining to the 2022 Fall Annual Town Meeting: Natick Patrol Officers - Exemption from Civil Service to the State Legislature
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope the Board voted 5-0-0 to submit the letter pertaining to the 2022 Fall Annual Town Meeting: Natick Patrol Officers - Exemption from Civil Service to the State Legislature.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope the Board voted 5-0-0 to submit the letter pertaining to the 2022 Fall Annual Town Meeting: Natick Patrol Officers - Exemption from Civil Service to the State Legislature..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Submit the letter pertaining to the 2023 Spring Annual Town Meeting: Natick Superior Officers - Exemption from Civil Service to the State Legislature
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope the Board voted 5-0-0 to submit the letter pertaining to the 2023 Spring Annual Town Meeting: Natick Superior Officers - Exemption from Civil Service to the State Legislature.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope the Board voted 5-0-0 to submit the letter pertaining to the 2023 Spring Annual Town Meeting: Natick Superior Officers - Exemption from Civil Service to the State Legislature..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Provisionally approve the 21 Overbrook easement
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0 to provisionally approve the 21 Overbrook easement.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0 to provisionally approve the 21 Overbrook easement..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Remove the Select Board policy on Contracts and Procurement
On a motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to remove the Select Board policy on Contracts and Procurement.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to remove the Select Board policy on Contracts and Procurement..” (Motion: Joseph, second: Coughlin)
Michael Lynch
Approve Items A-G and Items I-M of the Consent Agenda
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve Items A-G and Items I-M of the Consent Agenda.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve Items A-G and Items I-M of the Consent Agenda..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Approve the Natick Elks' Application to extend their Temporary Outdoor Premises License conditional upon a site visit by Deputy Chief Lauzon requesting that the Deputy Chief visit within the next...
On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Natick Elks' Application to extend their Temporary Outdoor Premises License conditional upon a site visit by Deputy Chief Lauzon requesting that the Deputy Chief visit within the next two weeks or when it is most appropriate given the seating chart.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Sidney, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Natick Elks' Application to extend their Temporary Outdoor Premises License conditional upon a site visit by Deputy Chief Lauzon requesting that the Deputy Chief visit within the next two weeks or when it is most appropriate given the seating chart..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Sidney)
Approve meeting minutes of December 21, 2022, and May 3, 2023
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve meeting minutes of December 21, 2022, and May 3, 2023.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve meeting minutes of December 21, 2022, and May 3, 2023..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 PM..” (Motion: Sidney, 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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