MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
May 31, 2023
5 recorded votes, 0 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
During the meeting:
- Kristen L. Pope took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Pope Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Evans Yes
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board, by Roll Call vote, voted 5-0-0 to enter into Executive Session. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Joseph Yes Ms. Pope Yes Ms. Coughlin Yes Mr. Sidney Yes Mr. Evans Yes.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Public Speak
Approve the 5% COLA and recommend the spread payment schedule
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the 5% COLA and recommend the spread payment schedule.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the 5% COLA and recommend the spread payment schedule..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Joseph)
Kennedy Middle School
Approve the Proclamation
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Proclamation.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted 5-0-0 to approve the Proclamation..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Accept Friends of Natick Trails' Request
Approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item E
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the board, by Roll call vote, voted 5-0-0, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item E.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the board, by Roll call vote, voted 5-0-0, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item E..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Joseph)
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0, to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 PM.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted 5-0-0, to adjourn the meeting at 9:40 PM..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
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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