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February 5, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Kathryn M. Coughlin as absent.
Present: Bruce T. Evans, Kristen L. Pope, Richard Sidney, Paul R. Joseph
Absent: Kathryn M. Coughlin
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session for the reasons listed above
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session for the reasons listed above. 4-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board unanimously voted to enter into executive session for the reasons listed above. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Public Speak
Open the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board unanimously voted to open the public hearing. 4-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board unanimously voted to open the public hearing. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Joseph)
In favor of the Square Dedication
Mr. Sidney read the resolution and moved its endorsement. Ms. Pope seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor of the Square Dedication. 4-0-0
From the minutes
“Mr. Sidney read the resolution and moved its endorsement. Ms. Pope seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in favor of the Square Dedication. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Approve the OPEB declaration of Trust and Agreement as presented
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board unanimously voted to approve the OPEB declaration of Trust and Agreement as presented. 4-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board unanimously voted to approve the OPEB declaration of Trust and Agreement as presented. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Joseph)
Designate the Town Treasurer as the Trustee of the Trust as outlined in the Trust documents
On a motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the board unanimously voted to designate the Town Treasurer as the Trustee of the Trust as outlined in the Trust documents. 4-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Sidney, the board unanimously voted to designate the Town Treasurer as the Trustee of the Trust as outlined in the Trust documents. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Joseph, second: Sidney)
Continuation of Public Hearing from January 10, 2024
Continue the public hearing for this item to February 26th, 2024 at 6:30 pm
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board unanimously voted to continue the public hearing for this item to February 26th, 2024 at 6:30 pm. 4-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board unanimously voted to continue the public hearing for this item to February 26th, 2024 at 6:30 pm. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Updated Water and Sewer Abatement Policy
Approve the policy as updated
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board unanimously voted to approve the policy as updated. 4-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board unanimously voted to approve the policy as updated. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Amend the Town of Natick Bylaws by modifying Article 1 Section 1- Annual Town Meeting as well as Article 20 Section 2-Dates of Submission of Fiscal documents regarding the dates of submission of...
Mr. Joseph made a motion to put an article on the Town Meeting Warrant to see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Natick Bylaws by modifying Article 1 Section 1- Annual Town Meeting as well as Article 20 Section 2-Dates of Submission of Fiscal documents regarding the dates of submission of the preliminary budget of the next fiscal year or otherwise act theron. Mr. Evans seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in its favor. 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Joseph made a motion to put an article on the Town Meeting Warrant to see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of Natick Bylaws by modifying Article 1 Section 1- Annual Town Meeting as well as Article 20 Section 2-Dates of Submission of Fiscal documents regarding the dates of submission of the preliminary budget of the next fiscal year or otherwise act theron. Mr. Evans seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously in its favor. 4-0-0..” (Motion: Joseph, second: Evans)
Add the proposed article to the Town Meeting Warrant to see what action the Town would take with regard to the repeal or modification of Article 42 of the Town of Natick Bylaws
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted unanimously to add the proposed article to the Town Meeting Warrant to see what action the Town would take with regard to the repeal or modification of Article 42 of the Town of Natick Bylaws. 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted unanimously to add the proposed article to the Town Meeting Warrant to see what action the Town would take with regard to the repeal or modification of Article 42 of the Town of Natick Bylaws. 4-0-0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Joseph)
Referral of Zoning Articles for the Spring Annual Town Meeting
Refer the proposed zoning articles to the Planning Board
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Select Board unanimously voted to refer the proposed zoning articles to the Planning Board. 4-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Select Board unanimously voted to refer the proposed zoning articles to the Planning Board. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Approve a Junk Dealer/Collector License Application
Approve items A-H of the consent agenda
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted unanimously to approve items A-H of the consent agenda. 4-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted unanimously to approve items A-H of the consent agenda. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr., Jospeh, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:18pm.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr., Jospeh, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:18pm..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Joseph)
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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