MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
February 26, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Bruce T. Evans, Kathryn M. Coughlin, Kristen L. Pope, Paul R. Joseph, Richard Sidney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Remove the two articles identified in the warrant as articles 32 and 33 as submitted by the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee with the intent to place them on a Special Town Meeting warrant
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted unanimously to remove the two articles identified in the warrant as articles 32 and 33 as submitted by the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee with the intent to place them on a Special Town Meeting warrant. - 5:0:0.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted unanimously to remove the two articles identified in the warrant as articles 32 and 33 as submitted by the Charter and Bylaw Review Committee with the intent to place them on a Special Town Meeting warrant. - 5:0:0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Approve the warrant for the Spring Annual Town Meeting as amended
On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted unanimously to approve the warrant for the Spring Annual Town Meeting as amended. - 5:0:0.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted unanimously to approve the warrant for the Spring Annual Town Meeting as amended. - 5:0:0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Executive Session
Approve: Executive Session
The motion was made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Coughlin. - 5:0:0 (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Mr. Joseph - Aye; Ms. Pope - Aye; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye.)
From the minutes
“The motion was made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Coughlin. - 5:0:0 (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Mr. Joseph - Aye; Ms. Pope - Aye; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye.).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Interview and Appointment to the Economic Development Committee
Appoint Mr. Brewster to the Economic Development Committee
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Brewster to the Economic Development Committee.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Brewster to the Economic Development Committee..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Appointment of Reserve Police Officer
Appoint Nicholas Raffi to the position of Reserve Police Officer contingent upon successful completion of a medical and psychological examination, physical abilities test, completion of the police...
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Nicholas Raffi to the position of Reserve Police Officer contingent upon successful completion of a medical and psychological examination, physical abilities test, completion of the police academy and any other requirements necessary for successful certification within the commonwealth of Massachusetts, to be effective November 1st, 2023. - 5:0:0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Nicholas Raffi to the position of Reserve Police Officer contingent upon successful completion of a medical and psychological examination, physical abilities test, completion of the police academy and any other requirements necessary for successful certification within the commonwealth of Massachusetts, to be effective November 1st, 2023. - 5:0:0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Joseph)
Public Hearing
Opened the public hearing
In a unanimous vote on a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board opened the public hearing. - 5:0:0
From the minutes
“In a unanimous vote on a motion by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board opened the public hearing. - 5:0:0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Joseph)
Anne Novak, 9 Grant Street, agreed with
Continue the Public Hearing to March 6th at 7:00 PM
On a motion made by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the board voted unanimously to continue the Public Hearing to March 6th at 7:00 PM. - 5:0:0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Coughlin, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the board voted unanimously to continue the Public Hearing to March 6th at 7:00 PM. - 5:0:0.” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Joseph)
Continuation of Public Hearing from January 10, 2024
Approve the Grant of Location
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Grant of Location. - 5:0:0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Grant of Location. - 5:0:0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. - 5:0:0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Joseph, the Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing. - 5:0:0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Joseph)
Kevin Yeoman, the current commander of Amvets Post 79, thanked
Confirm the corrected table in the presentation
D. Mr. Sidney moved to confirm the corrected table in the presentation. Ms. Pope seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion. - 5:0:0.
From the minutes
“d. Mr. Sidney moved to confirm the corrected table in the presentation. Ms. Pope seconded the motion. The Board voted unanimously in favor of the motion. - 5:0:0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Approve the Consent Agenda items A-C
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Consent Agenda items A-C. - 5:0:0.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Consent Agenda items A-C. - 5:0:0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting. - 5:0:0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting. - 5:0:0.” (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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