MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
May 1, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Kristen L. Pope as absent.
Present: Kathryn M. Coughlin, Bruce T. Evans, Richard Sidney, Linda Wollschlager
Absent: Kristen L. Pope
During the meeting:
- Bruce T. Evans arrived after the meeting began.
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Approve: Executive Session
The motion was made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager 3:0:0 0 (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye.; Mr. Sidney - Aye;)
Yes: Coughlin, Sidney, WollschlagerBruce T. Evans arrived, after this vote, and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“The motion was made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager 3:0:0 0 (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye.; Mr. Sidney - Aye;).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Appoint Dr. Carey to the Transportation Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Carey to the Transportation Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026 - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms.; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye)
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Carey to the Transportation Advisory Committee with a term ending June 30, 2026 - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms.; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Proclamation for Paul Joseph
Approve the Proclamation for Paul Joseph
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Proclamation for Paul Joseph. - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye)
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Proclamation for Paul Joseph. - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Special Town Election
Hold the special election on the same day as the presidential primary on September 3rd
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board unanimously voted to hold the special election on the same day as the presidential primary on September 3rd. - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms.; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye)
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board unanimously voted to hold the special election on the same day as the presidential primary on September 3rd. - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms.; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approve Letter of Support for the Town of Weston 2024 STM
Approve the Consent Agenda items A, B, D, E, G, H
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Consent Agenda items A, B, D, E, G, H. - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms.; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye)
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Consent Agenda items A, B, D, E, G, H. - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms.; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approve the updated draft policy
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board unanimously voted to approve the updated draft policy - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms.; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye)
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board unanimously voted to approve the updated draft policy - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms.; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Approve the meeting minutes from March 27th, 2024
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board unanimously voted to approve the meeting minutes from March 27th, 2024. - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms.; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye)
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board unanimously voted to approve the meeting minutes from March 27th, 2024. - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms.; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting. - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms.; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye)
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting. - 4:0:0. (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms.; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
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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