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18 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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
(the minutes do not state the motion)
The motion was made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager-4:0:0 (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Mr. Wollschlager - Aye; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye.)
“The motion was made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager-4:0:0 (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Mr. Wollschlager - Aye; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye.).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Reappoint Michelle Laramee as Comptroller for a term ending 7/01/2027
On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to reappoint Michelle Laramee as Comptroller for a term ending 7/01/2027: -4:0:0.
“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to reappoint Michelle Laramee as Comptroller for a term ending 7/01/2027: -4:0:0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Wollschlager)
Reappoint Wayne Szretter to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending 7/01/2027
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to reappoint Wayne Szretter to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending 7/01/2027-4:0:0.
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to reappoint Wayne Szretter to the Recreation and Parks Commission for a term ending 7/01/2027-4:0:0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Appoint Maria McMorran to the Net Zero Natick Committee for a term ending 7/01/2027
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to appoint Maria McMorran to the Net Zero Natick Committee for a term ending 7/01/2027-4:0:0.
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to appoint Maria McMorran to the Net Zero Natick Committee for a term ending 7/01/2027-4:0:0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Table the appointment of Hank Szretter to their next meeting
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to table the appointment of Hank Szretter to their next meeting 4:0:0.
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to table the appointment of Hank Szretter to their next meeting 4:0:0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Open the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to open the public hearing 4:0:0.
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to open the public hearing 4:0:0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Name the square at Lincoln and Sherman Streets the Foley Family Square
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and Mr. Evans, the Board voted to name the square at Lincoln and Sherman Streets the Foley Family Square.
The minutes record the result but no count or names. The minutes do not name a seconder.
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and Mr. Evans, the Board voted to name the square at Lincoln and Sherman Streets the Foley Family Square..” (Motion: Sidney)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans the Board voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans the Board voted to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Appoint Lieutenant Chad Howard, Lieutenant Allan Graham, and Lieutenant Kevin Delehanty as Local Licensing Agents
On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney the Board voted to appoint Lieutenant Chad Howard, Lieutenant Allan Graham, and Lieutenant Kevin Delehanty as Local Licensing Agents.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney the Board voted to appoint Lieutenant Chad Howard, Lieutenant Allan Graham, and Lieutenant Kevin Delehanty as Local Licensing Agents..” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Approve the Grant of Location at Tech Circle with additional barriers as recommended by The Department of Public Works
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to approve the Grant of Location at Tech Circle with additional barriers as recommended by The Department of Public Works 4:0:0.
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to approve the Grant of Location at Tech Circle with additional barriers as recommended by The Department of Public Works 4:0:0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to close the public hearing.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approve the grant of location application with conditions the Department of Public Works raised about the local sewer
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to approve the grant of location application with conditions the Department of Public Works raised about the local sewer.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to approve the grant of location application with conditions the Department of Public Works raised about the local sewer..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approve the ReLeaf Alternative Natick, Inc Application for an Adult Use Marijuana Establishment License pending a final walkthrough by police
On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to approve the ReLeaf Alternative Natick, Inc Application for an Adult Use Marijuana Establishment License pending a final walkthrough by police.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to approve the ReLeaf Alternative Natick, Inc Application for an Adult Use Marijuana Establishment License pending a final walkthrough by police..” (Motion: Evans, second: Wollschlager)
Approve the 5 Auburn Street Project Eligibility Letter
On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney the Board voted to approve the 5 Auburn Street Project Eligibility Letter.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney the Board voted to approve the 5 Auburn Street Project Eligibility Letter..” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Approve the policy with the correction of Scrivener's errors
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to approve the policy with the correction of Scrivener's errors.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to approve the policy with the correction of Scrivener's errors..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Approve the Consent Agenda items A - I
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Consent Agenda items A - I. -4:0:0.
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Coughlin, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Consent Agenda items A - I. -4:0:0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Approve all appointments/reappointmenst except for Andrew Roach and Gilbert Yaker to the Transportation Advisory Committee
On a motion made my Ms. Coughlin and Seconded by Mr. Evans the Board voted to approve all appointments/reappointmenst except for Andrew Roach and Gilbert Yaker to the Transportation Advisory Committee.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
“On a motion made my Ms. Coughlin and Seconded by Mr. Evans the Board voted to approve all appointments/reappointmenst except for Andrew Roach and Gilbert Yaker to the Transportation Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Evans)
Adjourn
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:11. - 4:0:0
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 9:11. - 4:0:0.” (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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