MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
September 18, 2024
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kathryn M. Coughlin, Bruce T. Evans, Richard Sidney, Kristen L. Pope, Linda Wollschlager
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Approve: Executive Session
The motion was made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney - 5:0:0 (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms. Pope - Aye; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye.)
From the minutes
“The motion was made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney - 5:0:0 (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Wollschlager - Aye; Ms. Pope - Aye; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye.).” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Continued Public Hearing
Approve Tama Sushi & Ramen application for a Common Victualer License
On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted to approve Tama Sushi & Ramen application for a Common Victualer License. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted to approve Tama Sushi & Ramen application for a Common Victualer License. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Approve Tama Sushi & Ramen application for a non-live entertainment license
On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney the Board voted to approve Tama Sushi & Ramen application for a non-live entertainment license. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney the Board voted to approve Tama Sushi & Ramen application for a non-live entertainment license. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Approve Tama Sushi & Ramen application for a S.12 All Alcohol on Premise License with the amended hours of Monday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m
On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney the Board voted to approve Tama Sushi & Ramen application for a S.12 All Alcohol on Premise License with the amended hours of Monday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. [...] 5-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney the Board voted to approve Tama Sushi & Ramen application for a S.12 All Alcohol on Premise License with the amended hours of Monday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. [...] 5-0-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to close the public hearing. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to close the public hearing. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Public Hearing
Open the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to open the public hearing. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to open the public hearing. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approve the McConnon Family Square
On a motion made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted to approve the McConnon Family Square. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Ms. Pope, the Board voted to approve the McConnon Family Square. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Pope)
Close the public hearing
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager the Board voted to close the public hearing. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager the Board voted to close the public hearing. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Hearing
Approve: Hearing
On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney, to continue the hearing until the Board's meeting on October 16, 2024. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney, to continue the hearing until the Board's meeting on October 16, 2024. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Schedule a public meeting to discuss Natick licenses fees at the next available meeting
On a motion made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to schedule a public meeting to discuss Natick licenses fees at the next available meeting. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to schedule a public meeting to discuss Natick licenses fees at the next available meeting. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Pope, second: Evans)
Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles Article 5
Approve the exemption for Anaid Vladimirov from Town By-Laws Ch. 41, S.4
On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted to approve the exemption for Anaid Vladimirov from Town By-Laws Ch. 41, S.4. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted to approve the exemption for Anaid Vladimirov from Town By-Laws Ch. 41, S.4. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Climate Leaders Update & Zero-Emission Vehicle First Policy
Approve the Climate Leaders Update & Zero-Emission Vehicle First Policy
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to approve the Climate Leaders Update & Zero-Emission Vehicle First Policy. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to approve the Climate Leaders Update & Zero-Emission Vehicle First Policy. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way
Approve the Consent Agenda items A-L except F
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Consent Agenda items A-L except F. - 5:0:0
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-L except F. - 5:0:0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approve item F from the Consent Agenda subject to a final walk through by Deputy Police Chief Brian Lauzon
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans the Board voted to approve item F from the Consent Agenda subject to a final walk through by Deputy Police Chief Brian Lauzon. 5-0-0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans the Board voted to approve item F from the Consent Agenda subject to a final walk through by Deputy Police Chief Brian Lauzon. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Adjournment
Adjourn
On a motion made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting. - 5:0:0
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting. - 5:0:0.” (Motion: Pope, second: Sidney)
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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