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January 8, 2025
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kathryn M. Coughlin, Bruce T. Evans, Kristen L. Pope, Linda Wollschlager, Richard Sidney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Override Discussion
Approve the abatement amount of $744.03 as provided by Mr. Marshall
Moved by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, to approve the abatement amount of $744.03 as provided by Mr. Marshall. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. Sidney, to approve the abatement amount of $744.03 as provided by Mr. Marshall. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)
Authorize the Chair to write a letter to Mass Audubon requesting a delay in demolition to allow for further discussions and a concrete proposal from Natick Heritage
After extensive discussion, the Board agreed to pursue a different approach: Moved by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, to authorize the Chair to write a letter to Mass Audubon requesting a delay in demolition to allow for further discussions and a concrete proposal from Natick Heritage. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“After extensive discussion, the Board agreed to pursue a different approach: Moved by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Pope, to authorize the Chair to write a letter to Mass Audubon requesting a delay in demolition to allow for further discussions and a concrete proposal from Natick Heritage. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Discussion of Public Speak Policy
Approve the Public Speak policy with the correction of a typographical error in paragraph 6
Moved by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, to approve the Public Speak policy with the correction of a typographical error in paragraph 6. Motion passed 5- 0-0.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Evans, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, to approve the Public Speak policy with the correction of a typographical error in paragraph 6. Motion passed 5- 0-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Wollschlager)
Draft Letter to Civil Service Commission
Approve the letter to the Civil Service Commission
Moved by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, to approve the letter to the Civil Service Commission. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, to approve the letter to the Civil Service Commission. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Vote to Submit Letter to State Legislature
Approve submission of the letter to the State Legislature regarding exemption of the Assistant Fire Chief position from civil service, with correction of the spelling of Representative Linsky's name
Moved by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, to approve submission of the letter to the State Legislature regarding exemption of the Assistant Fire Chief position from civil service, with correction of the spelling of Representative Linsky's name. Motion passed 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, to approve submission of the letter to the State Legislature regarding exemption of the Assistant Fire Chief position from civil service, with correction of the spelling of Representative Linsky's name. Motion passed 5-0-0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way Saturdays from 1/10/25-4/26/25, 9
Approve: Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way Saturdays from 1/10/25-4/26/25, 9
E. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way Saturdays from 1/10/25-4/26/25, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm for the Farmers' Market Motion passed 5-0-0.
The minutes do not say who made this motion. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“E. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way Saturdays from 1/10/25-4/26/25, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm for the Farmers' Market Motion passed 5-0-0..”
Approve all items on the Consent Agenda
Moved by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to approve all items on the Consent Agenda: 5-0-0
From the minutes
“Moved by Mr. Sidney, seconded by Mr. Evans, the Board voted to approve all items on the Consent Agenda: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)
Town Administrator Updates
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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