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October 15, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes list Kathryn M. Coughlin as absent.
Present: Bruce T. Evans, Linda Wollschlager, Kristen L. Pope, Richard Sidney
Absent: Kathryn M. Coughlin
Every vote, in order
Interviews for the Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Mr. Ramage to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2028
Ms. Pope moved to appoint Mr. Ramage to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2028, seconded by Mr. Sidney. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pope moved to appoint Mr. Ramage to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2028, seconded by Mr. Sidney. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pope, second: Sidney)
Appoint Mr. Montemayor to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2028
Ms. Pope moved to appoint Mr. Montemayor to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2028, seconded by Mr. Sidney. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pope moved to appoint Mr. Montemayor to the Community Preservation Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2028, seconded by Mr. Sidney. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pope, second: Sidney)
Dave Moores Proclamation
Approve the proclamation
Ms. Wollschlager moved to approve the proclamation, seconded by Mr. Sidney. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Wollschlager moved to approve the proclamation, seconded by Mr. Sidney. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Sidney)
Public Hearing
Open the public hearing
Ms. Pope moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Sidney. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pope moved to open the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Sidney. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pope, second: Sidney)
Approve the application for AMVETS Post 79 to allow outdoor seating
Ms. Wollschlager moved to approve the application for AMVETS Post 79 to allow outdoor seating, seconded by Mr. Evans. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - Abstain, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 3-0-1.
Yes: Evans, Pope, WollschlagerAbstained: Sidney
From the minutes
“Ms. Wollschlager moved to approve the application for AMVETS Post 79 to allow outdoor seating, seconded by Mr. Evans. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - Abstain, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 3-0-1..” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Evans)
Easement Relocation Across 69 East Central Street
Accept the new easement
Mr. Sidney moved to accept the new easement, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sidney moved to accept the new easement, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Release the old easement contingent upon any administrative requirements
Mr. Sidney moved to release the old easement contingent upon any administrative requirements, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sidney moved to release the old easement contingent upon any administrative requirements, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Discussion and Vote to Authorize Kathryn Coughlin to Submit Testimony Regarding the Municipal Empowerment Act
Authorize Kathryn Coughlin to submit testimony regarding the Municipal Empowerment Act
Mr. Sidney moved to authorize Kathryn Coughlin to submit testimony regarding the Municipal Empowerment Act, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sidney moved to authorize Kathryn Coughlin to submit testimony regarding the Municipal Empowerment Act, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Downtown Parking Requests
Retain the parking rates for the next calendar year at the same level
Mr. Sidney moved to retain the parking rates for the next calendar year at the same level, seconded by Ms. Pope. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sidney moved to retain the parking rates for the next calendar year at the same level, seconded by Ms. Pope. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Approve the change to the overnight parking regulations
Mr. Sidney moved to approve the change to the overnight parking regulations, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sidney moved to approve the change to the overnight parking regulations, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approve the spaces in front of Stonegate on East Central Street
Mr. Sidney moved to approve the spaces in front of Stonegate on East Central Street, seconded by Ms. Pope. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sidney moved to approve the spaces in front of Stonegate on East Central Street, seconded by Ms. Pope. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Approve Natick Center Cultural District request for 2-hour free parking from November 28, 2025
Approve consent agenda items B - D
Ms. Pope moved to approve consent agenda items B - D, seconded by Mr. Sidney. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pope moved to approve consent agenda items B - D, seconded by Mr. Sidney. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Pope, second: Sidney)
Approve the meeting minutes with Scrivener's errors corrected
Ms. Wollschlager moved to approve the meeting minutes with Scrivener's errors corrected, seconded by Mr. Sidney. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“Ms. Wollschlager moved to approve the meeting minutes with Scrivener's errors corrected, seconded by Mr. Sidney. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0..” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Sidney)
Adjournment
Adjourn
ADJOURNMENT Mr. Sidney moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 4-0-0.
From the minutes
“ADJOURNMENT Mr. Sidney moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Roll call vote: Mr. Evans - yes, Ms. Wollschlager - yes, Mr. Sidney - yes, Ms. Pope - yes. Motion passed 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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