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October 29, 2025
12 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
Public Hearing
Approve: Public Hearing
Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by Ms. Wollschlager Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by Ms. Wollschlager Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Open the public hearing
Motion to open the public hearing. Moved by: Ms. Pope and seconded by Mr. Sidney Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion to open the public hearing. Moved by: Ms. Pope and seconded by Mr. Sidney Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Pope, second: Sidney)
Approve the S.15 All Alcohol Beverages Off Premise License
Motion to approve the S.15 All Alcohol Beverages Off Premise License. Moved by Mr. Sidney Seconded by Ms. Wollschlager Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the S.15 All Alcohol Beverages Off Premise License. Moved by Mr. Sidney Seconded by Ms. Wollschlager Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approve: Public Hearing
Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by: Ms. Wollschlager Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by: Ms. Wollschlager Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by: Ms. Wollschlager Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by: Ms. Wollschlager Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded Ms. Wohlschlaeger Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded Ms. Wohlschlaeger Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Boden Lane Roadway Layout Confirmation
Approve: Boden Lane Roadway Layout Confirmation
Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by: Ms. Pope Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by: Ms. Pope Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Review of Select Board Policy- TA Oversight of Select Board Appointments
Approve the policy with scrivener's fixes
Motion to approve the policy with scrivener's fixes. Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by: Ms. Wollschlager Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the policy with scrivener's fixes. Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by: Ms. Wollschlager Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approve the sale and signature of the quitclaim deed and easement
Motion to approve the sale and signature of the quitclaim deed and easement. Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by: Ms. Wollschlager vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the sale and signature of the quitclaim deed and easement. Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by: Ms. Wollschlager vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approve: Review of Select Board Policy- TA Oversight of Select Board Appointments
Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by: Ms. Wollschlager Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Moved by: Mr. Sidney seconded by: Ms. Wollschlager Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Moved by: Ms. Pope Seconded by: Mr. Evans Vote: Approved unanimously
From the minutes
“Moved by: Ms. Pope Seconded by: Mr. Evans Vote: Approved unanimously.” (Motion: Pope, second: Evans)
Town Administrator Updates
Enter into Executive Session at 8:25PM
On a motion by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager the Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 8:25PM.
The minutes record the result but no count or names.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager the Board voted to enter into Executive Session at 8:25PM..” (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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