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December 17, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Bruce T. Evans, Linda Wollschlager, Kristen L. Pope, Richard Sidney, Kathryn M. Coughlin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Speak
Appoint Stephen Forde, Nicholas Raffi, Brendan Healy, and Kamri Thomas as permanent police officers effective January 5, 2026 and contingent upon successful completion of the Police Academy and...
Mr. Wollschlager moved to appoint Stephen Forde, Nicholas Raffi, Brendan Healy, and Kamri Thomas as permanent police officers effective January 5, 2026 and contingent upon successful completion of the Police Academy and any other requirements necessary for successful certification. Ms. Coughlin seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Wollschlager moved to appoint Stephen Forde, Nicholas Raffi, Brendan Healy, and Kamri Thomas as permanent police officers effective January 5, 2026 and contingent upon successful completion of the Police Academy and any other requirements necessary for successful certification. Ms. Coughlin seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Coughlin)
Deny the appeal
Ms. Coughlin moved to deny the appeal. Mr. Evans seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coughlin moved to deny the appeal. Mr. Evans seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Evans)
Extend the Select Board's previous policy for 6 months or until such time as the Board revisits it
Ms. Coughlin moved to extend the Select Board's previous policy for 6 months or until such time as the Board revisits it. Ms. Wollschlager seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coughlin moved to extend the Select Board's previous policy for 6 months or until such time as the Board revisits it. Ms. Wollschlager seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Wollschlager)
Approve Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Inc S.12 All Alcohol Change of Manager application
On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Coughlin the Board voted to approve Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Inc S.12 All Alcohol Change of Manager application. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Coughlin the Board voted to approve Cheesecake Factory Restaurants Inc S.12 All Alcohol Change of Manager application. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Approve: Public Speak
Mr. Sidney moved not to renew the alcohol license for Gatsby's Chophouse for failure to comply with the required Board of Health and fire safety inspections. Ms. Wollschlager seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sidney moved not to renew the alcohol license for Gatsby's Chophouse for failure to comply with the required Board of Health and fire safety inspections. Ms. Wollschlager seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approve 9 East Wine Emporium's renewal of all alcohol off premise license
Ms. Coughlin moved to approve 9 East Wine Emporium's renewal of all alcohol off premise license. Ms. Wollschlager seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coughlin moved to approve 9 East Wine Emporium's renewal of all alcohol off premise license. Ms. Wollschlager seconded. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Coughlin, second: Wollschlager)
Intent to call 2026 Spring Town Meeting
Approve the consent agenda items A through E, G, H, and J
Ms. Wollschlager moved to approve the consent agenda items A through E, G, H, and J. The motion was seconded by Ms. Coughlin and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Ms. Wollschlager moved to approve the consent agenda items A through E, G, H, and J. The motion was seconded by Ms. Coughlin and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Coughlin)
Approval of Item F from the Consent Agenda
Mr. Sidney moved approval of Item F from the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sidney moved approval of Item F from the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approval of Item I from the Consent Agenda
Mr. Sidney moved approval of Item I from the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Coughlin. The Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Sidney moved approval of Item I from the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Coughlin. The Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Town Administrator Updates
Enter into Executive Session. Mr. Evans - Yes, Ms. Wollschlager - Yes, Ms. Pope - Yes, Ms. Coughlin - Yes, Mr. Sidney - Yes
On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Pope the Board voted to enter into Executive Session. Mr. Evans - Yes, Ms. Wollschlager - Yes, Ms. Pope - Yes, Ms. Coughlin - Yes, Mr. Sidney - Yes. Motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Pope the Board voted to enter into Executive Session. Mr. Evans - Yes, Ms. Wollschlager - Yes, Ms. Pope - Yes, Ms. Coughlin - Yes, Mr. Sidney - Yes. Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Evans, second: Pope)
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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