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February 25, 2026
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Bruce T. Evans, Linda Wollschlager, Richard Sidney, Kathryn M. Coughlin, Kristen L. Pope
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Kristen L. Pope took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Public Speak
Appoint Leonardo Coelho, Kevin Meehan, and Ryan Kyle as permanent full-time police officers effective March 2, 2026 contingent upon successful completion of the police academy and any other...
Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to appoint Leonardo Coelho, Kevin Meehan, and Ryan Kyle as permanent full-time police officers effective March 2, 2026 contingent upon successful completion of the police academy and any other requirements necessary for successful certification with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Passed 5-0-0. (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to appoint Leonardo Coelho, Kevin Meehan, and Ryan Kyle as permanent full-time police officers effective March 2, 2026 contingent upon successful completion of the police academy and any other requirements necessary for successful certification with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Passed 5-0-0. (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Continued Public Hearing
Continue this public hearing to the March 18, 2026 meeting
Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to continue this public hearing to the March 18, 2026 meeting. Seconded by Ms. Coughlin. Passed 5-0-0 (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to continue this public hearing to the March 18, 2026 meeting. Seconded by Ms. Coughlin. Passed 5-0-0 (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Direct Town Administration to work with DPW to conduct preliminary surveys on the four streets and follow up with residents as needed
Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to direct Town Administration to work with DPW to conduct preliminary surveys on the four streets and follow up with residents as needed. Seconded by Ms. Wollschlager . Passed 5-0-0. (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to direct Town Administration to work with DPW to conduct preliminary surveys on the four streets and follow up with residents as needed. Seconded by Ms. Wollschlager . Passed 5-0-0. (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Approval of the draft letter of support
Motion: Mr. Sidney moved approval of the draft letter of support. Seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Passed 5-0-0. (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Sidney moved approval of the draft letter of support. Seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Passed 5-0-0. (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)
Sponsor a standalone warrant article "to hear and/or discuss the report of the Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group."
Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to sponsor a standalone warrant article "to hear and/or discuss the report of the Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group." Seconded by Ms. Pope. Passed 5-0-0. (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to sponsor a standalone warrant article "to hear and/or discuss the report of the Natural and Synthetic Turf Field Study Group." Seconded by Ms. Pope. Passed 5-0-0. (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Pope)
Approve Planted Collectives application for a One Day Liquor License
Approve consent agenda items A through G except item E
Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to approve consent agenda items A through G except item E. Seconded by Ms. Coughlin. Passed 5-0-0 (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to approve consent agenda items A through G except item E. Seconded by Ms. Coughlin. Passed 5-0-0 (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Approve amended Select Board policies as listed expect for the Alcohol Rules and Regulations
Motion: Ms. Coughlin moved to approve amended Select Board policies as listed expect for the Alcohol Rules and Regulations. Passed 5-0-0 (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes)
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Motion: Ms. Coughlin moved to approve amended Select Board policies as listed expect for the Alcohol Rules and Regulations. Passed 5-0-0 (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes).” (Motion: Coughlin)
Pass the amended policies with the new section, typo fixes, and a 22-ounce capacity limit
Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to pass the amended policies with the new section, typo fixes, and a 22-ounce capacity limit. Seconded by Ms. Coughlin. Passed 5-0-0. (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to pass the amended policies with the new section, typo fixes, and a 22-ounce capacity limit. Seconded by Ms. Coughlin. Passed 5-0-0. (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Coughlin)
Adjournment
Adjourn
Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to adjourn. Seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Passed 5-0-0. (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes)
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Sidney moved to adjourn. Seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. Passed 5-0-0. (Mr. Evans - yes; Ms. Wollschlager - yes; Ms. Pope- yes; Ms. Coughlin- yes; Mr. Sidney- yes).” (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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