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April 29, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Kathryn M. Coughlin, Linda Wollschlager, Kristen L. Pope, Bruce T. Evans, Cody J. Jacobs
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session
A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21 (a)(4) To Discuss the Deployment of Security Personnel or Devices, or Strategies with Respect thereto: NEMLEC (Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council) Mutual Aid Agreement Motion to enter Executive Session was made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Mr. Evans. Roll call vote: Mr. Jacobs - Yes; Mr. Evans - Yes; Ms. Wollschlager - Yes; Ms. Pope - Yes; Ms. Coughlin - Yes. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A s. 21 (a)(4) To Discuss the Deployment of Security Personnel or Devices, or Strategies with Respect thereto: NEMLEC (Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council) Mutual Aid Agreement Motion to enter Executive Session was made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Mr. Evans. Roll call vote: Mr. Jacobs - Yes; Mr. Evans - Yes; Ms. Wollschlager - Yes; Ms. Pope - Yes; Ms. Coughlin - Yes. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pope, second: Evans)
Zoning Board of Appeals Interviews for 3 Terms expiring 4/30/2029 (1 Full member and 2 Associates)
Appoint Ari R. Gottlieb and Alan Blevins as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for terms expiring April 30, 2029
Motion to appoint Ari R. Gottlieb and Alan Blevins as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for terms expiring April 30, 2029 was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Ari R. Gottlieb and Alan Blevins as Associate Members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for terms expiring April 30, 2029 was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Evans)
Limit appointment consideration to the two candidates who tied in the election
Motion to limit appointment consideration to the two candidates who tied in the election was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to limit appointment consideration to the two candidates who tied in the election was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Evans)
Schedule interviews with both tied candidates at the next Select Board meeting and, in the event that one or both candidates cannot attend, resolve the appointment by lottery
Motion to schedule interviews with both tied candidates at the next Select Board meeting and, in the event that one or both candidates cannot attend, resolve the appointment by lottery, was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to schedule interviews with both tied candidates at the next Select Board meeting and, in the event that one or both candidates cannot attend, resolve the appointment by lottery, was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Evans)
Public Hearing
Approve the S.12 All Alcohol on Premise License for Nhau LLC d/b/a Nhau
Motion to approve the S.12 All Alcohol on Premise License for Nhau LLC d/b/a Nhau was made by Select Board Member Evans and seconded by Ms. Coughlin. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the S.12 All Alcohol on Premise License for Nhau LLC d/b/a Nhau was made by Select Board Member Evans and seconded by Ms. Coughlin. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Coughlin)
Continue the public hearing for San Sushi LLC d/b/a San Sushi Bar to May 13, 2026
Motion to continue the public hearing for San Sushi LLC d/b/a San Sushi Bar to May 13, 2026 was made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Pope. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to continue the public hearing for San Sushi LLC d/b/a San Sushi Bar to May 13, 2026 was made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Pope. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Pope)
Continued Public Hearing
Adopt the FY27 water and sewer rates as specified in Option 6 of the presentation
Motion to adopt the FY27 water and sewer rates as specified in Option 6 of the presentation was made by Mr. Jacobs and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to adopt the FY27 water and sewer rates as specified in Option 6 of the presentation was made by Mr. Jacobs and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Jacobs, second: Wollschlager)
Endorse the 2026 scheduled roadways as presented in the pavement management plan
Motion to endorse the 2026 scheduled roadways as presented in the pavement management plan was made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to endorse the 2026 scheduled roadways as presented in the pavement management plan was made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Wollschlager)
Approve Farmers Market Permit Zydeco Meadery
Approve Consent Agenda Items B through G
G. Approve Farmers Market Permit Zydeco Meadery Mr. Jacobs requested that Item A from the Consent Agenda be pulled for separate consideration due to a clerical error in the date heading of the minutes, which incorrectly read "March 18" rather than "April 15." Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items B through G was made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“G. Approve Farmers Market Permit Zydeco Meadery Mr. Jacobs requested that Item A from the Consent Agenda be pulled for separate consideration due to a clerical error in the date heading of the minutes, which incorrectly read "March 18" rather than "April 15." Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items B through G was made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pope, second: Wollschlager)
Approve the Meeting Minutes from April 15, 2026, subject to correction of the date heading
Motion to approve the Meeting Minutes from April 15, 2026, subject to correction of the date heading, was made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Jacobs. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Meeting Minutes from April 15, 2026, subject to correction of the date heading, was made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Jacobs. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Jacobs)
Adjourn
Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Evans)
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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