MassVoter.com← Natick Select BoardNatick Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
May 13, 2026
11 recorded votes, 2 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
Appoint Raymond Douglas Powell as Associate Planning Board member (written ballot)
Motion to appoint Raymond Douglas Powell as Associate Planning Board Member for a term expiring March 2027 was made by the Board via written ballot vote. The motion carried 3-2, with Mr. Evans, Ms. Pope, and Ms. Coughlin voting for Mr. Powell, and Mr. Jacobs and Ms. Wollschlager voting for Mr. Lucenta.
A choice between two candidates by written ballot, so it is shown as the result only. The minutes say it “carried 3-2, with Mr. Evans, Ms. Pope, and Ms. Coughlin voting for Mr. Powell, and Mr. Jacobs and Ms. Wollschlager voting for Mr. Lucenta.” The minutes do not say who made this motion. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Raymond Douglas Powell as Associate Planning Board Member for a term expiring March 2027 was made by the Board via written ballot vote. The motion carried 3-2, with Mr. Evans, Ms. Pope, and Ms. Coughlin voting for Mr. Powell, and Mr. Jacobs and Ms. Wollschlager voting for Mr. Lucenta..”
Continued Public Hearing
Replace Stuart Rothman as the proposed manager of record with Hoangsa Thi Nguyen
Motion to replace Stuart Rothman as the proposed manager of record with Hoangsa Thi Nguyen was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Jacobs. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to replace Stuart Rothman as the proposed manager of record with Hoangsa Thi Nguyen was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Jacobs. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Jacobs)
Close the public hearing
Motion to close the public hearing was made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to close the public hearing was made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pope, second: Evans)
Accept the MathWorks Scholarship Committee recommendations for Doris Yu and Owen Ford
Motion to accept the MathWorks Scholarship Committee recommendations for Doris Yu and Owen Ford was made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept the MathWorks Scholarship Committee recommendations for Doris Yu and Owen Ford was made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Evans, second: Wollschlager)
Natick Center Associates
Endorse the new banner design for display in Natick Center
Motion to endorse the new banner design for display in Natick Center was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to endorse the new banner design for display in Natick Center was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Evans)
Sustain the written objection to the removal of the public shade tree at 9 Lincoln Street Extension
Motion to sustain the written objection to the removal of the public shade tree at 9 Lincoln Street Extension was made by Mr. Jacobs and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 4-1, with Ms. Coughlin in opposition.
Yes: Evans, Jacobs, Pope, WollschlagerNo: CoughlinThe minutes give the count as 4-1 and name the exception (“Ms. Coughlin in opposition”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“Motion to sustain the written objection to the removal of the public shade tree at 9 Lincoln Street Extension was made by Mr. Jacobs and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 4-1, with Ms. Coughlin in opposition..” (Motion: Jacobs, second: Wollschlager)
Parking Reset
Approve the proposed parking initiatives
Motion to approve the proposed parking initiatives was made by Mr. Jacobs and seconded by Ms. Pope. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the proposed parking initiatives was made by Mr. Jacobs and seconded by Ms. Pope. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Jacobs, second: Pope)
Vote on Submitting Home Rule Petitions Pursuant to 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting Vote Article 12
Submit the Home Rule Petitions pursuant to the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting vote, covering Article 12 and Article 13
Motion to vote to submit the Home Rule Petitions pursuant to the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting vote, covering Article 12 and Article 13, was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Jacobs. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to vote to submit the Home Rule Petitions pursuant to the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting vote, covering Article 12 and Article 13, was made by Ms. Wollschlager and seconded by Mr. Jacobs. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Wollschlager, second: Jacobs)
Vote to Set the Maximum Useful Life for Departmental Equipment and Capital Improvements
Approve the vote setting maximum useful life for departmental equipment and capital improvements
Motion to approve the vote setting maximum useful life for departmental equipment and capital improvements was made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the vote setting maximum useful life for departmental equipment and capital improvements was made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pope, second: Wollschlager)
Approval of the Pryor Road Block Party street occupation request for May 22-25, 2026 Friday, 5/22/2026, 6
Approve the consent agenda, including items A through K
Motion to approve the consent agenda, including items A through K, was made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the consent agenda, including items A through K, was made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Mr. Evans. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pope, second: Evans)
Adjourn
Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 5-0-0.
From the minutes
“Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Pope and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager. The motion carried 5-0-0..” (Motion: Pope, 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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