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Kathryn M. Coughlin

At-large · 6 terms in this record

Kathryn Coughlin

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

35 of 37meetings attended (95%) · whole board 96%
181votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 4split votes where Coughlin was in the minority · whole board 25%
0abstained
6terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Coughlin as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 35 of 37 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (37)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Mar 5Approve an abatement amount of $2,646.96. 4-1-0 Roll Call:…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms.…Passed 4–1 · Coughlin: Yes

March 5, 2025: Approve an abatement amount of $2,646.96. 4-1-0 Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Sidney - no Ms. Wollschlager -yes Ms. Pope - yes

ApprovePassed · 4–1

On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to approve an abatement amount of $2,646.96. 4-1-0 Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Sidney - no Ms. Wollschlager -yes Ms. Pope - yes

Voted: Yes

Yes: Coughlin, Evans, Pope, WollschlagerNo: Sidney

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to approve an abatement amount of $2,646.96. 4-1-0 Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Sidney - no Ms. Wollschlager -yes Ms. Pope - yes.” (Motion: Evans, second: Wollschlager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 22(the minutes do not state the motion)Motion: The motion was made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · Coughlin: Yes

January 22, 2025: (the minutes do not state the motion)

ApprovePassed · 4–0

The motion was made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans - 4:0:0 (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Pope - Aye; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye.)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Coughlin, Evans, Pope, SidneyLinda Wollschlager arrived, after this vote, and is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“The motion was made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Mr. Evans - 4:0:0 (Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Aye; Ms. Pope - Aye; Mr. Sidney - Aye; Mr. Evans - Aye.).” (Motion: Sidney, second: Evans)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jan 8Approve: Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way Saturdays…Motion: E. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way Saturdays from 1/10/25-4/26/25,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Coughlin: Yes

January 8, 2025: Approve: Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way Saturdays from 1/10/25-4/26/25, 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

E. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way Saturdays from 1/10/25-4/26/25, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm for the Farmers' Market Motion passed 5-0-0.

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion. The minutes do not name a seconder.

From the minutes

“E. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way Saturdays from 1/10/25-4/26/25, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm for the Farmers' Market Motion passed 5-0-0..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Oct 18Approve the request to occupy a public way for…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr.…Passed 5–0 · Coughlin: Not recorded

October 18, 2024: Approve the request to occupy a public way for the Wethersfield Block Party. 5-0-0 Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Sidney- yes Ms. Wollschlager- yes

ApprovePassed · 5–0

On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney the Board voted to approve the request to occupy a public way for the Wethersfield Block Party. 5-0-0 Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Sidney- yes Ms. Wollschlager- yes

The minutes give the count as 5-0-0 but the roll call lists Kathryn M. Coughlin (yes), Bruce T. Evans (yes), Richard Sidney (yes) and Linda Wollschlager (yes). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney the Board voted to approve the request to occupy a public way for the Wethersfield Block Party. 5-0-0 Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Sidney- yes Ms. Wollschlager- yes.” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Oct 18Approve the Request to occupy a public way for…Motion: On a motion made Mr. Evans by and seconded by Ms.…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Coughlin: Yes

October 18, 2024: Approve the Request to occupy a public way for the Whittier Road Block Party. 4-0-0 Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Sidney- yes Ms. Wollschlager-…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On a motion made Mr. Evans by and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager the Board voted to approve the Request to occupy a public way for the Whittier Road Block Party. 4-0-0 Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Sidney- yes Ms. Wollschlager- yes

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“On a motion made Mr. Evans by and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager the Board voted to approve the Request to occupy a public way for the Whittier Road Block Party. 4-0-0 Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - yes Mr. Evans - yes Mr. Sidney- yes Ms. Wollschlager- yes.” (second: Wollschlager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Oct 9Appoint David Sobek to the Historical Commission for a…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms.…Passed 4–1 · Coughlin: Yes

October 9, 2024: Appoint David Sobek to the Historical Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2027. 4-1-0 Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Yes Mr. Evans - Yes Mr. Sidney - Yes…

AppointPassed · 4–1

On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to appoint David Sobek to the Historical Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2027. 4-1-0 Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Yes Mr. Evans - Yes Mr. Sidney - Yes Ms. Wollschlager - Yes Ms. Pope - No

Voted: Yes

Yes: Coughlin, Evans, Sidney, WollschlagerNo: Pope

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board voted to appoint David Sobek to the Historical Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2027. 4-1-0 Roll Call: Ms. Coughlin - Yes Mr. Evans - Yes Mr. Sidney - Yes Ms. Wollschlager - Yes Ms. Pope - No.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Jul 24Approved a partial refund of Oga's restaurant Alcohol License…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms.…Passed 4–1 · Coughlin: Yes

July 24, 2024: Approved a partial refund of Oga's restaurant Alcohol License fee for 2024 in the amount of $1,860

ApprovePassed · 4–1

On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board approved a partial refund of Oga's restaurant Alcohol License fee for 2024 in the amount of $1,860 by a roll call vote as follows: Ms. Coughlin aye Ms. Wollschlager aye Ms. Pope aye Mr. Sidney No Mr. Evans aye

Voted: Yes

Yes: Coughlin, Evans, Pope, WollschlagerNo: Sidney

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Ms. Wollschlager, the Board approved a partial refund of Oga's restaurant Alcohol License fee for 2024 in the amount of $1,860 by a roll call vote as follows: Ms. Coughlin aye Ms. Wollschlager aye Ms. Pope aye Mr. Sidney No Mr. Evans aye.” (Motion: Evans, second: Wollschlager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jul 24Approve consent agenda items A-LMotion: On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded the Board…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Coughlin: Yes

July 24, 2024: Approve consent agenda items A-L

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded the Board voted to approve consent agenda items A-L 5:0:0

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not name a seconder.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded the Board voted to approve consent agenda items A-L 5:0:0.” (Motion: Sidney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jul 10Approve item E with terms of 06/30/2024 - 07/01/2026,4:0:0.…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · Coughlin: Not recorded

July 10, 2024: Approve item E with terms of 06/30/2024 - 07/01/2026,4:0:0. Ms. Coughlin recused herself from the vote

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted to approve item E with terms of 06/30/2024 - 07/01/2026,4:0:0. Ms. Coughlin recused herself from the vote.

Yes: Evans, Pope, Sidney, WollschlagerThe minutes say “Ms. Coughlin recused herself from the vote,” so she is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Evans and seconded by Mr. Sidney, the Board voted to approve item E with terms of 06/30/2024 - 07/01/2026,4:0:0. Ms. Coughlin recused herself from the vote..” (Motion: Evans, second: Sidney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Jun 12Approve the sale of $7,510,000 in General Obligation Bond…Motion: On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms.…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Coughlin: Not recorded

June 12, 2024: Approve the sale of $7,510,000 in General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes, and related votes

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollshlager the Board voted the following: Voted: to approve the sale of $7,510,000 4.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 28, 2024, and payable July 24, 2025, to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $45,360.40. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 5, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated June 11, 2024, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the

The vote text runs over several “Further Voted” clauses and the clerk’s certificate; the count (4:0:0) is written at the end, and four members were present.

From the minutes

“On a motion made by Mr. Sidney and seconded by Ms. Wollshlager the Board voted the following: Voted: to approve the sale of $7,510,000 4.25 percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 28, 2024, and payable July 24, 2025, to Fidelity Capital Markets, a division of National Financial Services LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $45,360.40. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 5, 2024, and a final Official Statement dated June 11, 2024, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a significant events disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Notes and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provision of the foregoing votes I further certify that the votes were taken at a meeting open to the public, that no vote was taken by secret ballot, that a notice stating the place, date, time and agenda for the meeting (which agenda included the adoption of the above votes) was filed with the Town Clerk and a copy thereof posted in a manner conspicuously visible to the public at all hours in or on the municipal building that the office of the Town Clerk is located or, if applicable, in accordance with an alternative method of notice prescribed or approved by the Attorney General as set forth in 940 CMR 29.03(2)(b), at least 48 hours, not including Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, prior to the time of the meeting and remained so posted at the time of the meeting, that no deliberations or decision in connection with the sale of the Notes were taken in executive session, all in accordance with G.L. c.30A, §§18-25, as amended.- 4:0:0.” (Motion: Sidney, second: Wollschlager)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (175)

    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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