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Richard P. Jennett
At-large · 5 terms in this record
Richard Jennett; Rick Jennett; Richard P. Jennett, Jr.
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board
On split votes, Jennett voted the same way as…
- Jonathan H. Freedman50% (4 of 8)
- Karen Adelman-Foster38% (3 of 8)
- Susan G. Salamoff38% (3 of 8)
- Michael J. Hickey13% (1 of 8)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Jennett 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.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 37 of 37 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (37)
- Mar 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 12, 2019 · Regular: Present (Richard P. Jennett, Jr. arrived after the meeting began.)
- Aug 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Mar 30Approve the License. Ms. Salamoff was not on the…Motion: A Roll Call vote was taken and the Board Voted 4-0-0…Passed 4–0 · Jennett: Yes
March 30, 2020: Approve the License. Ms. Salamoff was not on the call at this time
A Roll Call vote was taken and the Board Voted 4-0-0 to Approve the License. Ms. Salamoff was not on the call at this time. The vote was as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, JennettThe minutes say “Ms. Salamoff was not on the call at this time.” The minutes do not say who made this motion. The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“A Roll Call vote was taken and the Board Voted 4-0-0 to Approve the License. Ms. Salamoff was not on the call at this time. The vote was as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes.”
Mar 30Approve the ApplicationMotion: The Board, on motion by Mr. Jennett, and seconded by Mr.…Passed 4–0 · Jennett: Yes
March 30, 2020: Approve the Application
The Board, on motion by Mr. Jennett, and seconded by Mr. Freedman, voted, by Roll Call Vote, to approve the Application. The vote was as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, JennettThe roll call does not list Susan G. Salamoff, who was at the meeting, so that member is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“The Board, on motion by Mr. Jennett, and seconded by Mr. Freedman, voted, by Roll Call Vote, to approve the Application. The vote was as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes.” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Mar 30Approve: Town update of services and eventsMotion: On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the…Passed 4–0 · Jennett: Yes
March 30, 2020: Approve: Town update of services and events
On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board Voted 4-0-0- to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Salamoff was not on the call at this time. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, JennettThe minutes say “Ms. Salamoff was not on the call”, so Susan G. Salamoff is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“On a Motion by Mr. Freedman, seconded by Ms. Adelman-Foster, the Board Voted 4-0-0- to approve the Consent Agenda. Ms. Salamoff was not on the call at this time. The Roll Call vote was as follows: Mr. Freedman Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster Yes Mr. Jennett Yes Mr. Hickey Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Adelman-Foster)
Mar 16The Natick Board of Selectmen Petition Governor Charlies Baker…Motion: Therefore, it is moved that the Natick Board of Selectmen Petition…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Jennett: Yes
March 16, 2020: The Natick Board of Selectmen Petition Governor Charlies Baker to file a so called Governor's Bill and approve the proposed legislation and letter to the Governor in substantially the form...
Therefore, it is moved that the Natick Board of Selectmen Petition Governor Charlies Baker to file a so called Governor's Bill and approve the proposed legislation and letter to the Governor in substantially the form attached to this Motion. Roll Call Vote 5-0-0 Board Approved. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes
Voted: Yes
The motion begins earlier in the minutes: “Mr. Freedman, seconded by Mr. Jennett, moved Whereas the Commonweath is in a State of emergency…”
From the minutes
“Therefore, it is moved that the Natick Board of Selectmen Petition Governor Charlies Baker to file a so called Governor's Bill and approve the proposed legislation and letter to the Governor in substantially the form attached to this Motion. Roll Call Vote 5-0-0 Board Approved. The vote was as follows: Mr. Hickey: Yes Ms. Salamoff: Yes Ms. Adelman-Foster: Yes Mr. Freedman: Yes Mr. Jennett: Yes.” (Motion: Freedman, second: Jennett)
Mar 16Approve: CRT Advisory Committee StatusMotion: Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman Foster moved to Approve only…Passed 4–0 · Jennett: Not recorded
March 16, 2020: Approve: CRT Advisory Committee Status
Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman Foster moved to Approve only Items A,B,C,D and F of the Consent Agenda. Board voted 4-0-0 to approve.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Michael J. Hickey, Jr., Susan G. Salamoff, Jonathan H. Freedman, Richard P. Jennett, Jr. and Karen Adelman-Foster), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Jennett, seconded by Ms. Adelman Foster moved to Approve only Items A,B,C,D and F of the Consent Agenda. Board voted 4-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Adelman-Foster)
Mar 16Approve: CRT Advisory Committee StatusMotion: Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman moved to approve the CRT…Passed 4–0 · Jennett: Not recorded
March 16, 2020: Approve: CRT Advisory Committee Status
Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman moved to approve the CRT Committee's 1-3 Motions above. Board voted 4-0-0 to approve.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-0, but 5 members were at the meeting (Michael J. Hickey, Jr., Susan G. Salamoff, Jonathan H. Freedman, Richard P. Jennett, Jr. and Karen Adelman-Foster), and they do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hickey, seconded by Mr. Freedman moved to approve the CRT Committee's 1-3 Motions above. Board voted 4-0-0 to approve..” (Motion: Hickey, second: Freedman)
Feb 3Appoint Community and Economic Development Director, James Freas as…Motion: On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the…Passed 3–0 · Jennett: Yes
February 3, 2020: Appoint Community and Economic Development Director, James Freas as the representative to MAPC through 9/3/2022. Ms. Adelman-Foster abstained, citing a conflict of interest with her employment at...
On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 3-0-1 to appoint Community and Economic Development Director, James Freas as the representative to MAPC through 9/3/2022. Ms. Adelman-Foster abstained, citing a conflict of interest with her employment at the MAPC.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Freedman, Hickey, JennettAbstained: Adelman-FosterThe minutes give the count as 3-0-1 and name the exception (“Ms. Adelman-Foster abstained”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Jennett, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 3-0-1 to appoint Community and Economic Development Director, James Freas as the representative to MAPC through 9/3/2022. Ms. Adelman-Foster abstained, citing a conflict of interest with her employment at the MAPC..” (Motion: Jennett, second: Freedman)
Nov 18Increase the business parking fees from $375.00 to $385.00…Motion: On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the…Passed 4–1 · Jennett: No
November 18, 2019: Increase the business parking fees from $375.00 to $385.00 effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Jennett opposed
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-1-0 to increase the business parking fees from $375.00 to $385.00 effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Jennett opposed.
Voted: No
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, SalamoffNo: JennettThe minutes give the count as 4-1-0 and name the exception (“Mr. Jennett opposed”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Freedman, the Board voted 4-1-0 to increase the business parking fees from $375.00 to $385.00 effective January 1, 2020. Mr. Jennett opposed..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Freedman)
Nov 4Recommend favorable action on Article 9. Mr. Jennett and…Motion: On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the…Passed 3–2 · Jennett: No
November 4, 2019: Recommend favorable action on Article 9. Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman opposed
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 3-2-0 to recommend favorable action on Article 9. Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman opposed.
Voted: No
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Hickey, SalamoffNo: Freedman, JennettThe minutes give the count as 3-2-0 and name the exception (“Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman opposed”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Ms. Salamoff, the Board voted 3-2-0 to recommend favorable action on Article 9. Mr. Jennett and Mr. Freedman opposed..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Salamoff)
Oct 28Approve the 2020 licensing fees as presented by Ms.…Motion: On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the…Passed 4–0 · Jennett: Yes
October 28, 2019: Approve the 2020 licensing fees as presented by Ms. Malone. Ms. Salamoff abstained
On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the 2020 licensing fees as presented by Ms. Malone. Ms. Salamoff abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Adelman-Foster, Freedman, Hickey, JennettAbstained: SalamoffThe minutes give the count as 4-0-1 and name the exception (“Ms. Salamoff abstained”); the other members present are shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Adelman-Foster, seconded by Mr. Jennett, the Board voted 4-0-1 to approve the 2020 licensing fees as presented by Ms. Malone. Ms. Salamoff abstained..” (Motion: Adelman-Foster, second: Jennett)
Votes with no disagreement (253)
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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