NATICK SELECT BOARD

AGENDA

Edward H. Dlott Meeting Room, Natick Town Hall,
13 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760 and via
Zoom

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
6:00 PM

https://zoom.us/j/91200224901?pwd=N1B1NVFjRUJxNUtuZkVyRkVJUStldz09
Meeting ID: 912 0022 4901 Passcode: 920750 Mobile: 301-715-8592

Agenda Posted Monday August 18, 2025 at 3:30PM

(The times listed are approximate. Agenda items will be addressed in an order determined by the Chair.)

1.

6:00PM OPEN SESSION AND CALL TO ORDER

 

6:00PM Roll Call Vote to Enter Executive Session

2. 6:05PM EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

This portion of the meeting is not open to the public.

A. Pursuant to M.G.L. c 30A, section 21(a)3 - To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares: New England Benevolent Association Local 82, Natick Patrol Officers Association Local 496 Massachusetts Coalition of the Police; Deputy Fire Chiefs Association; Local 1707 International Association of Fire Fighters
B. Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 21 (a)(10) To discuss trade secrets or confidential, competitively-sensitive, or other proprietary information: Electricity Aggregation Program

3. 6:35PM ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
A. Announce Hiring of Deputy Town Administrator / Finance Director - Ari Sky

4.

PUBLIC SPEAK

 

Any individual may raise an issue that is not included on tonight's agenda, and it will be taken under advisement by the Board. There will be no opportunity for debate during this portion of the meeting due to the requirements of Open Meeting Law. This section of the agenda is limited to ten minutes, and any individual addressing the Board during this section of the agenda shall be limited to three minutes.

5. 7:05PM PROCLAMATIONS

 
A. St. Marks Coptic Orthodox Church 40th Anniversary

6. 7:10PM DISCUSSION AND DECISION

 
A. Loker Street Pedestrian Bridge
B. South Natick Dam Update
C. Charles River Park System Update
D. Monthly Johnson Speak
E. Johnson: Summary of Meetings
F. Water and Sewer Abatement Appeals
  • Sean and Debbie Potter
  • Richard Anselmo
G. Public Hearing: Consideration of Accepting Greystone Lane as a Public Way
H. Public Hearing: Consideration of Accepting Jennifer Circle as a Public Way
I. CCC (Cannabis Control Commission) Social Consumption Regulations
J. Consideration of Select Board Sponsorship of 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles
  • Review Warrant Article - Boden Lane Right of Way
  • Review Warrant Article - Jennifer Circle and Greystone Lane Street Acceptance 
  • Review Warrant Article - Establishment of Hybrid Town Meeting Committee
  • Review Warrant Article - Revise and Amend By-Law Article 50, Section 16.15
  • Review Warrant Article - Acceptance of MGL Chapter 41, Section 110A
K. Discuss Progressive Metrowest's request for a proclamation
L. By-Law Article 10 Addendum

7. 8:50PM CONSENT AGENDA

 
A. Vote to Rescind the Following Select Board Policies
  • Alcohol Training Policy 
  • Alcohol Innholders Policy 
  • Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy 
  • Parking Meter Fees Policy
B. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way - Kelsey, Granby, Beaver Dam Neighborhood Block Party
C. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way - Friends of High Street Block Party
D. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way - Richard Road Block Party
E. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way - St. Marks Church 5k
F. Approve Planted Collective's Applications for One Day Alcohol Licenses
  • Sip and See on 09/18/2025
  • Wine and Design on 09/25/2025
G. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way - Farmers Market
H. Approve Natick Police Department's Request to Accept Donations
I. Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes for 7/30/2025
J. Referral of Zoning Articles to the Planning Board
  • Amend Zoning By-Laws - V-H Signage and Advertising Devises - Downtown Mixed Use (DM) and Center Gateway (CG) Zoning District 
     
K. Approve Main Street Banner Request
  • Town of Natick for Natick Days - 9/1/2025-9/7/2025
L. Approve Main St. Hanging Banner Policy

8.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES

 

9.

SELECT BOARD'S UPDATES

 

10.

9:00PM ADJOURNMENT

 

Agenda posted in accordance with Provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Sections 18-25.

Meeting will be recorded by Natick Pegasus