NATICK SELECT BOARD

AGENDA

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

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
6:00 PM

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

Agenda Posted Friday September 25, 2026 at 12:00PM

Agenda Revised Monday September 28, 2026 at 3:00PM 

(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 litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Skylar Sarkisian v. Town of Natick and Chief Ferschke, No.2381 CV 1000  (Middlesex Superior Court)
B. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - McHugh v Hall, Gusmini et al - Case 26 MISC 000412 (MDV) - Land Court (2 Craigie)
C. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Boston Capital Investment LLC et al v Natick Planning Board- Case 26 MISC 000364 (LER) - Land Court (625 Worcester)
D. Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, section 21(a)(3), to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares - Town of Natick/Natick Board of Health v. James and Tammy McGowan - 26 CV 00593 - Central Housing Court (14 Coolidge)

3. 6:50PM ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
A. Natick Flu Immunization Clinic Scheduled for 10/22/2026
B. Select Board Office Hours and Calendly

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. 7:00PM DISCUSSION AND DECISION

 
A. Consideration of Police Chief's Recommendation for Promotions to Lieutenant
  • Jason Sutherland
B. Consideration of Police Chief's Recommendation for Promotions to Sergeant
  • Derek Kane
C. Financial Management Principles Update/conclusion & FY28 Budget Parameters Discussion
D. 2026 Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles
  • Article 1 Fiscal year 2027 Omnibus Budget
  • Article 2 Unpaid Bills 
  • Article 3 Stabilization Funds
  • Article 4 PEG Access and Cable Related Fund
  • Article 6 Capital Equipment and Improvement
  • Article 8 Community Preservation Funds: Appropriate Community Preservation Funds for Identified Projects 
E. Crisis Communications Plan
F. Main Street Improvement Project Memo
G. 2027 License Fees - Consider whether to hold a public hearing to modify license fees
H. Discuss letter of support for Family Promise's application to RFP (request for proposal) for Bacon Street Property
I. Review and adopt Select Board norms
J. Review and adopt Select Board Values

6. 8:50PM CONSENT AGENDA

 
A. Approve meeting minutes from 9/16/2026
B. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way
  • Franconia Ave Block Party - 10/17/2026 (rain date 10/18/2026)
C. Letter of Support for the Restoration of Natick Center Express Service to the MBTA
D. Approve 2026 State Election Warrant
E. Approve Epilogue LLC d/b/a Epilogue Books & Wine application for a S.12 All Alcohol On Premise License Change of Manager
F. Appoint Henry Haugland to the Keefe Tech School Committee for a term expiring June 30, 2029
G. Approve Request to accept a donation to support outreach for low-income community shared solar program
H. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way - MBTA Request for Parking for Shuttle Stops
I. Confirmation of Associate Member Appointments to the Historical Commission
  • David Sobek - Term ending 6/30/2027
  • Amanda Beyer-Purvis - Term ending 6/30/2028
  • Shahreen Quazi - Term ending 6/30/2028
J. Accept Martin Kessel's Resignation from the Open Space Advisory Committee
K. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way
  • Frosty 5K - 12/6/2026 
L. Approve One Day Junk Dealer's Licenses for US Roadshow Inc. (DBA: US Roadshow Inc.)
  • 10/6/26-10/10-2026

7.

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES

 

8.

SELECT BOARD'S UPDATES

 

9.

9:00PM ADJOURNMENT

 

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

Meeting Recorded by Natick Pegasus