NATICK SELECT BOARD

AGENDA

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

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
6:30 PM

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

Agenda Posted April 11, 2025, at 12:00PM

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

1.

6:30PM OPEN SESSION AND CALL TO ORDER

 

6:35PM Roll Call Vote to Enter Executive Session

2.

6:35PM EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

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

A.. Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 21(a)(2) To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel: Fire Chief

3. 7:00PM ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
A. Announce Ratification of Maintenance and Custodians Local 1116 (Facilities Maintenance), and Public Employee Committee (PEC) on Health Insurance Contracts
B. 2025 Spring Annual Town Meeting Starting April 22, 2025
C. 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025

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. While the Select Board endeavors to ensure that all interested persons have the opportunity to address the Select Board, due to time constraints, that may not be possible. In cases where there is intense public interest in a particular topic, the Board may schedule a future meeting to allow for further public input. 

5.

7:05PM DISCUSSION AND DECISION

 
A. Presentation from ABI Labs
B. Public Hearing: Griffin Family Square Dedication
C. Public Hearing: FY26 Water and Sewer Rates
D. Public Hearing: Eversource Electric - Grant of Location Application Sylvester Road
E. South Natick Dam Update
F. Promulgation of Town of Natick Emergency Comprehensive Plan and Sheltering Plan
G. 5 Auburn Update
H. Update on Street Acceptance Process
I. Natick Hazard Mitigation Plan - Adoption of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Approved Plan

6. 8:30PM CONSENT AGENDA

 
A. Approve Safety Committee Recommendations
B. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way - Natick Little League Opening Day Parade
C. Approve One Day Alcohol Licenses for Natick Community Organic Farm
  • 5/10/2025 for Farm Fest
  • 7/19/2025 for Barn Dance
D. Approve One Day Entertainment Licenses for Natick Community Organic Farm
  • 5/10/2025 for Farm Fest
  • 7/19/2025 for Barn Dance
E. Approve Request to Occupy a Public Way for Natick Nights
  • 6/26/2025 from 5:00-8:00PM
  • 7/10/2025 from 5:00-8:00PM rain date of 7/24/2025 from 5:00-8:00PM
  • 8/07/2025 from 5:00-8:00PM rain date of 8/21/2025 from 5:00-8:00PM
F. Appoint Gavin Wilson as a permanent full-time Police Officer effective May 12, 2025

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