NATICK SELECT BOARD

AGENDA

School Committee Meeting Room, Natick Town Hall Third Floor,
13 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760 and via
Zoom

Wednesday, April 9, 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 4, 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

 

3. 6:35PM ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

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. 

6. 6:45PM DISCUSSION AND DECISION

 
A. Arbor Day Proclamation
B. Implementation of Nonessential Outdoor Water Use Restrictions
C. Johnson School Building Next Steps
D. Hearing: AMVETS Post 79 - Alleged Alcohol License Violation
E. Discussion of Fiscal Governance Task Force
F. Letter to MEPA (Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act) Office Regarding the 9/27Interchange Improvement Project
G. 2025 Spring Town Meeting Warrant Articles
  • Article 5 Unpaid Bills 
  • Article 6 Revolving Funds
  • Article 7 Stabilization Funds and OPEB
  • Article 10 School Bus Transportation Subsidy
  • Article 11 Capital Equipment and Improvement / Capital Plan Update
  • Article 15 Community Preservation Act (CPA) Administrative Funds
  • Article 22 Amend Town of Natick Bylaws, Article 80: Water Supply Protection
  • Article 24 Bylaw Changes
  • Article 25 Stabilization Funds

7. 8:30PM CONSENT AGENDA

 
A. Approve Meeting Minutes for 1/15/25, 2/03/25, 2/13/25, 2/19/25, 3/05/25, 3/26/25, 3/27/25, and 4/1/25
B. Approve Common Requests
  • Natick Resident Kiryl Sova to host an Immortal Regiment on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 1:00PM - 8:00PM 
  • Natick Health Department to host the annual Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, May
    31, 2025, from 8:00am-2:00 pm, in conjunction with the Natick Farmers Market
  • Charles River Rotary Club to host the annual Scoopapalooza on Saturday June 21, 2025,
    from 9:00am-4:00 pm
C. Appoint Richard Sidney to the Audit Advisory Committee as the Select Board Representative for a term ending 6/30/2026
D. Accept Resignation of Elaina Danahy from the Council on Aging
E. Approve Planted Collective One Day Alcohol Licenses
  • 4/23/25 for Plant Bingo
  • 6/11/25 for Paint a Planter

8. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES

 
A . Changes to Trash/Recycling Process Park and Fields 2025

9. SELECT BOARD'S UPDATES

 

11. 8:45PM EXECUTIVE SESSION

 
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: Natick Patrol Officers Association Local 496 Massachusetts Coalition of the Police

10. 9:00PM ADJOURNMENT

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

Meeting Recorded by Natick Pegasus