NATICK SELECT BOARD

AGENDA

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

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
6:00 PM

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

Agenda Posted June 6, 2025 at 12:00PM

Agenda Amended June 9, 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. 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
B. Pursuant to M.G.L. ch. 30A s. 21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining where an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares: Supervisors' and Administrators' Association (DPW Supervisors)
C. Pursuant to M.G.L. ch30A s. 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 - Litigation Update
D. 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.

6:45PM ANNOUNCEMENTS

 
A. Introduction of Newly Promoted Firefighters
B. Ratification of Fire Chiefs Contract
C. John F Kennedy Democratic Town Committee Scholarship Award Recipients

4. 6:50PM PROCLAMATIONS

 
A. Pride Month Proclamation

5.

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.

6. 7:00PM APPOINTMENTS

 
A. Conservation Commission Interviews - 3 three-year terms expiring on June 30, 2028
  • Matthew Gardner
  • Edward Doherty 
  • David Howe 
  • Laura Forker
  • Barbara Treveloni 
  • James Fitzgerald
B. Reappointment of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane/Karis North as Town Counsel

7. 7:30PM DISCUSSION AND DECISION

 
A. Monthly Johnson Speak
B. Continued Public Hearing: Scott Mitchell Square Dedication
C. Tax Title Update
D. Vote to Set the Maximum Useful Life of the Departmental Equipment and Capital Improvements
E. Discussion of Draft Letter to Legislative Delegation regarding the Municipal Empowerment Act
F. Discussion of Town Hall Hours
G. Request by Natick Center Cultural District to allow Businesses to use Portable Sandwich Board Signs, Sidewalk Sale displays, and Semi-fixed Enchantments on Sidewalks in Commercial Zoned Districts
H. Update on Current Electricity Aggregation Contract and Future Contract Authorization
I. Select Board Approval of Union Place located at 26-34 Union Street LIP (Local Initiative Program) Application

8. 8:50PM CONSENT AGENDA

 
A. Accept Resignations from the Council on Aging
  • Judy Sabol 
  • Lindsey Simone
B. Vote to Declare Surplus Police Equipment
C. Board and Committee Appointments for Terms Ending June 30, 2028

Cable Advisory Board 

  • Lawrence Drolet
  • Frank Foss

MathWorks Scholarship Committee

  • Jeffery Alderson

Commission on Disability

  • Eric Gagnebin 

Transportation Advisory Committee 

  • Edward Doherty 
  • Matt Page 

Recreation and Parks Commission 

  • Seth Levine 
  • David Hiller 

Cultural Council

  • Ann Eggleston 
  • Charlene Foss 
  • Betsy Rigby
  • Shahreen Quazi 
  • Ava Kleinmann

Information System Advisory Board 

  • Lawrence Drolet

Open Space Advisory Board 

  • Doug Drenik

Historical Commission 

  • Michael Pojman
  • Vincent Vittoria 
  • Shahreen Quazi
  • Amanda Beyer-Purvis
D. Approve Amvets Post 79 One Day Liquor License Applications
  • 6/13/25-6/15/25 for a State Convention 
  • 6/22/25 for a Cookout
  • 7/4/25 for a 4th of July Cookout and Swearing in Ceremony

9. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES

 

10. SELECT BOARD'S UPDATES

 

11. 9:00PM ADJOURNMENT

 
Agenda posted in accordance with Provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30, Sections 18-25.
Meeting Recorded by Natick Pegasus