1. The Natick Board of Selectmen recognized the 11 and 12-year-old Natick Comets team, which was crowned Massachusetts State Champions after beating Andover 4-1 earlier this month. Congratulations! 2. Rep. David Linsky officially acknowledged the town's recent receipt of $15,000 from the state to help defray the costs of bringing the Vietnam Moving Wall memorial last June. The town will transfer the money to the Natick Veterans Council. "This money will be put to good use," said Veterans Affairs Officer Paul Carew. 3. Selectman Carol Gloff recognized the Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary …
1. Natick Pizza Palace, a Natick landmark, closed this past June after 42 years in business. At the Board of Selectmen meeting Monday night, it was announced that a new pizza shop, Bill's Pizzeria, will open in it's place in sometime in mid to late November. The 48-seat shop is also located in Newton Centre. 2. The town will purchase 11 new voting machines at the cost of $54,350 to replace the old voting booths from 1995. The money will come from the $76,000 borrowed funds approved in 2008 Town Meeting. The current machines are outdated and according to town clerk Diane Packer, the company …
6:30 p.m.: EXECUTIVE SESSION: litigation 7 p.m. Cub Scout Troop 7—Pledge of Allegiance APPOINTMENTS WITH THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Interview for Appointment to the Historical Commission (Alternate Member) Michael Rybacki Lil Bill’s d/b/a Bill’s Pizzeria: Application for Common Victualer’s License Cherished Antiques, LLC: Request for Junk Dealer’s License Citizens Concerns Joseph Khoory: Request Abatement of Water & Sewer Bill Town Clerk: Voting Machine Purchase Request to approve purchase of machines Request authorization to advance in anticipation of proceeds Continued Public Hearing: …
At a board meeting Tuesday night, Morse Tavern owners John and Sharon Stounaras tried to persuade the Board of Selectmen to support their proposal to offer Keno in their family-owned restaurant. The longtime owners, however, were met with concerns that a vote of approval would change the business' atmosphere for the worse and set a dangerous precedent in town. If Keno machines were to be allowed at the tavern, it would be the first restaurant in town to do so. Selectmen expressed concerns that approval would draw different crowds to the business, making it less family-friendly and setting a …
1. Town administrator Martha White advised that if any residents did not receive a call from the town's emergency alert system Tuesday, they should update their contact information by clicking on the CodeRED link in the center of the town's website. 2. The Board of Selectmen appointed Barbara Shenker to the Natick Cultural Council. 3. Police chief James Hicks announced Natick police officers John Doherty, Jr. and Allan Graham will be promoted to sergeants. Doherty, a detective, has been a part of the Natick Police Department since Oct. 1993. Hicks called Doherty, the 2006 Officer of the …
A water ban issued in July during a dry spell, was officially revoked at the Board of Selectmen meeting Monday night. During the ban, residents and businesses were permitted to only water their lawns and wash their cars on alternating days, depending on address and no one was supposed to do so on Mondays. Selectmen Charlie Hughes proposed that in future water bans, there not be a mandatory day off as few in town knew that they watering on Monday was not permitted, said Hughes.
BOARD OF SELCTMEN Natick Town Hall AGENDA September 26, 2011 6:30 p.m.: EXECUTIVE SESSION: non-union personnel compensation negotiation 7:00 p.m.: PROCLAMATION: HENRY WILSON DAY – OCTOBER 2, 2011 APPOINTMENTS WITH THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Interview for Appointment to the Natick Cultural Council Daniel Dick Citizens Concerns Update on Double Poles Community Development Director: Update on Road Projects Town Comptroller: Quarterly Financial Report DISCUSSION & DECISION Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,11,13,14,16,18,21,24* Discussion of Fire Department Overtime vs …
7:00 p.m. 1. Public Hearing. Fall Annual Town Meeting Article 1 - Authorization to Reorganize Certain Town Departments: Human Services 2. Public Hearing: Fall Annual Town Meeting Article 2 - Authorization to Consolidate General Government and School Department Functions
1. The board of selectmen approved police chief James Hicks' decision to promote Sgt. Cara Rossi Cafarelli to lieutenant. 2. The Natick Police Department welcomed two new officers at the board of selectmen meeting Monday night. Christopher J. Dimodica, an officer of the Malden Police Department since 2008. Dimodica, a current Framingham resident who graduated from Natick High School, said he looks forward to moving his family to his hometown. Officer Michael S. Mabardy was also welcomed to the Natick police force. A Nantucket police officer since 2004, Mabardy grew up in Natick and also …
6:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Collective Bargaining, Natick Patrolmen Association, Police Superior Officers; litigation; non-union personnel Compensation 7:00 p.m. APPOINTMENTS WITH THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Police Chief Promotion to Lieutenant: Cara Rossi Cafarelli Appointment of Patrol Officers(2): Christopher J. Dimodica; Michael S. Mabardy Citizens Concerns EM-JO, Inc. d/b/a Ziti’s of Natick: Application for Entertainment License Application of Transfer of Common Victualer’s License from Corrado’s Sub Sandwiches to L.I.M, Inc. d/b/a Corrado’s Public Hearing: Dedication of the …
7:00 p.m. APPOINTMENTS WITH THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Natick Hotel Associates d/b/a Crowne Plaza: Discussion of Licenses Community Senior Center Project Change Orders Construction Change Directives Citizens Concerns Town Engineer: Award Contract Oak Street Roadway/Drainage Improvements DISCUSSION & DECISION Fiscal 2012 Goals & Objectives; Town Administrator Review Process Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles TCAN: Request for One (1) Beer & Wine License Board of Selectmen Policy Review: Police Detail Billing; Environmental Policy Statement for the Town; Fuel Efficient Vehicle Policy; …
1. Discussion of Fiscal 2012 Goals & Objectives; Town Administrator Review Process 2. Affirmation of Town Administrator’s Appointment of Two (2) DPW Employees a. Ryan Rudy b. Jamie Hendry
7:00 p.m.—LETTER OF RECOGNITION: SENIOR CENTER POOL SHARKS APPOINTMENTS WITH THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Interview for Appointment to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee John Mello Fire Chief Filling of One (1) Vacancy in Fire Department Acceptance of Donation: Walnut Hill School Citizens Concerns Continued Public Hearing: Amend Rules & Regulations for the Sale of Wine & Malt Beverages In Restaurants and Function Rooms with a Seating Capacity of Not Less Than 50 and Not More Than 99; Amend 2011 Fee Schedule for Wine & Malt Licenses Continued Public Hearing: Amend Rules & Regulations …
The board of selectmen voted Monday night to approve a trial period for new hours for Town Hall. From July 5 to Sept. 2, Town Hall, the Department of Public Works and potentially Recreation and Parks will remain open late on Mondays and close early on Fridays to conserve energy during hot summer months, boost employee morale and give those in town who work the opportunity to visit the offices, according to town administrator Martha White. On Mondays, Town Hall offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12:30…
6:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Collective Bargaining – Police Superior Officers; Natick Patrol Officers 7:00 p.m. PROCLAMATION: RECREATION & PARKS MONTH APPOINTMENTS WITH THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN Application for Common Victualer’s License: Now Ventures, Inc. d/b/a Ben & Jerry’s Application for Junk Dealer’s License: Thomas Travers d/b/a Village Clocksmith Citizens Concerns Public Hearing: Cultural District Designation Jeffrey Fortune: Request for Water & Sewer Bill Abatement Jack Carr: Request for Water & Sewer Bill Abatement Article 36 Fall Town Meeting: …
The Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to support a reprecincting plan that would have minimal impact on the current precinct lines. At the last selectmen's meeting, the Reprecincting Committee presented two options to the board: option one, which was ultimately chosen by a unanimous vote, and option two, which would more drastically change the current precinct lines, splitting neighborhoods. At the previous meeting, the committee spoke in favor of option two in hope that spreading the apartments over several precincts would increase voter turnout. In Natick, precinct lines are re-…
Natick’s precinct lines may soon change due to changes in population in certain areas of town. The Board of Selectmen heard two plans from Reprecincting Committee chairman Joshua Ostroff Monday night, one of which would more significantly change precinct lines and split neighborhoods. The selectmen must vote to approve on new precincts by June 15. Ostroff said the selectmen review the lines after each census and when the population in one or more precincts varies from the other by more than five percent, a law he said is not common in many other towns. The challenge, said Ostroff, is …
Helen Sellew and Phil Untersee were recognized as Senior Man and Woman of the Year at the selectmen's meeting Monday night. Natick Human Services and Council on aging selected the residents based on their contributions to the community over the years. Sellew, a former Natick School Committee member, is the owner of Fairway Bowling, which will close its doors for good later this month after 50 years of business. Untersee has volunteered to drive seniors to medical appointments for over 10 years. Sellew and Untersee will be recognized at a dinner and on May 31 at 5:30 p.m. at the Natick Lodge …
The Natick Farmers' Market will no longer be dry when it opens for business this May. Shrewsbury winery Zoll Cellars and Still River Winery will offer bottles for purchase and small samples for tasting, as approved by the Board of Selectmen Monday night. The products would not be able to be consumed on the premises of the market. A new law instated last year allows Massachusetts wineries and vineyards to sell their products outside at agricultural events. Zoll Cellars owner Frank Zoll and Still River co-owner Wade Holtzman both said they will take caution and card individuals looking to …
Natick residents filled the Morse Institute Library meeting room Monday night to watch three of the four Board of Selectmen candidates participate in the third annual Natick Forever Political Action Committee Selectmen Debate. Candidates Carol Gloff, Nicholas Mabardy and Ted Wynne had the chance to respond to each question posed by Natick Forever chairman and debate moderator Jimmy Brown. The fourth candidate, Dr. Lawrence Delaney, was unable to attend the debate due to a previous ban from the library. Brown said Delaney was given a chance to write a letter to be read at the debate, but did …
