Natick, MA

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct interviews for several town committees, including Economic Development, Community Preservation, Keefe Tech School, Net Zero, Council on Aging, Recreation and Parks, and Commission on Disability. The board will also vote on a Cultural Observance Communications Calendar and consider consent agenda items for the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee and a student representative appointment.

• Interviews for Economic Development Committee (2 terms expiring 6/30/2029)
• Interviews for Community Preservation Committee (2 terms expiring 6/30/2029)
• Vote on Cultural Observance Communications Calendar
• Appoint Ryder P. Pabian as Voting Student Representative on Natick Net Zero Committee (term ending 6/30/2028)
• Consent agenda: Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee appointments (3 terms expiring 6/30/2029)

Select Board

The Natick Select Board will meet to discuss and vote on several key items including low-income community shared solar contracts, the Main Street Improvement Project, and a vote on scofflaw parking ticket policies. The meeting will also include updates from the Fire Department, a decision on special counsel for cable licensing, and approval of a letter to MassDOT for safety changes on the Cochituate Rail Trail and Route 9.

• Vote on Low Income Community Shared Solar Contracts
• Discussion and vote on Main Street Improvement Project
• Vote on scofflaw (parking tickets) policy
• Appoint Special Counsel for Cable Licensing Agreement
• Authorize letter to MassDOT requesting safety modifications at Cochituate Rail Trail and Rt. 9

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a new all-alcohol license for Tsuru, discuss the Eversource Pole Replacement Project and Main Street Improvement Project, and consider merging the Cable Advisory Board and Information Systems Advisory Board. The meeting also includes executive session discussions on litigation and collective bargaining.

• Public hearing: JXCS Natick Corp d/b/a Tsuru application for a new S.12 All Alcohol on Premise License
• Eversource Pole Replacement Project discussion
• Main Street Improvement Project with public input
• Merge Cable Advisory Board and Information Systems Advisory Board
• Approve and sign September 1, 2026 Annual State Primary Election Warrant

Select Board

The Select Board will hear a report on the Main Street improvement project, vote on reappointing the town counsel firm Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane, and consider several safety committee requests including a study on Eliot Street at Everett Street. The board will also act on consent agenda items including alcohol license regulation changes, committee appointments, and a contract renewal for Natick Pegasus.

• Reappointment of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and Lehane as town counsel
• Main Street Improvement Project report from working group with public input
• South Natick Dam construction update
• Safety Committee recommendations: address parking on Cochituate Street, safety concerns on Union Street at Route 16 Eastbound, and safety study on Eliot Street at Everett Street
• Vote on removal of shade trees for Boden Lane Bridge construction under the Public Shade Tree Act

Select Board

The Natick Select Board will vote to approve and confirm the sale of $4,015,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes and $4,795,000 in General Obligation Municipal Purpose Bonds. The Board will also hold a public hearing and vote on multiple licenses for Epilogue LLC d/b/a Epilogue Books & Wine, including a new S.10 wine & malt with cordials license, a common victualers license, and live/non-live entertainment licenses.

• Vote to approve $4,015,000 Bond Anticipation Notes and $4,795,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds
• Public hearing and votes on Epilogue Books & Wine applications for new alcohol, common victualers, and entertainment licenses
• Interviews for Conservation Commission (1 term) and MathWorks Scholarship Committee (3 vacancies)
• Status update on the Main Street Improvement Project
• Appointment of Richard Sidney to the Audit Advisory Committee as Select Board representative

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and decide on several items including an update on the election recount, the South Natick Dam, a water and sewer abatement appeal, and financial commitments following the override. The meeting also includes appointments of new police officers, proclamations for Pride Month and the Kibbey Proclamation, and a consent agenda with routine approvals.

• Discussion on Select Board Financial Commitments following the Override
• Update on Election Recount
• South Natick Dam Update
• Appointment of New Full-time Police Officers: Matthew W. Hanley and Joshua P. Reget
• Level 3 Drought Declaration announced

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on two home rule petitions to allow Police Chief James Hicks and Deputy Chief Brian Lauzon to continue employment beyond age 65, following Spring Town Meeting approval. The board will also hold a continued public hearing on a new all-alcohol license for San Sushi Bar, discuss a shade tree removal appeal at 9 Lincoln Street Extension, and consider a parking reset for Natick Center.

• Vote on home rule petitions for Police Chief James Hicks and Deputy Chief Brian Lauzon to serve past age 65
• Continued public hearing for San Sushi LLC's new S.12 All Alcohol on Premise License
• Appeal regarding public shade tree removal at 9 Lincoln Street Extension
• Accept MathWorks Scholarship Committee recommendations for recipients Doris Yu and Owen Ford
• Consent agenda includes $750 donation from Middlesex Savings Bank for National Night Out

Select Board

The Natick Select Board will hold a dinner retreat to discuss 2025 and 2026 board goals, committee liaison assignments, financial commitments, the Town Administrator review policy and forms, board committee charters and best practices, the annual agenda calendar, and a legal counsel charter article. The board will also consider policies on blight and other matters, and review a letter to the Southboro Historical Society.

• Discussion of 2025 and 2026 Select Board goals
• Town Administrator review policy and forms
• Charter Article 22 — Legal Counsel/In House Counsel/Additional Counsel
• Policies on flag, blight, and other matters
• Letter to Southboro Historical Society

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on new all-alcohol license applications for Nhau LLC and San Sushi Bar, discuss next steps for an Associate Planning Board position, and continue a public hearing on FY27 water and sewer rates. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including meeting minutes and several resignations.

• Public Hearing: Nhau LLC application for a new S.12 all-alcohol on-premise license
• Public Hearing: San Sushi Bar application for a new S.12 all-alcohol on-premise license
• Discussion: Next steps for Associate Planning Board position
• Continued Public Hearing: FY27 Water and Sewer Rates
• 5 Year Roadway Improvement Plan Update

Select Board

The Natick Select Board will discuss and decide on proposed water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2027, review a draft sustainable purchasing policy, and receive an update on the Middlesex Regional Emergency Communications Center. The meeting also includes proclamations for Richard Sidney and Paul Carew, and a legislative update with state leaders.

• Public Hearing: FY27 Water and Sewer Rates
• Discussion on Sustainable Purchasing Policy
• MRECC (Middlesex Regional Emergency Communications Center) Update
• Proclamations for Richard Sidney and Paul Carew
• Legislative Update with Senate President Karen Spilka and Representative David Linsky

Select Board

This meeting is primarily procedural, with the Select Board swearing in newly elected officials and reorganizing itself. There are no substantive policy decisions, public hearings, or financial items on the agenda. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.

• Swearing in of newly elected officials
• Select Board reorganization (election of chair, vice chair, etc.)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially set Town Administrator compensation, and review a recommendation for the Finance Committee's Town Meeting booklet. The board will also vote on transferring a common victualer's license to Station 5 Grill Inc.

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially decide on the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting warrant articles, identifying articles of interest for Board discussion. They will also hold a water and sewer abatement appeal hearing for 15 Homeward Lane and discuss merging the Information Systems Advisory Board and Cable Advisory Board. The agenda includes several consent agenda items such as approving one-day junk dealer licenses, public way occupancy requests for events like the Jimmy Fund Walk and Tour de Natick, and appointing special police officers.

• Water and Sewer Abatement Appeal for 15 Homeward Lane
• Continued Public Hearing: Kohr LLC d/b/a Kohr Golf application for S.12 Wine and Malt Beverages on Premise License (Application Withdrawn)
• 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Discussion of Transportation Advisory Committee 2026 Goals
• Merge Information Systems Advisory Board and Cable Advisory Board

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a retreat to review the Town Administrator evaluation policy, onboarding procedures, board norms, and 2025-2026 goals. They will also discuss committee charges and scheduling of committee reports, as well as community outreach. No votes on specific projects or contracts are scheduled.

• Review of Town Administrator evaluation policy, templates, and process
• Review of Select Board norms and 2025-2026 goals
• Discussion of Select Board appointed committee charges and scheduling of reports
• Discussion of Select Board community outreach and engagement

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and decide on several items including the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting warrant articles, a Cochituate Street flooding update, and a Friends of Natick Trails CPA concept proposal. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as approving meeting minutes, a remote meeting policy, and a new lodging house license for Pond Street Lodge.

• Discussion of 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting warrant articles
• Cochituate Street flooding update
• Friends of Natick Trails CPA concept presentation
• Request for Proposals update for Hovey Lane and Pine Ridge/Shore Terrace
• Appointment of John Martin to the Zoning Board of Appeals

Select Board

The Natick Select Board will discuss and vote on approving and signing the warrants for the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting and the March 31, 2026 Annual Town Election. The meeting also includes a public speak period and adjournment.

• Approve and sign 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Approve and sign March 31, 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant

Select Board

The Natick Select Board will meet on February 25, 2026, to discuss and decide on police officer appointments, a public hearing for a new liquor license, street acceptance petitions, and updates to capital plans. The meeting includes a consent agenda with license approvals, appointments, and policy amendments.

• Appointment of permanent police officers: Elizabeth Heffler, Leonardo Coelho, Keven Meehan, Ryan Kyle
• Continued public hearing for Kohr LLC’s application for a new S.12 Wine and Malt Beverages on Premise License
• Street acceptance petitions for Craigie Street, Zoar Street, Felch Court, and Lodge Lane
• Approval of Blue Square Pizza LLC’s 2026 Common Victualer License application
• Amended Select Board policies including Designer Selection Police, License Renewal Policy, and Alcohol Rules and Regulations

Select Board

The Natick Select Board will discuss and decide on several draft policies, including a remote meeting policy, fee waivers for non-profits, and alcohol licensing rules. They will also review 2025–2026 goals and consider language for a warrant article on extending police chief and deputy chief contracts.

• Draft Remote Meeting Policy
• Waiver of Fees - Public and Non-Profits Policy
• Review of Select Board 2025 and 2026 Goals
• Review of language for 2026 Spring Town Meeting Warrant Article on Chief Hicks and Deputy Chief Lauzon contract extensions

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint budget discussion with the School Committee and Finance Committee on the proposed FY27 budget. They will also receive an update on the Main Street Project and hold a public hearing for a new alcohol and food license for Kohr Golf. A discussion is scheduled on a Town Meeting warrant article for a Home Rule Petition to extend the contracts of Chief Hicks and Deputy Chief Lauzon.

• Joint session with School and Finance Committees on the proposed FY27 budget.
• Public hearing for Kohr LLC d/b/a Kohr Golf for a new wine/malt license and Common Victualers License.
• Discussion of a Select Board-sponsored Town Meeting article for a Home Rule Petition on extending Chief Hicks and Deputy Chief Lauzon's contracts.
• Discussion of interrelated projects: Johnson School future use, Cole/Recreation Center future, and fields/parks planning.
• Review of Governor Healey's proposed legislation regarding ICE in public spaces.

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a discussion and decision session covering several internal governance items, including a draft remote meeting policy, a review of the Town Administrator review policy, and an update on Select Board norms and goals. The board will also consider which warrant articles to sponsor for the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to prepare for negotiations with the Police Chief.

• Draft Remote Meeting Policy discussion
• Town Administrator Review Policy review
• Review of Select Board 2025 and 2026 goals
• Consideration of Select Board sponsored warrant articles for 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting
• Executive session for strategy on nonunion personnel negotiations: Police Chief

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially decide on several department updates, including a police chief contract negotiation, a draft remote meeting policy, and a police department update on the FLOCK camera pilot. The consent agenda includes alcohol license hour changes for Paws for a Cause 5k and California Pizza Kitchen.

• Executive session to conduct strategy sessions for police chief contract negotiations
• Discussion of draft remote meeting policy
• Police Department update on FLOCK camera pilot
• Approve Puttshack Boston Natick LLC alcohol hours change to Sunday-Thursday 11 AM-10 PM, Friday-Saturday 11 AM-11 PM
• Approve California Pizza Kitchen alcohol hours change to Sunday 10:30 AM-8 PM, Monday-Saturday 10:30 AM-11 PM

Select Board

The Natick Select Board will hold a public hearing on a new all-alcohol license for KOHR Golf Center, discuss a Sherborn sewer connection agreement, and consider a $5,000 grant for an adaptive cycling program. The board will also vote on water and sewer abatement appeals, approve a remote meeting policy, and enter executive session for collective bargaining and contract negotiations.

• Public Hearing: KOHR Golf Center application for new S.12 All Alcohol on Premise License (unable to hold due to abutters notification error; anticipated new hearing date 2/04/2026)
• Sherborn Sewer Connection IMA & Development Agreement
• Parks Study Next Steps Discussion
• Draft Remote Meeting Policy
• Approve Amended Main St Banner Policy