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Natick Select Board July 22, 2026
Published: Jul 22, 2026
Natick Select Board Approves Consent Agenda Items, Including Appointments and Resignations
The Natick Select Board voted to approve several items on the consent agenda. These included approving a request for a block party, accepting a junk dealer's license, accepting a resignation from the Commission on Disability liaison, appointing a new member to the Recreation and Parks Commission, and accepting a resignation from the Economic Development Committee. A motion to approve items A-C passed unanimously. A separate motion to approve item D (appointment) and item E (resignation) also passed unanimously after clarification. [cite: 1567-1665]
Natick Select Board Gathers Public Input on Main Street Improvement Project Concepts
The Natick Select Board held a public discussion on the Main Street Improvement Project, presenting conceptual designs for comparison. The decision before the board was not to adopt a final plan, but rather to decide whether to approve an additional 25% of design. Public input focused on traffic calming measures, pedestrian safety, sidewalk width, parking availability, bike lane integration, and snow removal costs. The board will deliberate on moving forward with design concepts or accepting the mill and overlay option at a future meeting. [cite: 298-371, 388-469, 490-545]
Natick Fire Department Faces Rising Call Volume, Staffing Challenges, and New Fire Risks
The Natick Fire Department provided an annual update highlighting a significant increase in emergency calls, reaching over 6,500 in the past year, with EMS calls continuing to rise. The department noted a 36% increase in calls since before the pandemic and anticipates further growth. Challenges include staffing shortages, high retirement rates leading to a drop in average department seniority, and a backlog at the fire academy. The department is focused on improving EMS services, including acquiring new ambulances and advanced training, and is also responding to the growing threat of lithium-ion battery fires. A new community risk reduction program, formerly SAFE, has been relaunched with positive community feedback. [cite: 813-999]
Natick Select Board Explores New Strategies to Enhance Community Engagement Through Office Hours
The Natick Select Board discussed strategies to improve community engagement through their office hours. Current efforts, primarily at the farmers market and senior center, show modest attendance. Recommendations include creating a dedicated webpage with more context and headshots, utilizing Calendly for appointment scheduling to offer more flexibility and privacy, and hosting casual, single-topic meetings to engage specific community groups. The board expressed support for these optimizations to increase awareness and approachability. [cite: 1197-1358]
Natick Select Board Appoints Special Counsel for Verizon Cable License Negotiations
The Natick Select Board authorized the town administrator to appoint William H. Solomon as special counsel for the upcoming cable licensing agreement negotiations with Verizon. Solomon has previously served as special counsel for the town in similar negotiations. The contract, reviewed by town council, includes an hourly rate of $220 and a 'not to exceed' limit of $6,600. The board voted 5-0 to approve the appointment. [cite: 686-712, 746-748, 777-785, 790-804, 1507-1558]
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