A sampling of Natick town government meetings and agenda items for the week of Sept. 15, 2025 (Review all meetings & agendas):
Memorial School Building Committee – In-person only (Town Hall, Sept. 15, 6pm)
Committee reviews recent school tours (Hastings, Goodnow, Howard Beal). Updates from Superintendent Spash and Matt Gillis on enrollment projections, extension request, and the start of the OPM (Owner’s Project Manager) bidding process. Discussion of Town Meeting warrant article funding and setting regular meeting days
Finance Committee Capital Subcommittee – Hybrid (Town Hall/Zoom, Sept. 16, 5:30pm)
Subcommittee organizes and reviews minutes. Overview of capital planning process, followed by discussion of equipment and improvement proposals scheduled for Fall Annual Town Meeting.
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Finance Committee – Hybrid (Town Hall/Zoom, Sept. 16, 7pm)
Focus: Warrant articles and committee process
- Public Speak (15 minutes). Hearings on FATM warrant articles including:
- Article 19: Revolving Fund for stormwater management
- Article 30: Charter/Bylaw Review Committee extension
- Article 31: ByLaw changes (Articles 81, 22, new bylaw)
- Article 32: Changes in Town Meeting time/bylaws
- Article 27: CPA funds appropriation
The committee will also address scheduling, process, and member volunteers for a Split Tax Rate Study Committee. Approval of minutes and updates from members.
Select Board – Hybrid (Town Hall/Zoom, Sept. 17, 6pm)
Executive session at 6:00pm on collective bargaining (fire unions) and litigation (DiClemente v. Natick). (*Executive session is not open to the public)
Open session includes contract ratification (Patrol Officers Association), Johnson property updates, dangerous dog hearing, and review of Fall Town Meeting warrant articles (stabilization funds, bond transfers, capital equipment, Memorial feasibility study, CPA funds, zoning amendments). Capital improvement plan update and policy reviews (licenses, parking, police billing, notices). Consent agenda approvals for block parties, Wicked Fun Run, police donations, and business permits.
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