What's On Natick's Fall Town Meeting Warrant In 2023?

NATICK, MA — Natick officials have released the warrant for the 2023 annual fall Town Meeting, which features a few articles that are voted on yearly, a few familiar topics and a few new ones.

The meeting itself is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Natick High School.

In total, there are 33 articles on this edition of Town Meeting. Some items include a vote to replace the 2023 town seal, which was just recently approved; a vote for paid family medical leave for Natick employees; and a potential amended zoning bylaw for "body art establishments".

Those a just a sampling of what's on the warrant. Here's the full list:

1. Committee Article
2. 2024 Omnibus Budget
3. Rescind Authorized, Unissued Debt
4. Unpaid Bills
5. Stabilization Funds
6. PEG Access and Cable Related Fund
7. Capital Equipment and Improvement
8. Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 203C the Prudent Investor Rule
9. Appropriation of Opioid settlement moneys
10. Establish and Authorize Revolving Funds
11. Personnel Board Classification and Pay Plan
12. Rescind Article 35 of the 2001 Spring Annual Town Meeting
13. Apply for Admission to Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
14. Amend Zoning Bylaw: Use Regulation (Footnotes and References)
15. Amend Zoning Bylaw: Use Regulation (Use Section and Category
    Organization)
16. Amend Zoning Bylaw: Use Regulation (Zoning Districts)
17. Amend Zoning Bylaw: Use Regulation (Update Use Categories and
    Definitions)
18. Amend Zoning Bylaw: Site Plan Review Procedures
19. Amend Zoning Bylaw: Special Permit Procedures
20. Amend Zoning Map: Highway Mixed Use-I (HM-I) Zoning District
21. Re-Zoning of 24 North Main St., 26 North Main St., 30 North Main St.
22. Amend Zoning Bylaw Body Art Establishments in Downtown Mixed Use (DM) Zoning District
23. To Ensure Safety of Residents living on Dead-End Streets
24. Charter and ByLaw Review Committee Report and Extension
25. Charter Change
26. Bylaw Changes
27. Roles and Responsibilities of the Personnel Board
28. Appointment Authority for the Office of the Comptroller, Police Chief,
    and/or Fire Chief from Select Board to Town Administrator
29. Eligibility of Finance Committee Members to Serve on Charter
    Commission
30. Replace SATM 2023 Town Seal with 1876 Town Seal
31. Safe & Fair Reproductive & Gender Affirming Care Access By-Law
32. Paid Family Medical Leave for Town of Natick Employees
33. Ensuring Stability: A Proposal for Fixed Annual Real Estate Tax for Long-Term Homeowners