Select Board backs extension petitions for police chief and deputy
Natick Select Board voted to extend police leadership contracts through legislation. Chair Bruce T. Evans and board members voted 4-1 on February 4 to sponsor warrant articles seeking home rule petitions for Police Chief Hicks and Deputy Chief Lauzon beyond mandatory retirement at 65 in February
DocumentCenter · Meeting of February 4, 2026
Natick Select Board voted to extend police leadership contracts through legislation. Chair Bruce T. Evans and board members voted 4-1 on February 4 to sponsor warrant articles seeking home rule petitions for Police Chief Hicks and Deputy Chief Lauzon beyond mandatory retirement at 65 in February 2027.
Member Kathryn M. Coughlin opposed both. Town Administrator James Errickson cited major transitions: four officers in the academy, four to five more entering training in June, and anticipated lieutenant and sergeant retirements.
Any extensions would be up to two years with quarterly reviews. Superintendent Dr. Melissa Spash presented a $100.65 million FY27 school budget, a 5.4 percent increase reflecting contractual obligations and transportation costs.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 476 words
Source: the DocumentCenter meeting of February 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Members read the rest of this story and every Natick meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this brief
Know someone in Natick who follows town government? Share Townbrief Natick: they can sign up free.