Endorsements

I'm supporting Kathryn Coughlin for Select Board because she has shown her commitment to our small neighborhood community for years. I trust her judgment and know that she will always do what is best for Natick. — Michael Beatty

As Director Veteran Services for Natick, I have found Kathryn to be a great supporter and friend.  Always available to assist, on all issues involving town affairs. A big supporter of welcoming community. Kathryn is a strong fighter for community, including support and trust and support of myself and most residents I know. Pauly Carew — Paul Carew

Kathryn Coughlin is a great candidate and I highly endorse her for re-election to the Natick Select Board. She works tirelessly to bring about positive changes for the Natick community and I can say for sure is she is completely invested in the community of Natick. I have know Kathryn for 14 years and I have enjoyed watching her volunteer and serve the Town of Natick. She has the crucial characteristics to be highly influential and supportive in our local town government: she listens, conducts research, and has the demeanor and temperament Natick residents deserve. Ms. Coughlin is an absolutely tireless worker. A few of the many things she has accomplished are having gotten the "brook" behind Hardwick dredged by the state and was able to get the H2 generator on Mercer Drive that kept most of us up, shut down. She always works hard for the residents of Natick and am asking for your support. Ms. Coughlin is the candidate who will continue to hit the ground running on day one. — Eve Costarelli

Kathryn dives deeply into the issues of our town, understands data, and makes decisions grounded in understanding and empathy. We are lucky to have us serving our community. — Judith Dixon

I've known Kathryn Coughlin for almost twenty years and I'm voting for her for Select Board because I have seen firsthand how she has been an asset and a resource to residents of Natick. Kathryn puts her heart and soul into everything she does, acting with compassion, kindness, and inclusiveness. Kathryn gets things done.

 

— Ann Grundberg

I wholeheartedly endorse Kathryn Coughlin for a new term with the Natick Select Board. I observed her firsthand navigating us through the immigration policy process. I found her thoughtful, evenhanded and faithful to her philosophy of government--putting Natick residents and the well-being of our town central. — Bill Larkin

Over the nearly two decades that I have known Kathryn, she has demonstrated her passion for public service and desire to help others. Even when her work schedule was demanding, Kathryn organized care boxes for soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, winter clothing drives for the homeless, and volunteered teaching about Islam in Lifetime Learning classes. She is an active listener, an advocate for those less fortunate, and relentless in her desire to build a Natick that works for everyone. — Donna Maxwell

An intelligent woman who thinks outside of the box. Kathryn works tirelessly to bring our town into the future while respecting its cultural history & diversity. She has earned your vote! — Lynne Rufo

After listening to Kathryn Coughlin speak about her roll in Natick Town's government, I knew I wanted her to continue. She has my vote! — Lydia Schaeffer

I too am impressed by Kathryn's business acumen, her support of community activities, and the careful research and intelligence she brings to her consideration of public policy. She will bring a fresh pair of eyes to Natick issues. — Joyce Simon

I appreciate Kathryn's steady, deeply informed, person-centered leadership. Kathryn's ability to focus on facts and communicate those facts clearly and concisely is one of the reasons why I admire her and support her reelection. Natick is incredibly lucky to have her as a volunteer public servant. — Claudia Trevor-Wright

I have since moved but just learned that Kathryn Coughlin is running again for Natick Select Board. I heartily endorse her and think she would make an excellent representative. During the height of the pandemic, in March 2020 and through that summer, Kathryn offered groceries to her neighbors and customers who couldn't find staples in stores, at her wholesale prices. As I understand it, the business wholesalers couldn't get their foods into schools and restaurants because they were closed. But she could order from her liquor store and took advantage of her wholesale relationships to order bread, milk, eggs, toilet paper, and even got me a $50 pound bag of bread flour which I divided between my baking friends. It is this kind of problem solving and generosity that government needs today. I'll never forget that kindness. — Cyndy Wyznewski