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January 16, 2018
12 recorded votes, 11 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: John Coutinho, Claire Wright, Brendan Tedstone, Todd Cestari, Brian Herr
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Todd Cestari arrived after the meeting began (at 6:15 PM).
- Brian Herr arrived after the meeting began (at 8:25 PM).
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, to discuss strategies with respect to collective bargaining updates by the Town Manager relative to Police, Fire, Dispatch and...
The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, to discuss strategies with respect to collective bargaining updates by the Town Manager relative to Police, Fire, Dispatch and DPW unions because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining positions of the Board, to consider litigation strategy with respect to Petition of Eversource Energy for Zoning Exemptions (DPU) because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the litigating positions of the Board, to consider the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in relation to Town Hall, Main Street and the Trails in the vicinity of the Downtown/Center Trail because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the negotiating positions of the Board, to discuss strategies with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion employees as an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining positions of the Board, to reconvene in open session at the conclusion of executive session, and to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus
Yes: Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe roll call does not list Todd Cestari and Brian Herr, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, to discuss strategies with respect to collective bargaining updates by the Town Manager relative to Police, Fire, Dispatch and DPW unions because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining positions of the Board, to consider litigation strategy with respect to Petition of Eversource Energy for Zoning Exemptions (DPU) because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the litigating positions of the Board, to consider the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in relation to Town Hall, Main Street and the Trails in the vicinity of the Downtown/Center Trail because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the negotiating positions of the Board, to discuss strategies with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion employees as an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining positions of the Board, to reconvene in open session at the conclusion of executive session, and to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus. MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. Wright. ROLL CALL: Mr. Coutinho- Yes; Ms. Wright-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Wright)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Minutes of the 12/5/17 and 12/19/17 meetings
To approve the Minutes of the 12/5/17 and 12/19/17 meetings
Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to approve the Minutes of the 12/5/17 and 12/19/17 meetings. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Wright)
Accept the gift to the Library Gift Account
To accept the gift to the Library Gift Account
Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to accept the gift to the Library Gift Account. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Wright)
Accept the resignation of Jessica King from the Capital Improvements Committee
To accept the resignation of Jessica King from the Capital Improvements Committee
Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to accept the resignation of Jessica King from the Capital Improvements Committee. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Wright)
Seasonal Population Estimate
Approve the seasonal population estimate of 15,048
To approve the seasonal population estimate of 15,048
Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to approve the seasonal population estimate of 15,048. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Wright)
Parade Permits
Approve the parade permit for the event on June 16, 2018, with the condition that the certificate of liability insurance is provided to the Town as required
To approve the parade permit for the event on June 16, 2018, with the condition that the certificate of liability insurance is provided to the Town as required
Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Cestari to approve the parade permit for the event on June 16, 2018, with the condition that the certificate of liability insurance is provided to the Town as required. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Cestari)
Approve the Parade Permit for the event on May 5, 2018
To approve the Parade Permit for the event on May 5, 2018
Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Wright and SECONDED by Mr. Cestari to approve the Parade Permit for the event on May 5, 2018. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Wright, second: Cestari)
Woodville Historic District Commission Appointment
Appoint Alan Connell to the Woodville Historic District Commission, Board of Realtors position, to a term expiring 6/30/2020
To appoint Alan Connell to the Woodville Historic District Commission, Board of Realtors position, to a term expiring 6/30/2020
Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Wright and SECONDED by Mr. Cestari to appoint Alan Connell to the Woodville Historic District Commission, Board of Realtors position, to a term expiring 6/30/2020. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Wright, second: Cestari)
Sodexo FOOD Services-Dell, 176 South Street
Renew the Common Victualer License for Sodexo Food Services-Dell at 176 South St
To renew the Common Victualer License for Sodexo Food Services-Dell at 176 South St
Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Cestari and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to renew the Common Victualer License for Sodexo Food Services-Dell at 176 South St. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Cestari, second: Wright)
South MILL Street
Sign the Conservation Restriction
To sign the Conservation Restriction
Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to sign the Conservation Restriction. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Wright)
Town Manager's Report
Approve the rental of the unit for an additional year, subject to the same terms and conditions
To approve the rental of the unit for an additional year, subject to the same terms and conditions
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Wright and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the rental of the unit for an additional year, subject to the same terms and conditions. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Wright, second: Tedstone)
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
From the Hopkinton Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Laserfiche document archive (Agendas & Minutes). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Hopkinton Independent (photos by John Cardillo): Brian Herr and Joe Clark (May 2024), Shahidul Mannan and Matthew Kizner (May 2025); Amy Ritterbusch, Hopkinton Independent candidate questionnaire (June 2020).
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