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January 30, 2018
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: John Coutinho, Claire Wright, Todd Cestari, Brian Herr, Brendan Tedstone
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, to consider litigation strategy with respect to Petition of Eversource Energy for Zoning Exemptions (DPU) because an open meeting...
The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, 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 discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health of an individual or charges brought against an individual, to consider the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in relation to Town Hall, the Town's trail system and the Upper Charles Trail because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the negotiating 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
From the minutes
“The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, 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 discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health of an individual or charges brought against an individual, to consider the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in relation to Town Hall, the Town's trail system and the Upper Charles Trail because an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the negotiating 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 Ms. Wright and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone. ROLL CALL: Mr. Coutinho- Yes; Ms. Wright-Yes; Mr. Cestari-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Wright, second: Tedstone)
Consent Agenda
Approve Consent Agenda items: 1) Minutes of the 1/16/18 Board of Selectmen meeting; and 2) Marathon Fund Requests for $2,000 for the Hopkinton Police Association for stocking fish for the annual...
To approve Consent Agenda items: 1) Minutes of the 1/16/18 Board of Selectmen meeting; and 2) Marathon Fund Requests for $2,000 for the Hopkinton Police Association for stocking fish for the annual Fishing Derby and $3,432 for the Post Prom Committee for the 2018 Post Prom Party
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Cestari to approve Consent Agenda items: 1) Minutes of the 1/16/18 Board of Selectmen meeting; and 2) Marathon Fund Requests for $2,000 for the Hopkinton Police Association for stocking fish for the annual Fishing Derby and $3,432 for the Post Prom Committee for the 2018 Post Prom Party. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Cestari)
Proclamations
Approve the seasonal population estimate of 15,048
To approve the seasonal population estimate of 15,048
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 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)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Parvathi Romgali to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring June 30, 2019
To appoint Parvathi Romgali to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to appoint Parvathi Romgali to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring June 30, 2019. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Wright)
Appoint Angela Iacone-Radaelli to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring June 30, 2019
To appoint Angela Iacone-Radaelli to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring June 30, 2019
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to appoint Angela Iacone-Radaelli to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring June 30, 2019. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Wright)
Appoint Janine Wheeler-Ristano, nominated by the Democratic Town Committee, to the Board of Registrars of Voters, to a term expiring February, 2020
To appoint Janine Wheeler-Ristano, nominated by the Democratic Town Committee, to the Board of Registrars of Voters, to a term expiring February, 2020
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Janine Wheeler-Ristano, nominated by the Democratic Town Committee, to the Board of Registrars of Voters, to a term expiring February, 2020. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Special Constable Appointment
Appoint Barry W. Sims as a Special Constable, to a term expiring June 30, 2021
To appoint Barry W. Sims as a Special Constable, to a term expiring June 30, 2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Barry W. Sims as a Special Constable, to a term expiring June 30, 2021. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No- 0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Annual Town Meeting Articles
Submit placeholders for articles into the annual town meeting warrant as follows: 1) OPEB Trust - Accept MGL. c.32B, Sec. 20 and transfer OPEB funds previously appropriated to new trust; 2) Amend...
To submit placeholders for articles into the annual town meeting warrant as follows: 1) OPEB Trust - Accept MGL. c.32B, Sec. 20 and transfer OPEB funds previously appropriated to new trust; 2) Amend the Departmental Revolving Funds Bylaw based on recommendations of the Attorney General; 3) Establish new revolving funds, including for cable license receipts and athletic field maintenance; 4) Land acquisitions; 5) Hayden Rowe utility easement to Verizon, relative to the Marathon Elementary School; 6) A Nuisance bylaw; 7) regular, recurring articles customarily sponsored by the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“MOVED and by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to submit placeholders for articles into the annual town meeting warrant as follows: 1) OPEB Trust - Accept MGL. c.32B, Sec. 20 and transfer OPEB funds previously appropriated to new trust; 2) Amend the Departmental Revolving Funds Bylaw based on recommendations of the Attorney General; 3) Establish new revolving funds, including for cable license receipts and athletic field maintenance; 4) Land acquisitions; 5) Hayden Rowe utility easement to Verizon, relative to the Marathon Elementary School; 6) A Nuisance bylaw; 7) regular, recurring articles customarily sponsored by the Board of Selectmen. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Town Manager's Report
Adopt and support Option 2 with the following modifications: redesign the sidewalk on the bump-out at Hayden Rowe/Main St. so that it follows the path of travel that pedestrians would use rather...
To adopt and support Option 2 with the following modifications: redesign the sidewalk on the bump-out at Hayden Rowe/Main St. so that it follows the path of travel that pedestrians would use rather than running along the outer edge, with grass/landscaping in its place behind the granite curb
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to adopt and support Option 2 with the following modifications: redesign the sidewalk on the bump-out at Hayden Rowe/Main St. so that it follows the path of travel that pedestrians would use rather than running along the outer edge, with grass/landscaping in its place behind the granite curb. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Future Agenda Items
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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