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March 27, 2018
13 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 consider the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in relation to Town Hall, the Main Street Corridor Project, 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 consider strategy relative to contract negotiations with non-union personnel, 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 consider the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in relation to Town Hall, the Main Street Corridor Project, 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 consider strategy relative to contract negotiations with non-union personnel, 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. Cestari 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: Cestari, second: Tedstone)
Consent Agenda
Approve Consent Agenda items: 1) Minutes of the 3/9/18, 3/14/18 and 3/20/18 meetings; and 2) accept gifts from the Boston Athletic Association to the Town of Hopkinton and the School Department,...
To approve Consent Agenda items: 1) Minutes of the 3/9/18, 3/14/18 and 3/20/18 meetings; and 2) accept gifts from the Boston Athletic Association to the Town of Hopkinton and the School Department, in the amounts of $121,500 and $25,000, respectively
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve Consent Agenda items: 1) Minutes of the 3/9/18, 3/14/18 and 3/20/18 meetings; and 2) accept gifts from the Boston Athletic Association to the Town of Hopkinton and the School Department, in the amounts of $121,500 and $25,000, respectively. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Approve the license
To approve the license
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Cestari to approve the license. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Cestari)
Approve the request for a waiver of the fee, for the nonprofit organization
To approve the request for a waiver of the fee, for the nonprofit organization
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the request for a waiver of the fee, for the nonprofit organization. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Annual Town Meeting Articles
Support the two opt-out articles on the annual town meeting warrant
To support the two opt-out articles on the annual town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to support the two opt-out articles on the annual town meeting warrant. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Wright)
MA Solar Highway Phase 2 LLC
Approve and execute the PILOT Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and MA Solar Highway Phase 2 LLC
To approve and execute the PILOT Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and MA Solar Highway Phase 2 LLC
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 Mr. Tedstone to approve and execute the PILOT Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and MA Solar Highway Phase 2 LLC. Vote to Approve: 4-0..” (Motion: Cestari, second: Tedstone)
Central Public House, 42 Main Street
Approve the All Alcoholic Beverage Restaurant and Entertainment license requests, with the hours of operation in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage License Policies
To approve the All Alcoholic Beverage Restaurant and Entertainment license requests, with the hours of operation in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage License Policies
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the All Alcoholic Beverage Restaurant and Entertainment license requests, with the hours of operation in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage License Policies. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Town of Hopkinton
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Cestari to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Cestari)
Approve the license for flammable and combustible liquids, Class 1B 2,300 gallons and Class 11 12,000 gallons
To approve the license for flammable and combustible liquids, Class 1B 2,300 gallons and Class 11 12,000 gallons
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Cestari to approve the license for flammable and combustible liquids, Class 1B 2,300 gallons and Class 11 12,000 gallons. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Cestari)
Entertainment and Amusement License Policy
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Cestari to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Cestari)
Approve the Entertainment and Amusement License Policy as amended to insert fees of $25 into the table where no fee is indicated, and that the price of a ticket should be printed on the ticket...
To approve the Entertainment and Amusement License Policy as amended to insert fees of $25 into the table where no fee is indicated, and that the price of a ticket should be printed on the ticket where possible. Mr. Cestari stated he is voting to approve with the understanding that the Board will review the penalties for non-annual licenses within the next 3 weeks
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to approve the Entertainment and Amusement License Policy as amended to insert fees of $25 into the table where no fee is indicated, and that the price of a ticket should be printed on the ticket where possible. Mr. Cestari stated he is voting to approve with the understanding that the Board will review the penalties for non-annual licenses within the next 3 weeks. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Main Street Corridor Project Update
Endorse the five changes listed below and as further described in a Memo dated 3/26/18 from VHB to the Town of Hopkinton, and to direct staff to incorporate them into the 75% design, pending...
To endorse the five changes listed below and as further described in a Memo dated 3/26/18 from VHB to the Town of Hopkinton, and to direct staff to incorporate them into the 75% design, pending MassDOT approval. 1. Re-establish Marathon Way adjacent to Town Common. 2. Remove westbound through lane on Main Street at Grove Street and Cedar Street. 3. Add northbound right-turn lane from Cedar Street onto Main Street westbound. 4. Provide a two-way separated bicycle path on the southerly side of Main Street east of Cedar Street to Hayden Rowe; eliminate the separated path on the northerly side of this section. 5. Add approximately 17 on-street parking spaces from just west of the signalized intersection of Cedar Street/Main Street to Ash Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Cestari and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to endorse the five changes listed below and as further described in a Memo dated 3/26/18 from VHB to the Town of Hopkinton, and to direct staff to incorporate them into the 75% design, pending MassDOT approval. 1. Re-establish Marathon Way adjacent to Town Common. 2. Remove westbound through lane on Main Street at Grove Street and Cedar Street. 3. Add northbound right-turn lane from Cedar Street onto Main Street westbound. 4. Provide a two-way separated bicycle path on the southerly side of Main Street east of Cedar Street to Hayden Rowe; eliminate the separated path on the northerly side of this section. 5. Add approximately 17 on-street parking spaces from just west of the signalized intersection of Cedar Street/Main Street to Ash Street. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Cestari, second: Herr)
0. Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
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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