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April 10, 2018
29 recorded votes, 2 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)
Police Officer Appointment
Appoint Derek J. Morton as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton
To appoint Derek J. Morton as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Derek J. Morton as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
0. Consent Agenda
Approve Consent Agenda items: 1) Minutes of the 3/27/18, 3/29/18 and 4/3/18 meetings; and 2) appoint the Election Workers listed on the attached document entitled "2018 List of Nominations for...
To approve Consent Agenda items: 1) Minutes of the 3/27/18, 3/29/18 and 4/3/18 meetings; and 2) appoint the Election Workers listed on the attached document entitled "2018 List of Nominations for Election Workers MGL c.54 s.12"
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Cestari and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to approve Consent Agenda items: 1) Minutes of the 3/27/18, 3/29/18 and 4/3/18 meetings; and 2) appoint the Election Workers listed on the attached document entitled "2018 List of Nominations for Election Workers MGL c.54 s.12". Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Cestari, second: Herr)
Accept a $100 gift to the Ambulance Fund from David and Norma MacMillan
To accept a $100 gift to the Ambulance Fund from David and Norma MacMillan
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to accept a $100 gift to the Ambulance Fund from David and Norma MacMillan. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Approve the Parade Permit for the Hopkinton Little League Opening Day Parade on 4/22/18 with a start time of 11:30 a.m
To approve the Parade Permit for the Hopkinton Little League Opening Day Parade on 4/22/18 with a start time of 11:30 a.m
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the Parade Permit for the Hopkinton Little League Opening Day Parade on 4/22/18 with a start time of 11:30 a.m. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Approve the Special Temporary Alcohol License, Wines and Malts only, for Jason Mahon on behalf of the Hopkinton Little League, for a fundraiser at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall on 5/18/18...
To approve the Special Temporary Alcohol License, Wines and Malts only, for Jason Mahon on behalf of the Hopkinton Little League, for a fundraiser at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall on 5/18/18 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to approve the Special Temporary Alcohol License, Wines and Malts only, for Jason Mahon on behalf of the Hopkinton Little League, for a fundraiser at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall on 5/18/18 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
R Hayden ROWE
Open the public hearing and to continue it until the conclusion of the Legislative Visit
To open the public hearing and to continue it until the conclusion of the Legislative Visit
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to open the public hearing and to continue it until the conclusion of the Legislative Visit. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Wright)
Street Acceptance
Open the public hearing and continue it until the conclusion of the Start Line public hearing
To open the public hearing and continue it until the conclusion of the Start Line public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Cestari and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to open the public hearing and continue it until the conclusion of the Start Line public hearing. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Cestari, second: Tedstone)
R Hayden ROWE
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Cestari to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Cestari)
Approve Start Line's application to amend its licensed premises, as specified in the submitted materials on the conditions that prior to the issuance of the license (1) Start Line obtains a...
To approve Start Line's application to amend its licensed premises, as specified in the submitted materials on the conditions that prior to the issuance of the license (1) Start Line obtains a determination from the Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer that the use complies with local zoning or is otherwise entitled to exist under M.G.L. c.40A, sec. 3, and (2) Water Fresh Farm returns its license to the Town. Mr. Twinney requested that the Town hold off on submitting the Form 43 to the ABCC until the determination is obtained, and it was agreed that would be the case
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Mr. Tedstone to approve Start Line's application to amend its licensed premises, as specified in the submitted materials on the conditions that prior to the issuance of the license (1) Start Line obtains a determination from the Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer that the use complies with local zoning or is otherwise entitled to exist under M.G.L. c.40A, sec. 3, and (2) Water Fresh Farm returns its license to the Town. Mr. Twinney requested that the Town hold off on submitting the Form 43 to the ABCC until the determination is obtained, and it was agreed that would be the case. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Approve Start Line's application to change its hours of permitted sale to be effective upon the issuance of Start Line's amended liquor license
To approve Start Line's application to change its hours of permitted sale to be effective upon the issuance of Start Line's amended liquor license
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve Start Line's application to change its hours of permitted sale to be effective upon the issuance of Start Line's amended liquor license. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Approve Start Line's application to amend its Entertainment License to be effective upon the issuance of Start Line's amended liquor license. Mr. Twinney stated that there would be occasional live...
To approve Start Line's application to amend its Entertainment License to be effective upon the issuance of Start Line's amended liquor license. Mr. Twinney stated that there would be occasional live entertainment, consisting of strings, light amplification, and the like
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve Start Line's application to amend its Entertainment License to be effective upon the issuance of Start Line's amended liquor license. Mr. Twinney stated that there would be occasional live entertainment, consisting of strings, light amplification, and the like. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Street Acceptance
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Singletary Way and Legacy Farms South as and for public ways and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent...
To recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Singletary Way and Legacy Farms South as and for public ways and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Singletary Way and Legacy Farms South as and for public ways and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Cobblers Way as and for a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or...
To recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Cobblers Way as and for a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out
Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes do not name Brian Herr in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Cestari and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Cobblers Way as and for a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out. Vote to Approve: 4 (Coutinho, Cestari, Wright, Tedstone) - 0.” (Motion: Cestari, second: Tedstone)
Annual Town Meeting Articles
Place a ballot question on the May, 2018 annual town election to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½ the debt for the artificial turf fields project
To place a ballot question on the May, 2018 annual town election to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½ the debt for the artificial turf fields project
Yes: Herr, WrightNo: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to place a ballot question on the May, 2018 annual town election to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½ the debt for the artificial turf fields project. Vote to Approve: 2 (Herr, Wright) - 3 (Coutinho, Tedstone, Cestari)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Wright)
Establish a standing affirmative motion to approve/support all articles to be considered
To establish a standing affirmative motion to approve/support all articles to be considered
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Cestari to establish a standing affirmative motion to approve/support all articles to be considered. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Cestari)
Recommend Article - FY2018 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers
Article - FY2018 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers:
From the minutes
“Article - FY2018 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article - Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years
Article - Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years:
From the minutes
“Article - Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article - Excess Bond Premium
Article - Excess Bond Premium:
From the minutes
“Article - Excess Bond Premium: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article - Property Tax Exemption Increase
Article - Property Tax Exemption Increase:
From the minutes
“Article - Property Tax Exemption Increase: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article - Senior Tax Relief
Article - Senior Tax Relief:
From the minutes
“Article - Senior Tax Relief: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article - Set the Salary of Elected Officials
Article - Set the Salary of Elected Officials:
From the minutes
“Article - Set the Salary of Elected Officials: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article - Revolving Fund Bylaw and Fund Transfer
Article - Revolving Fund Bylaw and Fund Transfer:
From the minutes
“Article - Revolving Fund Bylaw and Fund Transfer: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article - Community Preservation Funds (administrative)
Article - Community Preservation Funds (administrative):
From the minutes
“Article - Community Preservation Funds (administrative): Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article - Easement - 2 Clinton St
Article - Easement - 2 Clinton St.:
From the minutes
“Article - Easement - 2 Clinton St.: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article - Utility Easement - Hayden Rowe
Article - Utility Easement - Hayden Rowe:
From the minutes
“Article - Utility Easement - Hayden Rowe: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Town Manager's Report
Determine that the financial interest of Beth Kelly, member of the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, is substantial with respect to the Main Street Corridor Project, the Town Common/Marathon...
To determine that the financial interest of Beth Kelly, member of the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, is substantial with respect to the Main Street Corridor Project, the Town Common/Marathon Way component, and deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to determine that the financial interest of Beth Kelly, member of the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, is substantial with respect to the Main Street Corridor Project, the Town Common/Marathon Way component, and deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee. Vote to Approve: 5-0.” (Motion: Herr, second: Wright)
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Cestari and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Cestari, 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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