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July 10, 2018
25 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Claire Wright, Brendan Tedstone, Brian Herr, John Coutinho
Absent: Irfan Nasrullah
During the meeting:
- John Coutinho arrived after the meeting began (at 6:35 PM).
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Minutes of the June 19, 2018 meeting, accept the resignations of David Fine from the Capital Improvement Committee and Carol Walsh from the Council on Aging, and approve the street...
To approve the Minutes of the June 19, 2018 meeting, accept the resignations of David Fine from the Capital Improvement Committee and Carol Walsh from the Council on Aging, and approve the street names of Chamberlain Street and Whalen Road for the extensions of each road
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the Minutes of the June 19, 2018 meeting, accept the resignations of David Fine from the Capital Improvement Committee and Carol Walsh from the Council on Aging, and approve the street names of Chamberlain Street and Whalen Road for the extensions of each road. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Accept a $21,157.60 gift to the Fire Department from the Estate of Helen A. O'Brien
To accept a $21,157.60 gift to the Fire Department from the Estate of Helen A. O'Brien
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to accept a $21,157.60 gift to the Fire Department from the Estate of Helen A. O'Brien. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Approve a Parade Permit for the 21st Annual Michael's Run/Walk 5K on Oct. 20, 2018 with the following conditions: 1) the Fire Department and Police Department shall be consulted prior to the...
To approve a Parade Permit for the 21st Annual Michael's Run/Walk 5K on Oct. 20, 2018 with the following conditions: 1) the Fire Department and Police Department shall be consulted prior to the event; 2) the litter control plan shall be revised to include the sweeping of the entire course after the event
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve a Parade Permit for the 21st Annual Michael's Run/Walk 5K on Oct. 20, 2018 with the following conditions: 1) the Fire Department and Police Department shall be consulted prior to the event; 2) the litter control plan shall be revised to include the sweeping of the entire course after the event. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Approve the Special Temporary Alcohol License for Beer and Wine only, for a fundraiser event on July 28, 2018 at Cornell's Irish Pub at 229 Hayden Rowe with the condition that the applicant shall...
To approve the Special Temporary Alcohol License for Beer and Wine only, for a fundraiser event on July 28, 2018 at Cornell's Irish Pub at 229 Hayden Rowe with the condition that the applicant shall work with the Police Department on the traffic management plan, including whether a detail officer is needed
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the Special Temporary Alcohol License for Beer and Wine only, for a fundraiser event on July 28, 2018 at Cornell's Irish Pub at 229 Hayden Rowe with the condition that the applicant shall work with the Police Department on the traffic management plan, including whether a detail officer is needed. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Planning Board Appointment
Appoint Carol DeVeuve to the Planning Board (joint vote with the Planning Board)
To appoint either Mr. Kizner or Ms. DeVeuve to the Planning Board, to a term expiring at the next annual town election, with those present voting for their desired candidate. Matthew Kizner - 4 Votes (Dave Paul, John Coutinho, Mary Larson-Marlowe, Fran DeYoung) Carol DeVeuve - 7 Votes (Deb Fein-Brug, Muriel Kramer, Frank D'Urso, Claire Wright, Amy Ritterbusch, Brendan Tedstone, Brian Herr)
This was a joint vote of the Select Board and the Planning Board to fill a Planning Board vacancy, in which each member present named the candidate they chose, so we show the result only. The minutes record: “Matthew Kizner - 4 Votes (Dave Paul, John Coutinho, Mary Larson-Marlowe, Fran DeYoung) Carol DeVeuve - 7 Votes (Deb Fein-Brug, Muriel Kramer, Frank D’Urso, Claire Wright, Amy Ritterbusch, Brendan Tedstone, Brian Herr)”. Muriel Kramer, Amy Ritterbusch and Matthew Kizner were then Planning Board members or candidates, not Select Board members.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer to appoint either Mr. Kizner or Ms. DeVeuve to the Planning Board, to a term expiring at the next annual town election, with those present voting for their desired candidate. Matthew Kizner - 4 Votes (Dave Paul, John Coutinho, Mary Larson-Marlowe, Fran DeYoung) Carol DeVeuve - 7 Votes (Deb Fein-Brug, Muriel Kramer, Frank D'Urso, Claire Wright, Amy Ritterbusch, Brendan Tedstone, Brian Herr) Voted to appoint Carol DeVeuve to the Planning Board..” (Motion: Coutinho)
, 2018. Annual Appointments
Appoint Michael Roughan to the Historical Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Michael Roughan to the Historical Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Michael Roughan to the Historical Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Appoint Al Rogers to an at-large position on the Community Preservation Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Al Rogers to an at-large position on the Community Preservation Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Al Rogers to an at-large position on the Community Preservation Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Appoint Megan Carvalho and Marilyn Palmer as full members, and John Gardner as an associate member, to the Council on Aging, with terms expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Megan Carvalho and Marilyn Palmer as full members, and John Gardner as an associate member, to the Council on Aging, with terms expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Megan Carvalho and Marilyn Palmer as full members, and John Gardner as an associate member, to the Council on Aging, with terms expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Appoint Sterling Worrell to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Sterling Worrell to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Sterling Worrell to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Appoint Alex Danahy, Charles Wallace and Jane Goodman to the Marathon Committee, to at-large terms expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Alex Danahy, Charles Wallace and Jane Goodman to the Marathon Committee, to at-large terms expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Alex Danahy, Charles Wallace and Jane Goodman to the Marathon Committee, to at-large terms expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Appoint Eric Sonnett (Abutter or Resident in the Vicinity of the Trail) and Ken Parker (At-Large) to the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Eric Sonnett (Abutter or Resident in the Vicinity of the Trail) and Ken Parker (At-Large) to the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Eric Sonnett (Abutter or Resident in the Vicinity of the Trail) and Ken Parker (At-Large) to the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
South ST., West Main ST., West Elm ST., Eversource Energy
Open the public hearing and continue it to later in the meeting
To open the public hearing and continue it to later in the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to open the public hearing and continue it to later in the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Annual Appointments, Continued
Appoint Alyndra Canty, Stacia Krozy and Timoria Saba to the Youth Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Alyndra Canty, Stacia Krozy and Timoria Saba to the Youth Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to appoint Alyndra Canty, Stacia Krozy and Timoria Saba to the Youth Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Orders of Taking
Vote, pursuant to Article 44 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, to execute Orders of Taking of the following private ways: Legacy Farms South, from East Main Street to Clinton Street;...
To vote, pursuant to Article 44 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, to execute Orders of Taking of the following private ways: Legacy Farms South, from East Main Street to Clinton Street; Cobblers Way, from Front Street to Dead End; Singletary Way, from Wedgewood Drive to Dead End; together with easements for drainage, utility, and other purposes
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to vote, pursuant to Article 44 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, to execute Orders of Taking of the following private ways: Legacy Farms South, from East Main Street to Clinton Street; Cobblers Way, from Front Street to Dead End; Singletary Way, from Wedgewood Drive to Dead End; together with easements for drainage, utility, and other purposes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
South ST., West Main ST., West Elm ST., Eversource Energy
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: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Approve Grants of Location to install conduit and manholes within South Street, West Elm Street and West Main Street, and Grants of Location to install 2 new poles within West Elm Street, as...
To approve Grants of Location to install conduit and manholes within South Street, West Elm Street and West Main Street, and Grants of Location to install 2 new poles within West Elm Street, as further described in the Petitions submitted, with the following conditions: Eversource will pay for a 3rd party inspector as selected by the Hopkinton DPW to inspect the work; Eversource will pay for any necessary overtime for the DPW when responding to infrastructure emergencies after normal working hours, if it is an Eversource-caused emergency; Eversource will work cooperatively with the DPW in the future in the event that the DPW needs to repair its infrastructure, by temporarily relocating their conduit and wires, at no expense to the Town, and Eversource agrees to take prompt action to mobilize to the emergency. Eversource will work with the Police Department to develop the necessary traffic management plan to manage construction activities on two very heavily traveled roads, including working at night. Eversource will comply with all other typical road opening permits as issued by the DPW
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve Grants of Location to install conduit and manholes within South Street, West Elm Street and West Main Street, and Grants of Location to install 2 new poles within West Elm Street, as further described in the Petitions submitted, with the following conditions: Eversource will pay for a 3rd party inspector as selected by the Hopkinton DPW to inspect the work; Eversource will pay for any necessary overtime for the DPW when responding to infrastructure emergencies after normal working hours, if it is an Eversource-caused emergency; Eversource will work cooperatively with the DPW in the future in the event that the DPW needs to repair its infrastructure, by temporarily relocating their conduit and wires, at no expense to the Town, and Eversource agrees to take prompt action to mobilize to the emergency. Eversource will work with the Police Department to develop the necessary traffic management plan to manage construction activities on two very heavily traveled roads, including working at night. Eversource will comply with all other typical road opening permits as issued by the DPW. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Annual Appointments, Continued
Appoint Gerard Jones, Patrick O'Brien, Nicole Corsi, Michael Prescott, Ken Clark as Special Officers, to terms expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Gerard Jones, Patrick O'Brien, Nicole Corsi, Michael Prescott, Ken Clark as Special Officers, to terms expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Gerard Jones, Patrick O'Brien, Nicole Corsi, Michael Prescott, Ken Clark as Special Officers, to terms expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Appoint Miyares & Harrington, LLP as Town Counsel, one year appointment
To appoint Miyares & Harrington, LLP as Town Counsel, one year appointment
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Miyares & Harrington, LLP as Town Counsel, one year appointment. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Appoint Nicholas Anastasopoulos, Mirick O'Connell as Labor Counsel, one year appointment
To appoint Nicholas Anastasopoulos, Mirick O'Connell as Labor Counsel, one year appointment
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Nicholas Anastasopoulos, Mirick O'Connell as Labor Counsel, one year appointment. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Affirm the Town Manager's recommendation of Elizabeth Jefferis for appointment as Inspector of Animals by the Mass. Department of Agricultural Resources, term expiring 7/1/2019
To affirm the Town Manager's recommendation of Elizabeth Jefferis for appointment as Inspector of Animals by the Mass. Department of Agricultural Resources, term expiring 7/1/2019
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to affirm the Town Manager's recommendation of Elizabeth Jefferis for appointment as Inspector of Animals by the Mass. Department of Agricultural Resources, term expiring 7/1/2019. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of John Neas as Principal Assessor, term from 1/5/2018 to 7/5/2021
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of John Neas as Principal Assessor, term from 1/5/2018 to 7/5/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Mr. Tedstone to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of John Neas as Principal Assessor, term from 1/5/2018 to 7/5/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of William Proctor as Animal Control Officer, term expiring 7/1/2019
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of William Proctor as Animal Control Officer, term expiring 7/1/2019
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of William Proctor as Animal Control Officer, term expiring 7/1/2019. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Eversource Energy
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Yes: Herr, Tedstone, WrightJohn Coutinho arrived after the meeting began; the count (3-0) matches the members present without this member, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Approve a Grant of Location to install conduit under East Main Street, as further described in the Petition submitted
To approve a Grant of Location to install conduit under East Main Street, as further described in the Petition submitted
Yes: Herr, Tedstone, WrightJohn Coutinho arrived after the meeting began; the count (3-0) matches the members present without this member, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve a Grant of Location to install conduit under East Main Street, as further described in the Petition submitted. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
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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