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August 7, 2018
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Claire Wright, Brendan Tedstone, Brian Herr, Irfan Nasrullah, John Coutinho
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- John Coutinho arrived after the meeting began (at 6:12 PM).
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 open space preservation, Town Hall, and the Main Street Corridor Project 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, Town Manager and Town Hall employees, 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: Herr, Nasrullah, Tedstone, WrightThe roll call does not list John Coutinho, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
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 open space preservation, Town Hall, and the Main Street Corridor Project 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, Town Manager and Town Hall employees, 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 Mr. Herr. ROLL CALL: Ms. Wright-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Section 15 Package Store License, 92 West Main Street
Later in the meeting
To later in the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho open the public hearing and continue it to later in the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Consent Agenda
Approve and sign the 2018 State Primary Warrant
To approve and sign the 2018 State Primary Warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve and sign the 2018 State Primary Warrant. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Approve the Minutes of the 7/10/18 meeting as amended
To approve the Minutes of the 7/10/18 meeting as amended
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the Minutes of the 7/10/18 meeting as amended. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Accept the resignation of Austin Spang from the Historical Commission and Jessica Fleet from the Board of Appeals (Associate Member)
To accept the resignation of Austin Spang from the Historical Commission and Jessica Fleet from the Board of Appeals (Associate Member)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to accept the resignation of Austin Spang from the Historical Commission and Jessica Fleet from the Board of Appeals (Associate Member). Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Approve the Entertainment License and a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Blooms, Brews and BBQ event on 9/8/18
To approve the Entertainment License and a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Blooms, Brews and BBQ event on 9/8/18
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the Entertainment License and a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Blooms, Brews and BBQ event on 9/8/18. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Section 15 Package Store License, 92 West Main Street
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-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Approve the grant a Section 15 Package Store (Wine & Malts) license for Hopkinton Friendly Services, Inc. at 92 West Main St., contingent on: 1) the submission of a revised floor plan indicating...
To approve the grant a Section 15 Package Store (Wine & Malts) license for Hopkinton Friendly Services, Inc. at 92 West Main St., contingent on: 1) the submission of a revised floor plan indicating that the alcoholic beverages for sale will be kept in 4 coolers only; 2) all outstanding fees owed to the Town are paid; and 3) acknowledging that the current building is planned to be demolished and a new store constructed on an expanded lot, the license issued is for the current building only, and if a license is desired for the new location, a new application to the Board will be required
Yes: Herr, Nasrullah, TedstoneNo: Coutinho, Wright
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the grant a Section 15 Package Store (Wine & Malts) license for Hopkinton Friendly Services, Inc. at 92 West Main St., contingent on: 1) the submission of a revised floor plan indicating that the alcoholic beverages for sale will be kept in 4 coolers only; 2) all outstanding fees owed to the Town are paid; and 3) acknowledging that the current building is planned to be demolished and a new store constructed on an expanded lot, the license issued is for the current building only, and if a license is desired for the new location, a new application to the Board will be required. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Tedstone, Herr, Nasrullah), No-2 (Wright, Coutinho)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
The Trails AT Legacy Farms
Approve the names Clubhouse Lane, Bandon Lane, Birkdale Lane, Weston Lane, and Waterville Lane, with the locations of each street shown on the submitted plan
To approve the names Clubhouse Lane, Bandon Lane, Birkdale Lane, Weston Lane, and Waterville Lane, with the locations of each street shown on the submitted plan
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the names Clubhouse Lane, Bandon Lane, Birkdale Lane, Weston Lane, and Waterville Lane, with the locations of each street shown on the submitted plan. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Hopkinton Family DAY Banner
Approve, pursuant to Zoning Bylaw Section 210-179.C, the display of a banner over Main Street for Hopkinton Family Day, which complies with the regulations in the Zoning Bylaw
To approve, pursuant to Zoning Bylaw Section 210-179.C, the display of a banner over Main Street for Hopkinton Family Day, which complies with the regulations in the Zoning Bylaw
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve, pursuant to Zoning Bylaw Section 210-179.C, the display of a banner over Main Street for Hopkinton Family Day, which complies with the regulations in the Zoning Bylaw. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Appointments
Appoint Nancy Drawe a full member, and Carole Slaman an associate member, of the Council on Aging, both to terms expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Nancy Drawe a full member, and Carole Slaman an associate member, of the Council on Aging, both to terms expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to appoint Nancy Drawe a full member, and Carole Slaman an associate member, of the Council on Aging, both to terms expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
Direct the Town Manager to review the Marathon Fund Committee charge and membership, and make recommendations for consideration by the Board at a future meeting
To direct the Town Manager to review the Marathon Fund Committee charge and membership, and make recommendations for consideration by the Board at a future meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to direct the Town Manager to review the Marathon Fund Committee charge and membership, and make recommendations for consideration by the Board at a future meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Appoint Carole Nathan and Colleen Charleston to the Marathon Fund Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2019
To appoint Carole Nathan and Colleen Charleston to the Marathon Fund Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2019
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to appoint Carole Nathan and Colleen Charleston to the Marathon Fund Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2019. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Appoint David Godfroy to the Permanent Building Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint David Godfroy to the Permanent Building Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to appoint David Godfroy to the Permanent Building Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
Appoint Francis DeYoung as the Planning Board representative on the Open Space Preservation Commission
To appoint Francis DeYoung as the Planning Board representative on the Open Space Preservation Commission
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Francis DeYoung as the Planning Board representative on the Open Space Preservation Commission. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Appoint Kevin Riess, Farai Sithole and Ryan Reilly as Special Officers, terms expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Kevin Riess, Farai Sithole and Ryan Reilly as Special Officers, terms expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Kevin Riess, Farai Sithole and Ryan Reilly as Special Officers, terms expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes- 5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Appoint the following FY19 Election Workers, to a one year term: Karen Adelman Nancy Drawe Joyce I. Plucker Mary Arnaut Richard Duggan Jean C. Warden Bob Auclair Liz Edwards Mary P. Woodward Kathy...
To appoint the following FY19 Election Workers, to a one year term: Karen Adelman Nancy Drawe Joyce I. Plucker Mary Arnaut Richard Duggan Jean C. Warden Bob Auclair Liz Edwards Mary P. Woodward Kathy Auclair Mary Lou Ellsworth Linda Dibona Mary Ostiguy Russell Ellsworth Ralph Given Veronica M. Bilodeau Grace Gradie Sheila Frackleton Louise Bracci Leonard Holden Mary Jo LaFreniere Colleen Charleston Jennifer MacMillan Meenakshi Bhrath Ann Click Mary McRobert Dorothy Pyne Susan Conway Carol A. Mecagni Melanie Smith Donna Deneen Jo Ann D. Morgan Joseph Frackleton Samantha Dings Mary Morrissey Louise Donahue Barbara L. Picard
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to appoint the following FY19 Election Workers, to a one year term: Karen Adelman Nancy Drawe Joyce I. Plucker Mary Arnaut Richard Duggan Jean C. Warden Bob Auclair Liz Edwards Mary P. Woodward Kathy Auclair Mary Lou Ellsworth Linda Dibona Mary Ostiguy Russell Ellsworth Ralph Given Veronica M. Bilodeau Grace Gradie Sheila Frackleton Louise Bracci Leonard Holden Mary Jo LaFreniere Colleen Charleston Jennifer MacMillan Meenakshi Bhrath Ann Click Mary McRobert Dorothy Pyne Susan Conway Carol A. Mecagni Melanie Smith Donna Deneen Jo Ann D. Morgan Joseph Frackleton Samantha Dings Mary Morrissey Louise Donahue Barbara L. Picard Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
Town Manager Report
Renew participation in the Metrowest Veterans' District, approve the changes to the Service Agreement between the participating communities and the Commonwealth of Mass., and to approve the FY19...
To renew participation in the Metrowest Veterans' District, approve the changes to the Service Agreement between the participating communities and the Commonwealth of Mass., and to approve the FY19 Amendment to the District Agreement
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to renew participation in the Metrowest Veterans' District, approve the changes to the Service Agreement between the participating communities and the Commonwealth of Mass., and to approve the FY19 Amendment to the District Agreement. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, 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-5, 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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