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September 11, 2018
17 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Claire Wright, Brendan Tedstone, John Coutinho, Brian Herr, Irfan Nasrullah
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session to approve executive session Minutes, to consider releasing previously approved executive session minutes, to consider litigation strategy with respect to Petition of...
The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session to approve executive session Minutes, to consider releasing previously approved 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, Center Trail, Town Hall, and the Main Street Corridor Project 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 releasing previously approved 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, Center Trail, Town Hall, and the Main Street Corridor Project 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 Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho. ROLL CALL: Ms. Wright- Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Coutinho)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Minutes of the 8/7/18 Board of Selectmen meeting, approve a Parade Permit for an Enter Stage Left 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser on 10/28/18 at 9:00 a.m., and approve a Proclamation for the...
To approve the Minutes of the 8/7/18 Board of Selectmen meeting, approve a Parade Permit for an Enter Stage Left 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser on 10/28/18 at 9:00 a.m., and approve a Proclamation for the Metrowest Medical Center to commemorate its 125th Anniversary
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the Minutes of the 8/7/18 Board of Selectmen meeting, approve a Parade Permit for an Enter Stage Left 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser on 10/28/18 at 9:00 a.m., and approve a Proclamation for the Metrowest Medical Center to commemorate its 125th Anniversary. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Accept a donation of $1,031.55 to the Police Department from the Estate of Helen A. O'Brien
To accept a donation of $1,031.55 to the Police Department from the Estate of Helen A. O'Brien
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to accept a donation of $1,031.55 to the Police Department from the Estate of Helen A. O'Brien. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Accept the resignations of Ron Yankee from the Historical Commission and Christina Anderson from the Youth Commission
To accept the resignations of Ron Yankee from the Historical Commission and Christina Anderson from the Youth Commission
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to accept the resignations of Ron Yankee from the Historical Commission and Christina Anderson from the Youth Commission. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Police Officer and Firefighter Appointments/Recognition
Appoint Preston Mucciarone and Ryan Polselli as full time Police Officers for the Town of Hopkinton
To appoint Preston Mucciarone and Ryan Polselli as full time Police Officers for the Town of Hopkinton
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Preston Mucciarone and Ryan Polselli as full time Police Officers for the Town of Hopkinton. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Appointments
Appoint Ms. Watson as a full member of the Historical Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/19
To appoint Ms. Watson as a full member of the Historical Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/19
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah, WrightThe minutes do not name Brendan Tedstone in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to appoint Ms. Watson as a full member of the Historical Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/19. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Wright, Herr, Nasrullah, Coutinho), No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Appoint Brenda Stanley and Brittany Firth as Special Officers, to terms expiring 6/30/21
To appoint Brenda Stanley and Brittany Firth as Special Officers, to terms expiring 6/30/21
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah, WrightThe minutes do not name Brendan Tedstone in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to appoint Brenda Stanley and Brittany Firth as Special Officers, to terms expiring 6/30/21. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Wright, Herr, Nasrullah, Coutinho), No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
DKW LLC, Central Public House, 42 Main Street
Approve the pledge of license as requested
To approve the pledge of license as requested
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah, WrightThe minutes do not name Brendan Tedstone in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the pledge of license as requested. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Wright, Herr, Nasrullah, Coutinho), No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Main Street
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah, WrightThe minutes do not name Brendan Tedstone in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to open the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Wright, Herr, Nasrullah, Coutinho), No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Approve the Section 12 Alcohol License and approve Julia Kurys as Manager, and to approve the Entertainment License, for Bittersweet Company at 28 Main Street
To approve the Section 12 Alcohol License and approve Julia Kurys as Manager, and to approve the Entertainment License, for Bittersweet Company at 28 Main Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the Section 12 Alcohol License and approve Julia Kurys as Manager, and to approve the Entertainment License, for Bittersweet Company at 28 Main Street. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
West Main Street
Approve the Common Victualer license for Dunkin Donuts at 78 West Main Street
To approve the Common Victualer license for Dunkin Donuts at 78 West Main Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the Common Victualer license for Dunkin Donuts at 78 West Main Street. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Town Manager Report
Execute the Town of Hopkinton Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Agreement as presented to the Board and as authorized by Town Meeting's vote under Article 13 of the Annual Town Meeting of May...
To execute the Town of Hopkinton Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Agreement as presented to the Board and as authorized by Town Meeting's vote under Article 13 of the Annual Town Meeting of May 7, 2018
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to execute the Town of Hopkinton Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Agreement as presented to the Board and as authorized by Town Meeting's vote under Article 13 of the Annual Town Meeting of May 7, 2018. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Greyhound Friends
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to open the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
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)
Based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Board recommends to the Town Clerk that he not issue a license to Greyhound Friends in accordance with its current application. In...
That based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Board recommends to the Town Clerk that he not issue a license to Greyhound Friends in accordance with its current application. In response to a question, Mr. Miyares stated that the vote is based on the record created here, documents and testimony. He stated that in the future there could be different circumstances, and it doesn't mean that the Board can't make a different recommendation in the future if a new application is submitted
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr that based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, the Board recommends to the Town Clerk that he not issue a license to Greyhound Friends in accordance with its current application. In response to a question, Mr. Miyares stated that the vote is based on the record created here, documents and testimony. He stated that in the future there could be different circumstances, and it doesn't mean that the Board can't make a different recommendation in the future if a new application is submitted. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, 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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