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September 25, 2018
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Claire Wright, Brendan Tedstone, John Coutinho, Brian Herr, Irfan Nasrullah
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the 9/11/18 Board of Selectmen minutes, a Parade Permit for the 21st annual CF Cycle for Life Bicycle Tour on 10/6/18, accept a gift from the Hopkinton...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the 9/11/18 Board of Selectmen minutes, a Parade Permit for the 21st annual CF Cycle for Life Bicycle Tour on 10/6/18, accept a gift from the Hopkinton BWC Book Club for the Library's Inez E. Globman Fund in the amount of $255.00, and approve the November 2018 State Election Warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the 9/11/18 Board of Selectmen minutes, a Parade Permit for the 21st annual CF Cycle for Life Bicycle Tour on 10/6/18, accept a gift from the Hopkinton BWC Book Club for the Library's Inez E. Globman Fund in the amount of $255.00, and approve the November 2018 State Election Warrant. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Appointments
Appoint Kristin Mularski, David Mularski, Frederick Betz, Julia Kurys and Edward Thompson as election workers, to terms expiring 6/30/19. A question was asked as to whether all election workers...
To appoint Kristin Mularski, David Mularski, Frederick Betz, Julia Kurys and Edward Thompson as election workers, to terms expiring 6/30/19. A question was asked as to whether all election workers must be Hopkinton residents. Connor Degan, Town Clerk, stated that there may be up to two who are not residents
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Kristin Mularski, David Mularski, Frederick Betz, Julia Kurys and Edward Thompson as election workers, to terms expiring 6/30/19. A question was asked as to whether all election workers must be Hopkinton residents. Connor Degan, Town Clerk, stated that there may be up to two who are not residents. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Main Street
Approve a Common Victualer's license for Muffin House Cafe at 43 Main St
To approve a Common Victualer's license for Muffin House Cafe at 43 Main St
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve a Common Victualer's license for Muffin House Cafe at 43 Main St. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement
To authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Authorize the Town Manager and the Chair to sign the NOI documents as necessary
To authorize the Town Manager and the Chair to sign the NOI documents as necessary
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to authorize the Town Manager and the Chair to sign the NOI documents as necessary. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Hayden ROWE
Approve the special temporary alcohol license for the requested hours on Thanksgiving
To approve the special temporary alcohol license for the requested hours on Thanksgiving
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the special temporary alcohol license for the requested hours on Thanksgiving. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
FY 20 Budget Calendar and Budget Message
Approve the following budget message: 1) Departments should build their budgets from the bottom up; 2) Overall tax impact net of new growth should not exceed 3%; 3) Resolution of budget issues...
To approve the following budget message: 1) Departments should build their budgets from the bottom up; 2) Overall tax impact net of new growth should not exceed 3%; 3) Resolution of budget issues need to continue to be strategic, collaborative and transparent; 4) A joint working group consisting of the Chairs of the School Committee, Board of Selectmen and Appropriations Committee and professional staff will meet regularly, and the Chairs will routinely report back to their respective boards
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the following budget message: 1) Departments should build their budgets from the bottom up; 2) Overall tax impact net of new growth should not exceed 3%; 3) Resolution of budget issues need to continue to be strategic, collaborative and transparent; 4) A joint working group consisting of the Chairs of the School Committee, Board of Selectmen and Appropriations Committee and professional staff will meet regularly, and the Chairs will routinely report back to their respective boards. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Direct the Town Manager to work directly with the School Superintendent to work out the budget in accordance with the budget message; any difficulties encountered should go back to the respective...
To direct the Town Manager to work directly with the School Superintendent to work out the budget in accordance with the budget message; any difficulties encountered should go back to the respective boards for discussion
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to direct the Town Manager to work directly with the School Superintendent to work out the budget in accordance with the budget message; any difficulties encountered should go back to the respective boards for discussion. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Csrat)
Accept the CSRAT report
To accept the CSRAT report
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to accept the CSRAT report. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
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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