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October 16, 2018
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, John Coutinho, Brian Herr
Absent: Claire Wright, Irfan Nasrullah
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 discuss strategies with respect to contract negotiations with the Fire union as discussion in an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining positions of the Board, to discuss strategies with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion employees as discussion in open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining 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 discuss strategies with respect to contract negotiations with the Fire union as discussion in an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining positions of the Board, to discuss strategies with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion employees as discussion in open meeting may have detrimental effects on the bargaining 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. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Minutes of the September 25, 2018 meeting
To approve the Minutes of the September 25, 2018 meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the Minutes of the September 25, 2018 meeting. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Approve the Marathon Fund Requests: $3,000 for the Council on Aging for funding exercise programs at the Senior Center; $9,000 for the Marathon Fund Committee for 6 scholarships for Hopkinton...
To approve the Marathon Fund Requests: $3,000 for the Council on Aging for funding exercise programs at the Senior Center; $9,000 for the Marathon Fund Committee for 6 scholarships for Hopkinton resident graduating seniors in June 2019; $729.36 for the Hopkinton Runners Club for renting 6 portable toilets for the 12/1/2018 2nd Annual 10K race in memory of Andrew Welzel to Chase/Harris Portable Toilets, Inc
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the Marathon Fund Requests: $3,000 for the Council on Aging for funding exercise programs at the Senior Center; $9,000 for the Marathon Fund Committee for 6 scholarships for Hopkinton resident graduating seniors in June 2019; $729.36 for the Hopkinton Runners Club for renting 6 portable toilets for the 12/1/2018 2nd Annual 10K race in memory of Andrew Welzel to Chase/Harris Portable Toilets, Inc. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Appointments
Appoint Linda Muri to the Veterans Celebration Committee to a term expiring 6/30/2021, and Arlene Casassa as an Election Worker, with a term expiring 6/30/2019. Mike Whalen, Veterans Celebration...
To appoint Linda Muri to the Veterans Celebration Committee to a term expiring 6/30/2021, and Arlene Casassa as an Election Worker, with a term expiring 6/30/2019. Mike Whalen, Veterans Celebration Committee, stated that Ms. Muri has been an active member of the Committee and welcomed her reappointment. SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr to appoint Linda Muri to the Veterans Celebration Committee to a term expiring 6/30/2021, and Arlene Casassa as an Election Worker, with a term expiring 6/30/2019. Mike Whalen, Veterans Celebration Committee, stated that Ms. Muri has been an active member of the Committee and welcomed her reappointment. SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of David Nalchajian as Senior Accounting Manager/Town Accountant
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of David Nalchajian as Senior Accounting Manager/Town Accountant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of David Nalchajian as Senior Accounting Manager/Town Accountant. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Benjamin Sweeney as Procurement and Grants Manager
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Benjamin Sweeney as Procurement and Grants Manager
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Benjamin Sweeney as Procurement and Grants Manager. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Hayden ROWE
Approve the Special Temporary Alcohol LIcense for the First We Dream Gala on Nov. 3, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m
To approve the Special Temporary Alcohol LIcense for the First We Dream Gala on Nov. 3, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to approve the Special Temporary Alcohol LIcense for the First We Dream Gala on Nov. 3, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Approve an extension of hours for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts to serve alcohol and to end an event on New Year's Eve, 12/31/18, with alcohol service ending at 12:30 a.m. and the event ending...
To approve an extension of hours for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts to serve alcohol and to end an event on New Year's Eve, 12/31/18, with alcohol service ending at 12:30 a.m. and the event ending at 1:00 a.m
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve an extension of hours for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts to serve alcohol and to end an event on New Year's Eve, 12/31/18, with alcohol service ending at 12:30 a.m. and the event ending at 1:00 a.m. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Hopkinton Running Club
Approve a special temporary alcohol license and a parade permit for the Hopkin 10K Road Race on 12/1/18 from 6 a.m. to 12 noon, as described in the application
To approve a special temporary alcohol license and a parade permit for the Hopkin 10K Road Race on 12/1/18 from 6 a.m. to 12 noon, as described in the application
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to approve a special temporary alcohol license and a parade permit for the Hopkin 10K Road Race on 12/1/18 from 6 a.m. to 12 noon, as described in the application. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Holiday Stroll Banner OVER Main Street
Approve the placement of a banner over Main Street advertising the Holiday Stroll with the understanding that if the applicant decides to erect a banner exceeding 75 sq. ft., that Town departments...
To approve the placement of a banner over Main Street advertising the Holiday Stroll with the understanding that if the applicant decides to erect a banner exceeding 75 sq. ft., that Town departments will work together to expedite the necessary permitting; and that the Board of Selectmen recommended to the Board of Appeals that it waive the application fee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the placement of a banner over Main Street advertising the Holiday Stroll with the understanding that if the applicant decides to erect a banner exceeding 75 sq. ft., that Town departments will work together to expedite the necessary permitting; and that the Board of Selectmen recommended to the Board of Appeals that it waive the application fee. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Street Acceptance
Vote, pursuant to MGL c. 79, § 7C, and Article 44 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, to execute notices of taking relative to the Orders of Taking recorded on August 23, 2018 at the Middlesex...
To vote, pursuant to MGL c. 79, § 7C, and Article 44 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, to execute notices of taking relative to the Orders of Taking recorded on August 23, 2018 at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds to accept and take ownership of the roadways known as Cobblers Way, Legacy Farms South and Singletary Way
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to vote, pursuant to MGL c. 79, § 7C, and Article 44 of the May 7, 2018 Annual Town Meeting, to execute notices of taking relative to the Orders of Taking recorded on August 23, 2018 at the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds to accept and take ownership of the roadways known as Cobblers Way, Legacy Farms South and Singletary Way. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Town Manager Report
Approve the 2019 Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Application Process, adjusting the maximum number to 2 per organization and to include a review by the Board and its professional team of an...
To approve the 2019 Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Application Process, adjusting the maximum number to 2 per organization and to include a review by the Board and its professional team of an organization's past performance as part of the evaluation process
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the 2019 Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Application Process, adjusting the maximum number to 2 per organization and to include a review by the Board and its professional team of an organization's past performance as part of the evaluation process. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Liaison Reports/Board Invites
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to adjourn the meeting. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, 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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