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November 27, 2018
4 recorded votes, 1 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
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 discussion in...
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 discussion in 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 discussion in an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the negotiating position 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
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 discussion in 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 discussion in an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the negotiating position 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. 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)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the minutes of the 11/13/2018 meeting
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the minutes of the 11/13/2018 meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the minutes of the 11/13/2018 meeting. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Boston Marathon Invitationals Random Distribution
Distribute one entry to each of the following organizations: eHop, Baypath Humane Society, Friends of Hopkinton SPEAC, Inc., Hopkinton Middle School - The Sky's the Limit Courtyard, Hopkinton...
To distribute one entry to each of the following organizations: eHop, Baypath Humane Society, Friends of Hopkinton SPEAC, Inc., Hopkinton Middle School - The Sky's the Limit Courtyard, Hopkinton Middle School - Desire to Inspire, HHS Robotics & Business Professionals of America Clubs, Keep Smilin4Abbie Foundation, Hopkinton Women's Club, Hopkinton Public Library Friends, Inc., The Michael Lisnow Respite Center, Hopkinton Little League, Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association, Live 4 Evan, Hopkinton Music Association, Hopkinton Senior Tax Relief Fund, Hopkinton HS Class of 2019, HEF, Semper Fi Fund, John Warren Lodge - Masonic Angel Fund Hopkinton, Hopkinton Youth Lacrosse, The 16th Annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event to Cure ALS, Friends of Hopkinton Seniors, Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, Hopkinton Lions Club, Hopkinton Historical Society, The Friends of Hopkinton Inc. and 24 entries to Town departments as follows: Police Department (12), Fire Department (3), Senior Center (2), Marathon Committee (5), and Library (2)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to distribute one entry to each of the following organizations: eHop, Baypath Humane Society, Friends of Hopkinton SPEAC, Inc., Hopkinton Middle School - The Sky's the Limit Courtyard, Hopkinton Middle School - Desire to Inspire, HHS Robotics & Business Professionals of America Clubs, Keep Smilin4Abbie Foundation, Hopkinton Women's Club, Hopkinton Public Library Friends, Inc., The Michael Lisnow Respite Center, Hopkinton Little League, Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association, Live 4 Evan, Hopkinton Music Association, Hopkinton Senior Tax Relief Fund, Hopkinton HS Class of 2019, HEF, Semper Fi Fund, John Warren Lodge - Masonic Angel Fund Hopkinton, Hopkinton Youth Lacrosse, The 16th Annual Sharon Timlin Memorial Event to Cure ALS, Friends of Hopkinton Seniors, Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, Hopkinton Lions Club, Hopkinton Historical Society, The Friends of Hopkinton Inc. and 24 entries to Town departments as follows: Police Department (12), Fire Department (3), Senior Center (2), Marathon Committee (5), and Library (2). VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, 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-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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