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December 18, 2018
18 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Claire Wright, Brendan Tedstone, John Coutinho, Brian Herr, Irfan Nasrullah
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Brian Herr arrived after the meeting began (at 6:57 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 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 litigation strategy with respect to TJA Clean Energy LLC v Planning Board because discussion in an open session may have detrimental effects on the litigating positions of the Town, 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, to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus, Muriel Kramer, Amy Ritterbusch, Gary Trendel, Fran DeYoung
Yes: Coutinho, Nasrullah, WrightThe roll call does not list Brendan Tedstone and Brian Herr, who were at the meeting; they are 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 litigation strategy with respect to TJA Clean Energy LLC v Planning Board because discussion in an open session may have detrimental effects on the litigating positions of the Town, 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, to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus, Muriel Kramer, Amy Ritterbusch, Gary Trendel, Fran DeYoung. MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho. ROLL CALL: Ms. Wright- Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Coutinho)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Minutes of the December 4, 2018 meeting
To approve the Minutes of the December 4, 2018 meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the Minutes of the December 4, 2018 meeting. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Approve special hours for the Central Public House, with hours of operation extended to 1:00 a.m. and alcohol sales to 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2019
To approve special hours for the Central Public House, with hours of operation extended to 1:00 a.m. and alcohol sales to 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2019
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve special hours for the Central Public House, with hours of operation extended to 1:00 a.m. and alcohol sales to 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2019. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Accept gifts to the Ambulance Fund in the amount of $230.00 in memory of Mr. Robson
To accept gifts to the Ambulance Fund in the amount of $230.00 in memory of Mr. Robson
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to accept gifts to the Ambulance Fund in the amount of $230.00 in memory of Mr. Robson. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Accept $500 in gifts to the Police Gift Account and $1,550 in gifts to the Police Dept. K-9 Gift Account
To accept $500 in gifts to the Police Gift Account and $1,550 in gifts to the Police Dept. K-9 Gift Account
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to accept $500 in gifts to the Police Gift Account and $1,550 in gifts to the Police Dept. K-9 Gift Account. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Youth Commission Appointments
Appoint Ms. Ferencsik to the Youth Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2019
To appoint Ms. Ferencsik to the Youth Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2019
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Ms. Ferencsik to the Youth Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2019. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Appoint Ms. Tirrell to the Youth Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Ms. Tirrell to the Youth Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Ms. Tirrell to the Youth Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2021. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Direct the Town Manager's office to review the Youth Commission Charge and recommend amendments to increase membership
To direct the Town Manager's office to review the Youth Commission Charge and recommend amendments to increase membership
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to direct the Town Manager's office to review the Youth Commission Charge and recommend amendments to increase membership. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
Election Equipment Approval
Discontinue the 5 Accuvote Precinct Tabulators for elections, purchase 5 Imagecast Precinct Tabulators, and begin use of the 5 Imagecast Precinct Tabulators at the 2019 Annual Town Election,...
To discontinue the 5 Accuvote Precinct Tabulators for elections, purchase 5 Imagecast Precinct Tabulators, and begin use of the 5 Imagecast Precinct Tabulators at the 2019 Annual Town Election, scheduled for 5/20/2019
Yes: Herr, Nasrullah, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say John Coutinho had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to discontinue the 5 Accuvote Precinct Tabulators for elections, purchase 5 Imagecast Precinct Tabulators, and begin use of the 5 Imagecast Precinct Tabulators at the 2019 Annual Town Election, scheduled for 5/20/2019. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
Hopkinton Village Center
Support the idea of exploring a public private partnership regarding Hopkinton Village Center that results in a public access parking lot in the area reviewed, with the assumption that the normal...
To support the idea of exploring a public private partnership regarding Hopkinton Village Center that results in a public access parking lot in the area reviewed, with the assumption that the normal development process will be followed, and the end goal is to increase parking downtown
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to support the idea of exploring a public private partnership regarding Hopkinton Village Center that results in a public access parking lot in the area reviewed, with the assumption that the normal development process will be followed, and the end goal is to increase parking downtown. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No- 0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Annual License Renewals
Renew the following licenses: 1) Bill's Pizzeria, 14 Main St. - MGL c.138 §12 Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualer, Entertainment; 2) Woodville Rod & Gun Club, 252 Wood St. - MGL c.138 §12...
To renew the following licenses: 1) Bill's Pizzeria, 14 Main St. - MGL c.138 §12 Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualer, Entertainment; 2) Woodville Rod & Gun Club, 252 Wood St. - MGL c.138 §12 Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualer, Entertainment; 3) Zio's Quattro, 22 South St. - MGL c.138 §12 Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualer, Entertainment; 4) Ko Restaurant, 25 Hayward St. - MGL c.138 §12 Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualer, Entertainment
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to renew the following licenses: 1) Bill's Pizzeria, 14 Main St. - MGL c.138 §12 Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualer, Entertainment; 2) Woodville Rod & Gun Club, 252 Wood St. - MGL c.138 §12 Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualer, Entertainment; 3) Zio's Quattro, 22 South St. - MGL c.138 §12 Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualer, Entertainment; 4) Ko Restaurant, 25 Hayward St. - MGL c.138 §12 Restaurant All Alcohol, Common Victualer, Entertainment. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Renew the following licenses: 1) Hop-Yo, 36 Main St. - Common Victualer, Entertainment; 2) Bittersweet Co., 28 Main St. - Common Victualer, Entertainment; 3) Marathon Pizza, 30 Main St. - Common...
To renew the following licenses: 1) Hop-Yo, 36 Main St. - Common Victualer, Entertainment; 2) Bittersweet Co., 28 Main St. - Common Victualer, Entertainment; 3) Marathon Pizza, 30 Main St. - Common Victualer; 4) Red Barn Coffee at Angel's Cafe, 285 West Main St. - Common Victualer
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to renew the following licenses: 1) Hop-Yo, 36 Main St. - Common Victualer, Entertainment; 2) Bittersweet Co., 28 Main St. - Common Victualer, Entertainment; 3) Marathon Pizza, 30 Main St. - Common Victualer; 4) Red Barn Coffee at Angel's Cafe, 285 West Main St. - Common Victualer. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Renew a Class I License for Bulldog Fire Apparatus, 17 Winter St
To renew a Class I License for Bulldog Fire Apparatus, 17 Winter St
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to renew a Class I License for Bulldog Fire Apparatus, 17 Winter St. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Renew a Common Victualer and Entertainment license for Hiller's Pizza, 77 West Main St
To renew a Common Victualer and Entertainment license for Hiller's Pizza, 77 West Main St
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah, WrightNo: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to renew a Common Victualer and Entertainment license for Hiller's Pizza, 77 West Main St. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4 (Herr, Coutinho, Wright, Nasrullah), No-1 (Tedstone)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Seasonal Population Estimate
Estimate the 2019 seasonal population to be 15,048, for the purposes of completing the 2019 Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form for the ABCC
To estimate the 2019 seasonal population to be 15,048, for the purposes of completing the 2019 Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form for the ABCC
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to estimate the 2019 seasonal population to be 15,048, for the purposes of completing the 2019 Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form for the ABCC. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Annual Town Meeting
Open the annual town meeting warrant on January 4, 2019 and close the warrant on February 5, 2019
To open the annual town meeting warrant on January 4, 2019 and close the warrant on February 5, 2019
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to open the annual town meeting warrant on January 4, 2019 and close the warrant on February 5, 2019. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Town Manager Report
Encourage and support the Town Manager's efforts to work with Lykan Bioscience to locate in Hopkinton in the very near future, which may include looking into a TIF Agreement, personal property...
To encourage and support the Town Manager's efforts to work with Lykan Bioscience to locate in Hopkinton in the very near future, which may include looking into a TIF Agreement, personal property exemption, and approval of the project at a special town meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to encourage and support the Town Manager's efforts to work with Lykan Bioscience to locate in Hopkinton in the very near future, which may include looking into a TIF Agreement, personal property exemption, and approval of the project at a special town meeting. 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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