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January 15, 2019
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Claire Wright, Brendan Tedstone, Brian Herr, John Coutinho, 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 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, and Town Counsel Ray Miyares and Bryan Bertram
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, and Town Counsel Ray Miyares and Bryan Bertram. MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah. ROLL CALL: Ms. Wright-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
Asset NAME, Fruit Street Property Access Road
Open the public hearing and to continue it to later in the meeting
To open the public hearing and to continue it to later in the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to open the public hearing and to continue it to later in the meeting. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to close the public hearing. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Name the access road "Pratt Way"
To name the access road "Pratt Way"
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Tedstone, WrightNo: Nasrullah
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to name the access road "Pratt Way". VOTE to Approve: Yes-4 (Wright, Tedstone, Coutinho, Herr), No-1 (Nasrullah)..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Consent Agenda
Approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) Minutes of the 12/18/18 meeting; 2) Temporary Alcohol license to St. John the Evangelist Church, with a fee waiver, for a Parish Appreciation Dinner...
To approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) Minutes of the 12/18/18 meeting; 2) Temporary Alcohol license to St. John the Evangelist Church, with a fee waiver, for a Parish Appreciation Dinner at the Parish Hall on 3/2/19; 3) Temporary Alcohol license to St. John the Evangelist Church, with a fee waiver, for a Youth Ministry fundraiser at the Parish Hall on 4/6/19; 4) Marathon Fund Requests for the Post Prom Committee 2019 ($4,390) and Hopkinton Police Association ($1,500)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) Minutes of the 12/18/18 meeting; 2) Temporary Alcohol license to St. John the Evangelist Church, with a fee waiver, for a Parish Appreciation Dinner at the Parish Hall on 3/2/19; 3) Temporary Alcohol license to St. John the Evangelist Church, with a fee waiver, for a Youth Ministry fundraiser at the Parish Hall on 4/6/19; 4) Marathon Fund Requests for the Post Prom Committee 2019 ($4,390) and Hopkinton Police Association ($1,500). VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Accept the resignation of Ron Clark from the Community Preservation Committee
To accept the resignation of Ron Clark from the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to accept the resignation of Ron Clark from the Community Preservation Committee. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Accept gifts to the Ambulance Fund totalling $175 in memory of Kathleen Gross and $150 in memory of Thomas "Roy" Robson
To accept gifts to the Ambulance Fund totalling $175 in memory of Kathleen Gross and $150 in memory of Thomas "Roy" Robson
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to accept gifts to the Ambulance Fund totalling $175 in memory of Kathleen Gross and $150 in memory of Thomas "Roy" Robson. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Board of Selectmen and Commissioners of Trust Funds
Appoint Mary Duggan to the Commissioners of Trust Funds, to a term expiring at the 2019 annual town election. JOINT
To appoint Mary Duggan to the Commissioners of Trust Funds, to a term expiring at the 2019 annual town election. JOINT
The count (6-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Mary Duggan to the Commissioners of Trust Funds, to a term expiring at the 2019 annual town election. JOINT VOTE to Approve: Yes-6, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Coutinho)
HOST Community Agreement Compliance Statement
Authorize the Chair to sign the Statement
To authorize the Chair to sign the Statement
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to authorize the Chair to sign the Statement. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Trail Coordination and Management Committee Charge
Approve the Charge for the Trail Coordination and Management Committee as drafted
To approve the Charge for the Trail Coordination and Management Committee as drafted
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the Charge for the Trail Coordination and Management Committee as drafted. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Public Safety Request
Accept the Police Chief's recommendation to promote Joe Bennett to Deputy Chief of Police, subject to the Police Chief, Town Manager and Human Resources finalizing the job classification and job...
To accept the Police Chief's recommendation to promote Joe Bennett to Deputy Chief of Police, subject to the Police Chief, Town Manager and Human Resources finalizing the job classification and job description
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to accept the Police Chief's recommendation to promote Joe Bennett to Deputy Chief of Police, subject to the Police Chief, Town Manager and Human Resources finalizing the job classification and job description. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
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Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to adjourn the meeting. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
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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