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January 29, 2019
13 recorded votes, 0 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
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. 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)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Minutes of the January 15, 2019 Board of Selectmen meeting
To approve the Minutes of the January 15, 2019 Board of Selectmen meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the Minutes of the January 15, 2019 Board of Selectmen meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Accept a gift of $100 to the Hopkinton Library general gift fund, $150 to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Marge Wright, and $165 to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Roy Robson
To accept a gift of $100 to the Hopkinton Library general gift fund, $150 to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Marge Wright, and $165 to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Roy Robson
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to accept a gift of $100 to the Hopkinton Library general gift fund, $150 to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Marge Wright, and $165 to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Roy Robson. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Approve a Parade Permit for the Faith Community Church for the Global 6K for Water event on 5/4/19
To approve a Parade Permit for the Faith Community Church for the Global 6K for Water event on 5/4/19
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve a Parade Permit for the Faith Community Church for the Global 6K for Water event on 5/4/19. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Coutinho)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Amy Groves to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2020
To appoint Amy Groves to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2020
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Amy Groves to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2020. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Tedstone)
Appoint Ilana Casady to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2020
To appoint Ilana Casady to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2020
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Ilana Casady to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2020. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Appoint Becky Canty to the Veterans Celebration Committee to a term expiring 6/30/2021
To appoint Becky Canty to the Veterans Celebration Committee to a term expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Becky Canty to the Veterans Celebration Committee to a term expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Youth Commission Charge
Approve the amendments to the Charge of the Youth Commission
To approve the amendments to the Charge of the Youth Commission
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the amendments to the Charge of the Youth Commission. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
DELL
Approve common victualer licenses for Aramark at Dell at 42 South Street, 171 South Street, 176 South Street, and 228 South Street
To approve common victualer licenses for Aramark at Dell at 42 South Street, 171 South Street, 176 South Street, and 228 South Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve common victualer licenses for Aramark at Dell at 42 South Street, 171 South Street, 176 South Street, and 228 South Street. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Dissolution of Center School Reuse Advisory TEAM
Dissolve the Center School Reuse Advisory Team, having completed its mission
To dissolve the Center School Reuse Advisory Team, having completed its mission
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to dissolve the Center School Reuse Advisory Team, having completed its mission. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
TIF) Agreement
Recommend that Town Meeting approve a proposed 10 year Tax Increment Financing Agreement which includes real estate tax and personal property tax exemptions, pursuant to MGL c.40, Section 59, MGL...
To recommend that Town Meeting approve a proposed 10 year Tax Increment Financing Agreement which includes real estate tax and personal property tax exemptions, pursuant to MGL c.40, Section 59, MGL c.59, and MGL c.23A, Sections 3E and 3F, and the applicable regulations thereunder, between Lykan Bioscience LLC, Southfield Properties I, LLC, and the Town of Hopkinton for the property located at 97 South Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to recommend that Town Meeting approve a proposed 10 year Tax Increment Financing Agreement which includes real estate tax and personal property tax exemptions, pursuant to MGL c.40, Section 59, MGL c.59, and MGL c.23A, Sections 3E and 3F, and the applicable regulations thereunder, between Lykan Bioscience LLC, Southfield Properties I, LLC, and the Town of Hopkinton for the property located at 97 South Street. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Annual Town Meeting
Insert placeholders for the articles into the annual town meeting warrant with the understanding that they will be discussed individually at future meetings
To insert placeholders for the articles into the annual town meeting warrant with the understanding that they will be discussed individually at future meetings
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to insert placeholders for the articles into the annual town meeting warrant with the understanding that they will be discussed individually at future meetings. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Future Agenda Items
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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