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February 26, 2019
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Claire Wright, Brendan Tedstone, Brian Herr, Irfan Nasrullah
Absent: John Coutinho
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 discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, union contract negotiation updates, because discussion in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining 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 discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, union contract negotiation updates, because discussion in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining 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. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone. ROLL CALL: Ms. Wright-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Tedstone)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Minutes of the 2/5/19 and 2/15/19 Board of Selectmen meetings
To approve the Minutes of the 2/5/19 and 2/15/19 Board of Selectmen meetings
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the Minutes of the 2/5/19 and 2/15/19 Board of Selectmen meetings. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
Approve Consent Agenda items as follows: 1) accept an $100 gift to the Ambulance Fund from Sybil Long; and 2) accept the resignation of Kelly Hagerty from the Cultural Council and Curtis Morrison...
To approve Consent Agenda items as follows: 1) accept an $100 gift to the Ambulance Fund from Sybil Long; and 2) accept the resignation of Kelly Hagerty from the Cultural Council and Curtis Morrison from the Personnel Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve Consent Agenda items as follows: 1) accept an $100 gift to the Ambulance Fund from Sybil Long; and 2) accept the resignation of Kelly Hagerty from the Cultural Council and Curtis Morrison from the Personnel Committee. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Charles Dauchy, Peter LaGoy and Ken Parker as at-large members of the TCMC
To appoint Charles Dauchy, Peter LaGoy and Ken Parker as at-large members of the TCMC
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Charles Dauchy, Peter LaGoy and Ken Parker as at-large members of the TCMC. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Appoint Jamie Wronka as an at-large member of the TCMC
To appoint Jamie Wronka as an at-large member of the TCMC
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to appoint Jamie Wronka as an at-large member of the TCMC. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Assign the terms of office for the at-large members of the TCMC as follows: Peter LaGoy - Term expiring 6/30/2021; Charles Dauchy - Term expiring 6/30/2020; Parker - Term expiring 6/30/2019;...
To assign the terms of office for the at-large members of the TCMC as follows: Peter LaGoy - Term expiring 6/30/2021; Charles Dauchy - Term expiring 6/30/2020; Parker - Term expiring 6/30/2019; Wronka - Term expiring 6/30/2019
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to assign the terms of office for the at-large members of the TCMC as follows: Peter LaGoy - Term expiring 6/30/2021; Charles Dauchy - Term expiring 6/30/2020; Parker - Term expiring 6/30/2019; Wronka - Term expiring 6/30/2019. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Appoint Veda Kerr to the Board of Registrars, to a term expiring 2/2/2022
To appoint Veda Kerr to the Board of Registrars, to a term expiring 2/2/2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to appoint Veda Kerr to the Board of Registrars, to a term expiring 2/2/2022. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Elmwood School Statement of Interest
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hopkinton, in accordance with its...
Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hopkinton, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 15, 2019 for the Elmwood School located at 14 Elm Street, Hopkinton, MA, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future (1) Priority #4: prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments and (2) Priority #5: replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems such as windows, accessibility, heating and ventilation systems to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone, as follows: Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Hopkinton, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated March 15, 2019 for the Elmwood School located at 14 Elm Street, Hopkinton, MA, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future (1) Priority #4: prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments and (2) Priority #5: replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems such as windows, accessibility, heating and ventilation systems to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/Town/Regional School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Weston Nurseries, 93 East Main Street
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to open the public hearing. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to close the public hearing. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
Approve the Single Event Entertainment License and the Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Marathon Viewing & After Party Fundraising Event on 4/15/19
To approve the Single Event Entertainment License and the Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Marathon Viewing & After Party Fundraising Event on 4/15/19
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the Single Event Entertainment License and the Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Marathon Viewing & After Party Fundraising Event on 4/15/19. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
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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