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March 19, 2019
14 recorded votes, 5 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:
- Irfan Nasrullah arrived after the meeting began (at 6:30 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 position of the Board, to consider litigation strategy with respect to Wall Street Development because discussion in an open session may have detrimental effects on the litigating position of the Town, to consider strategy with respect to pending litigation: Booth v. Town of Hopkinton (Framingham District Court Civil Action No. 1949CV72), Higgins v. Town of Hopkinton (Framingham District Court Civil Action No. 1949CV71), and Moran v. Town of Hopkinton (Framingham District Court Civil Action No. 1949CV70), because discussion in an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the litigating 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, Ray Miyares, Bryan Bertram
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Tedstone, WrightThe roll call does not list Irfan Nasrullah, 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 position of the Board, to consider litigation strategy with respect to Wall Street Development because discussion in an open session may have detrimental effects on the litigating position of the Town, to consider strategy with respect to pending litigation: Booth v. Town of Hopkinton (Framingham District Court Civil Action No. 1949CV72), Higgins v. Town of Hopkinton (Framingham District Court Civil Action No. 1949CV71), and Moran v. Town of Hopkinton (Framingham District Court Civil Action No. 1949CV70), because discussion in an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the litigating 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, Ray Miyares, Bryan Bertram. MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho. ROLL CALL: Ms. Wright-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Coutinho-Yes. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Consent Agenda
Approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the Minutes of the 3/5/19 meeting; 2) accept an $18.00 gift to the Library Fund for the Inez Globman Fund from Dale Cohen; 3) accept donation...
To approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the Minutes of the 3/5/19 meeting; 2) accept an $18.00 gift to the Library Fund for the Inez Globman Fund from Dale Cohen; 3) accept donation gifts from the Boston Athletic Association to the Town of Hopkinton and the School Department, in the amounts of $124,500 and $25,000 respectively; 4) recommend the appointment of Joseph Morrisey as Hopkinton's public representative to the South Middlesex Opportunity Council, to a 3 year term
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the Minutes of the 3/5/19 meeting; 2) accept an $18.00 gift to the Library Fund for the Inez Globman Fund from Dale Cohen; 3) accept donation gifts from the Boston Athletic Association to the Town of Hopkinton and the School Department, in the amounts of $124,500 and $25,000 respectively; 4) recommend the appointment of Joseph Morrisey as Hopkinton's public representative to the South Middlesex Opportunity Council, to a 3 year term. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Accept a $50 gift from Joan Antonio to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Mary Palmer Hayward and a $200 gift from Florence Tower in memory of Kathleen M. Gross, and to approve a Parade Permit for a...
To accept a $50 gift from Joan Antonio to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Mary Palmer Hayward and a $200 gift from Florence Tower in memory of Kathleen M. Gross, and to approve a Parade Permit for a Training Run in advance of the Boston Marathon on 3/23/19
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to accept a $50 gift from Joan Antonio to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Mary Palmer Hayward and a $200 gift from Florence Tower in memory of Kathleen M. Gross, and to approve a Parade Permit for a Training Run in advance of the Boston Marathon on 3/23/19. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Hopkinton Little League Opening DAY Parade and Special Temporary Alcohol License for Annual Fundraiser
Approve the Parade Permit for the opening day parade on 4/28/19
To approve the Parade Permit for the opening day parade on 4/28/19
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the Parade Permit for the opening day parade on 4/28/19. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Approve a special temporary alcohol license for Wine and Beer only for an annual fundraiser on 5/17/19 at St. John's Parish Hall
To approve a special temporary alcohol license for Wine and Beer only for an annual fundraiser on 5/17/19 at St. John's Parish Hall
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Irfan Nasrullah 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. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve a special temporary alcohol license for Wine and Beer only for an annual fundraiser on 5/17/19 at St. John's Parish Hall. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Waive the fees associated with the applications
To waive the fees associated with the applications
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to waive the fees associated with the applications. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Wine Alcohol License, and Entertainment License, 22-24 Main Street
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to open the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Street Acceptance
Open the street acceptance public hearing and to continue it to the conclusion of the Bittersweet Co. public hearing
To open the street acceptance public hearing and to continue it to the conclusion of the Bittersweet Co. public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to open the street acceptance public hearing and to continue it to the conclusion of the Bittersweet Co. public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Hunters Ridge Way as and for a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or...
To recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Hunters Ridge Way as and for a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Hunters Ridge Way as and for a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Penny Meadow Lane as and for a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or...
To recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Penny Meadow Lane as and for a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out, contingent upon receiving an easement for roadway purposes on 2 Penny Meadow Lane
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Penny Meadow Lane as and for a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out, contingent upon receiving an easement for roadway purposes on 2 Penny Meadow Lane. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
FY20 Budget Update
Approve a ballot question and a town meeting article for an underride in the approximate amount of $1,180,568. It was stated that the intent is to include the entire excess levy, and the exact...
To approve a ballot question and a town meeting article for an underride in the approximate amount of $1,180,568. It was stated that the intent is to include the entire excess levy, and the exact number will be confirmed when needed for the ballot question
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, TedstoneNo: Nasrullah, Wright
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve a ballot question and a town meeting article for an underride in the approximate amount of $1,180,568. It was stated that the intent is to include the entire excess levy, and the exact number will be confirmed when needed for the ballot question. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Herr, Coutinho, Tedstone), No-2 (Wright, Nasrullah)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Town Manager Report
Exercise the right of first refusal
To exercise the right of first refusal
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Tedstone, WrightIrfan Nasrullah arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0) matches the members present without this member, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah not to exercise the right of first refusal. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Tedstone, WrightIrfan Nasrullah arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0) matches the members present without this member, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, 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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