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April 9, 2019
30 recorded votes, 17 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 6:25 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 the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in relation to Open Space Preservation, Center Trail, Town Hall, the Main Street Corridor Project, to reconvene in open session at the conclusion of executive session, and to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus
Yes: Coutinho, Nasrullah, Tedstone, WrightThe roll call does not list Brian Herr, 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 the purchase, sale, lease or value of real property in relation to Open Space Preservation, Center Trail, Town Hall, the Main Street Corridor Project, to reconvene in open session at the conclusion of executive session, and 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; Coutinho-Yes; Nasrullah-Yes. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
Consent Agenda
Approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the minutes of the 3/19/19 meeting; and 2) approve Marathon Fund requests for the Friends of Hopkinton for $617.50 for volunteer t-shirts for...
To approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the minutes of the 3/19/19 meeting; and 2) approve Marathon Fund requests for the Friends of Hopkinton for $617.50 for volunteer t-shirts for Hopkinton Family Day and $723.86 for renting portable restrooms for Hopkinton Family Day
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the minutes of the 3/19/19 meeting; and 2) approve Marathon Fund requests for the Friends of Hopkinton for $617.50 for volunteer t-shirts for Hopkinton Family Day and $723.86 for renting portable restrooms for Hopkinton Family Day. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Approve the Parade Permit for the Boston Marathon on 4/15/2019
To approve the Parade Permit for the Boston Marathon on 4/15/2019
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the Parade Permit for the Boston Marathon on 4/15/2019. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Family Services-Hopkinton Organizing for Prevention
Open the public hearing and continue it to the conclusion of the Consent Agenda
To open the public hearing and continue it to the conclusion of the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to open the public hearing and continue it to the conclusion of the Consent Agenda. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Consent Agenda, Continued
Appoint Dan Terry as the Parks & Recreation Commission representative on the TCMC to a term expiring 6/30/2020, David Paul as the Planning Board representative on the TCMC to a term expiring...
To appoint Dan Terry as the Parks & Recreation Commission representative on the TCMC to a term expiring 6/30/2020, David Paul as the Planning Board representative on the TCMC to a term expiring 6/30/2019, and Jim Ciriello as the Conservation Commission representative on the TCMC to a term expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Dan Terry as the Parks & Recreation Commission representative on the TCMC to a term expiring 6/30/2020, David Paul as the Planning Board representative on the TCMC to a term expiring 6/30/2019, and Jim Ciriello as the Conservation Commission representative on the TCMC to a term expiring 6/30/2021. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
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)
Approve the Entertainment License and to waive the associated fees
To approve the Entertainment License and to waive the associated fees
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the Entertainment License and to waive the associated fees. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Staff Appointments
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Dawn Alcott as Youth & Family Services Director
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Dawn Alcott as Youth & Family Services Director
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Dawn Alcott as Youth & Family Services Director. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lisa D'Eon as Outreach Coordinator
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lisa D'Eon as Outreach Coordinator
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lisa D'Eon as Outreach Coordinator. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ashley Shaheen as Assistant Director of Senior Services
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ashley Shaheen as Assistant Director of Senior Services
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ashley Shaheen as Assistant Director of Senior Services. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of John Gelcich as Principal Planner
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of John Gelcich as Principal Planner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of John Gelcich as Principal Planner. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
GARY Sinise R.I.S.E. Foundation/E.w. Tarca Construction CO.
Approve the waiver of all building permit fees, including gas, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and mechanical fees
To approve the waiver of all building permit fees, including gas, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and mechanical fees
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the waiver of all building permit fees, including gas, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and mechanical fees. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
24 Main Street
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to close the public hearing. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Issue the common victualer license
To issue the common victualer license
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to issue the common victualer license. VOTE to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Approve the Section 12 Beer & Wine alcohol license. Mr. Herr advised the applicant that the Board expects strict adherence to the license requirements, including maximum occupancy limits
To approve the Section 12 Beer & Wine alcohol license. Mr. Herr advised the applicant that the Board expects strict adherence to the license requirements, including maximum occupancy limits
Yes: Herr, Nasrullah, Tedstone, WrightNo: Coutinho
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the Section 12 Beer & Wine alcohol license. Mr. Herr advised the applicant that the Board expects strict adherence to the license requirements, including maximum occupancy limits. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4 (Herr, Tedstone, Wright, Nasrullah), No-1 (Coutinho)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Approve an Entertainment License. The Board discussed whether to defer action on the request until the Board of Appeals approves the entertainment use
To approve an Entertainment License. The Board discussed whether to defer action on the request until the Board of Appeals approves the entertainment use
Yes: Herr, Nasrullah, TedstoneNo: Coutinho, Wright
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve an Entertainment License. The Board discussed whether to defer action on the request until the Board of Appeals approves the entertainment use. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3 (Herr, Tedstone, Nasrullah), No-2 (Wright, Coutinho)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
FY20 Budget Update
Forward ballot questions to the Town Clerk as follows: 1) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be required to reduce the amount of real estate and personal property taxes to be assessed for the fiscal year...
To forward ballot questions to the Town Clerk as follows: 1) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be required to reduce the amount of real estate and personal property taxes to be assessed for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and nineteen by an amount equal to $1,180,568?; 2) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a Ladder Truck for the Fire Department?; and 3) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase an interest in land contiguous with the Town Hall property for the purpose of providing Town Hall parking and in one or more parcels of land for the purpose of providing municipal parking in the downtown?
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 forward ballot questions to the Town Clerk as follows: 1) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be required to reduce the amount of real estate and personal property taxes to be assessed for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and nineteen by an amount equal to $1,180,568?; 2) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a Ladder Truck for the Fire Department?; and 3) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase an interest in land contiguous with the Town Hall property for the purpose of providing Town Hall parking and in one or more parcels of land for the purpose of providing municipal parking in the downtown? VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Annual Town Meeting
Recommend approval of the article titled "Acceptance of Town Reports"
To recommend approval of the article titled "Acceptance of Town Reports"
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. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to recommend approval of the article titled "Acceptance of Town Reports". VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Recommend approval of the article titled "Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years"
To recommend approval of the article titled "Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years"
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. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend approval of the article titled "Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years". VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Recommend approval of the article titled "Property Tax Exemption Increase"
To recommend approval of the article titled "Property Tax Exemption Increase"
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. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend approval of the article titled "Property Tax Exemption Increase". VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Recommend approval of the article titled "BRAVE Act - Increase in abatement...cost of living", and to co-sponsor the four articles with the Board of Assessors
To recommend approval of the article titled "BRAVE Act - Increase in abatement...cost of living", and to co-sponsor the four articles with the Board of Assessors
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. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend approval of the article titled "BRAVE Act - Increase in abatement...cost of living", and to co-sponsor the four articles with the Board of Assessors. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Recommend approval of the three other "BRAVE Act" articles
To recommend approval of the three other "BRAVE Act" articles
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. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend approval of the three other "BRAVE Act" articles. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Recommend approval of the article titled "Set the Salary of Elected Officials"
To recommend approval of the article titled "Set the Salary of Elected Officials"
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. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend approval of the article titled "Set the Salary of Elected Officials". VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Recommend approval of the article titled "FY2020 Revolving Funds Spending Limits"
To recommend approval of the article titled "FY2020 Revolving Funds Spending Limits"
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. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to recommend approval of the article titled "FY2020 Revolving Funds Spending Limits". VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Recommend approval of the article titled "PEG Access Enterprise Fund"
To recommend approval of the article titled "PEG Access Enterprise Fund"
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. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend approval of the article titled "PEG Access Enterprise Fund". VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Recommend approval of the article titled "Chapter 90 Highway Funds"
To recommend approval of the article titled "Chapter 90 Highway Funds"
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. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend approval of the article titled "Chapter 90 Highway Funds". VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Recommend approval of the article titled "Transfer to General Stabilization Fund", for $208,000
To recommend approval of the article titled "Transfer to General Stabilization Fund", for $208,000
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. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend approval of the article titled "Transfer to General Stabilization Fund", for $208,000. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Recommend approval of the article titled "Transfer to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund", for $400,000
To recommend approval of the article titled "Transfer to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund", for $400,000
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. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend approval of the article titled "Transfer to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund", for $400,000. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Town Manager Report
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Claire Wright as the Town's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and Elaine Lazarus as the alternate representative, for 3-year terms...
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Claire Wright as the Town's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and Elaine Lazarus as the alternate representative, for 3-year terms expiring 4/9/2022
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. Herr to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Claire Wright as the Town's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and Elaine Lazarus as the alternate representative, for 3-year terms expiring 4/9/2022. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Liaison Reports
Adjourn
To adjourn
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. Herr to adjourn. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, 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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