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April 23, 2019
32 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Claire Wright, Brendan Tedstone, John Coutinho, Brian Herr, 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 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 conduct collective bargaining sessions with the Police Union, related to numerous grievances filed by the union on behalf of its membership, and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, Police Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board, to consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union employees, Town Manager, to reconvene in open session following executive session, and to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus, Nicholas Anastasopoulos, Edward Lee, Timothy Brennan, Benjamin Stickney, Daniel Fogarty
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 conduct collective bargaining sessions with the Police Union, related to numerous grievances filed by the union on behalf of its membership, and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, Police Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board, to consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union employees, Town Manager, to reconvene in open session following executive session, and to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus, Nicholas Anastasopoulos, Edward Lee, Timothy Brennan, Benjamin Stickney, Daniel Fogarty. MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDEDby Mr. Nasrullah. ROLL CALL:Ms. Wright-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Coutinho-Yes; Nasrullah-Yes, Herr-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approve the Minutes of the 4/9/19 Board of Selectmen meeting; 2) accept a $100 gift to the Hopkinton Library Gift Fund from Steven and...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approve the Minutes of the 4/9/19 Board of Selectmen meeting; 2) accept a $100 gift to the Hopkinton Library Gift Fund from Steven and Mary Ansell; 3) approve a Parade Permit and a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the 7th Annual Evan N. Girardi Memorial 5K Run/Walk on 10/5/2019, starting on the Hopkinton High School and ending at EMC Park, including a fee waiver; and 4) approve a Parade Permit for the 16th Annual Sharon Timlin Road Race Event - A Race to Cure ALS, on 6/15/2019
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Mr. Tedstone and SECONDEDby Mr. Herr to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approve the Minutes of the 4/9/19 Board of Selectmen meeting; 2) accept a $100 gift to the Hopkinton Library Gift Fund from Steven and Mary Ansell; 3) approve a Parade Permit and a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the 7th Annual Evan N. Girardi Memorial 5K Run/Walk on 10/5/2019, starting on the Hopkinton High School and ending at EMC Park, including a fee waiver; and 4) approve a Parade Permit for the 16th Annual Sharon Timlin Road Race Event - A Race to Cure ALS, on 6/15/2019. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Hopkinton Parent Teacher Association/Fiesta Shows
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Mr. Herr and SECONDEDby Mr. Tedstone to open the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Mr. Herr and SECONDEDby Mr. Coutinho to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Approve an Entertainment License, a Carnival License and a Sunday License for the HPTA Carnival event, to be held on the following dates during the hours noted: Thursday, 6/21/19 - 6 pm to 10 pm...
To approve an Entertainment License, a Carnival License and a Sunday License for the HPTA Carnival event, to be held on the following dates during the hours noted: Thursday, 6/21/19 - 6 pm to 10 pm Friday, 6/22/19 - 6 pm to 10 pm Saturday, 6/23/19 - 1 pm to 10 pm Sunday, 6/24/19 - 1 pm to 9 pm With the understanding that on Friday and Saturday night, in the hour before closing, the operator shall gradually reduce the sound level
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Mr. Coutinho and SECONDEDby Mr. Herr to approve an Entertainment License, a Carnival License and a Sunday License for the HPTA Carnival event, to be held on the following dates during the hours noted: Thursday, 6/21/19 - 6 pm to 10 pm Friday, 6/22/19 - 6 pm to 10 pm Saturday, 6/23/19 - 1 pm to 10 pm Sunday, 6/24/19 - 1 pm to 9 pm With the understanding that on Friday and Saturday night, in the hour before closing, the operator shall gradually reduce the sound level. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
FY 2020 Budget Update
Propose/support the funding of the West Main St. location (West Main St. to Downey St.)
To propose/support the funding of the West Main St. location (West Main St. to Downey St.)
Yes: Coutinho, Nasrullah, WrightNo: Herr, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Mr. Coutinho and SECONDEDby Mr. Nasrullah to propose/support the funding of the West Main St. location (West Main St. to Downey St.). Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Wright, Coutinho, Nasrullah), No-2 (Herr, Tedstone)..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Propose/support the funding of the Wood St. sidewalk location (Proctor St. to Walker St.)
To propose/support the funding of the Wood St. sidewalk location (Proctor St. to Walker St.)
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, WrightNo: Nasrullah, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Mr. Herr and SECONDEDby Mr. Coutinho to propose/support the funding of the Wood St. sidewalk location (Proctor St. to Walker St.). Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Wright, Coutinho, Herr), No-2 (Nasrullah, Tedstone)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Annual Town Meeting
Recommend approval of Article 2, FY 2019 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers
To recommend approval of Article 2, FY 2019 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Mr. Tedstone and SECONDEDby Mr. Herr to recommend approval of Article 2, FY 2019 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Establish a standing affirmative motion to recommend all articles to be considered
To establish a standing affirmative motion to recommend all articles to be considered
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Mr. Herr and SECONDEDby Mr. Coutinho to establish a standing affirmative motion to recommend all articles to be considered. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Recommend Article 10 - Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget
Article 10 - Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget:
From the minutes
“Article 10 - Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 15 - School Department Stabilization Fund
Article 15 - School Department Stabilization Fund:
From the minutes
“Article 15 - School Department Stabilization Fund: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 17 - Pay-As-You-Go Capital Expenses
Article 17 - Pay-As-You-Go Capital Expenses:
From the minutes
“Article 17 - Pay-As-You-Go Capital Expenses: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 18 - Valve Maintenance Trailer System
Article 18 - Valve Maintenance Trailer System:
From the minutes
“Article 18 - Valve Maintenance Trailer System: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 19 - Water Department Truck
Article 19 - Water Department Truck:
From the minutes
“Article 19 - Water Department Truck: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 20 - Bucket Truck
Article 20 - Bucket Truck:
From the minutes
“Article 20 - Bucket Truck: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 21 - Multi-Purpose Municipal Tractor
Article 21 - Multi-Purpose Municipal Tractor:
From the minutes
“Article 21 - Multi-Purpose Municipal Tractor:Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 22 - Sewer Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Update
Article 22 - Sewer Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Update:
From the minutes
“Article 22 - Sewer Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Update: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 23 - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase II (West Main St. & Wood St.)
Article 23 - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase II (West Main St. & Wood St.):
Yes: Coutinho, Nasrullah, Tedstone, WrightNo: Herr
From the minutes
“Article 23 - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase II (West Main St. & Wood St.): Vote to Approve: 4 (Wright, Tedstone, Coutinho, Nasrullah) - 1 (Herr).”
Recommend Article 25 - Ladder Truck
Article 25 - Ladder Truck:
From the minutes
“Article 25 - Ladder Truck: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 26 - Public Safety Software Upgrade
Article 26 - Public Safety Software Upgrade:
From the minutes
“Article 26 - Public Safety Software Upgrade: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 27 - Town Hall Basement Renovation
Article 27 - Town Hall Basement Renovation:
From the minutes
“Article 27 - Town Hall Basement Renovation: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 28 - Security Cameras - School
Article 28 - Security Cameras - School:
From the minutes
“Article 28 - Security Cameras - School: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 29 - Center School Renovation and Reuse Feasibility Study
Article 29 - Center School Renovation and Reuse Feasibility Study:
From the minutes
“Article 29 - Center School Renovation and Reuse Feasibility Study: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 30 - Community Preservation Funds
Article 30 - Community Preservation Funds:
From the minutes
“Article 30 - Community Preservation Funds: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 45 - Kennel Licensing Bylaw
Article 45 - Kennel Licensing Bylaw:
From the minutes
“Article 45 - Kennel Licensing Bylaw: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 49 - Fruit Street Lease
Article 49 - Fruit Street Lease:
From the minutes
“Article 49 - Fruit Street Lease: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 50 - Chamberlain Street Curve
Article 50 - Chamberlain Street Curve:
From the minutes
“Article 50 - Chamberlain Street Curve: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 52 - Easements-Main Street Corridor Re-Authorization
Article 52 - Easements-Main Street Corridor Re-Authorization:
From the minutes
“Article 52 - Easements-Main Street Corridor Re-Authorization: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Recommend Article 54 - South Middlesex Regional Vocational School District Agreement
Article 54 - South Middlesex Regional Vocational School District Agreement:
From the minutes
“Article 54 - South Middlesex Regional Vocational School District Agreement: Vote to Approve: 5-0.”
Sign the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To sign the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Mr. Herr and SECONDEDby Mr. Coutinho to sign the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Vote to Approve: 5-0.” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Town Manager Report
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 conduct collective bargaining sessions with the Police Union, related to numerous grievances filed by the union on behalf of its membership, and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, Police Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board, to consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union employees, Town Manager, to reconvene in open session following executive session only to adjourn the meeting, and to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus, Nicholas Anastasopoulos
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 conduct collective bargaining sessions with the Police Union, related to numerous grievances filed by the union on behalf of its membership, and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining, Police Union, as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board, to consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union employees, Town Manager, to reconvene in open session following executive session only to adjourn the meeting, and to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus, Nicholas Anastasopoulos. MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDEDby Mr. Herr. ROLL CALL:Ms. Wright-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Coutinho-Yes; Nasrullah-Yes, Herr-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Mr. Tedstone and SECONDEDby Mr. Herr to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (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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