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May 28, 2019
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, John Coutinho, Brian Herr, Irfan Nasrullah, Mary Jo LaFreniere
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization
Nominate Mr. Tedstone for Chair. There were no other nominations
To nominate Mr. Tedstone for Chair. There were no other nominations
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah, TedstoneThe minutes do not name Mary Jo LaFreniere in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to nominate Mr. Tedstone for Chair. There were no other nominations. Vote to Approve: 4 (Tedstone, Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah)-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Nominate Mr. Coutinho for Vice Chair. There were no other nominations
To nominate Mr. Coutinho for Vice Chair. There were no other nominations
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah, TedstoneThe minutes do not name Mary Jo LaFreniere in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to nominate Mr. Coutinho for Vice Chair. There were no other nominations. Vote to Approve: 4 (Tedstone, Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah)-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Nasrullah)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: Approve the Minutes of the 4/23/19, 5/6/19, 5/7/19 and 5/15/19 meetings; Accept two gifts totalling $35,000 from the Friends of Hopkinton...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: Approve the Minutes of the 4/23/19, 5/6/19, 5/7/19 and 5/15/19 meetings; Accept two gifts totalling $35,000 from the Friends of Hopkinton Senior Citizens Inc. to fund Nutrition and Wellness program salaries for the Hopkinton Senior Center; Accept gifts from the New England Laborers' Training Trust Fund: 1) $10,000 for the Tax Relief Fund; 2) $5,000 for senior transportation; 3) $2,500 for Police Department motorcycle lease; 4) $2,500 for Police Department National Night Out
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: Approve the Minutes of the 4/23/19, 5/6/19, 5/7/19 and 5/15/19 meetings; Accept two gifts totalling $35,000 from the Friends of Hopkinton Senior Citizens Inc. to fund Nutrition and Wellness program salaries for the Hopkinton Senior Center; Accept gifts from the New England Laborers' Training Trust Fund: 1) $10,000 for the Tax Relief Fund; 2) $5,000 for senior transportation; 3) $2,500 for Police Department motorcycle lease; 4) $2,500 for Police Department National Night Out. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
R Hayden ROWE
Approve a Common Victualer License for Startline Brewing Co. at 151R Hayden Rowe
To approve a Common Victualer License for Startline Brewing Co. at 151R Hayden Rowe
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to approve a Common Victualer License for Startline Brewing Co. at 151R Hayden Rowe. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Horribles Parade, JULY 4, 2019
Approve a Parade Permit for the Horribles Parade on July 4, 2019 as submitted
To approve a Parade Permit for the Horribles Parade on July 4, 2019 as submitted
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve a Parade Permit for the Horribles Parade on July 4, 2019 as submitted. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Signs Within Right of WAY
Allow two signs for Weston Nurseries within the public right of way, one at the driveway entrance on Frankland Rd. and one at the Frankland Road/Legacy Farms North intersection, subject to the...
To allow two signs for Weston Nurseries within the public right of way, one at the driveway entrance on Frankland Rd. and one at the Frankland Road/Legacy Farms North intersection, subject to the negotiation and execution of a license with the Town relative to the sign locations, and provided that all other necessary permits and licenses are obtained; and to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute the license
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to allow two signs for Weston Nurseries within the public right of way, one at the driveway entrance on Frankland Rd. and one at the Frankland Road/Legacy Farms North intersection, subject to the negotiation and execution of a license with the Town relative to the sign locations, and provided that all other necessary permits and licenses are obtained; and to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute the license. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a power purchase agreement with Solect Energy with assistance from Town Counsel
To authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a power purchase agreement with Solect Energy with assistance from Town Counsel
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, TedstoneThe minutes say Brian Herr 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. Nasrullah to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate a power purchase agreement with Solect Energy with assistance from Town Counsel. Vote to Approve: 4-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Staff Appointments
Appoint Arthur Schofield as Sergeant
To appoint Arthur Schofield as Sergeant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Arthur Schofield as Sergeant. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint William Burchard as Sergeant
To appoint William Burchard as Sergeant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint William Burchard as Sergeant. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Coutinho)
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: 5-0..” (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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