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June 25, 2019
26 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, John Coutinho, Brian Herr, Irfan Nasrullah, Mary Jo LaFreniere
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session to approve executive session Minutes, to consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union employees, Fire Chief, to consider strategy with...
The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session to approve executive session Minutes, to consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union employees, Fire Chief, to consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with Fire and Communications unions because the Chair declares that having such discussion in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board, to reconvene in open session following executive session, and to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, TedstoneThe roll call does not list John Coutinho, 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 strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union employees, Fire Chief, to consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with Fire and Communications unions because the Chair declares that having such discussion in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board, to reconvene in open session following executive session, and to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus. MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes, Mr. Nasrullah-Yes, Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Consent Agenda
Approve Consent Agenda items ii and iii, as follows: ii) approve a Parade Permit for Enter Stage Left Theater for the annual Wicked 5K Fundraiser event on 10/27/19; and iii) accept the resignation...
To approve Consent Agenda items ii and iii, as follows: ii) approve a Parade Permit for Enter Stage Left Theater for the annual Wicked 5K Fundraiser event on 10/27/19; and iii) accept the resignation of G. Michael Peirce from the Board of Appeals, and thank him for his service
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve Consent Agenda items ii and iii, as follows: ii) approve a Parade Permit for Enter Stage Left Theater for the annual Wicked 5K Fundraiser event on 10/27/19; and iii) accept the resignation of G. Michael Peirce from the Board of Appeals, and thank him for his service. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
Approve the Minutes of the 6/11/19 meeting as amended
To approve the Minutes of the 6/11/19 meeting as amended
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the Minutes of the 6/11/19 meeting as amended. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Approve the Change of Manager, from Kimberly Winshman to Paul Winshman
To approve the Change of Manager, from Kimberly Winshman to Paul Winshman
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to approve the Change of Manager, from Kimberly Winshman to Paul Winshman. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Annual Appointments
Establish a standing affirmative motion to appoint members to boards and committees, and to appoint various officials; and to affirm Town Manager appointments, to the terms of office indicated
To establish a standing affirmative motion to appoint members to boards and committees, and to appoint various officials; and to affirm Town Manager appointments, to the terms of office indicated
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to establish a standing affirmative motion to appoint members to boards and committees, and to appoint various officials; and to affirm Town Manager appointments, to the terms of office indicated. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint: Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board - John Morris (6/30/2020), Beth Ann Malloy (6/30/2021), Amman Haidri (6/30/2021)
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board - John Morris (6/30/2020), Beth Ann Malloy (6/30/2021), Amman Haidri (6/30/2021)
From the minutes
“Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board - John Morris (6/30/2020), Beth Ann Malloy (6/30/2021), Amman Haidri (6/30/2021) Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Conservation Commission - Ed Harrow (6/30/2022)
Conservation Commission - Ed Harrow (6/30/2022)
From the minutes
“Conservation Commission - Ed Harrow (6/30/2022) Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Cultural Council - Don Wolf (6/30/2021), Andrea Wilk (6/30/2021)
Cultural Council - Don Wolf (6/30/2021), Andrea Wilk (6/30/2021)
From the minutes
“Cultural Council - Don Wolf (6/30/2021), Andrea Wilk (6/30/2021) Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Historical Commission - Beth Watson (6/30/2022), Nanda Barker-Hook (6/30/2022), Christine Remby (6/30/2022)
Historical Commission - Beth Watson (6/30/2022), Nanda Barker-Hook (6/30/2022), Christine Remby (6/30/2022)
From the minutes
“Historical Commission - Beth Watson (6/30/2022), Nanda Barker-Hook (6/30/2022), Christine Remby (6/30/2022) Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Keefe Regional Technical School Committee - Ruth Knowles (6/30/2022)
Keefe Regional Technical School Committee - Ruth Knowles (6/30/2022)
From the minutes
“Keefe Regional Technical School Committee - Ruth Knowles (6/30/2022) Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Permanent Building Committee - Robert Scott (6/30/2022), Michael DiMascio (6/30/2022)
Permanent Building Committee - Robert Scott (6/30/2022), Michael DiMascio (6/30/2022)
From the minutes
“Permanent Building Committee - Robert Scott (6/30/2022), Michael DiMascio (6/30/2022) Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Personnel Committee - Patricia Sinicole (6/30/2022)
Personnel Committee - Patricia Sinicole (6/30/2022)
From the minutes
“Personnel Committee - Patricia Sinicole (6/30/2022) Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Tax Relief Committee - John Morris (6/30/2022)
Tax Relief Committee - John Morris (6/30/2022)
From the minutes
“Tax Relief Committee - John Morris (6/30/2022) Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Upper Charles Trail Committee - Jane Moran (6/30/2022), Barry Rosenbloom (6/30/2022), John Coutinho (Select Board member seat) (6/30/2022)
Upper Charles Trail Committee - Jane Moran (6/30/2022), Barry Rosenbloom (6/30/2022), John Coutinho (Select Board member seat) (6/30/2022)
From the minutes
“Upper Charles Trail Committee - Jane Moran (6/30/2022), Barry Rosenbloom (6/30/2022), John Coutinho (Select Board member seat) (6/30/2022) Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Youth Commission - Alice Joyce (6/30/2022), Tracey Ferenscik (6/30/2022), Dawn Ronan (6/30/2022)
Youth Commission - Alice Joyce (6/30/2022), Tracey Ferenscik (6/30/2022), Dawn Ronan (6/30/2022)
From the minutes
“Youth Commission - Alice Joyce (6/30/2022), Tracey Ferenscik (6/30/2022), Dawn Ronan (6/30/2022) Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Jon Kraus, Dan Smith, Evan Brooks, Meaghan DeRaad, Jane Goodman, Deric McGill, Darlene Haines, Stephen Iadarola, John Litchfield, James Collins, Douglas Lewis, Carl Harris, Stephen...
Jon Kraus, Dan Smith, Evan Brooks, Meaghan DeRaad, Jane Goodman, Deric McGill, Darlene Haines, Stephen Iadarola, John Litchfield, James Collins, Douglas Lewis, Carl Harris, Stephen Slaman, Douglas Oliver, Stuart Montgomery, Thomas Poirier, William Proctor, Robert Santucci, Richard Flannery, Thomas Griffin, Cynthia Valovcin, Braeden Luiz, David Shane, Charles Wallace
From the minutes
“Jon Kraus, Dan Smith, Evan Brooks, Meaghan DeRaad, Jane Goodman, Deric McGill, Darlene Haines, Stephen Iadarola, John Litchfield, James Collins, Douglas Lewis, Carl Harris, Stephen Slaman, Douglas Oliver, Stuart Montgomery, Thomas Poirier, William Proctor, Robert Santucci, Richard Flannery, Thomas Griffin, Cynthia Valovcin, Braeden Luiz, David Shane, Charles Wallace. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Miyares & Harrington LLP (J. Raymond Miyares)
Miyares & Harrington LLP (J. Raymond Miyares)
From the minutes
“Miyares & Harrington LLP (J. Raymond Miyares) Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Mirick O'Connell (Nicholas Anastasopoulos)
Mirick O'Connell (Nicholas Anastasopoulos)
From the minutes
“Mirick O'Connell (Nicholas Anastasopoulos)Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Affirmed Town Manager Appointments
Affirmed Town Manager Appointments:
From the minutes
“Affirmed Town Manager Appointments: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Appoint: Assistant Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret (6/30/2020) Mutual Aid Building Inspector - Michael Crisafulli (6/30/2020) Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Sakin (6/30/2020) Public...
(6/30/2020) Assistant Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret (6/30/2020) Mutual Aid Building Inspector - Michael Crisafulli (6/30/2020) Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Sakin (6/30/2020) Public Weigher - John Palmer (6/30/2020) Public Weigher - Jaynne Adams (6/30/2020) Public Weigher - Jessica Palmer (6/30/2020) Public Weigher - Jaime Wright (6/30/2020) Public Weigher - Chelsea Adams (6/30/2020) Public Weigher - William Robinson (6/30/2020) Ms. LaFreniere stated that the Marathon Committee wishes Adam Munroe and Tab Kadlik to be appointed. It was noted that Mr. Munroe's application was received after the meeting packet was prepared, and that no application had been received from Mr. Kadlik. Appointments to the Marathon Committee were postponed to the next meeting. Ms. Khumalo read an email from Amy Beck, Senior Services Director, recommending that the two incumbents on the Council on Aging be reappointed. The Board appointed Don Wolf (6/30/2022) and John Palitsch (6/30/2022) to the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“(6/30/2020) Assistant Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret (6/30/2020) Mutual Aid Building Inspector - Michael Crisafulli (6/30/2020) Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Sakin (6/30/2020) Public Weigher - John Palmer (6/30/2020) Public Weigher - Jaynne Adams (6/30/2020) Public Weigher - Jessica Palmer (6/30/2020) Public Weigher - Jaime Wright (6/30/2020) Public Weigher - Chelsea Adams (6/30/2020) Public Weigher - William Robinson (6/30/2020) Ms. LaFreniere stated that the Marathon Committee wishes Adam Munroe and Tab Kadlik to be appointed. It was noted that Mr. Munroe's application was received after the meeting packet was prepared, and that no application had been received from Mr. Kadlik. Appointments to the Marathon Committee were postponed to the next meeting. Ms. Khumalo read an email from Amy Beck, Senior Services Director, recommending that the two incumbents on the Council on Aging be reappointed. The Board appointed Don Wolf (6/30/2022) and John Palitsch (6/30/2022) to the Council on Aging. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..”
Cedar Street Water Main Replacement Night WORK
Approve the night work when it is required
To approve the night work when it is required
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the night work when it is required. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Water and Sewer Rates
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
Approve a 2% increase in the water rate for FY20
To approve a 2% increase in the water rate for FY20
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve a 2% increase in the water rate for FY20. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Approve a 3-tiered sewer fee rate structure: Tier 1 - Up to 10 Hundred Cubic Feet (HCF); Tier 2 - 10.1 HCF to 80 HCF; Tier 3 - 80.1 HCF and above; the following sewer rate increases: 17.5%...
To approve a 3-tiered sewer fee rate structure: Tier 1 - Up to 10 Hundred Cubic Feet (HCF); Tier 2 - 10.1 HCF to 80 HCF; Tier 3 - 80.1 HCF and above; the following sewer rate increases: 17.5% increase to Tier 1 from $9.58 to $11.26 per HCF; 39.5% increase to Tier 2 (new) from $9.58 to $13.36 per HCF; 42.5% increase to Tier 3 from $11.59 to $16.51 per HCF; and to apply a $200 discount per year for those who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses of sections 17, 22, 37, and 41 of applicable state law
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve a 3-tiered sewer fee rate structure: Tier 1 - Up to 10 Hundred Cubic Feet (HCF); Tier 2 - 10.1 HCF to 80 HCF; Tier 3 - 80.1 HCF and above; the following sewer rate increases: 17.5% increase to Tier 1 from $9.58 to $11.26 per HCF; 39.5% increase to Tier 2 (new) from $9.58 to $13.36 per HCF; 42.5% increase to Tier 3 from $11.59 to $16.51 per HCF; and to apply a $200 discount per year for those who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses of sections 17, 22, 37, and 41 of applicable state law. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Removal of TREE AT 185 Hayden ROWE
Approve the removal of the 40" maple tree in the Hayden Rowe right of way, in front of 185 Hayden Rowe, so as to allow for the work necessary to complete the Hayden Rowe/Chestnut St. intersection...
To approve the removal of the 40" maple tree in the Hayden Rowe right of way, in front of 185 Hayden Rowe, so as to allow for the work necessary to complete the Hayden Rowe/Chestnut St. intersection project
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to approve the removal of the 40" maple tree in the Hayden Rowe right of way, in front of 185 Hayden Rowe, so as to allow for the work necessary to complete the Hayden Rowe/Chestnut St. intersection project. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, 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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