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September 24, 2019
7 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
During the meeting:
- Brian Herr arrived after the meeting began (at 6:18 PM).
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session to approve executive session Minutes, to consider releasing certain executive session Minutes, to discuss strategy regarding threatened and pending litigation with...
The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session to approve executive session Minutes, to consider releasing certain executive session Minutes, to discuss strategy regarding threatened and pending litigation with respect to Doe v. Cavanaugh, et al; [minor children] v. Cavanaugh, et al., because discussion in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, to reconvene in open session following executive session, and to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus, Carol Cavanaugh, Susan Rothermich, Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh, Meena Bharath, Margaret Tyler, Amanda Fargiano, Jennifer Devlin, Jody Mills, Regina Ryan
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, TedstoneThe 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 releasing certain executive session Minutes, to discuss strategy regarding threatened and pending litigation with respect to Doe v. Cavanaugh, et al; [minor children] v. Cavanaugh, et al., because discussion in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, to reconvene in open session following executive session, and to allow the following officials to be present: Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus, Carol Cavanaugh, Susan Rothermich, Nancy Richards-Cavanaugh, Meena Bharath, Margaret Tyler, Amanda Fargiano, Jennifer Devlin, Jody Mills, Regina Ryan. MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the 9/10/19 meeting minutes; 2) approval of a Parade Permit for the 22nd Annual Michael's Run/Walk on 10/19/19
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the 9/10/19 meeting minutes; 2) approval of a Parade Permit for the 22nd Annual Michael's Run/Walk on 10/19/19
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the 9/10/19 meeting minutes; 2) approval of a Parade Permit for the 22nd Annual Michael's Run/Walk on 10/19/19. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
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Approve a Change of Hours for Cornell's Irish Pub for Thursday, November 28, 2019, allowing it to open at 8:00 a.m
To approve a Change of Hours for Cornell's Irish Pub for Thursday, November 28, 2019, allowing it to open at 8:00 a.m
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to approve a Change of Hours for Cornell's Irish Pub for Thursday, November 28, 2019, allowing it to open at 8:00 a.m. Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Direct that the FY2021 budget to be submitted to the Select Board, after Town Manager review, will achieve an overall tax impact net of new growth and excluded debt of 2.5%; departments should...
That the Select Board direct that the FY2021 budget to be submitted to the Select Board, after Town Manager review, will achieve an overall tax impact net of new growth and excluded debt of 2.5%; departments should examine and be prepared to justify level service budgets from the bottom up, and that any additional requests for budget needs beyond level services are to be developed and benchmarked for impact and be submitted as a supplement
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho that the Select Board direct that the FY2021 budget to be submitted to the Select Board, after Town Manager review, will achieve an overall tax impact net of new growth and excluded debt of 2.5%; departments should examine and be prepared to justify level service budgets from the bottom up, and that any additional requests for budget needs beyond level services are to be developed and benchmarked for impact and be submitted as a supplement. Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Margaret Shaw as a full member of the Board of Appeals to a term expiring 6/30/2024, and to appoint Smriti Choudhury as an associate member of the Board of Appeals, to the term vacated by...
To appoint Margaret Shaw as a full member of the Board of Appeals to a term expiring 6/30/2024, and to appoint Smriti Choudhury as an associate member of the Board of Appeals, to the term vacated by Ms. Shaw, to a term expiring 6/30/2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Margaret Shaw as a full member of the Board of Appeals to a term expiring 6/30/2024, and to appoint Smriti Choudhury as an associate member of the Board of Appeals, to the term vacated by Ms. Shaw, to a term expiring 6/30/2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Designate John Coutinho as the Select Board liaison to the Growth Study Committee
To designate John Coutinho as the Select Board liaison to the Growth Study Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to designate John Coutinho as the Select Board liaison to the Growth Study Committee. Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
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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