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November 19, 2019
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, Brian Herr, Irfan Nasrullah, Mary Jo LaFreniere
Absent: John Coutinho
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with the DPW, Fire and Dispatch Communications unions because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting will have a detrimental...
The Chair entertained a motion to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with the DPW, Fire and Dispatch Communications unions because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town; to consider strategy with regard to contract negotiations with non-union staff - Town Manager; to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session
From the minutes
“The Chair entertained a motion to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with the DPW, Fire and Dispatch Communications unions because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town; to consider strategy with regard to contract negotiations with non-union staff - Town Manager; to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
New Town Employee
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Mr. Heymanns as Treasurer/Collector
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Mr. Heymanns as Treasurer/Collector
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Mr. Heymanns as Treasurer/Collector. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the 11/5/19 Select Board meeting; and 2) accept a gift of $750 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation to the...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the 11/5/19 Select Board meeting; and 2) accept a gift of $750 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation to the Hopkinton Public Library to fund a "'lucky day' collection"
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the 11/5/19 Select Board meeting; and 2) accept a gift of $750 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation to the Hopkinton Public Library to fund a "'lucky day' collection". Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
Whisper WAY
Approve the street name of "Whisper Way" for the extension of the existing Whisper Way road layout
To approve the street name of "Whisper Way" for the extension of the existing Whisper Way road layout
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the street name of "Whisper Way" for the extension of the existing Whisper Way road layout. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
TAX Classification Hearing
Open the Tax Classification public hearing and to continue it to the conclusion of the general bond obligation discussion
To open the Tax Classification public hearing and to continue it to the conclusion of the general bond obligation discussion
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to open the Tax Classification public hearing and to continue it to the conclusion of the general bond obligation discussion. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
General Bond Obligation Approval, Continued
Adopt the following motion
To adopt the following motion:
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to adopt the following motion: Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
TAX Classification Hearing
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
Grant an open space discount
To grant an open space discount
No: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to grant an open space discount. Vote to Approve: Yes-0, No-4..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Grant a residential exemption
To grant a residential exemption
No: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to grant a residential exemption. Vote to Approve: Yes-0, No-4..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Grant a small commercial exemption
To grant a small commercial exemption
No: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to grant a small commercial exemption. Vote to Approve: Yes-0, No-4..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Set a single tax rate for FY21 and to sign the LA-5 Form
To set a single tax rate for FY21 and to sign the LA-5 Form
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to set a single tax rate for FY21 and to sign the LA-5 Form. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Herr)
Legacy Farms North
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to open the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
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-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
M. Eversource Night WORK
Approve Eversource Electric's request to perform night work and working beyond the hours of the Noise Bylaw, with the following construction schedule: Fridays from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM on Monday...
To approve Eversource Electric's request to perform night work and working beyond the hours of the Noise Bylaw, with the following construction schedule: Fridays from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM on Monday mornings; 24 hour work days, 12 hour shifts, 5 crews through 17 weeks; subject to Eversource completing the repairs on the MassDOT portion of West Main Street by December 6 to the satisfaction of the Town and MassDOT
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve Eversource Electric's request to perform night work and working beyond the hours of the Noise Bylaw, with the following construction schedule: Fridays from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM on Monday mornings; 24 hour work days, 12 hour shifts, 5 crews through 17 weeks; subject to Eversource completing the repairs on the MassDOT portion of West Main Street by December 6 to the satisfaction of the Town and MassDOT. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
Liaison Reports
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, 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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