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December 17, 2019
13 recorded votes, 3 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:
- Irfan Nasrullah arrived after the meeting began (at 5:56 PM).
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session to consider approving executive session minutes, to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with the DPW, Fire and Dispatch Communications unions...
The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session to consider approving executive session minutes, 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 Board; to consider strategy with regard to contract negotiations with non-union staff - Town Manager and Police Chief; to consider strategy with regard to contract negotiations with non-union staff - Police Officer candidates, the Chair having declared that the discussion of this topic was not anticipated at the time of the posting of the meeting; to allow Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus and Jessica Lewerenz to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, TedstoneThe roll call does not list John Coutinho and Irfan Nasrullah, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session to consider approving executive session minutes, 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 Board; to consider strategy with regard to contract negotiations with non-union staff - Town Manager and Police Chief; to consider strategy with regard to contract negotiations with non-union staff - Police Officer candidates, the Chair having declared that the discussion of this topic was not anticipated at the time of the posting of the meeting; to allow Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus and Jessica Lewerenz to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the Consent Agenda. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
License Renewals
Renew Common Victualer, Entertainment, and Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages licenses for DKW, LLC d/b/a Central Public House, 42 Main St
To renew Common Victualer, Entertainment, and Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages licenses for DKW, LLC d/b/a Central Public House, 42 Main St
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to renew Common Victualer, Entertainment, and Restaurant All Alcoholic Beverages licenses for DKW, LLC d/b/a Central Public House, 42 Main St. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Issue Common Victualer, Entertainment, and Restaurant Wine & Malt Beverages licenses for Dunne and Oliveira, LLC d/b/a Bittersweet, 22-24 Main St., subject to satisfactory Fire Department inspection
To issue Common Victualer, Entertainment, and Restaurant Wine & Malt Beverages licenses for Dunne and Oliveira, LLC d/b/a Bittersweet, 22-24 Main St., subject to satisfactory Fire Department inspection
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to issue Common Victualer, Entertainment, and Restaurant Wine & Malt Beverages licenses for Dunne and Oliveira, LLC d/b/a Bittersweet, 22-24 Main St., subject to satisfactory Fire Department inspection. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Renew Retail Package Store Wine & Malt Regular and Common Victualer licenses for The Belladora Corporation d/b/a The Vin Bin, 22 South St
To renew Retail Package Store Wine & Malt Regular and Common Victualer licenses for The Belladora Corporation d/b/a The Vin Bin, 22 South St
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to renew Retail Package Store Wine & Malt Regular and Common Victualer licenses for The Belladora Corporation d/b/a The Vin Bin, 22 South St. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Renew General On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment licenses for Hopkinton Tennis & Swim Club, 27 Lumber St. Ms. LaFreniere noted that the building has not yet been constructed....
To renew General On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment licenses for Hopkinton Tennis & Swim Club, 27 Lumber St. Ms. LaFreniere noted that the building has not yet been constructed. Mr. Tedstone noted that the ABCC has issued the license
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to renew General On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverages and Entertainment licenses for Hopkinton Tennis & Swim Club, 27 Lumber St. Ms. LaFreniere noted that the building has not yet been constructed. Mr. Tedstone noted that the ABCC has issued the license. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Renew Common Victualer and Entertainment licenses for Hop-Yo Inc., 36 Main St., subject to satisfactory inspection by the Building Dept. and Fire Dept
To renew Common Victualer and Entertainment licenses for Hop-Yo Inc., 36 Main St., subject to satisfactory inspection by the Building Dept. and Fire Dept
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to renew Common Victualer and Entertainment licenses for Hop-Yo Inc., 36 Main St., subject to satisfactory inspection by the Building Dept. and Fire Dept.. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Renew a Common Victualer license for Marathon Pizza, 30 Main St
To renew a Common Victualer license for Marathon Pizza, 30 Main St
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to renew a Common Victualer license for Marathon Pizza, 30 Main St. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Renew a Common Victualer license for Hillers Pizza, 77 West Main St
To renew a Common Victualer license for Hillers Pizza, 77 West Main St
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, LaFreniere, NasrullahNo: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to renew a Common Victualer license for Hillers Pizza, 77 West Main St. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah, LaFreniere), No-1 (Tedstone)..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Special Town Election
Set the date of the Special Town Election for February 3, 2020. Members cited concerns with a potentially low turnout, but noted that the School Department prefers the earlier date due to the...
To set the date of the Special Town Election for February 3, 2020. Members cited concerns with a potentially low turnout, but noted that the School Department prefers the earlier date due to the potential for cost savings and the ability to get the projects done as quickly as possible
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, NasrullahNo: LaFreniere, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to set the date of the Special Town Election for February 3, 2020. Members cited concerns with a potentially low turnout, but noted that the School Department prefers the earlier date due to the potential for cost savings and the ability to get the projects done as quickly as possible. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah), No-2 (Tedstone, LaFreniere)..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Sign the Feb. 3, 2020 Special Town Election warrant
To sign the Feb. 3, 2020 Special Town Election warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to sign the Feb. 3, 2020 Special Town Election warrant. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Annual Town Meeting
Open the annual town meeting warrant on January 2, 2020 and to close the warrant on February 3, 2020
To open the annual town meeting warrant on January 2, 2020 and to close the warrant on February 3, 2020
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to open the annual town meeting warrant on January 2, 2020 and to close the warrant on February 3, 2020. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Liaison Reports
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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