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February 25, 2020
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, John Coutinho, Irfan Nasrullah, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Brian Herr
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session to approve Executive Session minutes, to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with DPW, Fire and Dispatch Communications unions and Non-Union staff,...
The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session to approve Executive Session minutes, to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with DPW, Fire and Dispatch Communications unions and Non-Union staff, Police Chief, because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town, to consider strategy with respect to the lease, sale, or value of real property in relation to the Main Street Corridor Project, the Upper Charles Trail, the lease of East Main St. property to the 26.2 Foundation, the purchase of real estate at 6 Walcott Street and 7 School Street, because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the negotiation position of the Board; to allow Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus, J. Raymond Miyares and Nicholas Anastasopoulos to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session
Yes: LaFreniere, Nasrullah, TedstoneThe roll call does not list John Coutinho and Brian Herr, 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 approve Executive Session minutes, to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with DPW, Fire and Dispatch Communications unions and Non-Union staff, Police Chief, because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town, to consider strategy with respect to the lease, sale, or value of real property in relation to the Main Street Corridor Project, the Upper Charles Trail, the lease of East Main St. property to the 26.2 Foundation, the purchase of real estate at 6 Walcott Street and 7 School Street, because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting may have detrimental effects on the negotiation position of the Board; to allow Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus, J. Raymond Miyares and Nicholas Anastasopoulos to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Consent Agenda
Approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the Minutes of the 1/30/2020, 2/4/2020 and 2/12/2020 Select Board meetings; 2) accept a $100 gift from the Hopkinton Women's Club to support...
To approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the Minutes of the 1/30/2020, 2/4/2020 and 2/12/2020 Select Board meetings; 2) accept a $100 gift from the Hopkinton Women's Club to support the purchase of books for the Children's Room at the Hopkinton Public Library; 3) approve a Parade Permit for the 14th Annual Max Performance Triathlons on 5/9/20 and 9/13/20 at the Hopkinton State Park; 4) approve a temporary 4' x 40' banner over Main St. for the Hopkinton Women's Club from 3/16/20-3/30/20 and a temporary sandwich board sign on West Main St. for the Hopkinton Women's Club in advance of an event on 3/7/20
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the Minutes of the 1/30/2020, 2/4/2020 and 2/12/2020 Select Board meetings; 2) accept a $100 gift from the Hopkinton Women's Club to support the purchase of books for the Children's Room at the Hopkinton Public Library; 3) approve a Parade Permit for the 14th Annual Max Performance Triathlons on 5/9/20 and 9/13/20 at the Hopkinton State Park; 4) approve a temporary 4' x 40' banner over Main St. for the Hopkinton Women's Club from 3/16/20-3/30/20 and a temporary sandwich board sign on West Main St. for the Hopkinton Women's Club in advance of an event on 3/7/20. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Coutinho)
Approve a Parade Permit for the Global 6K for Water Road Race on May 16, 2020, and to accept a $2,500 gift from Unibank and a $25,000 gift from the Friends of the Seniors, for nutrition and...
To approve a Parade Permit for the Global 6K for Water Road Race on May 16, 2020, and to accept a $2,500 gift from Unibank and a $25,000 gift from the Friends of the Seniors, for nutrition and wellness programs at the Senior Center
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve a Parade Permit for the Global 6K for Water Road Race on May 16, 2020, and to accept a $2,500 gift from Unibank and a $25,000 gift from the Friends of the Seniors, for nutrition and wellness programs at the Senior Center. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Coutinho)
Elmwood School Statement of Interest
Having convened in an open meeting on February 25, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and...
That having convened in an open meeting on February 25, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, vote to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 28, 2020 for the Elmwood Elementary School located at 14 Elm Street, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: categories 2, 4, and 7, namely "Elimination of existing severe overcrowding; Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; and Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements"; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Hopkinton School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah that having convened in an open meeting on February 25, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, vote to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 28, 2020 for the Elmwood Elementary School located at 14 Elm Street, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: categories 2, 4, and 7, namely "Elimination of existing severe overcrowding; Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; and Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements"; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Hopkinton School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Hopkinton Running Club
Approve the Parade Permit and Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Hopkinton Running Club for the Hopkin10K Race on April 11, 2020
To approve the Parade Permit and Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Hopkinton Running Club for the Hopkin10K Race on April 11, 2020
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the Parade Permit and Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Hopkinton Running Club for the Hopkin10K Race on April 11, 2020. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Shamrock Shindig
Approve a special temporary alcohol license for the Shamrock Shindig on March 12, 2020
To approve a special temporary alcohol license for the Shamrock Shindig on March 12, 2020
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve a special temporary alcohol license for the Shamrock Shindig on March 12, 2020. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Approve a fee waiver for the application
To approve a fee waiver for the application
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve a fee waiver for the application. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Management Committee
Appoint Peggy Barton, Renee Dean, Paul Gallagher, Amy Groves, Andrew Michael Hayes, Rebeka Hoffman, Meena Kaushik, Alison E. Leflore, Geoff Rowland and Donald Sutherland to the Sustainable Green...
To appoint Peggy Barton, Renee Dean, Paul Gallagher, Amy Groves, Andrew Michael Hayes, Rebeka Hoffman, Meena Kaushik, Alison E. Leflore, Geoff Rowland and Donald Sutherland to the Sustainable Green Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2020
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Peggy Barton, Renee Dean, Paul Gallagher, Amy Groves, Andrew Michael Hayes, Rebeka Hoffman, Meena Kaushik, Alison E. Leflore, Geoff Rowland and Donald Sutherland to the Sustainable Green Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2020. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Coutinho)
Appoint Jamie Wronka as the Conservation Commission representative on the TCMC, to a term expiring 6/30/2021. Ms. LaFreniere noted that Ms. Wronka isn't a member of the Con. Comm. and asked how...
To appoint Jamie Wronka as the Conservation Commission representative on the TCMC, to a term expiring 6/30/2021. Ms. LaFreniere noted that Ms. Wronka isn't a member of the Con. Comm. and asked how she plans to report to the Commission. Mr. Khumalo stated that there is an expectation that there would be reporting at public meetings of the Commission
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to appoint Jamie Wronka as the Conservation Commission representative on the TCMC, to a term expiring 6/30/2021. Ms. LaFreniere noted that Ms. Wronka isn't a member of the Con. Comm. and asked how she plans to report to the Commission. Mr. Khumalo stated that there is an expectation that there would be reporting at public meetings of the Commission. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Annual Town Meeting Articles
Remove the 0 Hayward St. article from the warrant and recommend that town staff work with the abutters to address the issues raised
To remove the 0 Hayward St. article from the warrant and recommend that town staff work with the abutters to address the issues raised
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to remove the 0 Hayward St. article from the warrant and recommend that town staff work with the abutters to address the issues raised. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Remove the 0 Princeton Road lot from the warrant
To remove the 0 Princeton Road lot from the warrant
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to remove the 0 Princeton Road lot from the warrant. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Town Manager Report
Approve the template of the Offer Letter with the option for donation, and to authorize Town Manager Norman Khumalo to send the Offer Letters to the affected property owners
To approve the template of the Offer Letter with the option for donation, and to authorize Town Manager Norman Khumalo to send the Offer Letters to the affected property owners
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the template of the Offer Letter with the option for donation, and to authorize Town Manager Norman Khumalo to send the Offer Letters to the affected property owners. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Establish that the aggregate amount of Just Compensation that will be offered to the affected property owners is $1.6 million
To establish that the aggregate amount of Just Compensation that will be offered to the affected property owners is $1.6 million
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to establish that the aggregate amount of Just Compensation that will be offered to the affected property owners is $1.6 million. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Approve the Marijauana Testing Laboratories and Marijuana Research Facilities - Process & Host Community Agreement policy as revised
To approve the Marijauana Testing Laboratories and Marijuana Research Facilities - Process & Host Community Agreement policy as revised
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the Marijauana Testing Laboratories and Marijuana Research Facilities - Process & Host Community Agreement policy as revised. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
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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