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June 2, 2020
8 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
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session to consider the disposition, acquisition or value of interests in real property because the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
To enter into executive session to consider the disposition, acquisition or value of interests in real property because the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board: 1) rights and obligations under the Legacy Farms Host Community Agreement; the School Committee will join the Select Board for this discussion; 2) property interests associated with the Main Street Corridor Project; and 3) property interests associated with Town Hall and adjacent properties; to consider approving executive session minutes, to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with DPW and Dispatch Communications unions because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town; to allow Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus, Carol Cavanaugh, Susan Rothermich, Meena Bharath, Nancy Cavanaugh, Jenn Devlin, Meg Tyler, Amanda Fargiano and Ray Miyares to participate in the discussion, and to convene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session
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
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to enter into executive session to consider the disposition, acquisition or value of interests in real property because the Chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Select Board: 1) rights and obligations under the Legacy Farms Host Community Agreement; the School Committee will join the Select Board for this discussion; 2) property interests associated with the Main Street Corridor Project; and 3) property interests associated with Town Hall and adjacent properties; to consider approving executive session minutes, to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with DPW and Dispatch Communications unions because the Chair declares that discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town; to allow Norman Khumalo, Elaine Lazarus, Carol Cavanaugh, Susan Rothermich, Meena Bharath, Nancy Cavanaugh, Jenn Devlin, Meg Tyler, Amanda Fargiano and Ray Miyares to participate in the discussion, and to convene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda items, as follows: 1) Approve the Minutes of the 5/19/20 meeting; 2) Accept the resignation of Margaret Shaw from the Board of Appeals
To approve the Consent Agenda items, as follows: 1) Approve the Minutes of the 5/19/20 meeting; 2) Accept the resignation of Margaret Shaw from the Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the Consent Agenda items, as follows: 1) Approve the Minutes of the 5/19/20 meeting; 2) Accept the resignation of Margaret Shaw from the Board of Appeals. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Hopkinton Public Library Foundation Donation
Accept the donation of $119,438 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation
To accept the donation of $119,438 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to accept the donation of $119,438 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
And Annual Town Election Warrant
Sign the June 29, 2020 Annual Town Election Warrant, with the poll hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m
To sign the June 29, 2020 Annual Town Election Warrant, with the poll hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to sign the June 29, 2020 Annual Town Election Warrant, with the poll hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
The Town Manager be authorized to initiate requests for CARES Act reimbursement of relevant expenses from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in accordance with Section 3-1(b) of the Town of...
That the Town Manager be authorized to initiate requests for CARES Act reimbursement of relevant expenses from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in accordance with Section 3-1(b) of the Town of Hopkinton Home Rule Charter
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah that the Town Manager be authorized to initiate requests for CARES Act reimbursement of relevant expenses from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in accordance with Section 3-1(b) of the Town of Hopkinton Home Rule Charter. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Hopkinton Restaurant Outdoor Seating
Adopt the Temporary Outdoor Dining Rules and Regulations as revised to remove the reference to ABCC approval, and that such Regulations to be in effect until 45 days after the termination of the...
To adopt the Temporary Outdoor Dining Rules and Regulations as revised to remove the reference to ABCC approval, and that such Regulations to be in effect until 45 days after the termination of the State of Emergency
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to adopt the Temporary Outdoor Dining Rules and Regulations as revised to remove the reference to ABCC approval, and that such Regulations to be in effect until 45 days after the termination of the State of Emergency. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the Town Manager to work with the Town Engineer, DPW Director, Assistant Town Manager, local restaurants and property owners to allow the use of the Town Hall driveway for outdoor dining...
To authorize the Town Manager to work with the Town Engineer, DPW Director, Assistant Town Manager, local restaurants and property owners to allow the use of the Town Hall driveway for outdoor dining if desired, resulting in temporary closure of the driveway. Ms. LaFreniere questioned whether it is necessary, and Mr. Khumalo stated he doesn't know if anyone is interested but it is a potential opportunity, and the Town would be proactive and help restaurants to make up for what was lost
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah, TedstoneAbstained: LaFreniere
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to authorize the Town Manager to work with the Town Engineer, DPW Director, Assistant Town Manager, local restaurants and property owners to allow the use of the Town Hall driveway for outdoor dining if desired, resulting in temporary closure of the driveway. Ms. LaFreniere questioned whether it is necessary, and Mr. Khumalo stated he doesn't know if anyone is interested but it is a potential opportunity, and the Town would be proactive and help restaurants to make up for what was lost. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Abstain. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Tedstone, Coutinho, Herr, Nasrullah), No-0, Abstain-1 (LaFreniere)..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, LaFreniereNo: NasrullahAbstained: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Abstain; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-No; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Mr. Coutinho, Mr. Herr, Ms. LaFreniere), No-1 (Mr. Nasrullah), Abstain-1 (Mr. Tedstone)..” (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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