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December 15, 2020
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, Irfan Nasrullah, Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, to consider strategy with respect to the purchase, lease, sale or value of real property in relation to the former Liberty Mutual...
To enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, to consider strategy with respect to the purchase, lease, sale or value of real property in relation to the former Liberty Mutual property on Frankland Rd., 0 Hayden Rowe (Dunbar), 0 Hayden Rowe (Metrowest Holdings), East Main St. (Mezitt) property, and the lease of property on East Main St. to the 26.2 Foundation, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session. Mr. Tedstone arrived at this time
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, to consider strategy with respect to the purchase, lease, sale or value of real property in relation to the former Liberty Mutual property on Frankland Rd., 0 Hayden Rowe (Dunbar), 0 Hayden Rowe (Metrowest Holdings), East Main St. (Mezitt) property, and the lease of property on East Main St. to the 26.2 Foundation, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session. Mr. Tedstone arrived at this time. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the December 1, 2020 and December 8, 2020 Select Board minutes
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the December 1, 2020 and December 8, 2020 Select Board minutes
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the December 1, 2020 and December 8, 2020 Select Board minutes. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Annual License Renewals
Renew Cornell's Irish Pub Section 12 On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverages license, Common Victualler and Entertainment license, and approve an Alteration of Premises to increase the area of the...
To renew Cornell's Irish Pub Section 12 On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverages license, Common Victualler and Entertainment license, and approve an Alteration of Premises to increase the area of the permanent outdoor dining area as proposed, contingent upon Site Plan Review by the Planning Board
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to renew Cornell's Irish Pub Section 12 On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverages license, Common Victualler and Entertainment license, and approve an Alteration of Premises to increase the area of the permanent outdoor dining area as proposed, contingent upon Site Plan Review by the Planning Board. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Renew Section 12 On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverages licenses, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for the following: Carbone's Restaurant, Dynasty Restaurant, Ko Restaurant, Pan Thai,...
To renew Section 12 On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverages licenses, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for the following: Carbone's Restaurant, Dynasty Restaurant, Ko Restaurant, Pan Thai, Quattro/Bison Burger, 110 Grill, Central Public House, Bill's Pizzeria, Hopkinton Country Club, Woodville Rod & Gun Club. Mr. Herr noted that the Board had previously waived some fees for restaurants, and asked for clarification. Mr. Khumalo stated the Board voted to waive the issuance fees, and application fees are still in place. Mr. Herr suggested extending the waiver to the application fees, as the restaurant industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Mr. Nasrullah agreed, and the motion was amended to waive the Section 12 application fees for all Section 12 licensees
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to renew Section 12 On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverages licenses, Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for the following: Carbone's Restaurant, Dynasty Restaurant, Ko Restaurant, Pan Thai, Quattro/Bison Burger, 110 Grill, Central Public House, Bill's Pizzeria, Hopkinton Country Club, Woodville Rod & Gun Club. Mr. Herr noted that the Board had previously waived some fees for restaurants, and asked for clarification. Mr. Khumalo stated the Board voted to waive the issuance fees, and application fees are still in place. Mr. Herr suggested extending the waiver to the application fees, as the restaurant industry has been hit hard by the pandemic. Mr. Nasrullah agreed, and the motion was amended to waive the Section 12 application fees for all Section 12 licensees. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Renew the Section 12 On-Premises Wine & Malt licenses, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for The Spoon and Bittersweet, and to waive the Section 12 application fees
To renew the Section 12 On-Premises Wine & Malt licenses, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for The Spoon and Bittersweet, and to waive the Section 12 application fees
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to renew the Section 12 On-Premises Wine & Malt licenses, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for The Spoon and Bittersweet, and to waive the Section 12 application fees. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Renew the Section 19C Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Start Line Brewing, and to waive the Section 19C application fees
To renew the Section 19C Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Start Line Brewing, and to waive the Section 19C application fees
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to renew the Section 19C Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit, Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Start Line Brewing, and to waive the Section 19C application fees. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Renew the Section 15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverage licenses and any associated licenses listed, as follows: Hopkinton Wine & Spirits (no additional licenses); Marty's fine wines (Common...
To renew the Section 15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverage licenses and any associated licenses listed, as follows: Hopkinton Wine & Spirits (no additional licenses); Marty's fine wines (Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses); Country Farm (no additional licenses)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to renew the Section 15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverage licenses and any associated licenses listed, as follows: Hopkinton Wine & Spirits (no additional licenses); Marty's fine wines (Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses); Country Farm (no additional licenses). ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Renew the Common Victualler licenses and additional licenses listed for the following: Price Chopper #231, Starbucks; Dunkin Donuts, 78 West Main St.; Dunkin Donuts, 76 South St.; Starbucks Coffee...
To renew the Common Victualler licenses and additional licenses listed for the following: Price Chopper #231, Starbucks; Dunkin Donuts, 78 West Main St.; Dunkin Donuts, 76 South St.; Starbucks Coffee #20122, 85 West Main St. (entertainment license); Hop-Yo (entertainment license); Muffin House Cafe; Royal Pizza; Aramark at 42 South St., 171 South St., 176 South St., 228 South St.; Angel's Hilltop Cafe
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to renew the Common Victualler licenses and additional licenses listed for the following: Price Chopper #231, Starbucks; Dunkin Donuts, 78 West Main St.; Dunkin Donuts, 76 South St.; Starbucks Coffee #20122, 85 West Main St. (entertainment license); Hop-Yo (entertainment license); Muffin House Cafe; Royal Pizza; Aramark at 42 South St., 171 South St., 176 South St., 228 South St.; Angel's Hilltop Cafe. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's Pizza
To renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's Pizza
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschNo: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's Pizza. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Renew the Municipal Street License for the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority and the Livery License for Able Limousine
To renew the Municipal Street License for the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority and the Livery License for Able Limousine
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to renew the Municipal Street License for the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority and the Livery License for Able Limousine. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Renew the Section 15 Package Store Wine & Malt Beverages Licenses and associated licenses as follows: The Vin Bin (Common Victualler, Entertainment); Hopkinton Mobil
To renew the Section 15 Package Store Wine & Malt Beverages Licenses and associated licenses as follows: The Vin Bin (Common Victualler, Entertainment); Hopkinton Mobil
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to renew the Section 15 Package Store Wine & Malt Beverages Licenses and associated licenses as follows: The Vin Bin (Common Victualler, Entertainment); Hopkinton Mobil. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint the following individuals to the Cultural Council to the terms indicated: Darlene Hayes - term expires 11/17/2023 Richard Jacobs - term expires 12/19/2023 Jonathan Meltzer - term expires...
To appoint the following individuals to the Cultural Council to the terms indicated: Darlene Hayes - term expires 11/17/2023 Richard Jacobs - term expires 12/19/2023 Jonathan Meltzer - term expires 12/19/2023 Laura Stacey - term expires 12/19/2023 Nasiba Mannan - term expires 12/15/2023 Katie Pierce - term expires 12/15/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint the following individuals to the Cultural Council to the terms indicated: Darlene Hayes - term expires 11/17/2023 Richard Jacobs - term expires 12/19/2023 Jonathan Meltzer - term expires 12/19/2023 Laura Stacey - term expires 12/19/2023 Nasiba Mannan - term expires 12/15/2023 Katie Pierce - term expires 12/15/2023 ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to close the warrant on February 2, 2021
To open the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to close the warrant on February 2, 2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Masrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to open the May 3, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and to close the warrant on February 2, 2021. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
New Agenda ITEM
Take up the new agenda item during the Town Manager Report
To take up the new agenda item during the Town Manager Report
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to take up the new agenda item during the Town Manager Report. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Town Manager Report
Approve the hiring of a Procurement and Grants Manager and a Conservation Administrator. Mr. Tedstone stated he has worked with Don MacAdam for years, he has been a calming force when people were...
To approve the hiring of a Procurement and Grants Manager and a Conservation Administrator. Mr. Tedstone stated he has worked with Don MacAdam for years, he has been a calming force when people were difficult to deal with, and the Town should fill the position. Mr. Nasrullah stated that Don MacAdam is fabulous and is approachable by all, adding that there will be big shoes to fill
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the hiring of a Procurement and Grants Manager and a Conservation Administrator. Mr. Tedstone stated he has worked with Don MacAdam for years, he has been a calming force when people were difficult to deal with, and the Town should fill the position. Mr. Nasrullah stated that Don MacAdam is fabulous and is approachable by all, adding that there will be big shoes to fill. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Approve the night work on South Street by Eversource on Dec. 16, 2020, Dec. 17, 2020, and the weeks of Dec. 28, 2020, Jan. 4, 2021 and Jan. 11, 2021, with the dates to be weather dependent and...
To approve the night work on South Street by Eversource on Dec. 16, 2020, Dec. 17, 2020, and the weeks of Dec. 28, 2020, Jan. 4, 2021 and Jan. 11, 2021, with the dates to be weather dependent and based on the approval of the DPW Director. Mr. Tedstone asked what will change Eversource's history of poor work, and there don't seem to be repercussions from prior failures. Mr. Khumalo noted that this is a smaller scale electrical project and does not involve opening up the road
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the night work on South Street by Eversource on Dec. 16, 2020, Dec. 17, 2020, and the weeks of Dec. 28, 2020, Jan. 4, 2021 and Jan. 11, 2021, with the dates to be weather dependent and based on the approval of the DPW Director. Mr. Tedstone asked what will change Eversource's history of poor work, and there don't seem to be repercussions from prior failures. Mr. Khumalo noted that this is a smaller scale electrical project and does not involve opening up the road. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
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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