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January 26, 2021
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, Irfan Nasrullah, Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the Minutes of the Jan. 11, 2021 Select Board meeting, accepting a $5,000 gift from a charity runner for the Veterans Celebration Committee,...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the Minutes of the Jan. 11, 2021 Select Board meeting, accepting a $5,000 gift from a charity runner for the Veterans Celebration Committee, and approval to sign Notices of Taking for Legacy Farms North, in accordance with Article 21 of the 9/12/20 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the Minutes of the Jan. 11, 2021 Select Board meeting, accepting a $5,000 gift from a charity runner for the Veterans Celebration Committee, and approval to sign Notices of Taking for Legacy Farms North, in accordance with Article 21 of the 9/12/20 Annual Town 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: Ritterbusch)
Annual Town Meeting
Submit the following articles into the Annual Town Meeting warrant: New Trench Safety Officer Bylaw Excess Bond Premium New Street Opening Permit Bylaw Set the Salary of Elected Officials Amend...
To submit the following articles into the Annual Town Meeting warrant: New Trench Safety Officer Bylaw Excess Bond Premium New Street Opening Permit Bylaw Set the Salary of Elected Officials Amend Dog Licensing Bylaw Current Fiscal Year Operating Amendments to Streets & Sidewalks Budget and Vehicles & Traffic Bylaws Revolving Fund Spending Limits Transfer from General Stabilization Chapter 90 Highway Funds Fund Transfer To Other Post Employment First Year of Union Contracts Benefits Liability Trust Fund Acceptance of Town Reports Transfer to General Stabilization Last Fiscal Year Supplemental Fund Appropriations and Transfers Transfer to Capital Expense Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Stabilization Fund Years Pay-As-You-Go Capital Expenses
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to submit the following articles into the Annual Town Meeting warrant: New Trench Safety Officer Bylaw Excess Bond Premium New Street Opening Permit Bylaw Set the Salary of Elected Officials Amend Dog Licensing Bylaw Current Fiscal Year Operating Amendments to Streets & Sidewalks Budget and Vehicles & Traffic Bylaws Revolving Fund Spending Limits Transfer from General Stabilization Chapter 90 Highway Funds Fund Transfer To Other Post Employment First Year of Union Contracts Benefits Liability Trust Fund Acceptance of Town Reports Transfer to General Stabilization Last Fiscal Year Supplemental Fund Appropriations and Transfers Transfer to Capital Expense Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Stabilization Fund Years Pay-As-You-Go Capital Expenses 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)
Include a Tree Protection bylaw placeholder. In response to a question of Mr. Nasrullah, Mr. Khumalo stated that the Board can withdraw an article any time before it signs the warrant. Mr....
To include a Tree Protection bylaw placeholder. In response to a question of Mr. Nasrullah, Mr. Khumalo stated that the Board can withdraw an article any time before it signs the warrant. Mr. Tedstone stated he is concerned about putting it on the warrant without input from those affected by it. Ms. Ritterbusch stated she anticipates the draft will be rewritten as a General Bylaw and then circulated for comment. She stated the issue has been debated for over 2 years by the public and the Planning Board, and people shouldn't have to wait longer. Mr. Nasrullah stated that the article should be sponsored by the Planning board, and Mr. Tedstone agreed
Yes: RitterbuschNo: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to include a Tree Protection bylaw placeholder. In response to a question of Mr. Nasrullah, Mr. Khumalo stated that the Board can withdraw an article any time before it signs the warrant. Mr. Tedstone stated he is concerned about putting it on the warrant without input from those affected by it. Ms. Ritterbusch stated she anticipates the draft will be rewritten as a General Bylaw and then circulated for comment. She stated the issue has been debated for over 2 years by the public and the Planning Board, and people shouldn't have to wait longer. Mr. Nasrullah stated that the article should be sponsored by the Planning board, and Mr. Tedstone agreed. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-No; Mr. Herr-No; Ms. LaFreniere-No; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-1, No-4..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Nasrullah)
Annual Town Meeting, Continued
Keep a placeholder for the bylaw on the warrant. Mr. Tedstone suggested a friendly amendment that if there isn't a clear and concise article by the time it is time to sign the warrant, then the...
To keep a placeholder for the bylaw on the warrant. Mr. Tedstone suggested a friendly amendment that if there isn't a clear and concise article by the time it is time to sign the warrant, then the article would be removed. Mr. Nasrullah accepted the friendly amendment, and it was seconded by Ms. LaFreniere
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to keep a placeholder for the bylaw on the warrant. Mr. Tedstone suggested a friendly amendment that if there isn't a clear and concise article by the time it is time to sign the warrant, then the article would be removed. Mr. Nasrullah accepted the friendly amendment, and it was seconded by Ms. LaFreniere. 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)
Alteration of Premises
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to close the public hearing. 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 alteration of premises with the condition that after 10:00 PM no noise coming from the outdoor seating area is to be heard off the premises, and no light spills off premises after...
To approve the alteration of premises with the condition that after 10:00 PM no noise coming from the outdoor seating area is to be heard off the premises, and no light spills off premises after 11:00 PM. Mr. Tedstone asked if Cornell's is amenable to the conditions, and Ms. Scanlon stated they need to provide enough light for security, and noted that there is a light on the sign in front that is important to keep on. It was noted that the lights can be turned down and/or refocused to meet the requirements. Ms. Lazarus noted that site plan review from the Planning Board is also required, and this could be an additional condition. Mr. Herr amended the motion to include a condition that it is contingent on site plan approval from the Planning Board
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the alteration of premises with the condition that after 10:00 PM no noise coming from the outdoor seating area is to be heard off the premises, and no light spills off premises after 11:00 PM. Mr. Tedstone asked if Cornell's is amenable to the conditions, and Ms. Scanlon stated they need to provide enough light for security, and noted that there is a light on the sign in front that is important to keep on. It was noted that the lights can be turned down and/or refocused to meet the requirements. Ms. Lazarus noted that site plan review from the Planning Board is also required, and this could be an additional condition. Mr. Herr amended the motion to include a condition that it is contingent on site plan approval from 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: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
Town Manager Report
Approve the hiring of two Police Officers and the Executive Assistant to the Town Manager
To approve the hiring of two Police Officers and the Executive Assistant to the Town Manager
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the hiring of two Police Officers and the Executive Assistant to the Town Manager. 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)
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere 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: 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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