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November 12, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark
Absent: Shahidul Mannan
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approving the Minutes of the September 17, 2024 meeting; 2) accepting a gift of $150 from Carol Tedstone for Library use; 3) accepting a gift of $400...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approving the Minutes of the September 17, 2024 meeting; 2) accepting a gift of $150 from Carol Tedstone for Library use; 3) accepting a gift of $400 from the Hopkinton Women's Club towards books on graceful aging, for the Public Library; 4) accepting a gift of $25,000 from the Friends of the Senior Center to fund the Hopkinton Health Department's Nursing Services; 5) approving an Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) with the towns of Ashland, Hudson, Maynard, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick, and the city of Framingham, for the term of a Public Health Excellence for Shared Services grant, and authorizing the Select Board Chair to sign the IMA
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approving the Minutes of the September 17, 2024 meeting; 2) accepting a gift of $150 from Carol Tedstone for Library use; 3) accepting a gift of $400 from the Hopkinton Women's Club towards books on graceful aging, for the Public Library; 4) accepting a gift of $25,000 from the Friends of the Senior Center to fund the Hopkinton Health Department's Nursing Services; 5) approving an Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) with the towns of Ashland, Hudson, Maynard, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick, and the city of Framingham, for the term of a Public Health Excellence for Shared Services grant, and authorizing the Select Board Chair to sign the IMA. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: LaFreniere)
Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Policy
Adopt the 2025 Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Policy as drafted
To adopt the 2025 Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Policy as drafted
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to adopt the 2025 Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Policy as drafted. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Hopkinton Winter Farmers Market
Approve M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmers Market License for Blisspoint Meadery of Bedford, MA to sell wine at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from November 3, 2024 to March 16, 2025
To approve M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmers Market License for Blisspoint Meadery of Bedford, MA to sell wine at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from November 3, 2024 to March 16, 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmers Market License for Blisspoint Meadery of Bedford, MA to sell wine at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from November 3, 2024 to March 16, 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Approve Special Temporary Alcohol Licenses for Rushford & Sons Brewhouse for the Hopkinton Winter Farmers Market. The events will be held on November 17th, 24th, December 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd,...
To approve Special Temporary Alcohol Licenses for Rushford & Sons Brewhouse for the Hopkinton Winter Farmers Market. The events will be held on November 17th, 24th, December 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd, 2024 from 12-3pm at 93 East Main St. (Weston Nurseries)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve Special Temporary Alcohol Licenses for Rushford & Sons Brewhouse for the Hopkinton Winter Farmers Market. The events will be held on November 17th, 24th, December 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd, 2024 from 12-3pm at 93 East Main St. (Weston Nurseries). Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
TAX Classification Hearing
Close public hearing
To close public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to close public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Implement a residential factor of 1 for 2025
To implement a residential factor of 1 for 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to implement a residential factor of 1 for 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Not implement an Open Space Discount for 2025
To not implement an Open Space Discount for 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to not implement an Open Space Discount for 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Not implement a Residential Exemption for 2025
To not implement a Residential Exemption for 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to not implement a Residential Exemption for 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Not implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2025
To not implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to not implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Implement a Single Tax Rate for 2025
To implement a Single Tax Rate for 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to implement a Single Tax Rate for 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: LaFreniere)
Approve the form LA5 as presented
To approve the form LA5 as presented
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the form LA5 as presented. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
November 18, 2024 Special Town Meeting
Recommend that Town Meeting adopt Articles 6 (rescind debt) and 7 (Board of Health revolving fund)
To recommend that Town Meeting adopt Articles 6 (rescind debt) and 7 (Board of Health revolving fund)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to recommend that Town Meeting adopt Articles 6 (rescind debt) and 7 (Board of Health revolving fund). Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Recommend (if asked) that Town Meeting adopt Articles 1, 2 and 3 (property tax exemptions)
To recommend (if asked) that Town Meeting adopt Articles 1, 2 and 3 (property tax exemptions)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to recommend (if asked) that Town Meeting adopt Articles 1, 2 and 3 (property tax exemptions). Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: LaFreniere)
Liaison Reports/Board Invites
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
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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