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Claire Wright
At-large · 2 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
On split votes, Wright voted the same way as…
- John Coutinho67% (8 of 12)
- Irfan Nasrullah67% (8 of 12)
- Brian Herr45% (5 of 11)
- Brendan Tedstone33% (4 of 12)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Wright as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 26 of 27 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Oct 16, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (27)
- May 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 23Propose/support the funding of the West Main St. location…Motion: to propose/support the funding of the West Main St. location (West…Passed 3–2 · Wright: Yes
April 23, 2019: Propose/support the funding of the West Main St. location (West Main St. to Downey St.)
To propose/support the funding of the West Main St. location (West Main St. to Downey St.)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coutinho, Nasrullah, WrightNo: Herr, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Mr. Coutinho and SECONDEDby Mr. Nasrullah to propose/support the funding of the West Main St. location (West Main St. to Downey St.). Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Wright, Coutinho, Nasrullah), No-2 (Herr, Tedstone)..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Apr 23Propose/support the funding of the Wood St. sidewalk location…Motion: to propose/support the funding of the Wood St. sidewalk location (Proctor…Passed 3–2 · Wright: Yes
April 23, 2019: Propose/support the funding of the Wood St. sidewalk location (Proctor St. to Walker St.)
To propose/support the funding of the Wood St. sidewalk location (Proctor St. to Walker St.)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, WrightNo: Nasrullah, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Mr. Herr and SECONDEDby Mr. Coutinho to propose/support the funding of the Wood St. sidewalk location (Proctor St. to Walker St.). Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Wright, Coutinho, Herr), No-2 (Nasrullah, Tedstone)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Coutinho)
Apr 23Recommend Article 23 - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase II…Motion: Article 23 - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase II (West Main St.…Passed 4–1 · Wright: Yes
April 23, 2019: Recommend Article 23 - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase II (West Main St. & Wood St.)
Article 23 - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase II (West Main St. & Wood St.):
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coutinho, Nasrullah, Tedstone, WrightNo: Herr
From the minutes
“Article 23 - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase II (West Main St. & Wood St.): Vote to Approve: 4 (Wright, Tedstone, Coutinho, Nasrullah) - 1 (Herr).”
Apr 9Approve the Section 12 Beer & Wine alcohol license.…Motion: to approve the Section 12 Beer & Wine alcohol license. Mr.…Passed 4–1 · Wright: Yes
April 9, 2019: Approve the Section 12 Beer & Wine alcohol license. Mr. Herr advised the applicant that the Board expects strict adherence to the license requirements, including maximum occupancy limits
To approve the Section 12 Beer & Wine alcohol license. Mr. Herr advised the applicant that the Board expects strict adherence to the license requirements, including maximum occupancy limits
Voted: Yes
Yes: Herr, Nasrullah, Tedstone, WrightNo: Coutinho
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve the Section 12 Beer & Wine alcohol license. Mr. Herr advised the applicant that the Board expects strict adherence to the license requirements, including maximum occupancy limits. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4 (Herr, Tedstone, Wright, Nasrullah), No-1 (Coutinho)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Apr 9Approve an Entertainment License. The Board discussed whether to…Motion: to approve an Entertainment License. The Board discussed whether to defer…Passed 3–2 · Wright: No
April 9, 2019: Approve an Entertainment License. The Board discussed whether to defer action on the request until the Board of Appeals approves the entertainment use
To approve an Entertainment License. The Board discussed whether to defer action on the request until the Board of Appeals approves the entertainment use
Voted: No
Yes: Herr, Nasrullah, TedstoneNo: Coutinho, Wright
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve an Entertainment License. The Board discussed whether to defer action on the request until the Board of Appeals approves the entertainment use. VOTE to Approve: Yes-3 (Herr, Tedstone, Nasrullah), No-2 (Wright, Coutinho)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Apr 9Forward ballot questions to the Town Clerk as follows:…Motion: to forward ballot questions to the Town Clerk as follows: 1)…Passed 4–0 · Wright: Yes
April 9, 2019: Forward ballot questions to the Town Clerk as follows: 1) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be required to reduce the amount of real estate and personal property taxes to be…
To forward ballot questions to the Town Clerk as follows: 1) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be required to reduce the amount of real estate and personal property taxes to be assessed for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and nineteen by an amount equal to $1,180,568?; 2) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a Ladder Truck for the Fire Department?; and 3) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase an interest in land contiguous with the Town Hall property for the purpose of providing Town Hall parking and in one or more parcels of land for the purpose of providing municipal parking in the downtown?
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Irfan Nasrullah had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to forward ballot questions to the Town Clerk as follows: 1) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be required to reduce the amount of real estate and personal property taxes to be assessed for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and nineteen by an amount equal to $1,180,568?; 2) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a Ladder Truck for the Fire Department?; and 3) Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase an interest in land contiguous with the Town Hall property for the purpose of providing Town Hall parking and in one or more parcels of land for the purpose of providing municipal parking in the downtown? VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Tedstone)
Apr 9Recommend approval of the article titled "Acceptance of Town…Motion: to recommend approval of the article titled "Acceptance of Town Reports"Passed 4–0 · Wright: Yes
April 9, 2019: Recommend approval of the article titled "Acceptance of Town Reports"
To recommend approval of the article titled "Acceptance of Town Reports"
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Irfan Nasrullah had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to recommend approval of the article titled "Acceptance of Town Reports". VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Coutinho)
Apr 9Recommend approval of the article titled "Unpaid Bills from…Motion: to recommend approval of the article titled "Unpaid Bills from Previous…Passed 4–0 · Wright: Yes
April 9, 2019: Recommend approval of the article titled "Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years"
To recommend approval of the article titled "Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years"
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Irfan Nasrullah had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend approval of the article titled "Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years". VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Apr 9Recommend approval of the article titled "Property Tax Exemption…Motion: to recommend approval of the article titled "Property Tax Exemption Increase"Passed 4–0 · Wright: Yes
April 9, 2019: Recommend approval of the article titled "Property Tax Exemption Increase"
To recommend approval of the article titled "Property Tax Exemption Increase"
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Irfan Nasrullah had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend approval of the article titled "Property Tax Exemption Increase". VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Apr 9Recommend approval of the article titled "BRAVE Act -…Motion: to recommend approval of the article titled "BRAVE Act - Increase…Passed 4–0 · Wright: Yes
April 9, 2019: Recommend approval of the article titled "BRAVE Act - Increase in abatement...cost of living", and to co-sponsor the four articles with the Board of Assessors
To recommend approval of the article titled "BRAVE Act - Increase in abatement...cost of living", and to co-sponsor the four articles with the Board of Assessors
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Irfan Nasrullah had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend approval of the article titled "BRAVE Act - Increase in abatement...cost of living", and to co-sponsor the four articles with the Board of Assessors. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Tedstone)
Votes with no disagreement (212)
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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