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John Coutinho
At-large · 3 terms in this record
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Coutinho as present or absent at the start.
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Attendance
At the start of 32 of 35 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.
Missed
- Mar 17, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 12, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 19, 2019 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (35)
- Jun 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 12, 2020 · Joint: Present
- Mar 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 30, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 13, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 29, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board
Jun 2Authorize the Town Manager to work with the Town…Motion: to authorize the Town Manager to work with the Town Engineer,…Passed 4–0 · Coutinho: Yes
June 2, 2020: 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…
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
Voted: Yes
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)
May 19Allow the Town to hire lifeguards/Sandy Beach staff for…Motion: to allow the Town to hire lifeguards/Sandy Beach staff for the…Passed 4–1 · Coutinho: Yes
May 19, 2020: Allow the Town to hire lifeguards/Sandy Beach staff for the 2020 summer season
To allow the Town to hire lifeguards/Sandy Beach staff for the 2020 summer season
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coutinho, Herr, LaFreniere, NasrullahNo: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to allow the Town to hire lifeguards/Sandy Beach staff for the 2020 summer season. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-No; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Herr)
Apr 7Accept the resignation of Claire Wright as the Town's…Motion: to accept the resignation of Claire Wright as the Town's representative…Passed 4–0 · Coutinho: Yes
April 7, 2020: Accept the resignation of Claire Wright as the Town's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Maryanne Chambers from the Hopkinton Historic District Commission
To accept the resignation of Claire Wright as the Town's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Maryanne Chambers from the Hopkinton Historic District Commission
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, TedstoneThe roll call does not list Brian Herr, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to accept the resignation of Claire Wright as the Town's representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Maryanne Chambers from the Hopkinton Historic District Commission. ROLL CALL: Mr. Tedstone-Yes; Mr. Coutinho-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Mar 10Accept a $10,000 gift from the New England Laborers'…Motion: to accept a $10,000 gift from the New England Laborers' Training…Passed 3–0 · Coutinho: Yes
March 10, 2020: Accept a $10,000 gift from the New England Laborers' Training Trust Fund for the Tax Relief Fund, a $5,000 donation from the New England Laborers' Training Trust Fund for senior…
To accept a $10,000 gift from the New England Laborers' Training Trust Fund for the Tax Relief Fund, a $5,000 donation from the New England Laborers' Training Trust Fund for senior transportation, and donations totalling $495.00 to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Francis J. Pyne
Voted: Yes
Yes: Coutinho, LaFreniere, TedstoneThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to accept a $10,000 gift from the New England Laborers' Training Trust Fund for the Tax Relief Fund, a $5,000 donation from the New England Laborers' Training Trust Fund for senior transportation, and donations totalling $495.00 to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Francis J. Pyne. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Feb 25Approve a Parade Permit for the Global 6K for…Motion: to approve a Parade Permit for the Global 6K for Water…Passed 4–0 · Coutinho: Not recorded
February 25, 2020: Approve a Parade Permit for the Global 6K for Water Road Race on May 16, 2020, and to accept a $2,500 gift from Unibank and a $25,000 gift from the…
To approve a Parade Permit for the Global 6K for Water Road Race on May 16, 2020, and to accept a $2,500 gift from Unibank and a $25,000 gift from the Friends of the Seniors, for nutrition and wellness programs at the Senior Center
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to approve a Parade Permit for the Global 6K for Water Road Race on May 16, 2020, and to accept a $2,500 gift from Unibank and a $25,000 gift from the Friends of the Seniors, for nutrition and wellness programs at the Senior Center. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Coutinho)
Feb 25Having convened in an open meeting on February 25,…Motion: that having convened in an open meeting on February 25, 2020,…Passed 4–0 · Coutinho: Not recorded
February 25, 2020: Having convened in an open meeting on February 25, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and...
That having convened in an open meeting on February 25, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, vote to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 28, 2020 for the Elmwood Elementary School located at 14 Elm Street, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: categories 2, 4, and 7, namely "Elimination of existing severe overcrowding; Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; and Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements"; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Hopkinton School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah that having convened in an open meeting on February 25, 2020, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, vote to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated February 28, 2020 for the Elmwood Elementary School located at 14 Elm Street, which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: categories 2, 4, and 7, namely "Elimination of existing severe overcrowding; Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments; and Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements"; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Hopkinton School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Feb 25Approve the Parade Permit and Special Temporary Alcohol License…Motion: to approve the Parade Permit and Special Temporary Alcohol License for…Passed 4–0 · Coutinho: Not recorded
February 25, 2020: Approve the Parade Permit and Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Hopkinton Running Club for the Hopkin10K Race on April 11, 2020
To approve the Parade Permit and Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Hopkinton Running Club for the Hopkin10K Race on April 11, 2020
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the Parade Permit and Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Hopkinton Running Club for the Hopkin10K Race on April 11, 2020. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Feb 25Approve a special temporary alcohol license for the Shamrock…Motion: to approve a special temporary alcohol license for the Shamrock Shindig…Passed 4–0 · Coutinho: Not recorded
February 25, 2020: Approve a special temporary alcohol license for the Shamrock Shindig on March 12, 2020
To approve a special temporary alcohol license for the Shamrock Shindig on March 12, 2020
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve a special temporary alcohol license for the Shamrock Shindig on March 12, 2020. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: LaFreniere)
Feb 25Approve a fee waiver for the applicationMotion: to approve a fee waiver for the applicationPassed 4–0 · Coutinho: Not recorded
February 25, 2020: Approve a fee waiver for the application
To approve a fee waiver for the application
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Coutinho and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve a fee waiver for the application. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Coutinho, second: Nasrullah)
Feb 25Appoint Peggy Barton, Renee Dean, Paul Gallagher, Amy Groves,…Motion: to appoint Peggy Barton, Renee Dean, Paul Gallagher, Amy Groves, Andrew…Passed 4–0 · Coutinho: Not recorded
February 25, 2020: Appoint Peggy Barton, Renee Dean, Paul Gallagher, Amy Groves, Andrew Michael Hayes, Rebeka Hoffman, Meena Kaushik, Alison E. Leflore, Geoff Rowland and Donald Sutherland to the Sustainable Green...
To appoint Peggy Barton, Renee Dean, Paul Gallagher, Amy Groves, Andrew Michael Hayes, Rebeka Hoffman, Meena Kaushik, Alison E. Leflore, Geoff Rowland and Donald Sutherland to the Sustainable Green Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2020
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Mr. Coutinho to appoint Peggy Barton, Renee Dean, Paul Gallagher, Amy Groves, Andrew Michael Hayes, Rebeka Hoffman, Meena Kaushik, Alison E. Leflore, Geoff Rowland and Donald Sutherland to the Sustainable Green Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2020. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Coutinho)
Votes with no disagreement (198)
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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