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Todd Cestari

At-large · 1 term in this record

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Record at a glance · 2017–2018 Board

16 of 17meetings attended (94%) · whole board 98%
92votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
3no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
1 of 4split votes where Cestari was in the minority · whole board 26%
0abstained
1term in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2017–2018 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Cestari 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 16 of 17 Select Board meetings in 2017–2018 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (17)

Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board

May 7Approve the PILOT Agreement with Clean Energy Collective for…Motion: to approve the PILOT Agreement with Clean Energy Collective for property…Passed 4–0 · Cestari: Yes

May 7, 2018: Approve the PILOT Agreement with Clean Energy Collective for property at 147 Lumber Street

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the PILOT Agreement with Clean Energy Collective for property at 147 Lumber Street

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Brian Herr 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. Cestari and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to approve the PILOT Agreement with Clean Energy Collective for property at 147 Lumber Street. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Cestari, second: Wright)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Apr 24Recommend Article 39 - Nuisance and Dangerous Dog bylaw…Motion: Article 39 - Nuisance and Dangerous Dog:Failed 0–2 · Cestari: Not recorded

April 24, 2018: Recommend Article 39 - Nuisance and Dangerous Dog bylaw (first vote)

ApproveFailed · 0–2

Article 39 - Nuisance and Dangerous Dog:

The minutes record this as “Vote to Approve: 0-2 (Wright, Tedstone)”, then further discussion and a second vote on the same article (next entry). They do not say how the other members voted, so we show the count only. The minutes do not name who voted no. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Article 39 - Nuisance and Dangerous Dog: Vote to Approve: 0-2 (Wright, Tedstone).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Apr 24Recommend Article 39 - Nuisance and Dangerous Dog bylawMotion: The Board discussed the draft bylaw and its purpose, which is…Passed 3–1 · Cestari: Yes

April 24, 2018: Recommend Article 39 - Nuisance and Dangerous Dog bylaw

ApprovePassed · 3–1

The Board discussed the draft bylaw and its purpose, which is to bring the Town into conformance with the state laws regarding nuisance and dangerous dogs and how to handle them, as recommended by Town Counsel

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cestari, Herr, TedstoneNo: WrightAbstained: CoutinhoThe minutes record “3 (Herr, Tedstone, Cestari) - 1 (Wright) - 1 (Coutinho abstaining)”.

From the minutes

“The Board discussed the draft bylaw and its purpose, which is to bring the Town into conformance with the state laws regarding nuisance and dangerous dogs and how to handle them, as recommended by Town Counsel. Vote to Approve: 3 (Herr, Tedstone, Cestari) - 1 (Wright) - 1.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Apr 10Recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept…Motion: to recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Cobblers…Passed 4–0 · Cestari: Yes

April 10, 2018: Recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Cobblers Way as and for a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or…

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Cobblers Way as and for a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes do not name Brian Herr in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“MOVED by Mr. Cestari and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Cobblers Way as and for a public way and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out. Vote to Approve: 4 (Coutinho, Cestari, Wright, Tedstone) - 0.” (Motion: Cestari, second: Tedstone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Apr 10Place a ballot question on the May, 2018 annual…Motion: to place a ballot question on the May, 2018 annual town…Failed 2–3 · Cestari: No

April 10, 2018: Place a ballot question on the May, 2018 annual town election to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½ the debt for the artificial turf fields project

ApproveFailed · 2–3

To place a ballot question on the May, 2018 annual town election to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½ the debt for the artificial turf fields project

Voted: No

Yes: Herr, WrightNo: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone

From the minutes

“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to place a ballot question on the May, 2018 annual town election to exempt from the provisions of Proposition 2 ½ the debt for the artificial turf fields project. Vote to Approve: 2 (Herr, Wright) - 3 (Coutinho, Tedstone, Cestari)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Wright)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Apr 3Recommend Article - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase 2Motion: Article - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase 2 - Mr. Westerling noted…Failed 1–4 · Cestari: No

April 3, 2018: Recommend Article - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase 2

ApproveFailed · 1–4

Article - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase 2 - Mr. Westerling noted the article would fund the following sidewalks: 1) on Hayden Rowe from EMC Park to Chestnut St.; 2) on West Main St. from Lumber St. to Downey St.; 3) on Wood St. from Proctor St. to Walker St.; 4) on Wild Rd. from #11 Wild Rd. to Briarcliff Dr. The Board discussed the issues, including the need for sidewalks on the same side of Hayden Rowe as the Marathon Elementary School, pedestrian safety and the tight budgets this year

Voted: No

Yes: CoutinhoNo: Cestari, Herr, Tedstone, Wright

From the minutes

“Article - Sidewalk Master Plan Phase 2 - Mr. Westerling noted the article would fund the following sidewalks: 1) on Hayden Rowe from EMC Park to Chestnut St.; 2) on West Main St. from Lumber St. to Downey St.; 3) on Wood St. from Proctor St. to Walker St.; 4) on Wild Rd. from #11 Wild Rd. to Briarcliff Dr. The Board discussed the issues, including the need for sidewalks on the same side of Hayden Rowe as the Marathon Elementary School, pedestrian safety and the tight budgets this year. Vote to Approve: 1 (Coutinho) - 4 (Herr, Cestari, Wright, Tedstone)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 3Recommend Article - Pratt Farm WellfieldMotion: Article - Pratt Farm Wellfield - Mr. Westerling stated the article…Passed 4–1 · Cestari: No

April 3, 2018: Recommend Article - Pratt Farm Wellfield

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Article - Pratt Farm Wellfield - Mr. Westerling stated the article would fund testing and permitting, but not construction. The Board discussed whether to defer the project another year. Mr. Westerling stated that adding the new wells would help with the blending to treat manganese

Voted: No

Yes: Coutinho, Herr, Tedstone, WrightNo: Cestari

From the minutes

“Article - Pratt Farm Wellfield - Mr. Westerling stated the article would fund testing and permitting, but not construction. The Board discussed whether to defer the project another year. Mr. Westerling stated that adding the new wells would help with the blending to treat manganese. Vote to Approve: 4 (Coutinho, Herr, Wright, Tedstone) - 1 (Cestari)..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Mar 27Approve and execute the PILOT Agreement between the Town…Motion: to approve and execute the PILOT Agreement between the Town of…Passed 4–0 · Cestari: Yes

March 27, 2018: Approve and execute the PILOT Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and MA Solar Highway Phase 2 LLC

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve and execute the PILOT Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and MA Solar Highway Phase 2 LLC

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Tedstone, WrightThe minutes say Brian Herr 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. Cestari and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone to approve and execute the PILOT Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and MA Solar Highway Phase 2 LLC. Vote to Approve: 4-0..” (Motion: Cestari, second: Tedstone)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 30Approve the seasonal population estimate of 15,048Motion: to approve the seasonal population estimate of 15,048Passed 4–0 · Cestari: Not recorded

January 30, 2018: Approve the seasonal population estimate of 15,048

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the seasonal population estimate of 15,048

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. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. Wright to approve the seasonal population estimate of 15,048. VOTE to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Wright)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 29For Mr. Coutinho to Chair the joint meetingMotion: for Mr. Coutinho to Chair the joint meetingPassed 4–0 · Cestari: Yes

January 29, 2018: For Mr. Coutinho to Chair the joint meeting

ApprovePassed · 4–0

For Mr. Coutinho to Chair the joint meeting

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cestari, Coutinho, Herr, WrightThe minutes say Brendan Tedstone 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 Ms. Wright for Mr. Coutinho to Chair the joint meeting. Vote to Approve: 4-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Wright)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (80)

    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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