a. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Communications Unions because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board;
b. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate relative to parcels R22 9 0, R34 26 B, U26 7 0, R23 73 A, R23 100 0 because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board;
c. To approve executive session Minutes (11/1/2022).
6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6:31 PM PUBLIC FORUM
3. Residents are invited to share ideas, opinions or ask questions regarding Town Government.
6:40 PM CONSENT AGENDA
4. The Select Board will consider the following consent agenda:
a. APPROVE MINUTES – The Select Board will consider approving the Minutes of the October 25, 2022 and November 1, 2022 meetings.
b. ACCEPT RESIGNATIONS – The Select Board will consider accepting the following resignations:
● Kevin McCaffrey from the Historical Commission (Associate Member)
● Kelly Karp from the Youth Commission
● Nasiba Mannan from the Hopkinton Cultural Council
Supporting Exhibits: Resignation emails
The Select Board approved the Consent Agenda. (5-0)
6:45 PM TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING
5. The Select Board will hold a public hearing to determine the percentage of local tax levy to be borne by each class of real and personal property, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 40 Section 56.
Supporting Exhibits: Memo to Select Board from Board of Assessors with supporting documents
The Select Board voted not to implement a residential factor for 2023. (5-0)
The Select Board voted not to implement an Open Space Discount for 2023. (5-0)
The Select Board voted not to implement a Residential Exemption for 2023. (5-0)
The Select Board voted not to implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2023. (5-0)
The Select Board voted to implement a Single Tax Rate for 2023. (5-0)
The Select Board approved the form LA5 as presented. (5-0)
7:00 PM POSTED PUBLIC HEARING – UTILITY POLE HEARING, NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY dba
6. EVERSOURCE ENERGY, CLINTON STREET
The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a petition for utility pole/poles location on Clinton Street as follows:
● Northeasterly side approximately 1641± southeast of Partridge Road – Install six (6) poles 36/88, 36/89, 36/90, 36/91, 39/92, 36/92A.
● Southwesterly side approximately 1637± northwest of Country Road – Install one (1) pole 39/92B
Supporting Exhibits: Application; Public Hearing Notice; Permitting Team Comments; Regulations for Pole and Wire Location Petitions
The Select Board continued the public hearing to December 20, 2022. (5-0)
7:05 PM PUBLIC LISTENING SESSION – FY 24 COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET
7. The Select Board will hold a public listening session on the proposed FY 24 Comprehensive Budget.
Supporting Exhibits: FY2024 Budget Review Slides
7:30 PM CHANGE OF MANAGER, HOPKINTON WINE & SPIRITS, 77 WEST MAIN ST.
8. The Select Board will consider approving a Change of Manager for the Section 15 alcohol license for Hopkinton Wine & Spirits, to Mohil Sopariwala.
11. The Select Board will review a draft Town of Hopkinton/Altaeros TIF agreement.
Supporting Exhibits: Staff Memo and Non-Final Draft TIF
The Select Board approved the draft TIF Agreement with Altaeros Energies Inc. and Atlantic Oliver 80 South Street LLC. (5-0)
8:00 PM DPW UNION CONTRACT
12. The Select Board will consider signing a contract between MA Laborers District Council Public Employee Local 272 (DPW union) and the Town of Hopkinton.
Supporting Exhibits: Town DPW MOA July 2025-June 2025
The Select Board voted to sign the contract with the DPW union (MA Laborers District Council Public Employee Local 272). (5-0)
8:05 PM TOWN MANAGER REPORT
13. Town Manager will report on the following:
a. Main Street Corridor Project Update
b. Textile Recycling- HELPSY Contract
c. Economic Recovery and Income/Workforce Development Grants
d. MWRA Project Public Participation Plan
Supporting Exhibits: Town Manager Report
8:15 PM LIAISON REPORTS/BOARD INVITES
14. Supporting Exhibit: FY 23 Liaison Assignments
8:20 PM FUTURE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS
15. Board members will identify future agenda items.
Supporting Exhibit: Board Member Future Agenda Items
8:30 PM ADJOURN
Correspondence to Select Board Email from Dignity Matters – Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Email from Lucia V. Lopez – Preventing Future Injuries
Upcoming Select Board Meetings November 21, 2022 December 6, 2022 December 8, 2022 (Joint Meeting with School Committee, Appropriations & School Committee) December 20, 2022
