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TOWN OF HOPKINTON
OFFICE OF
TOWN CLERK
18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Phone: (508) 497-9710 Fax: (508) 497-9702
Ann M. Click, C.M.C.
Town Clerk
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF HOPKINTON
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 6, 2013
The Annual Town Meeting convened at 7:25 P.M. on Monday, May 6, 2013, at the Middle School
Auditorium. The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Dr. Bruce Karlin. A quorum was present.
Troop 4 presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Grace McLaughlin sang the Star Spangled
Banner. The following deceased were remembered for their service to the Town; Paul M. Phipps, Joseph
W. Pratt, Fred Hoskins, Donna McGuire, Evelyn Wood, Margaret Zilembo. The Moderator gave the
directives of the meeting and the bounds of the Hall. Ann M. Click, Town Clerk, read the call and return
of the warrant.
Benjamin L. Palleiko, Board of Selectmen Chairman, made the motion: to adjourn the Annual Town
Meeting at the conclusion of any article under discussion at 11:00 P.M. of each date thereof and to
reconvene at the Hopkinton Middle School Auditorium at 88 Hayden Rowe Street at 7:00 P.M. on the day
next following.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Voted: that the Town take action by unanimous consent on following articles listed on the Consent
Calendar as proposed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document: Article 3, Article 12, Article 15,
Article 41, Article 59 and Article 61.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 1. Voted: that the Town accept the Reports of Town Officers, Boards and Committees.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 2. Voted: that the Town transfer from General Fund Free Cash the sum of $749,334
(SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS) to
supplement the following operating budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013:
Dept. 423 Snow and Ice Control 673 Snow and Ice Control Expenses $500,000
Dept. 710 Debt and Interest 71 Retirement of Debt $249,334
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013
Article 3. FY 2013 Budget Transfers Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 3.
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Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 4. Voted: that the Town transfer a sum of money from General Fund Free Cash, to
pay the following bill incurred in a prior fiscal year:
Dept. 294 Tree Warden 085 Tree Warden Expenses $2,600.00
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 5. Voted: that the Town accept the provisions of Chapter 73, Section 4 of the Acts of
1986, as amended by Chapter 126 of the Acts of 1988, to provide for an additional real
estate tax exemption of seventy five percent in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, for
those qualifying for an exemption under Chapter 59, Section 5, clauses 17D, 22, 22A, 22B,
22C, 22D, 22E, 37A, 41C, 42, or 43 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 6. Voted: that the Town, in accordance with Chapter 41, Section 108 of the
Massachusetts General Laws, fix the salary of the Town Clerk for the Fiscal Year
commencing July 1, 2013 at $62,308.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 7. FY 2014 Operating Budget
A Motion was made and seconded to amend Article 7 as follows:
I move to amend the budget to raise and appropriate $100,000 to increase Department 421
Highway, line item 0876 Pavement Management, from zero to $100,000 and to adjust all the
totals/subtotals as required in the FY2014 Appropriation Committee Report.
Motion Failed by: Yes 81 No 94
A Motion was made and seconded to amend Article 7 as follows:
Hold Highway department, line item 421, $130,000 until close of article 62.
Motion Passed by: Voice Vote
Voted: that the Town raise and appropriate $61,143,009.18 (SIXTY ONE MILLION ONE
HUNDRED FORTY THREE THOUSAND AND NINE DOLLARS AND EIGHTEEN CENTS) and to
transfer the following sums from available funds:
Community Preservation Fund Fiscal 2014 Revenue $ 40,000.00
Community Preservation Fund Reserve for Open Space $ 108,170.00
Community Preservation Fund Reserve for Passive Recreation $ 103,275.00
Community Preservation Fund Reserve for Passive/Active Recreation $ 75,465.00
Transfer from Title V $ 39,241.00
Premiums on Bonds $ 35,302.47
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Transfer from Ambulance Receipts $ 12,000.00
Transfer from Sealers' Receipts $ 500.00
Sale of Cemetery Lots $ 750.00
Overlay Surplus $ 275,000.00
Sewer Enterprise Fund Fiscal 2014 Revenue $2,872,871.51
Water Enterprise Fund Fiscal 2014 Revenue $ 1,651,115.00
Park/Recreation Enterprise Fund Fiscal 2014 Revenue $ 447,610.21
Sewer Enterprise Fund Free Cash $ 305,668.00
Water Enterprise Fund Free Cash $ 234,747.00
Park/Recreation Enterprise Fund Free Cash $ 41,780.00
For a total of $67,386,504.37 (SIXTY SEVEN MILLION THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS AND THIRTY SEVEN CENTS) less $130,000
under New Line Item Town Hall Paving in Department 421 until close of Article 62 for the
purposes itemized and described in the FY 2014 Operating Budget of the Town, including
$35,585,384.00 (THIRTY FIVE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE THREE HUNDRED
EIGHTY FOUR DOLLARS) for the operation of the School Department, and in the amounts
shown in the column titled “A/C/ Recommended Fiscal 2014”, as set forth in the FY 2014
Appropriation Committee Report, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013; said sums to be
spent under the direction of the respective Town Officers, Boards and Committees.
Passed by: Voice Vote (05-06-2013)
Following the close of Article 62 on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Motion to vote $130,000 under New Line Item Town Hall Paving in Department 421 was
brought forward.
Motion to end debate Passed by: Voice Vote
Voted: that the Town approve New Line Item in Department 421 Town Hall Paving
$130,000 .
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 8. Voted: that the Town, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ of the General
Laws, re-authorize the following existing revolving funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2012, as set forth under the motion for Article 8 in the Warrant Articles and Motions
Document.
Re-Authorize Following Funds:
Fund Revenue Source Authority to
Spend Fund
Use of Fund Spending Limit Disposition of Year-
End Fund Balance
Building
Department
Permit fees Director of
Municipal
Inspections with
approval of the
Town Manager
Expenses of
operation of
department and
salaries of part-
time building
inspectors
$270,000 Unencumbered
balance shall be
retained in such fund
Part-time Wire
Inspector
Permit fees and
inspection fees of
Wire Inspector
Director of
Municipal
Inspections with
Expenses of
operation of
department and
$100,000
Unencumbered
balance shall be
retained in such fund
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approval of the
Town Manager
salaries of part-
time wire
inspectors
Part-time Plumbing
Inspector
Permit fees and
inspection fees of
Plumbing
Inspector
Director of
Municipal
Inspections with
approval of the
Town Manager
Expenses of
operation of
department and
salaries of part-
time plumbing
inspectors
$100,000
Unencumbered
balance shall be
retained in such fund
Board of Health Permit fees,
inspection fees and
other funds
collected by Board
of Health relating
to public health,
safety and
environmental
laws, codes and
regulations
Board of Health Expenses of
Board of Health,
including services
of inspectors,
agents,
consultants,
contractors,
clerical support,
equipment,
supplies and
training, directly
relating to the
implementation
and enforcement
of federal, state
and local public
health, safety and
environmental
laws, codes and
regulations.
$150,000
Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund
Hazardous Materials Fees and monies
received from
insurers & others
relating to release
or spills of
hazardous
materials
Fire Chief Purchase
equipment and
materials,
training,
contingency
planning, site
assessments,
service at
hazardous release
incidents.
$5,000
Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund.
Conservation
Commission
Filing and
consultant fees
referred to in
Wetlands
Protection Bylaw
Conservation
Commission
To meet expenses
& fees of
consultants
engaged by &
other appropriate
expenses of
Conservation
Commission
$115,000
Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund
Library Lost
Materials/Fines
Library Director Replacement of
lost and damaged
materials.
$9,000 Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund
Emergency Medical
Services
Emergency
Medical Services
user fees
Fire Chief and
Police Chief
To operate,
maintain service,
acquire, &
upgrade vehicles,
equipment &
training for
emergency
medical services.
$470,000
Unencumbered
balance reverts to
Ambulance Receipts
Reserved for
Appropriation
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Public Safety Permit fees and
other collected
pursuant to the
administration and
enforcement of the
Town of Hopkinton
by Law Ch. 150 –
Peddling and
Soliciting.
Police Chief To meet the
expenses of the
Police
Department
related to the
administration
and enforcement
of the Town of
Hopkinton Bylaw
Chapter 150 -
Peddling and
Soliciting.
$5,000 Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund
Planning Board Permit fees and
consultant fees
collected by the
Planning Board
relating to review
of Site Plans,
petitions,
applications,
permits and
appeals.
Planning Board To meet expenses
and fees of
consultants
engaged by and
other appropriate
expenses of the
Planning Board
$30,000
Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund
Open Space
Preservation
Commission
User fees, charges
and donations
collected by the
Open Space
Preservation
Commission in the
conduct of its
programs and
activities.
Open Space
Preservation
Commission
To meet expenses
of the publication,
reprinting and
sale of the trail
guide and the
maintenance of
trails and signage.
$10,000
Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund
Youth Commission User fees, charges
and donations
received by the
Youth Commission
in the conduct of
its programs and
activities.
Youth Commission To meet expenses
incurred in
conducting
programs and
activities for the
Town's young
people.
$4,000
Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund
Zoning Board of
Appeals
Filing fees and
consultant fees
collected by the
Zoning Board
relating to review
of appeals,
petitions and
applications
Zoning Board of
Appeals
To meet expenses
and fees of
consultants
engaged by and
other appropriate
expenses of the
Zoning Board of
Appeals
$50,000
Unencumbered
balance reverts to
General Fund
Department of
Public Works –
Highway Division
Road Opening,
Driveway Opening,
and Trench Permit
fees
Director of the
Department of
Public Works
Expenses of
operation of the
Highway Division
$8,000
Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund
Department of
Public Works –
Recycling
Committee
User fees collected
at the Recycling
Center
Director of the
Department of
Public Works
Expenses of
operation of
Recycling Center
$15,000 Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund
Department of
Public Works
Fees collected from
Overflow Trash
Bags
Director of the
Department of
Public Works
To purchase
Overflow Trash
Bags and to meet
expenses of
Waste Collection
$8,000 Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund
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and Disposal
Cemetery
Commission
User fees and
charges collected
for the use of the
Comey Chapel
Cemetery
Commission
Maintenance and
operation of the
Comey Chapel
$3,500 Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund
School Department
1:1 Laptop Initiative
Receipts collected
from students and
families for leasing
computers
School Committee Payments for
leasing
computers
$470,000 Unencumbered
balance shall be
retained in such fund
And further to establish the following revolving fund, provided, however,
that the establishment of this fund shall not take effect until the Town votes
to approve the amendment of the Town bylaws proposed under Article 42 of
this Town Meeting:
Fund Revenue Source Authority to
Spend Fund
Use of Fund Spending Limit Disposition of Year-
End Fund Balance
Fingerprinting Fund Permit fees
collected from
prospective ice
cream truck
operators
Police Chief Defray costs
associated with
fingerprinting
$500 Unencumbered
balance reverts to
general fund
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 9. Voted: that the Town appropriate $973,663 (NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIXTY THREE DOLLARS) from the proceeds due to the Town
pursuant to Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for the purposes of repair,
construction, maintenance, and preservation of the Town’s roads and bridges and other
related costs that qualify under the State Aid Highway Guidelines adopted by the
Massachusetts Department of Transportation; said sum to be spent under the direction of
the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 9
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 10. Opposition to Casino Siting
A Motion was made and seconded to amend Article 10 as follows:
We move that the Town vote to transfer from General Fund Free Cash the sum of
$100,000 (ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS) to cover the legal and consulting
expenses incurred in connection the siting of a casino in Milford; said sum to be
spent under the direction of the Town Manager.
Amendment Passed by: Voice Vote (5-6-2013)
Voted as Amended: that the Town transfer from General Fund Free Cash the sum of
$100,000 (ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS) to cover the legal and consulting
expenses incurred in connection the siting of a casino in Milford; said sum to be spent under
the direction of the Town Manager.
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Passed by: Voice Vote (5-6-2013)
Article 11. Voted: that the Town transfer from General Fund Free Cash the sum of
$50,000 (FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS) for the purpose of increasing the Capital Expense
Stabilization Fund, said sums to be used, upon further appropriation, for any lawful future
capital expense.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 12. Transfer to General Stabilization Fund Voted: that the Town take no action on
Article 12.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 13. Voted: that the Town transfer from General Fund Free Cash the sum of $50,000
(FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS) to be credited to the Other Post Employment Benefits
Liability Trust Fund.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 14. Voted: that the Town authorize the School Committee to enter into a Pupil
Transportation contract for a term not to exceed five (5) years, including any renewals,
extensions, or options, as allowed by Chapter 30B, Section 12(b) of the Massachusetts
General Laws.
Passed by: Voice Vote (05-06-2013)
Article 15. Pay-As-You-go Capital Expenses Voted: that the Town take no action on
Article 15.
Capital Improvement Committee did not recommend Article 15
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 16. Voted: that the Town appropriate $300,000 (THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS) for the purpose of development, design, purchase and installation of a computer-
assisted integrated financial management and accounting system; and, for the purpose of
meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(28) of the
Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under
the direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 16
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
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Article 17. Voted: that the Town appropriate $600,000.00 (SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS) for the purpose of obtaining soil borings, topographical studies, land surveys,
wetland surveys, preliminary site development plans, schematic designs, architectural and
engineering designs, cost estimates, bid documents, and construction alternatives for the
renovation or replacement of the Center Elementary School, located at 11 Ash Street in
Hopkinton, MA; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town
Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance
with Chapter 44, Sections 7(21) and 7(22) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other
enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Elementary School
Building Committee.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 17
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 18. Voted: that the Town appropriate $80,000.00 (EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS)
for the acquisition of all equipment, materials, labor, and services necessary or appropriate
to upgrade the telephone system of the Middle School and Central Administration Office,
and replace obsolete/unsafe wiring for the Town Departments; and, for the purpose of
meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the
Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent jointly
under the direction of the School Committee and the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 18
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-06-2013)
Article 19. Voted: that the Town appropriate $205,000.00 (TWO HUNDRED FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS) for the acquisition of all equipment, materials, labor, and services
necessary or appropriate to install an emergency generator at Hopkins Elementary School;
and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 7(3A) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum
to be spent jointly under the direction of the School Committee.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 19
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-06-2013)
Article 20. Middle School auditorium Upgrades Voted: that the Town take no action on
Article 20.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 20
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote (05-06-2013)
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Article 21.Voted: that the Town appropriate $96,000.00 (NINETY SIX THOUSAND
DOLLARS) for the design, repair, maintenance renovation and improvement of the main
entrance of the High School loop road; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation,
to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow
said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(6) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or
any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the School
Committee.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 21
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Yes 90 No 28
Article 22. Voted: that the Town appropriate $80,000.00 (EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS)
for the purpose of purchasing a new 12-foot wide tractor-mower for maintaining athletic
fields; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer,
with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with
Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling
authority; and to authorize the disposition of any equipment presently being used by the
School Maintenance Department by trade-in or otherwise; said sum to be spent under the
direction of the School Committee.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 22
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-06-2013)
Article 23. Voted: that the Town appropriate $50,000.00 (FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS) to
obtain plans, designs, cost estimates, and bid documents, as well as to provide for the
acquisition of all materials, labor, equipment, and services necessary or appropriate for the
interior and exterior drainage improvements of the Police Station, located at 74 Main Street
in Hopkinton, Massachusetts; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to
authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said
sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Sections 7(3A) or 7(22) of the Massachusetts General
Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town
Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 23
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-06-2013)
Article 24. Voted: that the Town appropriate $78,000.00 (SEVENTY EIGHT THOUSAND
DOLLARS) to obtain new police vehicles; and, for the purpose of meeting such
appropriation, and further to authorize the disposition, by trade-in or otherwise, of any
such equipment presently being used by the Police Department; and, for the purpose of
meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the
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Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under
the direction of the Police Chief.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 24
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
11:00 P.M. Annual Town Meeting adjourned and will reconvene at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday,
May 7, 2013 at the Middle School Auditorium.
7:15 P.M. Annual Town Meeting reconvened on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Middle School
Auditorium. A quorum was present.
The Moderator according to the Charter appointed Muriel Kramer as Deputy Moderator. The
Town Meeting ratified the appointment.
Town Moderator requested the Appropriations Committee Chairman read the correction
to the beginning of the fiscal year in Article 8 as follows:
Article 8. Voted: that the Town, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ of the General
Laws, re-authorize the following existing revolving funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2013, as set forth under the motion for Article 8 in the Warrant Articles and Motions
Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
Article 25. Voted: that the Town appropriate $150,000.00 (ONE HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS) for any improvements to Town or School buildings and grounds that
may be necessary to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 521 Code
of Massachusetts Regulations, along with all related costs; and, for the purpose of meeting
such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(3A) of the
Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under
the direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 25
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 26. Voted: that the Town appropriate $300,000.00 (THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS) for the design and construction of drainage improvements on Lakeshore Drive;
and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 7(1) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum
to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 26
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
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Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 27. Voted: that the Town transfer from Sewer Enterprise Free Cash the sum of
$22,500 (TWENTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS) and transfer from Water
Enterprise Free Cash the sum of $22,500 (TWENTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
DOLLARS) for a total of $45,000.00 (FORTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS) to be used for the
purchase of a Sewer/Water Department Truck, accessories and any other related costs; and
further to authorize the disposition, by trade-in or otherwise, of any such equipment
presently being used by the Department of Public Works; said sum to be spent under the
direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 27
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 28. Voted: that the Town transfer from Sewer Enterprise Free Cash the sum of
$11,000 (ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS) and transfer from Water Enterprise Free Cash the
sum of $11,000 (ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS) and transfer from General Fund Free Cash
the sum of $11,000 (ELEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS) for a total of $33,000.00 (THIRTY
THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS) to be used for the purchase of a Department of Public Works
(DPW) Truck, accessories and any other related costs; and further to authorize the
disposition, by trade-in or otherwise, of any such equipment presently being used by the
DPW; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 28
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 29. Voted: that the Town appropriate $190,000.00 (ONE HUNDRED NINETY
THOUSAND DOLLARS) for the purchase of an International/7400 Dump Truck, accessories
and any other related costs; and further to authorize the disposition, by trade-in or
otherwise, of any such equipment presently being used by the DPW; and, for the purpose of
meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the
Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under
the direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 29
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 30. Voted: that the Town appropriate $160,000.00 (ONE HUNDRED SIXTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS) for the purchase of a Department of Public Works (DPW) Trackless
Municipal Tractor, accessories and any other related costs; and further to authorize the
disposition, by trade-in or otherwise, of any such equipment presently being used by the
DPW; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer,
with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with
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Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling
authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 30
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 31. DPW Street Sweeper.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 31
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Failed by Voice Vote
Article 32. Voted: that the Town appropriate $125,000.00 (ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS) for the inspection of the water tanks on Grove Street and for the
installation of a mixer in the 1.5 million gallon water tank; and, for the purpose of meeting
such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 8(7C) of the
Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; provided, however, that,
while any bonds or notes issued in connection with such borrowing shall be general
obligations of the Town, it is the intent of the Town that principal and interest payments on
such bonds or notes be made from the Water Enterprise Fund; said sum to be spent under
the direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 32
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
Article 33. Voted: that the Town appropriate $450,000.00 (FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS) for the design and replacement of the Flanders road sewer main in
Westborough, Massachusetts; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to
authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said
sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(1) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any
other enabling authority; provided, however, that, while any bonds or notes issued in
connection with such borrowing shall be general obligations of the Town, it is the intent of
the Town that principal and interest payments on such bonds or notes be made from the
Sewer Enterprise Fund; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 33
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 34. Voted: that the Town appropriate $65,000.00 (SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS) to stabilize the slope on the northerly side of North Mill Street between East
Street and Cold Spring Brook Road; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to
authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said
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sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(7) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any
other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 34
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 35. Voted: that the town appropriate $240,000 (TWO HUNDRED FORTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS) to supplement the $700,000 appropriated under Article 19 of the
2010 Annual Town Meeting for the design and replacement of the Main Street water main;
and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with
the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44,
Section 8(5) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; provided,
however, that, while any bonds or notes issued in connection with such borrowing shall be
general obligations of the Town, it is the intent of the Town that principal and interest
payments on such bonds or notes be made from the Water Enterprise Fund; said sum to be
spent under the direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 35
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
Article 36. Voted: that the Town appropriate $250,000.00 (TWO HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS) for the purpose of obtaining zoning analyses, site assessments,
geotechnical investigation, schematic design, soil and groundwater sampling, drainage and
traffic assessments, cost estimates, building and site alternatives and presentation support
for a Department of Public Works headquarters facility; and, for the purpose of meeting
such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(22) of the
Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under
the direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 36
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
Article 37. Voted: that the Town appropriate $36,000.00 (THIRTY SIX THOUSAND
DOLLARS) to purchase a standby generator, accessories and any other related costs for the
DPW garage; and, for the purpose of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town
Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance
with Chapter 44, Section 7(9) of the Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling
authority; said sum to be spent under the direction of the Director of Public Works.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 37
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
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Article 38. Motion For Funds for Town Hall Upgrade/Repair
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 38
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Failed to Obtain Two-Thirds Majority Vote: Yes 80 No 44
Article 39. Voted: that the Town appropriate $100,000.00 (ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS) to obtain plans, designs, cost estimates, and bid documents, as well as to provide
for the acquisition of all materials, labor, equipment, and services necessary or appropriate
for the restoration and improvement of the roof, roof structure, and exterior structure of
the Town Hall, located at 18 Main Street in Hopkinton, Massachusetts; and, for the purpose
of meeting such appropriation, to authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the
Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 7(3A) of the
Massachusetts General Laws, or any other enabling authority; said sum to be spent under
the direction of the Town Manager, provided, however, that the vote shall not take effect
until the Town votes to approve the appropriation from the Community Preservation Fund
proposed under Article 40.B of this Town Meeting.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 39
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
Article 40. Voted: that the Town, pursuant to Chapter 44B of the Massachusetts General
Laws, to accept the report and recommendations of the Community Preservation
Committee on the Fiscal Year 2014 Community Preservation budget, to reserve from
Community Preservation Fund annual revenues the amounts recommended for
administrative expenses, community preservation projects and other expenses, totaling
$939,330.00 (NINE HUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY
DOLLARS) and to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund the following
amounts:
Community Preservation Fund FY 2014 Categories
Category Amount
Reserved For Open Space $89,933.00
Reserved For Passive/Active Recreation $449,665.00
Reserved For Historic Resources $89,933.00
Reserved For Community Housing $89,933.00
Reserved For CPF (discretionary) $179,866.00
Total CPA Funds $899,330.00
And further to appropriate $733,300.00 (SEVEN HUNDRED THIRTY THREE
THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS) from Community Preservation
Fund Reserves for the following projects:
A. $260,000 from funds reserved for Passive/Active Recreation for the
revitalization and restoration of Sandy Beach; said sum to be spent
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under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee and
the Parks and Recreation Department;
B. $75,000 from funds reserved for Historic Preservation and $175,000
from Discretionary/Budgeted reserves, for a total of $250,000 for
the Town Hall restoration project; said sum to be spent under the
direction of the Community Preservation Committee and the Town
Manager;
C. $150,000 from funds reserved for Passive/Active Recreation for the
revitalization and restoration of Reed Park; said sum to be spent
under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee and
the Parks and Recreation Department;
D. $53,500 from funds reserved for Passive/Active Recreation for the
extension of the multi-use trail from School Loop Road to
Chamberlain Road; said sum to be spent under the direction of the
Community Preservation Committee;
E. $7,000 from funds reserved for Passive/Active Recreation for the
development of the Andy Welzel Memorial Path, a side-loop of the
Center Trail; said sum to be spent under the direction of the
Community Preservation Committee;
F. $7,500 from funds reserved for Historical Preservation for the
Comey Chapel Window Preservation; said sum to be spent under the
direction of the Community Preservation Committee, the Hopkinton
Cemetery Commission and the Hopkinton Historical Commission;
G. $2,000 from funds reserved for Passive Recreation for installation of
signage and a kiosk in the Cameron Woods; said sum to be spent
under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee;
H. $2,000 from funds reserved for Passive Recreation for installation of
signage on the Hughes House; said sum to be spent under the
direction of the Community Preservation Committee and the Open
Space Preservation Commission;
I. $1,300 from funds reserved for Passive Recreation for installation of
boundary-delineating markers on Town-owned properties to
prevent illegal dumping; said sum to be spent under the direction of
the Community Preservation Committee and the Conservation
Commission.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 40
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-2013)
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Article 41. Voted: that the Town accept and act on the report of the Community
Preservation Committee and to amend the vote taken pursuant to Article 40.g of the 2012
Annual Town Meeting to provide that the parcel of land acquired pursuant to that vote,
consisting of the parcels shown on the Assessors Maps as U20-30-0, R25-47-0 and R25-48-
0, shall be managed and controlled by the Conservation Commission.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 42. Voted: that the Town amend the General Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton by
adding a new chapter as follows:
CHAPTER 87
CIVIL FINGERPRINTING
§87-1. Purpose and Authorization
In order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the Town of
Hopkinton, and as authorized by Chapter 6, Section 172B½ of the Massachusetts General
Laws, this bylaw requires (a) applicants for a license listed in Section 87-2 to submit to
fingerprinting by the Hopkinton Police Department, (b) the Police Department to arrange
for the conduct of fingerprint-based criminal record background checks of such applicants,
and (c) the Town to consider the results of such background checks in determining whether
to grant such license.
The Town hereby authorizes the Massachusetts State Police, the Massachusetts Department
of Criminal Justice Information Systems (DCJIS), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI), as may be applicable, to conduct fingerprint-based state and national criminal history
records checks, including FBI record checks, on behalf of the Town and its Police
Department consistent with this Chapter. The Town hereby authorizes the Police
Department to receive and utilize FBI records in connection with such background checks,
consistent with this bylaw. The Town shall not disseminate criminal record information
received from the FBI to unauthorized persons or entities.
§87-2. Licenses Subject to Fingerprinting
Any applicant for a license to engage in any of the following occupational activities shall
have a full set of fingerprints taken by the Police Department for the purpose of conducting
a state and national fingerprint-based criminal history records check:
Ice Cream Truck Vendor
§87-3. Police Department Procedure
The Police Department shall forward the full set of fingerprints obtained pursuant to this
Chapter either electronically or manually to the State Identification Section of the
Massachusetts State Police.
The Police Department shall provide the applicant with a copy of the results of his or her
fingerprint-based criminal background check and supply the applicant with an opportunity
to complete, or challenge the accuracy of, the information contained therein, including the
FBI identification record. Any applicant who wishes to challenge the accuracy or
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completeness of the record shall be advised of the procedures to change, correct, or update
the record as set forth in applicable federal regulations.
The Police Department shall communicate the results of fingerprint-based criminal history
records check to the licensing authority, together with its evaluation of the applicant’s
suitability for the proposed occupational activity based on the results of the criminal
records background check and any other relevant information known to it. In rendering its
evaluation, the Police Department shall indicate whether the applicant has been convicted
of, or is under pending indictment for, a crime that bears upon his or her suitability for the
proposed occupational activity, or any felony or misdemeanor that involved force or threat
of force, controlled substances, or a sex-related offense.
§87-4. Reliance by Licensing Authority on Results of Fingerprint-Based Criminal
Records Background Checks
The licensing authority shall utilize the results of any fingerprint-based criminal records
background check performed pursuant to this Chapter for the sole purpose of determining
the applicant’s suitability for the proposed occupational activity. The licensing authority
may deny an application for any license specified herein, including renewals and transfers
thereof, if it determines that the results of the fingerprint-based criminal records
background check render the applicant unsuitable for the proposed occupational activity.
No application shall be denied on the basis of information contained in a criminal record
until the applicant has been afforded a reasonable time, as determined by the licensing
authority, to correct or complete the information, or has declined to do so.
§87-5. Policies and Procedures
The Police Department shall develop and maintain written policies and procedures for its
licensing-related criminal record background check system.
§87-6. Fees
Each applicant for a license listed in Section 87-2 shall pay a fee of $100. A portion of said
fee, as specified by Chapter 6, Section 172B1/2 of the Massachusetts General Laws, shall be
deposited into the Firearms Fingerprint Identity Verification Trust Fund established by
Chapter 29, Section 2LLL of the Massachusetts General Laws, and the remainder shall be
retained by the Town for costs associated with the administration of the system.
Pass any vote or take any act relative thereto.
Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-2013)
Article 43. Voted: that the Town amend the General Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton, as
follows:
1. By deleting the words “Office of Child Care Services” from the definition of “Day
Care Center” in Section 156-1 and inserting in their place the following:
Department of Early Education and Care
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2. By deleting the word “but” from the definition of “Temporary Residence” in
Section 156-1 and inserting in its place the following:
provided, however, that
3. By adding the following to the end of the definition of “Establishing a
Residence” in Section 156-1:
provided, however, that “Establishing a Residence” shall not include executing
a renewal or extension of any pre-existing lease agreement, as described in
Sections 156-3.A (1)(b) and 156-3.A(1)(c).
4. By deleting Sections 156-2 and 156-3 in their entirety and inserting in their
place the following:
§ 156-2. Sex Offender Residence Prohibitions, Individualized Determination,
Penalties
A. It is unlawful for any sex offender who is finally classified as a Level 2 or Level 3
offender pursuant to the guidelines of the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry
Board, for so long as so classified, to establish a permanent or temporary
residence within the Town of Hopkinton within one thousand (1,000) feet of
any school, day care center, park, other recreational facility or elderly housing
facility.
B. Evidentiary matters measurements. For purposes of determining the minimum
distance separation under this section, the distance shall be measured by
following a straight line from the outer property line of the permanent or
temporary residence to the nearest outer property line of any school, day care
center, park, recreational facility, elderly housing facility.
C. Individualized Determination as to Residence Restrictions
(1) Upon receiving notice that a sex offender is currently residing in, or
intends to reside in, the Town of Hopkinton, the Chief of Police shall
give notice to that sex offender of the Chief’s intention to make an
individualized determination as to whether the restrictions in this
§156-2 should be applied to the sex offender. The Chief of Police
shall include with this notice a date and time at which the sex
offender or his or her representative(s) will have the opportunity to
present evidence as to why he or she believes this section should not
apply.
(2) Subsequent to that date and time, the Chief of Police shall make an
individualized determination as to whether the sex offender shall be
subject to the residency restrictions in this Section 156-2. In the
course of this determination, the Chief of Police shall consider:
(a) Whether the sex offender represents a danger to the children or
elderly who attend nearby schools and day care centers, or
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utilize nearby parks, recreational facilities or elderly housing
facilities; and
(b) Whether the sex offender will be exposed to significant harm if
he or she is subject to the provisions of this Section 156-2.
(3) If the Chief of Police determines that this Section 156-2 is applicable,
the sex offender shall be subject to all of its requirements and
penalties.
(4) The Chief of Police shall have the discretion to tailor the application of
Section 156-2 to the sex offender as necessary to achieve a just result.
(5) The Chief of Police shall have the power to reconsider any
determination reached under this section. The Chief of Police shall
notify the sex offender of his or her intention to reconsider, and shall
give a date and time at which the sex offender or his or her
representatives can present evidence.
(6) All determinations reached under this section shall be applied in a
manner consistent with the Sex Offender Registry Law (M.G.L. c.6,
§§178C-178Q), regulations promulgated thereunder (803 CMR 1.00)
and the procedures administered by the Sex Offender Registry Board
(SORB).
(7) Any determination reached under this section shall be used solely for
the purposes of this Chapter, and cannot be applied or otherwise used
in conflict with determinations made by the SORB.
D. Notice to move. Any registered sex offender who has been finally classified as a
Level 2 or Level 3 offender pursuant to the guidelines of the Sex Offender
Registry Board, for so long as so classified, and who resides on a permanent or
temporary basis within one thousand (1,000) feet of any school, day care
center, park, recreational facility, or elderly housing facility shall be in violation
of this Chapter and shall within thirty (30) days of receipt of written notice of
the registered sex offender’s noncompliance with this Chapter, move from said
location to a new location, but new location may not be within 1,000 feet of any
school, day care center, park, recreational facility, or elderly housing facility. It
shall constitute a separate violation for each day beyond the 30 days the
registered sex offender continues to reside within 1,000 feet of any school, day
care center, park, recreational facility or elderly housing facility. Furthermore it
shall be a separate violation each day that a sex offender shall move from one
location in the Town of Hopkinton to another that is still within 1,000 feet of
any school, day care center, park, recreational facility or elderly housing
facility.
E. Penalties. Any violation of this section shall be enforced by non-criminal
disposition pursuant to M.G.L. c.40 §21D as follows:
(1) First offense by registered sex offender: non-criminal fine of $150 and
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notification to offender that he/she has thirty (30) days to move.
(2) Subsequent offense by registered sex offender: Non-criminal fine of
$300.00 and notification to offender’s parole officer and/or probation
officer and the Commonwealth’s Sex Offender Registry Board, that the sex
offender has violated Town’s Bylaw.
For purposes of this section, notice shall be deemed to be sufficient and
proper if the person receives by registered mail, return receipt requested, or
receives in hand service or service by a Constable, Sheriff or other person
authorized to serve civil process within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
or other service as a court of competent jurisdiction may allow.
§ 156-3. Exceptions
A. A sex offender residing within one thousand (1000) feet of any school, day care
center, park, recreational facility, elderly housing facility does not commit a
violation of this Chapter if any of the following apply:
(1) The sex offender established the permanent residence and reported and
registered the residence, as required by the Sex Offender Registry Law and
any applicable regulations of the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry
Board, prior to the effective date of this Chapter, and:
(a) Permanent residence was established by purchasing the real property
where the residence is established, as long as the registered sex
offender continues to reside in and does not move to another
restricted location in Hopkinton different from the permanent
residence established prior to the effective date of this Chapter;
(b) Permanent residence was established through a valid, fixed-term,
written lease or rental agreement, executed prior to the effective date
of this by-law, as long as the registered sex offender continues to
reside within and does not move to another restricted location in
Hopkinton different from the permanent residence established prior
to the effective date of this Chapter; or
(c) Permanent residence was established through a verbal lease or rental
agreement at the will of the landlord, as long as the registered sex
offender continues to reside within and does not move to another
restricted location in Hopkinton different from the permanent
residence established prior to the effective date of this Chapter.
(2) The sex offender is a minor living with his or her parent(s) or legal
guardian(s), which parent(s) or legal guardian(s) has (have) established a
permanent residence.
(3) The school, day care center, park, recreational facility, or elderly housing
facility, within 1,000 feet of the sex offender’s permanent residence was
opened after the sex offender established his or her permanent residence
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and reported and registered the residence pursuant to the Sex Offender
Registry Law and any applicable regulations of the Massachusetts Sex
Offender Registry Board.
(4) The sex offender was a juvenile when he or she committed the relevant
crime and was not convicted as an adult.
(5) The sex offender is required to serve a sentence at a jail, prison, juvenile
facility, or any other correctional institution or facility located within the
aforementioned 1,000-foot area.
(6) The sex offender is admitted to and/or subject to an order of commitment
at a public or private facility for the care and treatment of mentally ill
persons pursuant to M.G.L. c.123 located within the aforementioned 1,000-
foot area.
(7) The sex offender is a mentally ill person subject to guardianship pursuant
to order or supervision of the Probate and Family Court or is a person with
intellectual disabilities subject to a guardianship pursuant to M.G.L.
c.190B, §5-303, residing with her or her guardian or residing within a
group residence that is professional staffed and supervised twenty-four
(24) hours per day, and located within the aforementioned 1,000 foot area.
B. Forfeiture of exception. If, either after the effective date of this Chapter or after
a new school, day care center, park, recreational facility, or elderly housing
facility opens, a complaint or an indictment is issued by a court against a
registered sex offender otherwise enjoying an exception under this Section 3
and Judgment enters, that such registered sex offender has committed another
sex offense, he or she will immediately forfeit that exception and be required to
comply with this section.
Pass any vote or take any act relative thereto.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
Article 44. Voted: that the Town amend Chapter 125 of the General Bylaws of the Town of
Hopkinton, as follows:
1. By inserting, at the end of section 125-1, the following:
It is the intent of the Hopkinton Historical Commission that the procedures
outlined in this Chapter provide an opportunity for all parties to arrive at a
mutually satisfactory resolution.
2. By re-designating paragraphs A through K inclusive of section 125-3 as paragraphs (1)
through (11) and to place such paragraphs in a subsection A, entitled “Demolition
Delay.”
3. By adding a new subsection B to section 125-3 as follows:
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B. Information
The Planning Board, Conservation Commission and Board of Appeals shall
transmit to the Commission in electronic format copies of all applications
proposing the development or alteration of land that contains a structure as
defined in this Chapter. Such applications shall be transmitted within five days
of receipt of a complete application. The Community Preservation Committee
shall transmit copies of all applications for funding to the Commission if such
application relates to land that contains a structure.
4. By deleting section 125-7 in its entirety and inserting, in place thereof, the following:
If any provision of this Chapter is determined to be invalid or unconstitutional
for any reason by any court or other tribunal of appropriate jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall be construed as narrowly as possible, and
the balance of the Chapter shall be deemed to be amended to the minimum
extent necessary, so as to secure the intent and purpose thereof, as set forth in
Section 125-1.
Passed by: Yes 80 No 51 (05-07-2013)
Article 45. Historic Perservation Bylaw – Demolition Delay Time Period
A Motion was made and seconded to amend Article 45 as follows:
By deleting the word “six” in paragraphs G, H and I of section 125-3 (or, if re-designated
pursuant to the Town Meeting’s vote under Article 45, paragraphs 7, 8 and 9 of section 125-3(A)
and inserting, in place thereof, the word “nine”
Motion to Amend Article 45 Failed by: Voice Vote
Main Motion Failed by: Voice Vote (05-07-2013)
Article 46. Voted: that the Town amend the definition of “CUTTING OR REMOVAL OF
TREES,” as set forth in section 160-1 of the General Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton by
inserting, immediately after the words “The removal of one or more trees, trimming of
major branches,” The following:
measuring 5 inches in diameter 6 inches from the tree trunk
Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-2013)
Article 47. Voted: that the Town amend the Zoning Bylaws by inserting a new Article
XXXIII, Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, as follows:
Article XXXIII
Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers
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§210-219. Purpose
By vote at the State election of November 6, 2012, the voters of the Commonwealth
approved a law regulating the cultivation, distribution, possession and use of marijuana for
medical purposes. The law, Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012, became effective January 1,
2013, and requires the Department of Public Health (DPH) to issue regulations governing
its implementation within 120 days of the law’s effective date. Section 9(C) of the law
requires that at least one Medical Marijuana Treatment Center be located within each
County of the Commonwealth.
The regulation of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers raises novel and complex legal,
planning and public safety issues, and the Town of Hopkinton needs time to consider and
address these issues, as well as the potential impact of the forthcoming DPH regulations, by
means of a planning process to consider amending its Zoning Bylaws to regulate Medical
Marijuana Treatment Centers and other land uses and structures related to the use of
marijuana for medical purposes, so as to address the potential effects of such land uses and
structures in the Town. The temporary moratorium provided in this Article is intended to
allow sufficient time for the Town to engage in such a planning process and to adopt
suitable Bylaws in a manner consistent with sound land-use planning objectives.
§210-220. Definition
As used in this Article, the following term shall have the meaning indicated:
MEDICAL MARIJUANA TREATMENT CENTER – a not-for-profit entity, as defined by
Massachusetts law only, registered under the provisions of Chapter 369 of the Acts of 2012,
that acquires, cultivates, possesses, processes (including development of related products
such as food, tinctures, aerosols, oils, or ointments), transfers, transports, sells, distributes,
dispenses, or administers marijuana, products containing marijuana, related supplies, or
educational materials to qualifying patients or their personal caregivers.
§210-221. Temporary Moratorium
There is hereby established a temporary moratorium on the use of land or structures for a
Medical Marijuana Treatment Center. The moratorium shall be in effect through August 31,
2014. During the moratorium period, the use of land or structures for a Medical Marijuana
Treatment Center shall be prohibited.
Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed to permit, or authorize to be permitted,
the use of land or structures for any activity involving marijuana, other than as a Medical
Marijuana Treatment Center.
§210-222. Planning Process
During the temporary moratorium established in section 210-221, the Town shall
undertake a planning process to address the potential effects of Medical Marijuana
Treatment Centers and other land uses and structures related to the use of marijuana for
medical purposes, shall consider the DPH regulations when they are issued, and shall make
recommendations regarding the adoption of new Zoning Bylaw provisions governing the
location, operation and effects of Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers and other land uses
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and structures related to the use of marijuana for medical purposes, for consideration by
the 2014 Annual Town Meeting.
Pass any vote or take any act relative thereto.
Passed by: Yes 109 No 47 (05-07-2013)
Article 48. Voted: that the Town amend the Zoning Map by changing the zoning district of
a parcel of land located at 169 West Main Street, shown on Assessors Map R23 as Parcel
R23-90-A, and consisting of approximately 2.012 acres, from Rural Business to Business.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
Article 49. Voted: Water Fresh Farm Zoning Change
Failed by: Yes 64 No 96 (05-07-2013)
Article 50. Voted: that the Town amend the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of Hopkinton as
follows:
(1) Insert a new definition of Storage Shed in § 210-4, Definitions, in appropriate
alphabetical order, as follows:
STORAGE SHED – A one story structure, limited to not more than 120 sq. ft. of gross
floor space and not exceeding 12 feet in height, for the storage of landscape
materials, tools or other materials related to a residential use. Pool houses/cabanas,
garages and barns or other structures housing animals shall not be considered
storage sheds.
(2) Amend Article II, Residence A (RA) District, § 210-5, by deleting subsections F
and G therefrom in their entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:
F. Minimum side yard width: 10 feet, with the exception of the following:
1. Storage sheds: 6 feet
G. Minimum rear yard width: 20 feet, with the exception of the following:
1. Storage sheds: 6 feet
(3) Amend Article III, Residence B (RB) District, § 210-8, by deleting subsections F
and G therefrom in their entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:
F. Minimum side yard width: 25 feet, with the exception of the following:
1. Storage sheds: 6 feet
G. Minimum rear yard width: 20 feet, with the exception of the following:
1. Storage sheds: 6 feet
(4) Amend Article IV, Residence Lake Front (RLF) District, § 210-11, by deleting
subsections E and F there from in their entirety and inserting in place thereof
the following:
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E. Minimum side yard width: 25 feet, with the exception of the following:
1. Storage sheds: 6 feet
F. Minimum rear yard width: 20 feet, with the exception of the following:
1. Storage sheds: 6 feet
(5) Amend Article V, Agricultural (A) District, § 210-14, by deleting subsections D
and E therefrom in their entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:
D. Minimum side yard width: 30 feet, with the exception of the following:
1. Storage sheds: 10 feet
E. Minimum rear yard width: 30 feet, with the exception of the following:
1. Storage sheds: 10 feet
Pass any vote or take any act relative thereto.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 51. Voted: that the Town amend the Zoning Bylaw as follows:
A. Amend Article VI, Business District, § 210-19. D by deleting item 3) in its
entirety and inserting in place thereof a new item 3) as follows:
3) The Planning Board shall grant the Special Permit only if it finds that the
proposed use will not be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood. The
Planning Board and not the Board of Appeals shall be the Special Permit
Granting Authority for such uses.
B. Amend Article VIA, Down Town Business District, § 210-20.3 D. by deleting item
3) in its entirety and inserting in place thereof a new item 3) as follows:
3) The Planning Board shall grant the Special Permit only if it finds that the
proposed use will not be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood. The
Planning Board and not the Board of Appeals shall be the Special Permit
Granting Authority for such uses.
C. Amend Article VII, Rural Business District, § 210-24 F. by deleting item 3) in its
entirety and inserting in place thereof a new item 3) as follows:
3) The Planning Board shall grant the Special Permit only if it finds that the
proposed use will not be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood. The
Planning Board and not the Board of Appeals shall be the Special Permit
Granting Authority for such uses.
Pass any vote or take any act relative thereto.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
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Article 52. Voted: that the Town amend Article VIIIA, Industrial B District, of the Zoning
Bylaws by inserting into § 210-37.9 a new item C as follows: “Parking Facilities for Public
School Buses Serving Hopkinton Residents.”
Pass any vote or take any act relative thereto.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
Article 53. Voted: that the Town amend Article XXI, Design Review by deleting § 210-143,
Applicability and authority in its entirety and inserting in place thereof a new § 210-143,
Applicability and authority, as follows:
The Design Review Board shall review applications for site plan review
submitted pursuant to Article XX and applications for new signs requiring a
building permit. It shall evaluate such requests based on the design criteria set
forth in this Article. With respect to site plan review applications, the Design
Review Board’s written findings shall be advisory to the Planning Board and
shall be submitted to the Planning Board and the applicant along with any
recommendations and proposed conditions. With respect to sign applications,
the Design Review Board’s written findings shall be advisory to the Director of
Municipal Inspections and shall be submitted to the Director of Municipal
Inspections and the applicant. Any such findings shall specifically identify each
of the design criteria set forth in this Article to which they pertain.
Pass any vote or take any act relative thereto.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
Article 54. Voted: that the Town amend Article XXVII, of the Zoning Bylaws of the Town of
Hopkinton by inserting into 210-179 as a new item G, as follows:
Temporary banners may be displayed over Main Street by community, civic,
and non-profit organizations promoting events. Such banners may be allowed
at the discretion of the Board of Selectmen and may be subject to limitations as
it shall require. Such banners shall not be displayed for more than 14 days
before an event and shall be removed within two business days of the event.
The size of the banner shall not exceed 75 square feet. The Board of Selectmen
may adopt policies and procedures relative to such banner display.
Pass any vote or take any act related thereto.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 55. Neighborhood Mixed Use District and Rezoning of Land on Lumber Street
and West Main Street Voted: that the Town take no action on Article 55.
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Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
Article 56. Agricultural District Name Change
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Motion to end Debate was seconded and Passed by Voice Vote
Failed by: Yes 44 No 86
Article 57. Voted: that the Town amend the Zoning Bylaws as follows:
1. By inserting in § 210-4, Definitions, in alphabetical order, a new definition of
Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Installation as follows:
COMMERCIAL SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATION -- A solar
photovoltaic system which is not accessory to a permitted use.
2. by inserting a new Article XXXI, Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Installations, as
follows:
Article XXXI
Commercial Solar Photovoltaic Installations
§ 210-200. Purpose and Intent
The purpose and intent of this Article is to permit the creation of new commercial
solar photovoltaic installations by providing standards for the placement, design,
construction, operation, monitoring, modification and removal of such installations
that address public safety and minimize impacts on residential neighborhoods and
scenic, natural and historic resources.
§ 210-201. Applicability
Construction and use of a commercial solar photovoltaic installation or any part
thereof shall be permitted in any zoning district subject to the requirements set
forth in this section.
Nothing in this Article should be construed to prevent the installation of solar
photovoltaic installations that are permitted as-of-right in any zoning district as an
accessory use.
§ 210-202. Use Regulations
Commercial solar photovoltaic installations shall conform to the following provisions:
A. A commercial solar photovoltaic installation may be erected, upon the issuance of a
special permit by the Planning Board, on a lot containing a minimum of three (3)
acres.
B. All setback, yard, buffer and screening requirements applicable in the zoning district
in which the installation is located shall apply.
C. All security fences surrounding the installations shall be set back from the property
line a distance equal to the setback requirement applicable to buildings within the
zoning district in which the installation is located.
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D. The provisions of Article XX, Site Plan Review, shall not apply to commercial solar
photovoltaic installations.
E. The visual impact of the commercial solar photovoltaic installation, including all
accessory structures and appurtenances, shall be mitigated. All accessory structures
and appurtenances shall be architecturally compatible with each other. Whenever
reasonable, structures shall be shielded from view by vegetation and/or joined and
clustered to avoid adverse visual impacts. Methods such as the use of landscaping,
natural features and fencing may be utilized.
F. Lighting shall not be permitted unless required by the Planning Board or by the
State Building Code. Where used, lighting shall be directed downward and full cut-
off fixtures shall be used.
G. All utility connections from the commercial solar photovoltaic installation shall be
underground unless otherwise specifically permitted otherwise by the Planning
Board in the special permit. Electrical transformers and inverters to enable utility
interconnections may be above ground if required by the utility provider.
H. Clearing of natural vegetation shall be limited to the minimum necessary for the
construction, operation and maintenance of the commercial solar photovoltaic
installation except as otherwise prescribed by applicable laws, regulations and
bylaws or the special permit.
I. The commercial solar photovoltaic installation owner or operator shall maintain the
facility in good condition. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, painting,
structural repairs, continued compliance with landscaping and screening
requirements, and integrity of security measures. The owner or operator shall be
responsible for the maintenance of any access roads serving the installation.
§ 210-203. Administration
A. A special permit is required from the Planning Board to erect or install a commercial
solar photovoltaic installation. A record owner desiring to erect or install a
commercial solar photovoltaic installation shall file with the Planning Board an
application for a special permit, together with such plans, drawings, specifications,
fees and additional information as required by the Planning Board.
B. The Planning Board shall have the authority to waive specific provisions of the Use
Regulations of this Article upon a determination that a waiver would not be
inconsistent with the purpose and intent of this Article.
C. When acting on a special permit application pursuant to this Article, the Planning
Board shall conduct its review, hold a public hearing and file its decision with the
Town Clerk as required by MGL c.40A § 9.
D. Approval Criteria. In reviewing any application for a special permit pursuant to this
Article, the Planning Board shall give due consideration to promoting the public
health, safety, convenience and welfare; shall encourage the most appropriate use of
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land and shall permit no building or use that is injurious, noxious, offensive or
detrimental to its neighborhood. Before the Planning Board may issue such a
special permit, it shall determine each of the following:
1. The commercial solar photovoltaic installation conforms to the provisions of
this Article.
2. The commercial solar photovoltaic installation will not be detrimental to the
neighborhood or the Town.
3. Environmental features of the site and surrounding areas are protected, and
specifically surrounding areas will be protected from the proposed use by
provision of adequate surface water drainage.
4. The proposed use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this
Chapter.
E. Any special permit issued pursuant to this Article shall be subject to such conditions
and safeguards as the Planning Board may prescribe. Such conditions may include
the requirement of a performance bond, secured by deposit of money or negotiable
securities, posted with the Town to guarantee proper maintenance and/or removal
of the commercial solar photovoltaic installation. The amount of the performance
bond shall not exceed the estimated cost of the commercial solar photovoltaic
installation’s removal. Such conditions may also include additional screening of the
facility.
F. In reviewing any application for a special permit, the Planning Board shall give due
consideration to promoting the public health, safety, convenience and welfare; shall
encourage the most appropriate use of land and shall permit no building or use that
is injurious, noxious, offensive or detrimental to its neighborhood.
§ 210-204. Discontinuance
A commercial solar photovoltaic installation shall be deemed to have been
discontinued if it has not been in service for a continuous 24-month period. Upon
receipt of a Notice of Discontinuance from the Director of Municipal Inspections, the
owner shall have the right to respond to the Notice within 30 days of receipt. The
Director of Municipal Inspections shall withdraw the Notice of Discontinuance and
notify the owner that the Notice has been withdrawn if the owner provides
information that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Director of Municipal
Inspections that the commercial solar photovoltaic installation has not been
discontinued. If the commercial solar photovoltaic installation is determined to be
discontinued, the owner shall remove the installation, including all structures,
equipment, security barriers and transmission lines, and stabilize or re-vegetate the
site as necessary to minimize erosion and sedimentation, at the owner’s sole
expense within three months of receipt of the Notice of Discontinuance. Failure to
remove the installation and stabilize the site within said time period may subject the
owner to action pursuant to Article XXIV.
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Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
Article 58. Fruit Street Solar Farm
A Motion was made and seconded to amend Article 58 as follows:
I move that the motion made under article 58 be amended by adding, at the end thereof, the
following: “and provided further that proceeds received by the town or lessee pursuant to
such lease or temporary easement shall be deposited into the community preservation fund
reserve for community housing in an amount not to exceed the total of all payments made
from such reserve, 474,558.68 for the repayment of sums borrowed pursuant to the town
meeting vote under article 2 of the October 21, 2002 special town meeting.
Amendment Failed by Voice Vote
Motion to end Debate was seconded and Passed by Voice Vote
Voted: that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen, notwithstanding the limitation, if
any, expressed or implied by the vote taken under Article 12 of the 2003 Annual Town
Meeting, to lease approximately 23 acres of land located within the areas shown as Tracts 8
and 9 on the sketch plan entitled “Fruit Street Conceptual Master Plan, Hopkinton,
Massachusetts” prepared by Beals and Thomas, Inc. dated April 2003, a copy of which is on
file at the office of the Town Clerk, from time to time, by one or more leases, for a term not
exceeding lease terms of 20 years in the aggregate and for such consideration as the Board
of Selectmen shall determine, for the purpose of installing and operating thereon solar
arrays for electric power generation and distribution, and to authorize the Board of
Selectmen to grant such temporary easements in, on, under, across and over any of the
Tracts within the property shown on the aforesaid Plan, as well as adjacent roadways, for
utility and access purposes, as reasonably necessary and appropriate for the installation
and operation of such solar arrays during the maximum lease term authorized pursuant to
this Article; provided, however, that such lease or temporary easement shall be contingent
upon the execution of a power purchase agreement with any lessee of such Tracts 8 and 9 to
purchase all or a portion of the electricity production of the solar arrays located thereon.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 58
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: Yes 109 No 33
11:18 P.M. Motion to continue Town Meeting until complete
Passed by: Yes 82 No 38
Article 59. Voted: that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift,
purchase, eminent domain or otherwise, the following parcels of land:
The land in Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, shown as Parcels “4” and
“5” on a Plan entitled “Definitive Residential Subdivision Hayden Place”, dated
March 1, 2012, J.D. Marquedant & Associates, Inc., 6 Walcott Street, Hopkinton, MA,
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which Plan is recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds as Plan
Number 599 of 2012.
Said Parcel “4” is designated on said plan as containing a total of 122,178 square feet
of land.
Said Parcel “5” is designated on said plan as containing a total of 4,379 square feet of
land.
Said land to be under the care, custody, management and control of the Open Space
Preservation Commission and used for open space purposes.
Pass any vote or take any act relative thereto.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 59
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 60. Voted: that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to purchase an interest
in property located at 280 West Main Street as shown as the shaded area on a plan titled
“Plan of a Portion of West Main Street in the Town of Hopkinton As Altered,” dated March
26, 2013, a copy of which is on file at the Office of the Town Clerk; and to appropriate $1000
(ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS) for such purchase at a price not to exceed $600 (SIX
HUNDRED DOLLARS); said sum to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 60
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 61. Voted: that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift,
purchase, eminent domain or otherwise, the following interest in property:
The perpetual right and easement to locate, construct, lay, excavate, install, operate, use,
inspect, maintain, repair, remove, replace and reconstruct one or more pipes for the
drainage of water and all necessary and proper conduits, conductors, pipes, foundations,
fittings, fixtures and other apparatus deemed necessary for the aforementioned purpose
and to do all other acts incidental to said purpose, including the right to pass and repass
along and over the land for the aforementioned purposes, in, through and under the land
marked “20’ Wide Drainage Easement” on a plan of land entitled “Plan of Land in
Hopkinton, Mass., Owner: Abbott Realty Trust, Alan Greenwald & Kenneth Crater, Trustees,
Scale : 50 Feet to an inch,” dated November 12, 2012 and recorded with Middlesex County
Southern District Registry of Deeds as Plan Number 7 of 2013.
Pass any vote or take any act relative thereto.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 61
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
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Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-06-2013)
Article 62. Municipal Parking Lot
A Motion was made and seconded for a substitute motion for Article 62 as follows:
I move that the town take no action on this article.
Substitute Motion Failed by: Voice Vote
Voted: that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant easements providing for
shared parking and ingress and egress for motor vehicles onto Main Street on and through
certain portions of the property known as 18 Main Street and shown on the Assessors Map
as U16-149-0; to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire easements providing for
shared parking and ingress and egress for motor vehicles onto Main Street on and through
certain portions of the properties shown on the Assessors Map as follows:
U16-151-0 (14 Main Street)
U16-152-0 (10 Main Street)
U16-153-0 (6 Main Street)
U16-154-0 (2-4 Main Street)
U16-153-4 (0 Main Street);
to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease, with options to purchase, a portion of the
property known as 14 Main Street and all of the property known as 0 Main Street, shown on
the Assessors Map as U16-151-0 and U16-153-4 respectively, from their respective owners;
and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to negotiate and execute a Reciprocal Easement
Agreement for the properties listed above as well as the properties known as 18 Main
Street, 13 Main Street and 9 Church Street and shown on the Assessors Map as U16-149-0,
U16-196-0, U16-198-0 respectively, as well as Agreements of First Refusal and Ground
Leases with Options to Purchase for a portion of the property known as 14 Main Street and
all of the property known as 0 Main Street, shown on the Assessors Map as U16-151-0 and
U16-153-4 respectively, under such terms as it may determine.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 62
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Motion to end Debate Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator
Main Motion Passed by: Voice Vote (05-07-2013)
Article 63. Voted: that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the Town,
to sell or otherwise dispose of a parcel of land, consisting of 12,197 square feet of land,
located on Knoll Road, shown on the Assessors Map as L35 110 0, as well as all buildings
and appurtenances thereon, under such terms as it may determine.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 63
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
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Article 64. Voted: that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the Town,
to sell or otherwise dispose of a parcel of land, consisting of 5,750 square feet of land,
located on Duffield Road, shown on the Assessors Map as L35 155 0, under such terms as it
may determine.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 64
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 65. Voted: that the Town accept the report of the Board of Selectmen relative to the
laying out and the widening and relocation of the following named streets under the
provisions of Chapter 82 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and that the Town accept such
streets as and for public ways and authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift,
purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out, and
act on all manners relating thereto:
Deneen Road (portion) from Scarlata Road to dead end
Hearthstone Road from Ash Street to dead end
Carriage Hill Road from Ash Street to Hearthstone Road
Longwood Drive from Spring Street to dead end
Emma Drive from Longwood Drive to Ralph Road
Ralph Road from Spring Street to Longwood Drive
Meadowland Drive from Emma Drive to dead end
Breakneck Hill Road from Glen Road to Glen Road
Glen Road from Lumber Street to the previously accepted
portion of Glen Road at sta. 26+00
Pass any vote or take any act relative thereto.
Capital Improvement Committee recommended approval for Article 65
as printed in the Warrant Articles and Motions Document.
Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator (05-07-2013)
Article 66. Voted: that the Town have the entire length of the road in Hopkinton known as
Frankland Road be permanently named Frankland Road.
Motion to end Debate Passed by: 2/3 Majority Declared by Moderator
Passed by: Yes 51 No 32 (05-07-2013)
Article 67. Voted: that the Town, pursuant to Chapter 164, section 134 of the
Massachusetts General Laws, initiate the process to aggregate the electrical load of
interested electricity consumers within the Town; and to develop an Aggregation Plan, in
consultation with the Department of Energy Resources, pursuant to Chapter 25A, section 6
of the Massachusetts General Laws, for approval, adoption and implementation by the
Board of Selectmen, and such Aggregation Plan shall be submitted as a report by the Board
of Selectmen to the Annual Town Meeting next following such adoption; provided, however,
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that such Aggregation Plan shall include, without limitation: the process and consequences
of aggregation; provision for universal access, reliability, and equitable treatment of all
classes of customers meeting any requirements established by law or said Department
concerning aggregated service; an organizational structure of the program, its operations,
and its funding; rate setting and other costs to participants; the methods for entering and
terminating agreements with other entities; the rights and responsibilities of program
participants; and termination of the program.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
Article 68. Lumber Street – Expansion of Sewer Service Area Voted: that the Town take
no action on Article 68.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
12:35 A.M. Voted: that Annual Town Meeting adjourn until the Annual Town Election,
May 20, 2013, to be held at the Hopkinton Middle School Gymnasium, and further that the
Annual Town Meeting be dissolved upon the close of the polls of the Annual Town Election.
Passed by: Voice Vote Unanimous (05-07-2013)
The Annual Town Election was held May 20, 2013 in the Hopkinton Middle School Gymnasium. The polls were
open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. A total of 1,378 ballots were cast. The results are as follows:
OFFICE NAME
SELECTMEN (2) PRECINCT 1 PRECINCT 2 PRECINCT3 PRECINCT 4 TOTAL
For Three Years
Blanks 159 228 197 133 717
JOHN M. MOSHER 283 231 257 251 1022
BENJAMIN L. PALLEIKO 281 231 241 243 996
Scattered Write-in 5 6 7 3 21
TOWN MODERATOR
For Three Years
Blanks 80 94 102 74 350
BRUCE G. KARLIN, MD 280 245 247 235 1007
Scattered Write in 3 3 1 0 7
Thomas Garabedian 1 6 1 6 14
TOWN CLERK
For Three Years
Blanks 66 85 84 52 287
GERI F. HOLLAND 298 261 266 262 1087
Scattered Write in 0 2 1 1 4
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BOARD OF ASSESSORS
For Three Years
Blanks 76 100 102 78 356
MARY JO LAFRENIERE 287 247 249 236 1019
Scattered Write in 1 1 0 1 3
BOARD OF HEALTH
For Three Years
Blanks 87 110 109 81 387
DEBORAH AP HOLBROOK 276 238 242 232 988
Scattered Write in 1 0 0 2 3
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES (2)
For Three Years
Blanks 409 426 407 377 1619
MICHAEL J. MCNAMARA 281 232 249 227 989
Scattered Write in 2 2 7 4 15
Susan E. Porter 34 30 23 20 107
Stanley Pulnik 2 6 16 2 26
CEMETERY COMMISSIONER
For Three Years
Blanks 88 111 109 85 393
LYNN M. FOURNIER 275 236 242 230 983
Scattered Write in 1 1 0 0 2
COMMISSIONER OF TRUST FUND
For Three Years
Blanks 90 113 99 87 389
MAUREEN K. BUMILLER 274 233 252 227 986
Scattered Write in 0 2 0 1 3
CONSTABLE (3)
For Three Years
Blanks 529 563 549 486 2127
DON S. CRESWELL SR. 269 218 238 223 948
PATRICK K. O'BRIEN 288 254 258 234 1034
Scattered Write in 6 4 6 1 17
Michael P. Uminia Sr. 0 5 2 1 8
HOUSING AUTHORITY
For unexpired term - 2016
Blanks 78 113 105 83 379
NANCY E. KELLEIGH 286 235 246 232 999
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Scattered Write in
COMMISSIONER OF PARKS AND RECREATION
For Three Years
Blanks 87 111 103 96 397
F. ERIC SONNETT 275 232 248 218 973
Scattered Write in 2 5 0 1 8
PLANNING BOARD (2)
For Five Years
Blanks 200 249 235 201 885
JOHN R. FERRARI 268 227 237 223 955
TODD S. HOLBROOK 260 219 228 206 913
Scattered Write in 0 1 2 0 3
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
For Three Years
Blanks 6 9 9 8 32
AMY B. RITTERBUSCH 129 128 117 98 472
ELLEN A. SCORDINO 229 211 225 209 874
Scattered Write in 0 0 0 0 0
A True Copy ATTEST:
Ann M. Click
Town Clerk
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