Board Chair Statement on Gathering after Meeting

Hopkinton, Massachusetts – September 06, 2011 - After last week’s public forum to discuss the State’s Expanded Gaming Bill, I met with Board members Palleiko and Gates behind closed doors in an attempt to resolve personal differences between them. There was no intent for any deliberation to take place during this gathering.

In retrospect, more care should have been taken to avoid the convening of a non-posted meeting among a quorum of the Board. Town Counsel has been asked to review what transpired. Any necessary measure will be taken to avoid such occurrences in the future.

I want to assure the people of Hopkinton that no issues concerning public policy or the operations of the Town of Hopkinton were discussed and no votes were taken or decisions made.

Todd Cestari
Chair
Board of Selectmen
Town of Hopkinton
18 Main Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Email contact: tcestari@hopkinton.org