After last week’s public forum to discuss the State’s Expanded Gaming Bill, Board of Selectmen Chair Todd Cestari 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,” said Cestari. “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.”
There was no discussion of public policy explained Cestari.
“I want to assure the people of Hopkinton that no issues concerning public policy or the operations of the Town of Hopkinton were discussed,” said Cestari, “and no votes were taken or decisions made.”
To see the replay of the public forum held on August 31, 2011 Click Here.