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August 4, 2020
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, Irfan Nasrullah, Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approve the Minutes of the July 14, 2020 and July 21, 2020 Select Board meetings, 2) request that the Board of Assessors abate real estate taxes for 6...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approve the Minutes of the July 14, 2020 and July 21, 2020 Select Board meetings, 2) request that the Board of Assessors abate real estate taxes for 6 Walcott Street, for the period of time after April 3, 2020 when the Town purchased it, 3) sign the deed conveying easements and open space to the Town in the Hunters Ridge subdivision off South Mill St. pursuant to a Town Meeting vote on May 7, 2014, and 4) sign the Warrant for the State Primary on September 1, 2020
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approve the Minutes of the July 14, 2020 and July 21, 2020 Select Board meetings, 2) request that the Board of Assessors abate real estate taxes for 6 Walcott Street, for the period of time after April 3, 2020 when the Town purchased it, 3) sign the deed conveying easements and open space to the Town in the Hunters Ridge subdivision off South Mill St. pursuant to a Town Meeting vote on May 7, 2014, and 4) sign the Warrant for the State Primary on September 1, 2020. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Annual Appointments
Appoint Nancy Stevenson, John Pavlov and Eric Sonnett to full member positions on the Historical Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint Nancy Stevenson, John Pavlov and Eric Sonnett to full member positions on the Historical Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Nancy Stevenson, John Pavlov and Eric Sonnett to full member positions on the Historical Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2023. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint James Haskins and Stacy Spies to associate member positions on the Historical Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint James Haskins and Stacy Spies to associate member positions on the Historical Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint James Haskins and Stacy Spies to associate member positions on the Historical Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2023. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Donna Deneen to the Council on Aging, term expiring 6/30/2023 Stacy Spies to the Hopkinton Historic...
To appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Donna Deneen to the Council on Aging, term expiring 6/30/2023 Stacy Spies to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, Historical Society nominee, term expiring 6/30/2023. Joseph Baldiga to the Lake Maspenock Weed Management Citizen Advisory Group (no term length) Geoffrey Rowland, Rebeka Hoffman and Donald Sutherland to the Sustainable Green Committee, terms expiring 6/30/2023. Susan Kurys and John Palmer to the Tax Relief Committee, terms expiring 6/30/2023. Christopher Heymanns, Treasurer/Collector, to the Tax Relief Committee, term expiring 6/30/2023 (replaces the Town's previous Treasurer/Collector) Liisa Jackson as the Parks & Recreation Commission nominee on the Trail Coordination and Management Committee, term expiring 6/30/2023. Chelsea Rockhold to the Youth Commission, term expiring 6/30/2023. Mr. Tedstone asked if any member would like to pull one or more out for separate vote, and the responses were no
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Donna Deneen to the Council on Aging, term expiring 6/30/2023 Stacy Spies to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, Historical Society nominee, term expiring 6/30/2023. Joseph Baldiga to the Lake Maspenock Weed Management Citizen Advisory Group (no term length) Geoffrey Rowland, Rebeka Hoffman and Donald Sutherland to the Sustainable Green Committee, terms expiring 6/30/2023. Susan Kurys and John Palmer to the Tax Relief Committee, terms expiring 6/30/2023. Christopher Heymanns, Treasurer/Collector, to the Tax Relief Committee, term expiring 6/30/2023 (replaces the Town's previous Treasurer/Collector) Liisa Jackson as the Parks & Recreation Commission nominee on the Trail Coordination and Management Committee, term expiring 6/30/2023. Chelsea Rockhold to the Youth Commission, term expiring 6/30/2023. Mr. Tedstone asked if any member would like to pull one or more out for separate vote, and the responses were no. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Appoint Eli Post and Robert Snyder as full members, and Peter Johnson as an alternate member, to the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint Eli Post and Robert Snyder as full members, and Peter Johnson as an alternate member, to the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Eli Post and Robert Snyder as full members, and Peter Johnson as an alternate member, to the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2023. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Benjamin Campbell, Josiah Campbell, Michael Sutton, Scott Jurasek and Jane Moran as Traffic Constables, to terms expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint Benjamin Campbell, Josiah Campbell, Michael Sutton, Scott Jurasek and Jane Moran as Traffic Constables, to terms expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Benjamin Campbell, Josiah Campbell, Michael Sutton, Scott Jurasek and Jane Moran as Traffic Constables, to terms expiring 6/30/2023. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint William E. Pickett, Jr. as Constable, to a term expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint William E. Pickett, Jr. as Constable, to a term expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint William E. Pickett, Jr. as Constable, to a term expiring 6/30/2023. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Royal Pizza, 30 Main ST.
Approve a Common Victualler license for Royal Pizza at 30 Main St
To approve a Common Victualler license for Royal Pizza at 30 Main St
Yes: LaFreniere, Nasrullah, Ritterbusch, TedstoneThe roll call does not list Brian Herr, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve a Common Victualler license for Royal Pizza at 30 Main St. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Conservation Restriction, 42-44 West Elm ST
Sign the Conservation Restriction for 42-44 West Elm Street
To sign the Conservation Restriction for 42-44 West Elm Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to sign the Conservation Restriction for 42-44 West Elm Street. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Liaison Assignments
Approve the liaison/appointment list as discussed which includes the appointment of Mr. Nasrullah to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board and the Upper Charles Trail Committee, and Ms....
To approve the liaison/appointment list as discussed which includes the appointment of Mr. Nasrullah to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board and the Upper Charles Trail Committee, and Ms. LaFreniere to the Irvine-Todaro Properties Advisory Group, and does not include appointments to the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and a Hopkinton 2030 Chamber of Commerce representative/liaison
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the liaison/appointment list as discussed which includes the appointment of Mr. Nasrullah to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board and the Upper Charles Trail Committee, and Ms. LaFreniere to the Irvine-Todaro Properties Advisory Group, and does not include appointments to the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and a Hopkinton 2030 Chamber of Commerce representative/liaison. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Amy Ritterbusch as the Town's representative to the MAPC
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Amy Ritterbusch as the Town's representative to the MAPC
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, TedstoneAbstained: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Amy Ritterbusch as the Town's representative to the MAPC. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Abstain; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0, Abstain-1..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Mary Jo LaFreniere as the Town's representative to the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority for FY 21
To appoint Mary Jo LaFreniere as the Town's representative to the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority for FY 21
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to appoint Mary Jo LaFreniere as the Town's representative to the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority for FY 21. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
Town Manager Report
Approve night work for the Elm Street road reconstruction project beginning on August 23, 2020, lasting approximately 6 nights, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m
To approve night work for the Elm Street road reconstruction project beginning on August 23, 2020, lasting approximately 6 nights, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve night work for the Elm Street road reconstruction project beginning on August 23, 2020, lasting approximately 6 nights, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
From the Hopkinton Select Board’s official minutes in the town’s Laserfiche document archive (Agendas & Minutes). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Hopkinton Independent (photos by John Cardillo): Brian Herr and Joe Clark (May 2024), Shahidul Mannan and Matthew Kizner (May 2025); Amy Ritterbusch, Hopkinton Independent candidate questionnaire (June 2020).
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