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December 1, 2020
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, Irfan Nasrullah, Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, to consider strategy with respect to the purchase, lease, sale or value of real property in relation to the former Liberty Mutual...
To enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, to consider strategy with respect to the purchase, lease, sale or value of real property in relation to the former Liberty Mutual property on Frankland Rd., two properties numbered 0 Hayden Rowe, East Main St. (Mezitt) property, and the lease of property on East Main St. to the 26.2 Foundation because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session
Yes: Herr, Nasrullah, Ritterbusch, TedstoneThe roll call does not list Mary Jo LaFreniere, 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 enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, to consider strategy with respect to the purchase, lease, sale or value of real property in relation to the former Liberty Mutual property on Frankland Rd., two properties numbered 0 Hayden Rowe, East Main St. (Mezitt) property, and the lease of property on East Main St. to the 26.2 Foundation because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Covid-19 Update and Public Health Agent Discussion
Approve the hiring of a Health Agent in the Health Department
To approve the hiring of a Health Agent in the Health Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the hiring of a Health Agent in the Health Department. 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)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the November 10, 2020 Select Board minutes; 2) accept the gift of 2 picnic tables from the Hopkinton Trails Club, costing $350 total, with...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the November 10, 2020 Select Board minutes; 2) accept the gift of 2 picnic tables from the Hopkinton Trails Club, costing $350 total, with the tables to be placed near the pond on the Pratt fields; 3) accept a gift of $100 to the Library from the Hopkinton Trails Club for the purchase of trail use related literature; and 4) accept the resignation of Christine Remby from the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the November 10, 2020 Select Board minutes; 2) accept the gift of 2 picnic tables from the Hopkinton Trails Club, costing $350 total, with the tables to be placed near the pond on the Pratt fields; 3) accept a gift of $100 to the Library from the Hopkinton Trails Club for the purchase of trail use related literature; and 4) accept the resignation of Christine Remby from the Historical Commission. 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)
Accept a $250 gift to the Ambulance Fund from William Scott Ober and Gayle Ober, 17 Fawn Ridge Rd
To accept a $250 gift to the Ambulance Fund from William Scott Ober and Gayle Ober, 17 Fawn Ridge Rd
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to accept a $250 gift to the Ambulance Fund from William Scott Ober and Gayle Ober, 17 Fawn Ridge Rd. 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)
Marijuana Research Facility, 5 Parkwood Drive
Approve the Host Community Agreement with PerkinElmer, Inc. for a Marijuana Research Facility at 5 Parkwood Drive
To approve the Host Community Agreement with PerkinElmer, Inc. for a Marijuana Research Facility at 5 Parkwood Drive
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the Host Community Agreement with PerkinElmer, Inc. for a Marijuana Research Facility at 5 Parkwood Drive. 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)
Sustainable Green Committee Charge
Approve the revised Sustainable Green Committee Charge
To approve the revised Sustainable Green Committee Charge
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the revised Sustainable Green Committee Charge. 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)
TAX Classification Hearing
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to close the public hearing. 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)
Implement a Residential Factor for 2021
To implement a Residential Factor for 2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch not to implement a Residential Factor for 2021. 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)
Implement an Open Space Exemption for 2021, not to implement a Residential Exemption for 2021, not to implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2021, to implement a Single Tax Rate for 2021, and...
To implement an Open Space Exemption for 2021, not to implement a Residential Exemption for 2021, not to implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2021, to implement a Single Tax Rate for 2021, and to approve the Form LA-5 as presented
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch not to implement an Open Space Exemption for 2021, not to implement a Residential Exemption for 2021, not to implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2021, to implement a Single Tax Rate for 2021, and to approve the Form LA-5 as presented. 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 License Renewals
Renew a Section 12 General On-Premises All Alcohol license for the Hopkinton Tennis & Swim Club, 27 Lumber St., and approve a waiver of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate, Workers...
To renew a Section 12 General On-Premises All Alcohol license for the Hopkinton Tennis & Swim Club, 27 Lumber St., and approve a waiver of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate, Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate, Employee ID number and TIPS Certifications, as the premises has not been constructed
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to renew a Section 12 General On-Premises All Alcohol license for the Hopkinton Tennis & Swim Club, 27 Lumber St., and approve a waiver of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate, Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate, Employee ID number and TIPS Certifications, as the premises has not been constructed. 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)
Renew a Class I License for Bulldog Fire Apparatus at 17 Winter Street
To renew a Class I License for Bulldog Fire Apparatus at 17 Winter Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to renew a Class I License for Bulldog Fire Apparatus at 17 Winter 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: Ritterbusch)
Renew Class II Licenses for Village Service Centers Inc. DBA Hoptown Auto Sales at 60 Main St., John Incardone DBA Main Street Service Center, 96 Main St., Thomas White, Whitehall Auto Sales, 34R...
To renew Class II Licenses for Village Service Centers Inc. DBA Hoptown Auto Sales at 60 Main St., John Incardone DBA Main Street Service Center, 96 Main St., Thomas White, Whitehall Auto Sales, 34R Spring St., and Donald Crawford, DBA WSAB Enterprise, 32 East Main St
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to renew Class II Licenses for Village Service Centers Inc. DBA Hoptown Auto Sales at 60 Main St., John Incardone DBA Main Street Service Center, 96 Main St., Thomas White, Whitehall Auto Sales, 34R Spring St., and Donald Crawford, DBA WSAB Enterprise, 32 East Main St. 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)
Select Board Rules of Procedure
Approve the Rules of Procedure as proposed
To approve the Rules of Procedure as proposed
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the Rules of Procedure as proposed. 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)
Town Manager Report
Approve the Hazard Mitigation - Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan
To approve the Hazard Mitigation - Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the Hazard Mitigation - Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan. 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)
Delegate the authority to affirm the Retiree member of the Insurance Advisory Committee to the Town Manager
To delegate the authority to affirm the Retiree member of the Insurance Advisory Committee to the Town Manager
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to delegate the authority to affirm the Retiree member of the Insurance Advisory Committee to the Town Manager. 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)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr 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: Herr)
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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