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January 5, 2021
6 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 discuss 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 discuss strategy with respect to the purchase, lease, sale or value of real property in relation to the former Liberty Mutual property (Frankland Rd.), 0 Hayden Rowe (Dunbar), 0 Hayden Rowe (Metrowest Holdings), and 0 East Main St. (Mezitt) property, 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 Mr. Herr to enter into executive session to approve executive session minutes, to discuss strategy with respect to the purchase, lease, sale or value of real property in relation to the former Liberty Mutual property (Frankland Rd.), 0 Hayden Rowe (Dunbar), 0 Hayden Rowe (Metrowest Holdings), and 0 East Main St. (Mezitt) property, 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: Herr)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the December 10, 2020 and December 15, 2020 Select Board minutes, accept a gift of $220 to the Fire Department from residents of Legacy Farms,...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the December 10, 2020 and December 15, 2020 Select Board minutes, accept a gift of $220 to the Fire Department from residents of Legacy Farms, and accept a gift of $100 to the Police Department from residents of Juniper Trail
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the December 10, 2020 and December 15, 2020 Select Board minutes, accept a gift of $220 to the Fire Department from residents of Legacy Farms, and accept a gift of $100 to the Police Department from residents of Juniper Trail. 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)
Historical Commission Appointment
Appoint Stacy Spies to the full member position on the Historical Commission, to a term expiring on June 30, 2022
To appoint Stacy Spies to the full member position on the Historical Commission, to a term expiring on June 30, 2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to appoint Stacy Spies to the full member position on the Historical Commission, to a term expiring on June 30, 2022. 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: Ritterbusch, second: Nasrullah)
Appoint Kevin McCaffrey as an associate member of the Historical Commission, to a term expiring on June 30, 2023
To appoint Kevin McCaffrey as an associate member of the Historical Commission, to a term expiring on June 30, 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint Kevin McCaffrey as an associate member of the Historical Commission, to a term expiring on June 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)
Order of Taking, Street Acceptance
Vote, pursuant to Article 21 of the September 12, 2020 Annual Town Meeting, to execute an Order of Taking of the private way known as Legacy Farms North, together with easements for drainage,...
To vote, pursuant to Article 21 of the September 12, 2020 Annual Town Meeting, to execute an Order of Taking of the private way known as Legacy Farms North, together with easements for drainage, utility, and other purposes
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to vote, pursuant to Article 21 of the September 12, 2020 Annual Town Meeting, to execute an Order of Taking of the private way known as Legacy Farms North, together with easements for drainage, utility, and other purposes. 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)
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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