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February 23, 2021
9 recorded votes, 0 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 consider approving executive session minutes of Feb. 9, 2021; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(Purpose 3), to discuss strategy concerning ongoing litigation before...
To enter into executive session to consider approving executive session minutes of Feb. 9, 2021; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(Purpose 3), to discuss strategy concerning ongoing litigation before the Department of Industrial Accidents, because discussing the same in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation strategy; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (Purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Library Unions, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(Purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, the lease of East Main St. property to the 26.2 Foundation, and relative to the Upper Charles Trail, 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
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Herr to enter into executive session to consider approving executive session minutes of Feb. 9, 2021; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(Purpose 3), to discuss strategy concerning ongoing litigation before the Department of Industrial Accidents, because discussing the same in open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation strategy; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (Purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Library Unions, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(Purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, the lease of East Main St. property to the 26.2 Foundation, and relative to the Upper Charles Trail, 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. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Minutes of the 2/2/2021 and 2/9/2021 Select Board meetings, to reappoint Ed Harrow as the Conservation Commission representative on the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term...
To approve the Minutes of the 2/2/2021 and 2/9/2021 Select Board meetings, to reappoint Ed Harrow as the Conservation Commission representative on the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2025, and to appoint Rebecka Lapierre as a Traffic Constable, to a term expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the Minutes of the 2/2/2021 and 2/9/2021 Select Board meetings, to reappoint Ed Harrow as the Conservation Commission representative on the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2025, and to appoint Rebecka Lapierre as a Traffic 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)
Accept the resignation of Marilyn Palmer from the Council on Aging and to accept a $100 gift to the Ambulance Fund from Mary Louise Moore in memory of Francis Pyne
To accept the resignation of Marilyn Palmer from the Council on Aging and to accept a $100 gift to the Ambulance Fund from Mary Louise Moore in memory of Francis Pyne
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to accept the resignation of Marilyn Palmer from the Council on Aging and to accept a $100 gift to the Ambulance Fund from Mary Louise Moore in memory of Francis Pyne. 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: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Proposed Amendments to General Bylaws
Take no action on the Discharge of Firearms bylaw this year and to remove it from the 2021 annual town meeting warrant. Mr. Nasrullah stated that he brought this issue up over a year ago, so...
That the Select Board take no action on the Discharge of Firearms bylaw this year and to remove it from the 2021 annual town meeting warrant. Mr. Nasrullah stated that he brought this issue up over a year ago, so complaints should be directed at him rather than Mr. Mastroianni. He stated that on the topic itself, it makes sense to open this up to develop a solution where hunters can hunt but someone can also sit in their yard and not hear gunshots all the time. He stated he doesn't know if the warrant article as drafted would address this. Mr. Herr stated he would like the discussions to continue for potential action at a future town meeting. Mr. Nasrullah stated the problem isn't hunters who don't empty a full magazine, it is other shooting that is occurring. Ms. LaFreniere agreed. Ms. Ritterbusch stated that there needs to be more time to find a good solution. She stated that there are many people present at the meeting to comment on this issue, and she is in favor of having a short comment period, even though the Board may vote to remove it from the warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Tedstone that the Select Board take no action on the Discharge of Firearms bylaw this year and to remove it from the 2021 annual town meeting warrant. Mr. Nasrullah stated that he brought this issue up over a year ago, so complaints should be directed at him rather than Mr. Mastroianni. He stated that on the topic itself, it makes sense to open this up to develop a solution where hunters can hunt but someone can also sit in their yard and not hear gunshots all the time. He stated he doesn't know if the warrant article as drafted would address this. Mr. Herr stated he would like the discussions to continue for potential action at a future town meeting. Mr. Nasrullah stated the problem isn't hunters who don't empty a full magazine, it is other shooting that is occurring. Ms. LaFreniere agreed. Ms. Ritterbusch stated that there needs to be more time to find a good solution. She stated that there are many people present at the meeting to comment on this issue, and she is in favor of having a short comment period, even though the Board may vote to remove it from the warrant. 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: Tedstone)
Recommend that town meeting adopt the Dog Licensing bylaw amendment
To recommend that town meeting adopt the Dog Licensing bylaw amendment
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to recommend that town meeting adopt the Dog Licensing bylaw amendment. 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: LaFreniere)
Recommend that town meeting adopt the amendments to the streets and sidewalks bylaws as proposed
To recommend that town meeting adopt the amendments to the streets and sidewalks bylaws as proposed
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to recommend that town meeting adopt the amendments to the streets and sidewalks bylaws 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: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Recommend that town meeting adopt the Street Opening Permits bylaw
To recommend that town meeting adopt the Street Opening Permits bylaw
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to recommend that town meeting adopt the Street Opening Permits bylaw. 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)
Recommend that town meeting adopt the Trench Safety Officer bylaw
To recommend that town meeting adopt the Trench Safety Officer bylaw
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to recommend that town meeting adopt the Trench Safety Officer bylaw. 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)
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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