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April 13, 2021
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch
Absent: Irfan Nasrullah
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(Purpose 3), to to consider strategy with respect to collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Library Unions, and...
To enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(Purpose 3), to to consider strategy with respect to collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Library Unions, and non-union staff Town Manager, Fire Chief and Police Chief 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: LaFreniere, 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 Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(Purpose 3), to to consider strategy with respect to collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Library Unions, and non-union staff Town Manager, Fire Chief and Police Chief 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: Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) accept an award of $3,000 to the Police Department for Officer Brian Sanchioni and Titan, from Hometown Heroes; and 2) accept the resignation of Beth...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) accept an award of $3,000 to the Police Department for Officer Brian Sanchioni and Titan, from Hometown Heroes; and 2) accept the resignation of Beth Kelly from the Hopkinton Historic District Commission
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) accept an award of $3,000 to the Police Department for Officer Brian Sanchioni and Titan, from Hometown Heroes; and 2) accept the resignation of Beth Kelly from the Hopkinton Historic District Commission. ROLL CALL: Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
New Town Employee
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Vasudha Dutta as Executive Assistant to the Town Manager's Office
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Vasudha Dutta as Executive Assistant to the Town Manager's Office
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Vasudha Dutta as Executive Assistant to the Town Manager's Office. ROLL CALL: Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Christian Franklin to the Capital Improvements Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint Christian Franklin to the Capital Improvements Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Christian Franklin to the Capital Improvements Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2023. ROLL CALL: Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Special Town Meeting
Sign the May 8, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To sign the May 8, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to sign the May 8, 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ROLL CALL: Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Reconsider its recommendation on the Teresa Road to Hughes Farm Trail article
That the Board reconsider its recommendation on the Teresa Road to Hughes Farm Trail article
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere that the Board reconsider its recommendation on the Teresa Road to Hughes Farm Trail article. ROLL CALL: Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Change its recommendation to "no action" on the Teresa Road to Hughes Farm Trail article
That the Board change its recommendation to "no action" on the Teresa Road to Hughes Farm Trail article
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere that the Board change its recommendation to "no action" on the Teresa Road to Hughes Farm Trail article. ROLL CALL: Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
Clarify that the May 8, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant closes on April 23, 2021
To clarify that the May 8, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant closes on April 23, 2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to clarify that the May 8, 2021 Special Town Meeting Warrant closes on April 23, 2021. ROLL CALL: Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, 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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