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May 18, 2021
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Brendan Tedstone, Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Irfan Nasrullah
Absent: None
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 negotiations with 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 approve executive session minutes of April 6, April 13 and May 4, 2021; 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 Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Brian Herr 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 negotiations with 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 approve executive session minutes of April 6, April 13 and May 4, 2021; 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: Nasrullah-Yes; Herr-Yes; LaFreniere-Yes; Ritterbusch-Yes; Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Herr)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the April 29, 2021, May 4, 2021 and May 8, 2021 Select Board meetings; 2) approval of a 20(b) exemption to allow the hiring...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the April 29, 2021, May 4, 2021 and May 8, 2021 Select Board meetings; 2) approval of a 20(b) exemption to allow the hiring of School Dept. employee Renee Cooprider as a Temporary per diem Counselor; 3) approve 20(b) exemptions to allow the hiring of the following employees of the School Dept. by the Parks & Recreation Dept. for Seasonal Summer Sports Clinics: Thomas Keane, Jean Cann, Michael Greco, Mark Sanborn, Gregory Romanko, Christopher Banks, Jesssica Zwillinger, John Golden, Chancey Gaudette, and William Collins; and 4) the grant of a waiver of building permit fees for the Hopkinton for the Arts Terry Farmhouse renovation project, as it is a Town property
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the April 29, 2021, May 4, 2021 and May 8, 2021 Select Board meetings; 2) approval of a 20(b) exemption to allow the hiring of School Dept. employee Renee Cooprider as a Temporary per diem Counselor; 3) approve 20(b) exemptions to allow the hiring of the following employees of the School Dept. by the Parks & Recreation Dept. for Seasonal Summer Sports Clinics: Thomas Keane, Jean Cann, Michael Greco, Mark Sanborn, Gregory Romanko, Christopher Banks, Jesssica Zwillinger, John Golden, Chancey Gaudette, and William Collins; and 4) the grant of a waiver of building permit fees for the Hopkinton for the Arts Terry Farmhouse renovation project, as it is a Town property. ROLL CALL: Nasrullah-Yes; Herr-Yes; LaFreniere-Yes; Ritterbusch-Yes; Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
HHS Graduating Senior CAR Parade
Approve a Parade Permit for the HHS graduating senior car parade on June 5, 2021
To approve a Parade Permit for the HHS graduating senior car parade on June 5, 2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve a Parade Permit for the HHS graduating senior car parade on June 5, 2021. ROLL CALL: Nasrullah-Yes; Herr-Yes; LaFreniere-Yes; Ritterbusch-Yes; Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Pratt Farm Property
Authorize the TCMC to install trail signs, markers and kiosks on the Pratt Farm property as described
To authorize the TCMC to install trail signs, markers and kiosks on the Pratt Farm property as described
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to authorize the TCMC to install trail signs, markers and kiosks on the Pratt Farm property as described. ROLL CALL: Nasrullah-Yes; Herr-Yes; LaFreniere-Yes; Ritterbusch-Yes; Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Exception to Lease Addendum, 98 Hayden ROWE, to Permit Outdoor Alcohol Service AT HCA Events
Authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to draft a new lease addendum that would allow for outdoor service of alcoholic beverages at the HCA for this summer only, and to prepare for the public...
To authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to draft a new lease addendum that would allow for outdoor service of alcoholic beverages at the HCA for this summer only, and to prepare for the public hearing on this matter
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to draft a new lease addendum that would allow for outdoor service of alcoholic beverages at the HCA for this summer only, and to prepare for the public hearing on this matter. ROLL CALL: Nasrullah-Yes; Herr-Yes; LaFreniere-Yes; Ritterbusch-Yes; Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Ritterbusch)
Boston Marathon Invitational Random Distribution
Award the 2021 Boston Marathon Invitational Entries as follows: Hopkinton Police Department (10) Hopkinton Fire Department (1) Hopkinton Senior Center (1) Hopkinton Marathon Committee (5) Veterans...
To award the 2021 Boston Marathon Invitational Entries as follows: Hopkinton Police Department (10) Hopkinton Fire Department (1) Hopkinton Senior Center (1) Hopkinton Marathon Committee (5) Veterans Celebration Committee (1) Veterans Grave Officer (1) Tax Relief Committee (1) One (1) to each of the following: Baypath Humane Society, Hopkinton Class of 2023, Hopkinton Emergency Fund, eHop, Friends of Hopkinton SEPAC, Hopkinton Little League, The Michael Lisnow Respite Center, Hopkinton Education Foundation, Friends of the Hopkinton Senior Center, Project Just Because, Hopkinton PTO, Friends of Hopkinton, Inc., National Brain Tumor Society, HHS PBA + Robotics, Hopkinton Public Library/Friends, Inc., Hopkinton Garden Club, Dignity Matters, Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, Inc., Hopkinton Women's Club, Hopkinton Girls Youth Lacrosse, LIVE4EVAN INC., Hopkinton Lions Club, Hopkinton Boys Youth Lacrosse, The 18th Annual Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K (Angel Fund), Demons Youth Hockey Association, Canty's Underdog Scholarship Fund Inc., KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation, Mental Health Collaborative, Inc., Hopkinton Middle School, Hopkinton Historical Society
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brian Herr to award the 2021 Boston Marathon Invitational Entries as follows: Hopkinton Police Department (10) Hopkinton Fire Department (1) Hopkinton Senior Center (1) Hopkinton Marathon Committee (5) Veterans Celebration Committee (1) Veterans Grave Officer (1) Tax Relief Committee (1) One (1) to each of the following: Baypath Humane Society, Hopkinton Class of 2023, Hopkinton Emergency Fund, eHop, Friends of Hopkinton SEPAC, Hopkinton Little League, The Michael Lisnow Respite Center, Hopkinton Education Foundation, Friends of the Hopkinton Senior Center, Project Just Because, Hopkinton PTO, Friends of Hopkinton, Inc., National Brain Tumor Society, HHS PBA + Robotics, Hopkinton Public Library/Friends, Inc., Hopkinton Garden Club, Dignity Matters, Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, Inc., Hopkinton Women's Club, Hopkinton Girls Youth Lacrosse, LIVE4EVAN INC., Hopkinton Lions Club, Hopkinton Boys Youth Lacrosse, The 18th Annual Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K (Angel Fund), Demons Youth Hockey Association, Canty's Underdog Scholarship Fund Inc., KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation, Mental Health Collaborative, Inc., Hopkinton Middle School, Hopkinton Historical Society. ROLL CALL: Nasrullah-Yes; Herr-Yes; LaFreniere-Yes; Ritterbusch-Yes; Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
Town Manager, Police Chief, and Fire Chief Performance Evaluations
Advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director with an overall rating of Achieves and Sometimes Exceeds Expectations and authorize the Chair to sign the final document
To advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director with an overall rating of Achieves and Sometimes Exceeds Expectations and authorize the Chair to sign the final document
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director with an overall rating of Achieves and Sometimes Exceeds Expectations and authorize the Chair to sign the final document. ROLL CALL: Nasrullah-Yes; Herr-Yes; LaFreniere-Yes; Ritterbusch-Yes; Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
Advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director with an overall rating of Exceeds Expectations Regularly and to authorize the Chair to sign the final document
To advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director with an overall rating of Exceeds Expectations Regularly and to authorize the Chair to sign the final document
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschNo: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director with an overall rating of Exceeds Expectations Regularly and to authorize the Chair to sign the final document. ROLL CALL: Nasrullah-Yes; Herr-Yes; LaFreniere-Yes; Ritterbusch-Yes; Tedstone-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Herr, second: Ritterbusch)
Advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director for completion, to strike the words "Marshall Ave. and" from Section 4, with an overall rating of Achieves and Sometimes Exceeds...
To advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director for completion, to strike the words "Marshall Ave. and" from Section 4, with an overall rating of Achieves and Sometimes Exceeds Expectations, and to authorize the Chair to sign the final document
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director for completion, to strike the words "Marshall Ave. and" from Section 4, with an overall rating of Achieves and Sometimes Exceeds Expectations, and to authorize the Chair to sign the final document. ROLL CALL: Nasrullah-Yes; Herr-Yes; LaFreniere-Yes; Ritterbusch-Yes; Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Manager Report
Approve an exception to the hiring freeze to fill the Finance Administrative Assistant and Deputy Assessor positions
To approve an exception to the hiring freeze to fill the Finance Administrative Assistant and Deputy Assessor positions
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve an exception to the hiring freeze to fill the Finance Administrative Assistant and Deputy Assessor positions. ROLL CALL: Nasrullah-Yes; Herr-Yes; LaFreniere-Yes; Ritterbusch-Yes; Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: LaFreniere)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: Nasrullah-Yes; Herr-Yes; LaFreniere-Yes; Ritterbusch-Yes; Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Nasrullah)
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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