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June 15, 2021
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Irfan Nasrullah, Amy Ritterbusch, Brendan Tedstone, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Muriel Kramer
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, s.21(a) purpose 3, to discuss litigation strategy concerning Department of Public Utilities docket number 20-80, because discussing the same...
The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, s.21(a) purpose 3, to discuss litigation strategy concerning Department of Public Utilities docket number 20-80, because discussing the same in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position, Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30, s.21(a) purpose 3, to discuss litigation strategy concerning [Parents Individually and on behalf of a Minor Child] v. Hopkinton Public Schools & others, Middlesex Superior Court docket number 2181CV01005, because discussing the same in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position, 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, and negotiations with non-union staff because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, to approve executive session Minutes (5/4/21, 5/18/21); to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session
From the minutes
“The Chair entertained a motion to enter into executive session Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, s.21(a) purpose 3, to discuss litigation strategy concerning Department of Public Utilities docket number 20-80, because discussing the same in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position, Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30, s.21(a) purpose 3, to discuss litigation strategy concerning [Parents Individually and on behalf of a Minor Child] v. Hopkinton Public Schools & others, Middlesex Superior Court docket number 2181CV01005, because discussing the same in an open session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position, 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, and negotiations with non-union staff because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, to approve executive session Minutes (5/4/21, 5/18/21); to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Minutes of the May 28, 2021 and June 1, 2021 Select Board meetings
To approve the Minutes of the May 28, 2021 and June 1, 2021 Select Board meetings
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the Minutes of the May 28, 2021 and June 1, 2021 Select Board meetings. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Accept a $100 gift from James Bartlett, a $50 gift from Claire Wright, a $250 gift from Daniel & Eileen McIntyre, and a $20 gift from Elaine Mullen, to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Lawrence...
To accept a $100 gift from James Bartlett, a $50 gift from Claire Wright, a $250 gift from Daniel & Eileen McIntyre, and a $20 gift from Elaine Mullen, to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Lawrence Tedstone. Board members offered condolences to Mr. Tedstone and his family on the loss of his father
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to accept a $100 gift from James Bartlett, a $50 gift from Claire Wright, a $250 gift from Daniel & Eileen McIntyre, and a $20 gift from Elaine Mullen, to the Ambulance Fund in memory of Lawrence Tedstone. Board members offered condolences to Mr. Tedstone and his family on the loss of his father. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Boston Marathon
Approve a Parade Permit for the Boston Marathon on October 11, 2021
To approve a Parade Permit for the Boston Marathon on October 11, 2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFrenire and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve a Parade Permit for the Boston Marathon on October 11, 2021. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Appointments
Appoint the following individuals to the Elementary School Building Committee #2, with terms for the life of the project: Mike Shepard, as the member of the community knowledgeable in educational...
To appoint the following individuals to the Elementary School Building Committee #2, with terms for the life of the project: Mike Shepard, as the member of the community knowledgeable in educational mission and function of facility & MSBA school building experience; Tiffany Ostrander, as the at-large member of the community; Jagrut Jathal, as a member with architecture, engineering and/or construction experience; Jonathan Graziano, as a member of the community with Communications/PR/Marketing/or Facilitator experience. Brendan Tedstone, Select Board Member Joe Markey, School Committee Member Lya Batlle Rafferty, Alternate School Committee Member Bill F. Flannery, Appropriation Committee Member Norman Khumalo, Town Manager (non voting member) Dr. Carol Cavanaugh, Superintendent of Schools (non voting member) Susan Rothermich, Hopkinton Public Schools Director of Finance (non voting member) Anne Carver, Principal, Elmwood School (non voting member) Tim Persson, HPS Director of Facilities (non voting member)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFeeniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint the following individuals to the Elementary School Building Committee #2, with terms for the life of the project: Mike Shepard, as the member of the community knowledgeable in educational mission and function of facility & MSBA school building experience; Tiffany Ostrander, as the at-large member of the community; Jagrut Jathal, as a member with architecture, engineering and/or construction experience; Jonathan Graziano, as a member of the community with Communications/PR/Marketing/or Facilitator experience. Brendan Tedstone, Select Board Member Joe Markey, School Committee Member Lya Batlle Rafferty, Alternate School Committee Member Bill F. Flannery, Appropriation Committee Member Norman Khumalo, Town Manager (non voting member) Dr. Carol Cavanaugh, Superintendent of Schools (non voting member) Susan Rothermich, Hopkinton Public Schools Director of Finance (non voting member) Anne Carver, Principal, Elmwood School (non voting member) Tim Persson, HPS Director of Facilities (non voting member) Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Annual Appointments
Appoint Barry Sims as Constable, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
To appoint Barry Sims as Constable, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschAbstained: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Barry Sims as Constable, to a term expiring 6/30/2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Nasrullah, Ritterbusch, LaFreniere, Kramer), No-0, Abstain-1 (Tedstone)..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint the following Traffic Constables to terms expiring 6/30/2024: Rob Savolt, Paul Finneran, Patrick Rahill
To appoint the following Traffic Constables to terms expiring 6/30/2024: Rob Savolt, Paul Finneran, Patrick Rahill
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to appoint the following Traffic Constables to terms expiring 6/30/2024: Rob Savolt, Paul Finneran, Patrick Rahill. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Tedstone)
Make the following appointments to boards and committees, the list comprising those applying for uncontested seats: Al Rogers to the At-Large position on the Community Preservation Committee, term...
To make the following appointments to boards and committees, the list comprising those applying for uncontested seats: Al Rogers to the At-Large position on the Community Preservation Committee, term expiring 6/30/2024; Kerry Reed, Janine LeBlanc and Jeffrey Barnes to the Conservation Commission, terms expiring 6/30/2024; Patricia Srodawa to the Council on Aging, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Mike Roughan to the Historical Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Charles Wallace, Craig Gormley, Judith Pitasi, Jane Goodman, Jacques Leduc and Jean Cann to the Marathon Committee (at-large), terms expiring 6/30/2024; Olivia Sward and Robert Gilbert to the Sustainable Green Committee, terms expiring 6/30/2024; Peter LaGoy to the Trail Coordination & Management Committee, term expiring 6/30/2024; Eric Sonnett to the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Craig Nation to the Woodville Historic District Commission, term expiring 6/30/2024. Muriel Kramer highlighted Olivia Sward's application, noting it is nice to see a High School student volunteering
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to make the following appointments to boards and committees, the list comprising those applying for uncontested seats: Al Rogers to the At-Large position on the Community Preservation Committee, term expiring 6/30/2024; Kerry Reed, Janine LeBlanc and Jeffrey Barnes to the Conservation Commission, terms expiring 6/30/2024; Patricia Srodawa to the Council on Aging, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Mike Roughan to the Historical Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Charles Wallace, Craig Gormley, Judith Pitasi, Jane Goodman, Jacques Leduc and Jean Cann to the Marathon Committee (at-large), terms expiring 6/30/2024; Olivia Sward and Robert Gilbert to the Sustainable Green Committee, terms expiring 6/30/2024; Peter LaGoy to the Trail Coordination & Management Committee, term expiring 6/30/2024; Eric Sonnett to the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Craig Nation to the Woodville Historic District Commission, term expiring 6/30/2024. Muriel Kramer highlighted Olivia Sward's application, noting it is nice to see a High School student volunteering. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Appoint Michael DiMascio as a full member and Kevin Baxter as an associate member of the Board of Appeals, to terms expiring 6/30/2026
To appoint Michael DiMascio as a full member and Kevin Baxter as an associate member of the Board of Appeals, to terms expiring 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to appoint Michael DiMascio as a full member and Kevin Baxter as an associate member of the Board of Appeals, to terms expiring 6/30/2026. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Appoint Kathy Yang to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
To appoint Kathy Yang to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to appoint Kathy Yang to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 6/30/2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Appoint Carly Grant, Eva Bennet and Kelly Karp to the Youth Commission to terms expiring 6/30/2024
To appoint Carly Grant, Eva Bennet and Kelly Karp to the Youth Commission to terms expiring 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to appoint Carly Grant, Eva Bennet and Kelly Karp to the Youth Commission to terms expiring 6/30/2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Tedstone)
BAN) Approva L
Approve the sale of $5,297,501 1.50% percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 24, 2021, payable June 24, 2022, to Jefferies LLC at par and accrued...
To approve the sale of $5,297,501 1.50% percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 24, 2021, payable June 24, 2022, to Jefferies LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $67,384.21. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 3, 2021, and a final Official Statement dated June 10, 2021, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Do
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to approve the sale of $5,297,501 1.50% percent General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (the "Notes") of the Town dated June 24, 2021, payable June 24, 2022, to Jefferies LLC at par and accrued interest, if any, plus a premium of $67,384.21. Further Voted: that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Notes, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated June 3, 2021, and a final Official Statement dated June 10, 2021, each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. Further Voted: that the Town Treasurer and the Select Board be, and hereby are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Notes from time to time. Further Voted: that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Further Voted: that any certificates or documents relating to the Notes (collectively, the "Documents"), may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same document; delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to a Document by electronic mail in a ".pdf" file or by other electronic transmission shall be as effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart signature page to such Document; and electronic signatures on any of the Documents shall be deemed original signatures for the purposes of the Documents and all matters relating thereto, having the same legal effect as original signatures. Further Voted: that each member each member of the Select Board, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Kramer)
Sewer Rates
Set water rates for fiscal year 2022 with an increase of 6.5% effective July 1, 2021, as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet $28.97 dollar minimum 1001-8000 cubic feet at $3.53 per 100 cubic feet over 8000...
To set water rates for fiscal year 2022 with an increase of 6.5% effective July 1, 2021, as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet $28.97 dollar minimum 1001-8000 cubic feet at $3.53 per 100 cubic feet over 8000 cubic feet at $7.33 per 100 cubic feet
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to set water rates for fiscal year 2022 with an increase of 6.5% effective July 1, 2021, as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet $28.97 dollar minimum 1001-8000 cubic feet at $3.53 per 100 cubic feet over 8000 cubic feet at $7.33 per 100 cubic feet Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Set sewer rates for fiscal year 2022 with an increase of 2% effective July 1, 2021 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet at $11.77 per 100 cubic feet. 1,001-8000 cubic feet at $13.96 per 100 cubic feet....
To set sewer rates for fiscal year 2022 with an increase of 2% effective July 1, 2021 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet at $11.77 per 100 cubic feet. 1,001-8000 cubic feet at $13.96 per 100 cubic feet. Over 8000 cubic feet at $17.26 per 100 cubic feet
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to set sewer rates for fiscal year 2022 with an increase of 2% effective July 1, 2021 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet at $11.77 per 100 cubic feet. 1,001-8000 cubic feet at $13.96 per 100 cubic feet. Over 8000 cubic feet at $17.26 per 100 cubic feet Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Implement a $200 per year Sewer bill discount for Sewer Enterprise residential customers who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41...
To implement a $200 per year Sewer bill discount for Sewer Enterprise residential customers who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2022 effective July 1, 2021. Muriel Kramer asked if it is necessary to vote this each year, and it was noted that it is not, but is done for transparency
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to implement a $200 per year Sewer bill discount for Sewer Enterprise residential customers who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2022 effective July 1, 2021. Muriel Kramer asked if it is necessary to vote this each year, and it was noted that it is not, but is done for transparency. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
FY22 Liaison Reports/Board Invites
Approve the FY22 liaison list and to appoint Muriel Kramer to the Irvine-Todaro Properties Advisory Group, to a term for the life of the project, Muriel Kramer to the Pratt Farm Master Plan Team,...
To approve the FY22 liaison list and to appoint Muriel Kramer to the Irvine-Todaro Properties Advisory Group, to a term for the life of the project, Muriel Kramer to the Pratt Farm Master Plan Team, to a term for the life of the project, Brendan Tedstone to the Open Space Preservation Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2026, and Muriel Kramer to the Marathon Fund Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the FY22 liaison list and to appoint Muriel Kramer to the Irvine-Todaro Properties Advisory Group, to a term for the life of the project, Muriel Kramer to the Pratt Farm Master Plan Team, to a term for the life of the project, Brendan Tedstone to the Open Space Preservation Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2026, and Muriel Kramer to the Marathon Fund Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2022. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Ritterbusch)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Tedstone)
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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