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July 6, 2021
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Irfan Nasrullah, Amy Ritterbusch, Brendan Tedstone, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Muriel Kramer
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Brendan Tedstone arrived after the meeting began (at 5:53 PM).
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...
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 of 6/15/21; to allow Carol Cavanaugh, Ray Miyares, Bryan Bertram, Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, NasrullahThe roll call does not list Amy Ritterbusch and Brendan Tedstone, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“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 of 6/15/21; to allow Carol Cavanaugh, Ray Miyares, Bryan Bertram, Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion; and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Minutes of the June 15, 2021 Select Board meeting and to accept a $400 gift from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation for the Library's Gift Account
To approve the Minutes of the June 15, 2021 Select Board meeting and to accept a $400 gift from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation for the Library's Gift Account
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Minutes of the June 15, 2021 Select Board meeting and to accept a $400 gift from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation for the Library's Gift Account. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Ritterbusch)
Accept a $75 gift from Joseph and Anne Roberts and a $100 gift from Mary and Bill Terry in memory of Lawrence Tedstone
To accept a $75 gift from Joseph and Anne Roberts and a $100 gift from Mary and Bill Terry in memory of Lawrence Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to accept a $75 gift from Joseph and Anne Roberts and a $100 gift from Mary and Bill Terry in memory of Lawrence Tedstone. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
MALT License
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Approve the amendment to the Section 12 Wine & Malt license to allow 24 outdoor seats in the patio location as shown on the submitted plan, with the condition that the fencing be extended to the...
To approve the amendment to the Section 12 Wine & Malt license to allow 24 outdoor seats in the patio location as shown on the submitted plan, with the condition that the fencing be extended to the back door of the restaurant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the amendment to the Section 12 Wine & Malt license to allow 24 outdoor seats in the patio location as shown on the submitted plan, with the condition that the fencing be extended to the back door of the restaurant. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Annual Appointments
Make the following appointments: Town Counsel - Miyares and Harrington, LLP (term 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022) Labor Counsel - Mirick O'Connell (term 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022) Select Board Chair's Designee...
To make the following appointments: Town Counsel - Miyares and Harrington, LLP (term 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022) Labor Counsel - Mirick O'Connell (term 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022) Select Board Chair's Designee to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board - Mary Jo LaFreniere (term 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022) Traffic Constables, terms 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2024: Patrick O'Brien, Kenneth Clark, Ryan Reilly, Brenda Stanley, Kiley Davis, Nicole Corsi, Michael Prescott, Kevin Riess, Farai Sithole, Robert Caron, Sara Jordan
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to make the following appointments: Town Counsel - Miyares and Harrington, LLP (term 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022) Labor Counsel - Mirick O'Connell (term 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022) Select Board Chair's Designee to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board - Mary Jo LaFreniere (term 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022) Traffic Constables, terms 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2024: Patrick O'Brien, Kenneth Clark, Ryan Reilly, Brenda Stanley, Kiley Davis, Nicole Corsi, Michael Prescott, Kevin Riess, Farai Sithole, Robert Caron, Sara Jordan. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Weston Nurseries, 93 East Main Street
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License and a single event Entertainment License for the Blooms, Brews & BBQ Festival on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 11 AM to 7 PM at 93 East Main Street,...
To approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License and a single event Entertainment License for the Blooms, Brews & BBQ Festival on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 11 AM to 7 PM at 93 East Main Street, and to grant a waiver of application fees because it is a charity fundraiser event
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License and a single event Entertainment License for the Blooms, Brews & BBQ Festival on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 11 AM to 7 PM at 93 East Main Street, and to grant a waiver of application fees because it is a charity fundraiser event. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Annual Appointments
Confirm the following Town Manager appointments, each to terms from 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Plumbing & Gas...
To confirm the following Town Manager appointments, each to terms from 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Charles Dabritz Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Peter Zereski Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Dan Hunt Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret Person to cut wire in case of fire - Kevin Bouret Assistant Wiring Inspector - Jonathan Shepard Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Sakin Public Weigher - John Palmer Public Weigher - Jaynne Adams Public Weigher - Jaime Wright Public Weigher - Chelsea Adams Public Weigher - William Robinson Public Weigher - Will Crofton Amy Ritterbusch asked if the positions are on-call when needed or if they are regular employees. Mr. Khumalo noted that the Animal Control Officer is a regular part time employee, and the others are on-call
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to confirm the following Town Manager appointments, each to terms from 7/1/2021 to 6/30/2022: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Charles Dabritz Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Peter Zereski Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Dan Hunt Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret Person to cut wire in case of fire - Kevin Bouret Assistant Wiring Inspector - Jonathan Shepard Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Sakin Public Weigher - John Palmer Public Weigher - Jaynne Adams Public Weigher - Jaime Wright Public Weigher - Chelsea Adams Public Weigher - William Robinson Public Weigher - Will Crofton Amy Ritterbusch asked if the positions are on-call when needed or if they are regular employees. Mr. Khumalo noted that the Animal Control Officer is a regular part time employee, and the others are on-call. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint the following individuals to the following boards/committees, to the terms identified: Nancy Drawe to the Council on Aging, term expiring 6/30/2024 Nelicia Bowen to the Personnel...
To appoint the following individuals to the following boards/committees, to the terms identified: Nancy Drawe to the Council on Aging, term expiring 6/30/2024 Nelicia Bowen to the Personnel Committee, term expiring 6/30/2024. Kenneth Parker to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2024. Kenneth Parker to the Upper Charles Trail Committee, term expiring 6/30/2024. Nancy Peters to the Woodville Historic District Commission, Historical Commission nominee, term expiring 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint the following individuals to the following boards/committees, to the terms identified: Nancy Drawe to the Council on Aging, term expiring 6/30/2024 Nelicia Bowen to the Personnel Committee, term expiring 6/30/2024. Kenneth Parker to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2024. Kenneth Parker to the Upper Charles Trail Committee, term expiring 6/30/2024. Nancy Peters to the Woodville Historic District Commission, Historical Commission nominee, term expiring 6/30/2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
New Employees
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jessica Mignault as Assistant Director, Senior Services
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jessica Mignault as Assistant Director, Senior Services
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jessica Mignault as Assistant Director, Senior Services. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lucas Ferreria, Data & Application Support Specialist
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lucas Ferreria, Data & Application Support Specialist
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lucas Ferreria, Data & Application Support Specialist. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
FY21 Budget Transfers
Approve Fiscal Year 2021 budget transfer requests totalling $126,000 as follows: Transfer From: Health Insurance $126,000 Total: $126,000 Transfer To: Town Counsel $126,000 Total: $126,000
To approve Fiscal Year 2021 budget transfer requests totalling $126,000 as follows: Transfer From: Health Insurance $126,000 Total: $126,000 Transfer To: Town Counsel $126,000 Total: $126,000
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve Fiscal Year 2021 budget transfer requests totalling $126,000 as follows: Transfer From: Health Insurance $126,000 Total: $126,000 Transfer To: Town Counsel $126,000 Total: $126,000 Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Town Manager Report
Remove the hiring freeze that the Board instituted during the Covid-19 pandemic
To remove the hiring freeze that the Board instituted during the Covid-19 pandemic
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to remove the hiring freeze that the Board instituted during the Covid-19 pandemic. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
FY22 Liaison Reports/Board Invites
Rescind the vote of the Boad taken at its meeting on June 15, 2021 appointing Muriel Kramer to the Marathon Fund Committee, and to confirm that Muriel Kramer is the Board's liaison to the Committee
To rescind the vote of the Boad taken at its meeting on June 15, 2021 appointing Muriel Kramer to the Marathon Fund Committee, and to confirm that Muriel Kramer is the Board's liaison to the Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to rescind the vote of the Boad taken at its meeting on June 15, 2021 appointing Muriel Kramer to the Marathon Fund Committee, and to confirm that Muriel Kramer is the Board's liaison to the Committee. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, 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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