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August 3, 2021
9 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, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Library Unions, and...
Motion to enter into executive session 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, Fire Chief, 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, pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at 0 Frankland Rd. (Assessor's Map U7 Block 7 Lot 0) because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, to approve executive session Minutes (7/6/21); 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
“motion to enter into executive session 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, Fire Chief, 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, pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at 0 Frankland Rd. (Assessor's Map U7 Block 7 Lot 0) because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, to approve executive session Minutes (7/6/21); 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 Consent Agenda, consisting of: approving the Minutes of the July 6, 2021 and July 12, 2021 meetings, accepting a $1,000 gift to the Police Dept. from the Hopkinton Cricket Club, and...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: approving the Minutes of the July 6, 2021 and July 12, 2021 meetings, accepting a $1,000 gift to the Police Dept. from the Hopkinton Cricket Club, and accepting the resignation of Rory Warren from the Board of Appeals with regrets and thanks
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: approving the Minutes of the July 6, 2021 and July 12, 2021 meetings, accepting a $1,000 gift to the Police Dept. from the Hopkinton Cricket Club, and accepting the resignation of Rory Warren from the Board of Appeals with regrets and thanks. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
New Town Employees
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Simone Carter as Public Health Nurse, Shivani Raval as Procurement & Grants Manager, Donald Jazzerowski as Custodian, and Julia Schneiderman as Outreach...
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Simone Carter as Public Health Nurse, Shivani Raval as Procurement & Grants Manager, Donald Jazzerowski as Custodian, and Julia Schneiderman as Outreach Coordinator
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Simone Carter as Public Health Nurse, Shivani Raval as Procurement & Grants Manager, Donald Jazzerowski as Custodian, and Julia Schneiderman as Outreach Coordinator. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Officials
Appoint Scott Gonfrade as Constable, to a term expiring June 30, 2024
To appoint Scott Gonfrade as Constable, to a term expiring June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Scott Gonfrade as Constable, to a term expiring June 30, 2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint James Frederick as a Traffic Constable, to a term expiring June 30, 2024
To appoint James Frederick as a Traffic Constable, to a term expiring June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint James Frederick as a Traffic Constable, to a term expiring June 30, 2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Doris Early to the Board of Registrars of Voters, to a term expiring February 1, 2023
To appoint Doris Early to the Board of Registrars of Voters, to a term expiring February 1, 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to appoint Doris Early to the Board of Registrars of Voters, to a term expiring February 1, 2023. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Tedstone)
Fire Chief
Accept the Human Resources Director's screening report and appoint William R.Miller to the position of Fire Chief for the Town of Hopkinton, subject to successful contract negotiations; and to...
To accept the Human Resources Director's screening report and appoint William R.Miller to the position of Fire Chief for the Town of Hopkinton, subject to successful contract negotiations; and to authorize the Town Manager and town legal team to commence negotiations
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to accept the Human Resources Director's screening report and appoint William R.Miller to the position of Fire Chief for the Town of Hopkinton, subject to successful contract negotiations; and to authorize the Town Manager and town legal team to commence negotiations. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Company Introduction
Authorize the Town Manager and legal team to formally commence TIF negotiations with Repligen
To authorize the Town Manager and legal team to formally commence TIF negotiations with Repligen
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to authorize the Town Manager and legal team to formally commence TIF negotiations with Repligen. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe minutes say Brendan Tedstone had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
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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