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September 7, 2021
13 recorded votes, 0 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; 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. (Assessors 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 (8/3/2021); to discuss strategy with respect to the purchase, lease, sale or value of real property in relation to Open Space Preservation, Trails Coordination and Management and Upper Charles Trail (Assessors Map parcels R8-1-0, R7-5-0, R7-8-0, R16-21-0, R16-22-0, R28-59-0, R28-61-0, U25-16-A, R10-15-0, R34-17-C, Tennessee Gas easements, Granite St. easement, East Main St. Mezitt property) 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 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; 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. (Assessors 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 (8/3/2021); to discuss strategy with respect to the purchase, lease, sale or value of real property in relation to Open Space Preservation, Trails Coordination and Management and Upper Charles Trail (Assessors Map parcels R8-1-0, R7-5-0, R7-8-0, R16-21-0, R16-22-0, R28-59-0, R28-61-0, U25-16-A, R10-15-0, R34-17-C, Tennessee Gas easements, Granite St. easement, East Main St. Mezitt property) 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 convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone. 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: LaFreniere, second: Tedstone)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: approving the Minutes of the August 3, 2021 meeting, approving a Parade Permit for the CF Cycle for Life on October 2, 2021, approving a Parade Permit...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: approving the Minutes of the August 3, 2021 meeting, approving a Parade Permit for the CF Cycle for Life on October 2, 2021, approving a Parade Permit for the Title 9 Women Only Triathlon on September 12, 2021, and accepting the resignation of Michelle Heeney from the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: approving the Minutes of the August 3, 2021 meeting, approving a Parade Permit for the CF Cycle for Life on October 2, 2021, approving a Parade Permit for the Title 9 Women Only Triathlon on September 12, 2021, and accepting the resignation of Michelle Heeney from the Cultural Council. 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: Ritterbusch, second: Tedstone)
Accept a $300 gift to the Ambulance Fund from The Whitehall Learning Group in memory of Lawrence Tedstone, Kristin Webb and George Jongeling
To accept a $300 gift to the Ambulance Fund from The Whitehall Learning Group in memory of Lawrence Tedstone, Kristin Webb and George Jongeling
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to accept a $300 gift to the Ambulance Fund from The Whitehall Learning Group in memory of Lawrence Tedstone, Kristin Webb and George Jongeling. 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)
Fire Chief Ceremony
Has reviewed the Section 19(b)(1) form filed by William Miller and the financial interest identified, and the Board determines that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed...
That the Board has reviewed the Section 19(b)(1) form filed by William Miller and the financial interest identified, and the Board determines that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from him
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch that the Board has reviewed the Section 19(b)(1) form filed by William Miller and the financial interest identified, and the Board determines that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from him. 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)
Officials
Appoint Firefighters Kyle Stark and Allyson Rothenberg as Traffic Constables, to terms expiring 6/30/2024
To appoint Firefighters Kyle Stark and Allyson Rothenberg as Traffic Constables, to terms expiring 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Firefighters Kyle Stark and Allyson Rothenberg as Traffic Constables, to terms expiring 6/30/2024. 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)
Appoint Gale Levine as a full member of the Council on Aging, to a term expiring 6/30/2024 and to appoint Susan Pearson as an associate member of the Council on Aging, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
To appoint Gale Levine as a full member of the Council on Aging, to a term expiring 6/30/2024 and to appoint Susan Pearson as an associate member of the Council on Aging, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Gale Levine as a full member of the Council on Aging, to a term expiring 6/30/2024 and to appoint Susan Pearson as an associate member of the Council on Aging, to a term expiring 6/30/2024. 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: LaFreniere)
Appoint Alex Danahy to the Marathon Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024, and to clarify that Marathon Committee terms for citizens are for 3 years in length
To appoint Alex Danahy to the Marathon Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024, and to clarify that Marathon Committee terms for citizens are for 3 years in length
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Alex Danahy to the Marathon Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024, and to clarify that Marathon Committee terms for citizens are for 3 years in length. 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: LaFreniere)
Appoint Joseph Bennett (Police Dept.), John Porter (Police Dept.), William Miller (Fire Dept.), Mike Mansir (DPW), Tim Persson (Schools), and Liisa Jackson (Parks & Rec. Commission) to the...
To appoint Joseph Bennett (Police Dept.), John Porter (Police Dept.), William Miller (Fire Dept.), Mike Mansir (DPW), Tim Persson (Schools), and Liisa Jackson (Parks & Rec. Commission) to the Marathon Committee as representatives of their respective departments/boards, to terms expiring 6/30/2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Joseph Bennett (Police Dept.), John Porter (Police Dept.), William Miller (Fire Dept.), Mike Mansir (DPW), Tim Persson (Schools), and Liisa Jackson (Parks & Rec. Commission) to the Marathon Committee as representatives of their respective departments/boards, to terms expiring 6/30/2022. 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)
Appoint the following board and committee members: David Godfroy to the Permanent Building Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Patricia Duarte to the Personnel Committee, to a term expiring...
To appoint the following board and committee members: David Godfroy to the Permanent Building Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Patricia Duarte to the Personnel Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Cynthia Esthimer as the Parks & Recreation Commission designee on the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Steven Jackson to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Seldon MacNeill to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint the following board and committee members: David Godfroy to the Permanent Building Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Patricia Duarte to the Personnel Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Cynthia Esthimer as the Parks & Recreation Commission designee on the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Steven Jackson to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Seldon MacNeill to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024. 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)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Shannon Casey as full time Public Safety Dispatcher
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Shannon Casey as full time Public Safety Dispatcher
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Shannon Casey as full time Public Safety Dispatcher. 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)
Housing Authority Appointment
Appoint Nancy Drawe to the Housing Authority, to a term expiring at the 2022 annual town election
To appoint Nancy Drawe to the Housing Authority, to a term expiring at the 2022 annual town election
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Nancy Drawe to the Housing Authority, to a term expiring at the 2022 annual town election. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Rebeka Hoffman stated that the Housing Authority already voted 3-0 to recommend Nancy Drawe at its last meeting, and declined to participate in the vote at this meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Town Manager Report
Delegate to the Town Manager the task of conducting the Town of Hopkinton's cable television license renewal public hearing to be held in September or October of 2021, but not later than October...
That the Select Board delegate to the Town Manager the task of conducting the Town of Hopkinton's cable television license renewal public hearing to be held in September or October of 2021, but not later than October 23, 2021, for the limited purpose of providing members of the public and interested persons the opportunity to offer comments on local cable needs and the performance of Comcast Communications to assist in the process of the Town's consideration of a possible license renewal. The foregoing hearing shall be further limited in accordance with the following: No final actions will be taken at this information gathering hearing and as license Issuing Authority, the Board is required to reserve final decision making authority concerning any future approval or denial of a renewal license and final renewal license decisions; Consistent with the foregoing you the Town Manager is delegated to be the hearing officer and may assist with the gathering of information and comments for the hearing record and with continuing ascertainment of renewal needs. Amy Ritterbusch asked if Board members can attend the hearing, and the response was yes. Norman Khumalo stated the Town should also advertise for residents to serve on the Cable Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch that the Select Board delegate to the Town Manager the task of conducting the Town of Hopkinton's cable television license renewal public hearing to be held in September or October of 2021, but not later than October 23, 2021, for the limited purpose of providing members of the public and interested persons the opportunity to offer comments on local cable needs and the performance of Comcast Communications to assist in the process of the Town's consideration of a possible license renewal. The foregoing hearing shall be further limited in accordance with the following: No final actions will be taken at this information gathering hearing and as license Issuing Authority, the Board is required to reserve final decision making authority concerning any future approval or denial of a renewal license and final renewal license decisions; Consistent with the foregoing you the Town Manager is delegated to be the hearing officer and may assist with the gathering of information and comments for the hearing record and with continuing ascertainment of renewal needs. Amy Ritterbusch asked if Board members can attend the hearing, and the response was yes. Norman Khumalo stated the Town should also advertise for residents to serve on the Cable Advisory Committee. 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)
Support creating a new staff position engineering inspector, funding for which is included in the budget for Town projects
To support creating a new staff position engineering inspector, funding for which is included in the budget for Town projects
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to support creating a new staff position engineering inspector, funding for which is included in the budget for Town projects. 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: Ritterbusch, 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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