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September 21, 2021
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Irfan Nasrullah, Amy Ritterbusch, Brendan Tedstone, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Muriel Kramer
Absent: None
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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, 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 3) to consider litigation strategy with respect to the complaint filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination in Anderson v. Town of Hopkinton, MCAD docket number 21WEM01645, because an open meeting would have a detrimental on the Town's litigation position, to approve executive session Minutes of 9/7/2021, 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, 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 3) to consider litigation strategy with respect to the complaint filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination in Anderson v. Town of Hopkinton, MCAD docket number 21WEM01645, because an open meeting would have a detrimental on the Town's litigation position, to approve executive session Minutes of 9/7/2021, 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 September 7, 2021 meeting and approving a Parade Permit for the Wicked 5K Fun Run on October 31, 2021
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approving the Minutes of the September 7, 2021 meeting and approving a Parade Permit for the Wicked 5K Fun Run on October 31, 2021
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approving the Minutes of the September 7, 2021 meeting and approving a Parade Permit for the Wicked 5K Fun Run on October 31, 2021. 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 $20,000 donation to the Fire Department, a $25,000 donation to the Senior Center, and a $20,000 donation to the Police Department from anonymous donor(s)
To accept a $20,000 donation to the Fire Department, a $25,000 donation to the Senior Center, and a $20,000 donation to the Police Department from anonymous donor(s)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to accept a $20,000 donation to the Fire Department, a $25,000 donation to the Senior Center, and a $20,000 donation to the Police Department from anonymous donor(s). 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)
Town Employees
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Renee Chen as Deputy Assessor
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Renee Chen as Deputy Assessor
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Renee Chen as Deputy Assessor. 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)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Susan Sadeghi as Administrative Assistant, Finance
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Susan Sadeghi as Administrative Assistant, Finance
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Susan Sadeghi as Administrative Assistant, Finance. 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)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Laurie St. John as Administrative Assistant, Finance
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Laurie St. John as Administrative Assistant, Finance
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Laurie St. John as Administrative Assistant, Finance. 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)
ADA Oversight Committee
The Town Manager develop a revised Charge for the ADA Oversight Committee, and develop a recruitment plan for membership, for Select Board review
That the Town Manager develop a revised Charge for the ADA Oversight Committee, and develop a recruitment plan for membership, for Select Board review
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone that the Town Manager develop a revised Charge for the ADA Oversight Committee, and develop a recruitment plan for membership, for Select Board review. 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)
Policy Concerning Hopkinton LNG Facility
Adopt the "Policy Concerning Hopkinton LNG Facility"
To adopt the "Policy Concerning Hopkinton LNG Facility"
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to adopt the "Policy Concerning Hopkinton LNG Facility". 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)
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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