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November 9, 2021
11 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, because an...
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, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, to approve executive session Minutes of 9/21/2021, 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, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board, to approve executive session Minutes of 9/21/2021, 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 Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer. 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: Kramer)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approving the Minutes of the October 19, 2021 meeting
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approving the Minutes of the October 19, 2021 meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approving the Minutes of the October 19, 2021 meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Resignations
Appoint: Nisha Nanaware-kharade to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2023; James Burton as a full member of the Board of Appeals, to a term expiring 6/30/2024;...
To appoint: Nisha Nanaware-kharade to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2023; James Burton as a full member of the Board of Appeals, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Sandra Story as an associate member of the Council on Aging, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Ekaterina Naumova to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 11/9/2024; Patrick Fagan to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Nasiba Mannan 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: Nisha Nanaware-kharade to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2023; James Burton as a full member of the Board of Appeals, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Sandra Story as an associate member of the Council on Aging, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Ekaterina Naumova to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 11/9/2024; Patrick Fagan to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Nasiba Mannan to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Linda Chuss to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
To appoint Linda Chuss to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to appoint Linda Chuss to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Kramer)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ed Harrow as Fence Viewer, to a term expiring 6/30/2022
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ed Harrow as Fence Viewer, to a term expiring 6/30/2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ed Harrow as Fence Viewer, to a term expiring 6/30/2022. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Kramer)
Accept the resignations of Dawn Ronan and Andrea Krammes from the Youth Commission. Board members thanked them for their service, and Muriel Kramer noted that she was involved in this Commission...
To accept the resignations of Dawn Ronan and Andrea Krammes from the Youth Commission. Board members thanked them for their service, and Muriel Kramer noted that she was involved in this Commission as it was just beginning, and appreciates all that the volunteers have done to grow its role in the community
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to accept the resignations of Dawn Ronan and Andrea Krammes from the Youth Commission. Board members thanked them for their service, and Muriel Kramer noted that she was involved in this Commission as it was just beginning, and appreciates all that the volunteers have done to grow its role in the community. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Kramer)
Advance of Funds in LIEU of Borrowing
Approve an advance of funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $900,000 in connection with the Hayden Rowe Water Main Replacement approved in Article 20 of the May 2, 2016 Annual Town Meeting
To approve an advance of funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $900,000 in connection with the Hayden Rowe Water Main Replacement approved in Article 20 of the May 2, 2016 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to approve an advance of funds in lieu of borrowing in the amount of $900,000 in connection with the Hayden Rowe Water Main Replacement approved in Article 20 of the May 2, 2016 Annual Town Meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Tedstone)
Means Tested Senior Citizen Property TAX Exemption
Adopt exemptions at 200% of the calendar year 2020 Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit for fiscal year 2022
To adopt exemptions at 200% of the calendar year 2020 Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit for fiscal year 2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to adopt exemptions at 200% of the calendar year 2020 Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit for fiscal year 2022. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Town Manager Report
Approve the invitational entry policy for the 2022 Boston Marathon. In response to questions, it was stated that the Board votes annually on the invitational entry policy, and the request to raise...
To approve the invitational entry policy for the 2022 Boston Marathon. In response to questions, it was stated that the Board votes annually on the invitational entry policy, and the request to raise a minimum of $5,000 per entry is a guideline and not a requirement
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the invitational entry policy for the 2022 Boston Marathon. In response to questions, it was stated that the Board votes annually on the invitational entry policy, and the request to raise a minimum of $5,000 per entry is a guideline and not a requirement. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Sign a Notice of Non Exercise of the Town's right of First Refusal pursuant to MGL Ch. 61A Sec. 14, to John and Pamela Larter relative to property at 0 and 5 Mechanic St. and 0 Wood St
To sign a Notice of Non Exercise of the Town's right of First Refusal pursuant to MGL Ch. 61A Sec. 14, to John and Pamela Larter relative to property at 0 and 5 Mechanic St. and 0 Wood St
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to sign a Notice of Non Exercise of the Town's right of First Refusal pursuant to MGL Ch. 61A Sec. 14, to John and Pamela Larter relative to property at 0 and 5 Mechanic St. and 0 Wood St. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Kramer)
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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