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December 7, 2021
15 recorded votes, 3 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 6:05 PM).
- Muriel Kramer arrived after the meeting began (at 6:18 PM).
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 and 11/9/2021, to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to convene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Brendan Tedstone, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
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 and 11/9/2021, 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 Mary Jo LaFreniere. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approving the Minutes of the November 9, 2021 and November 16, 2021 meetings
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approving the Minutes of the November 9, 2021 and November 16, 2021 meetings
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approving the Minutes of the November 9, 2021 and November 16, 2021 meetings. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Youth Commission, Town Moderator
Appoint Jennifer Reed and Erica Lawrence to the Youth Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint Jennifer Reed and Erica Lawrence to the Youth Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Jennifer Reed and Erica Lawrence to the Youth Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2023. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Ellen Rutter as Town Moderator, to a term expiring at the 2022 Annual Town Election
To appoint Ellen Rutter as Town Moderator, to a term expiring at the 2022 Annual Town Election
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Ellen Rutter as Town Moderator, to a term expiring at the 2022 Annual Town Election. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
New Employees
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Nanci Hill as Library Director and Sarah Murphy as Public Safety Communications Dispatcher
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Nanci Hill as Library Director and Sarah Murphy as Public Safety Communications Dispatcher
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Nanci Hill as Library Director and Sarah Murphy as Public Safety Communications Dispatcher. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Belladora CORP DBA the VIN BIN, 22 South 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 Section 15 Package Store All-Alcohol license for the Vin Bin, 22 South Street, with hours of operation Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM, and Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 10 PM
To approve a Section 15 Package Store All-Alcohol license for the Vin Bin, 22 South Street, with hours of operation Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM, and Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 10 PM
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve a Section 15 Package Store All-Alcohol license for the Vin Bin, 22 South Street, with hours of operation Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM, and Monday-Saturday 10 AM - 10 PM. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Board of Library Trustees Appointment
Appoint David Dollenmayer to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the 2022 Annual Town Election
To appoint David Dollenmayer to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the 2022 Annual Town Election
The count (8-0) 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 Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint David Dollenmayer to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the 2022 Annual Town Election. Vote to Approve: Yes-8, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
To appoint David Dollenmayer to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the 2022 Annual Town Election
The count (8-0) 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 Amy Ritterbusch to appoint David Dollenmayer to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the 2022 Annual Town Election. Vote to Approve: Yes-8, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
PM. Lykan Bioscience
Authorize the Town Manager and legal team to formally commence TIF negotiations with Lykan Bioscience
To authorize the Town Manager and legal team to formally commence TIF negotiations with Lykan Bioscience
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 Lykan Bioscience. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Annual License Renewals
Renew a Section 12 General On-Premises All Alcohol license for the Hopkinton Tennis & Swim Club, 27 Lumber St., and approve a waiver of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate, Workers...
To renew a Section 12 General On-Premises All Alcohol license for the Hopkinton Tennis & Swim Club, 27 Lumber St., and approve a waiver of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate, Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate, Employee ID number, TIPS Certifications and Fire Dept. Safety Inspection Certificate, as the premises has not been constructed
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to renew a Section 12 General On-Premises All Alcohol license for the Hopkinton Tennis & Swim Club, 27 Lumber St., and approve a waiver of the Liquor Liability Insurance Certificate, Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate, Employee ID number, TIPS Certifications and Fire Dept. Safety Inspection Certificate, as the premises has not been constructed. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Renew a Wholesale Class II Auto Sales license for WSAB Enterprise and a Class II License for Whitehall Auto Sales
To renew a Wholesale Class II Auto Sales license for WSAB Enterprise and a Class II License for Whitehall Auto Sales
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to renew a Wholesale Class II Auto Sales license for WSAB Enterprise and a Class II License for Whitehall Auto Sales. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Tedstone)
Temporary Solution
Recommend and endorse the implementation of Options 3 or 4 as a temporary solution, with Option 1 to be implemented until the temporary treatment system is operational
To recommend and endorse the implementation of Options 3 or 4 as a temporary solution, with Option 1 to be implemented until the temporary treatment system is operational
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to recommend and endorse the implementation of Options 3 or 4 as a temporary solution, with Option 1 to be implemented until the temporary treatment system is operational. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Opioid Settlement participation forms on behalf of the Town and return them to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
To authorize the Town Manager to sign the Opioid Settlement participation forms on behalf of the Town and return them to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Opioid Settlement participation forms on behalf of the Town and return them to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to adjourn the meeting. 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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