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January 11, 2022
13 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
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session pursuant to: a) 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...
Motion to enter into executive session pursuant to: a) 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, b) 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, and c) to approve executive session Minutes of 12/7/2021, to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to reconvene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session
Yes: Kramer, Nasrullah, Ritterbusch, TedstoneThe roll call does not list Mary Jo LaFreniere, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“motion to enter into executive session pursuant to: a) 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, b) 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, and c) to approve executive session Minutes of 12/7/2021, to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to reconvene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendon Tedstone. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Tedstone)
Request for Signs in the Right of WAY of Hayden ROWE
Approve the display of up to 15 signs within the right of way of Hayden Rowe between January 11, 2022 and the May, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, provided that they are displayed no longer than 1 week...
To approve the display of up to 15 signs within the right of way of Hayden Rowe between January 11, 2022 and the May, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, provided that they are displayed no longer than 1 week at a time, that individual signs shall not exceed 18" x 24" in size, and that the signs are not displayed within the two week period before the 2022 Boston Marathon
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to approve the display of up to 15 signs within the right of way of Hayden Rowe between January 11, 2022 and the May, 2022 Annual Town Meeting, provided that they are displayed no longer than 1 week at a time, that individual signs shall not exceed 18" x 24" in size, and that the signs are not displayed within the two week period before the 2022 Boston Marathon. 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: 1) approval of the Minutes of the December 9, 2021, December 13, 2021, and December 14, 2021 meetings; and 2) to re-sign a Conservation Restriction for...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the December 9, 2021, December 13, 2021, and December 14, 2021 meetings; and 2) to re-sign a Conservation Restriction for 42-44 West Elm St
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the December 9, 2021, December 13, 2021, and December 14, 2021 meetings; and 2) to re-sign a Conservation Restriction for 42-44 West Elm St. 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)
Seasonal Population FORM
Estimate that the temporary increased resident population for Hopkinton in 2022 is 19,469
To estimate that the temporary increased resident population for Hopkinton in 2022 is 19,469
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to estimate that the temporary increased resident population for Hopkinton in 2022 is 19,469. 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)
Petition for Underground Conduit, Wilson Street, Eversource Energy
Continue the public hearing to February 15, 2022
To continue the public hearing to February 15, 2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to continue the public hearing to February 15, 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: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Parade Permit Application, Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K
Approve the Parade Permit, subject to compliance with Mass. Dept. of Public Health Covid-19 guidance
To approve the Parade Permit, subject to compliance with Mass. Dept. of Public Health Covid-19 guidance
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the Parade Permit, subject to compliance with Mass. Dept. of Public Health Covid-19 guidance. 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)
Cemetery Commission Appointment
Appoint Linda Kimball to the Cemetery Commission, to a term expiring at the May, 2022 Annual Town Election
To appoint Linda Kimball to the Cemetery Commission, to a term expiring at the May, 2022 Annual Town Election
This was a joint vote with members of another board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown (the minutes give the combined count as 7-0).
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Linda Kimball to the Cemetery Commission, to a term expiring at the May, 2022 Annual Town Election. ROLL CALL: Tom Pratt-Yes; Kyla McSweeey-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-7, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Housing Authority Appointment
Appoint Joseph Tobin to the Housing Authority, to a term expiring 6/30/2026
To appoint Joseph Tobin to the Housing Authority, to a term expiring 6/30/2026
This was a joint vote with members of another board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown (the minutes give the combined count as 7-0).
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Joseph Tobin to the Housing Authority, to a term expiring 6/30/2026. ROLL CALL: Nancy Drawe-Yes; Darlene Hayes-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-7, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Board/Committee/Officer Appointments
Appoint Michael Riley as a full member of the Board of Appeals, to a term expiring 6/30/2022
To appoint Michael Riley as a full member of the Board of Appeals, to a term expiring 6/30/2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Michael Riley as a full member of the Board of Appeals, to a term expiring 6/30/2022. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Beth Malloy to the vacant elected Constable position, to a term expiring at the May, 2022 Annual Town Election
To appoint Beth Malloy to the vacant elected Constable position, to a term expiring at the May, 2022 Annual Town Election
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to appoint Beth Malloy to the vacant elected Constable position, to a term expiring at the May, 2022 Annual Town Election. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Tedstone)
New Town Employees
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Cassandra Bigness as Drug Free Communities Coalition Coordinator
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Cassandra Bigness as Drug Free Communities Coalition Coordinator
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Cassandra Bigness as Drug Free Communities Coalition Coordinator. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Dawn Duplessis as Administrative Assistant, Senior Services
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Dawn Duplessis as Administrative Assistant, Senior Services
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Dawn Duplessis as Administrative Assistant, Senior Services. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
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. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-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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