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January 25, 2022
9 recorded votes, 2 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, and to approve executive session Minutes of 1/11/2022, 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, 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, and to approve executive session Minutes of 1/11/2022, 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 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: 1) approval of the Minutes of the January 11, 2022 and January 13, 2022 meetings; and 2) accepting a gift of $1,000 to the Marathon Fund Committee in the...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the January 11, 2022 and January 13, 2022 meetings; and 2) accepting a gift of $1,000 to the Marathon Fund Committee in the memory of Frederick L. Murphy, from TSG Enterprises LLC. Ms. LaFreniere stated that Fred Murphy was an athlete, teacher, and served on the Marathon Fund Committee
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 January 11, 2022 and January 13, 2022 meetings; and 2) accepting a gift of $1,000 to the Marathon Fund Committee in the memory of Frederick L. Murphy, from TSG Enterprises LLC. Ms. LaFreniere stated that Fred Murphy was an athlete, teacher, and served on the Marathon Fund 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: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Maspenock MILE Road RACE
Approve a Parade Permit for the Maspenock Mile Road Race on May 27, 2022 as submitted, subject to Mass. Dept. of Public Health Covid-19 guidance
To approve a Parade Permit for the Maspenock Mile Road Race on May 27, 2022 as submitted, subject to Mass. Dept. of Public Health Covid-19 guidance
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to approve a Parade Permit for the Maspenock Mile Road Race on May 27, 2022 as submitted, subject to 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: LaFreniere, second: Kramer)
Cedar ST. EXT.
Approve the name "Lincoln Street" for the new extension of Lincoln Street and "Honeybee Pass" for the new street off Cedar St. Extension
To approve the name "Lincoln Street" for the new extension of Lincoln Street and "Honeybee Pass" for the new street off Cedar St. Extension
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the name "Lincoln Street" for the new extension of Lincoln Street and "Honeybee Pass" for the new street off Cedar St. Extension. 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: Ritterbusch)
Change of Officers, Mobil MART, 92 West Main Street
Approve the Change of Officers for the Section 15 Alcohol License for Global Montello Group Corp., DBA Mobil Mart Hopkinton, 92 West Main Street, as submitted
To approve the Change of Officers for the Section 15 Alcohol License for Global Montello Group Corp., DBA Mobil Mart Hopkinton, 92 West Main Street, as submitted
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the Change of Officers for the Section 15 Alcohol License for Global Montello Group Corp., DBA Mobil Mart Hopkinton, 92 West Main Street, as submitted. 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)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Ilana Casady and Amy Groves to the Cultural Council, to terms running from January 30, 2022 to January 29, 2025
To appoint Ilana Casady and Amy Groves to the Cultural Council, to terms running from January 30, 2022 to January 29, 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to appoint Ilana Casady and Amy Groves to the Cultural Council, to terms running from January 30, 2022 to January 29, 2025. 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)
Submit the following articles into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant: 1. Create School Special Education Stabilization Fund 2. Transfer to School Special Education Stabilization Fund 3. Approve...
To submit the following articles into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant: 1. Create School Special Education Stabilization Fund 2. Transfer to School Special Education Stabilization Fund 3. Approve Lykan Bioscience Tax Increment Finance Agreement (TIF) 4. Amend General Bylaws so as to make them gender-neutral 5. Accept easement at 2 Oakhurst Road for a school bus waiting area 6. Accept gift of land - Lot E, Fitch Ave. in the Elmwood Farms III subdivision, for open space and recreation uses (parcel is between Marathon School/EMC Park & Fitch Ave.) 7. PILOT Agreement - Wilson St. Solar Farm 8. Establish a MGL ch. 53F ¾ PEG Access and Cable Related Fund Account for HCAM funding 9. Rescind HCAM Enterprise Fund 10. Establish MGL. ch. 53E ½ revolving fund for regional Shared Housing Services Office 11. Establish ADA Commission 12. Prudent Investment Legislation 13. Unauthorized/Unissued Debt Rescindment 14. Boat Excise Tax 15. Lake Maspenock Dam Area Repair Work 16. Funding for Terry Farmhouse, Hayden Rowe 17. Acceptance of Town Reports 18. Set the Salary of Elected Officials 19. Last Fiscal Year Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers 20. Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years 21. Excess Bond Premium 22. Current Fiscal Year Operating Budget 23. Revolving Fund Spending Limits 24. Chapter 90 Highway Funds 25. Transfer To Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund 26. Transfer to General Stabilization Fund 27. Transfer to Capital Expense Stabilization Fund 28. Pay-As-Yo
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to submit the following articles into the 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant: 1. Create School Special Education Stabilization Fund 2. Transfer to School Special Education Stabilization Fund 3. Approve Lykan Bioscience Tax Increment Finance Agreement (TIF) 4. Amend General Bylaws so as to make them gender-neutral 5. Accept easement at 2 Oakhurst Road for a school bus waiting area 6. Accept gift of land - Lot E, Fitch Ave. in the Elmwood Farms III subdivision, for open space and recreation uses (parcel is between Marathon School/EMC Park & Fitch Ave.) 7. PILOT Agreement - Wilson St. Solar Farm 8. Establish a MGL ch. 53F ¾ PEG Access and Cable Related Fund Account for HCAM funding 9. Rescind HCAM Enterprise Fund 10. Establish MGL. ch. 53E ½ revolving fund for regional Shared Housing Services Office 11. Establish ADA Commission 12. Prudent Investment Legislation 13. Unauthorized/Unissued Debt Rescindment 14. Boat Excise Tax 15. Lake Maspenock Dam Area Repair Work 16. Funding for Terry Farmhouse, Hayden Rowe 17. Acceptance of Town Reports 18. Set the Salary of Elected Officials 19. Last Fiscal Year Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers 20. Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal Years 21. Excess Bond Premium 22. Current Fiscal Year Operating Budget 23. Revolving Fund Spending Limits 24. Chapter 90 Highway Funds 25. Transfer To Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund 26. Transfer to General Stabilization Fund 27. Transfer to Capital Expense Stabilization Fund 28. Pay-As-You-Go Capital Expenses 29. Trustees of the School Fund 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)
Town Manager Report
Appoint Michelle Murdock as a Records Access Officer for the Police Department. Ms. Kramer stated this should be an acting position while the vacant position is advertised
To appoint Michelle Murdock as a Records Access Officer for the Police Department. Ms. Kramer stated this should be an acting position while the vacant position is advertised
Yes: LaFreniere, Nasrullah, Ritterbusch, TedstoneNo: Kramer
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Michelle Murdock as a Records Access Officer for the Police Department. Ms. Kramer stated this should be an acting position while the vacant position is advertised. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: Ritterbusch)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer 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: Kramer)
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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