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April 12, 2022
14 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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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 6:09 PM).
- Muriel Kramer took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve Consent Agenda items a and b.1, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the April 5, 2022 meeting, and 2) approving a Marathon Fund request for $4,022 for the High School Track Team...
To approve Consent Agenda items a and b.1, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the April 5, 2022 meeting, and 2) approving a Marathon Fund request for $4,022 for the High School Track Team to fund a Track Timing System
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
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve Consent Agenda items a and b.1, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the April 5, 2022 meeting, and 2) approving a Marathon Fund request for $4,022 for the High School Track Team to fund a Track Timing System. 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)
Approve a Marathon Fund request for $1,850 for the Hopkinton High School Senior Class Post Prom Committee to help with the cost of entertainment at the 5/13/22 event at the High School. Ms....
To approve a Marathon Fund request for $1,850 for the Hopkinton High School Senior Class Post Prom Committee to help with the cost of entertainment at the 5/13/22 event at the High School. Ms. Ritterbusch stated she has a child in the class of 2023 and is concerned that it is not receiving similar funding. Ms. Kramer noted it appears that a request for a similar amount to the Marathon Fund Committee would be considered by them. Mr. Khumalo noted that the Marathon Fund Committee indicated that the class of 2023 has not yet made a request. Ms. Ritterbusch noted that a previous request was denied
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, NasrullahAbstained: RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Brendan Tedstone, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to approve a Marathon Fund request for $1,850 for the Hopkinton High School Senior Class Post Prom Committee to help with the cost of entertainment at the 5/13/22 event at the High School. Ms. Ritterbusch stated she has a child in the class of 2023 and is concerned that it is not receiving similar funding. Ms. Kramer noted it appears that a request for a similar amount to the Marathon Fund Committee would be considered by them. Mr. Khumalo noted that the Marathon Fund Committee indicated that the class of 2023 has not yet made a request. Ms. Ritterbusch noted that a previous request was denied. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Abstain; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0, Abstain-1..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Kramer)
Town Employee Appointments
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Joyce Emery as Administrative Manager, Fire Department
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Joyce Emery as Administrative Manager, Fire Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Joyce Emery as Administrative Manager, Fire Department. 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)
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Nicole Bratsos as the Inspector of Construction, Utilities and Engineering
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Nicole Bratsos as the Inspector of Construction, Utilities and Engineering
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Nicole Bratsos as the Inspector of Construction, Utilities and Engineering. 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)
Conditionally offer Brennan Grimley a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training
To conditionally offer Brennan Grimley a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to conditionally offer Brennan Grimley a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training. 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)
Conditionally offer Nicholas Saletnik a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training
To conditionally offer Nicholas Saletnik a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to conditionally offer Nicholas Saletnik a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training. 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)
Request for SIGN Approval in Road Rights of WAY
Allow up to 20 temporary signs in the right of way of the streets proposed, which may be placed after the Boston Marathon on April 18 and would be removed on May 14. Mr. Tedstone asked Ms. Curren...
To allow up to 20 temporary signs in the right of way of the streets proposed, which may be placed after the Boston Marathon on April 18 and would be removed on May 14. Mr. Tedstone asked Ms. Curren if the limit on number and dates is acceptable, and the response was yes
Yes: Kramer, Nasrullah, Ritterbusch, TedstoneNo: LaFreniere
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to allow up to 20 temporary signs in the right of way of the streets proposed, which may be placed after the Boston Marathon on April 18 and would be removed on May 14. Mr. Tedstone asked Ms. Curren if the limit on number and dates is acceptable, and the response was yes. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-No; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Boston Marathon Update/Road Closures
Approve the temporary road closures for the Boston Marathon as proposed
To approve the temporary road closures for the Boston Marathon as proposed
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the temporary road closures for the Boston Marathon as proposed. 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)
FY 23 Budet Update
Approve the budget revisions as outlined
To approve the budget revisions as outlined
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to approve the budget revisions as outlined. 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)
Annual Town Meeting
Increase the number of members to 7
To increase the number of members to 7
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, RitterbuschNo: Nasrullah, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to increase the number of members to 7. ROLL CALL: Irfan Nasrullah-No; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Brendan Tedstone-No; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-2..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Sign the May 2, 2022 ATM Warrant
To sign the May 2, 2022 ATM Warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to sign the May 2, 2022 ATM Warrant. 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)
Recommend approval of the articles listed below. Community Preservation and Citizen Petition articles will be considered at the next meeting. FY22 Supplemental Appropriations Authorize Petition...
To recommend approval of the articles listed below. Community Preservation and Citizen Petition articles will be considered at the next meeting. FY22 Supplemental Appropriations Authorize Petition for Limited & Transfers Means Tested Sewer & Water Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal User Discount Years Other Post Employment Benefits Set the Salary of Elected Officials Liability Trust Fund Fiscal 2023 Operating Budget Transfer to General Stabilization FY23 Revolving Funds Spending Fund Limits Transfer to Capital Expense Authorized/Unissued Debt Stabilization Fund Rescindment Create School Special Education Chapter 90 Highway Funds Reserve Fund Transfer to School Special Education Fruit Street Turf Field Replacement Reserve Fund Marathon School Addition Cost Pay-As-You-Go Capital Expenses Increase Water Tank Cleaning Lake Maspenock Dam Area Repair Vehicle Replacement (Water Dept.) Work MWRA Connection Design Work Land Acquisition, Conroy Property, PFAS Filtration System Well #6 Saddle Hill Rd. Fruit Street Well Facility Roof Tax Increment Financing Agreement Replacement - Lykan Bioscience Fire Engine 2 Replacement PILOT Agreement, Wilson St. Solar Woodville Fire Station Repair Work Farm Air Handling Unit Replacement (Schools)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to recommend approval of the articles listed below. Community Preservation and Citizen Petition articles will be considered at the next meeting. FY22 Supplemental Appropriations Authorize Petition for Limited & Transfers Means Tested Sewer & Water Unpaid Bills from Previous Fiscal User Discount Years Other Post Employment Benefits Set the Salary of Elected Officials Liability Trust Fund Fiscal 2023 Operating Budget Transfer to General Stabilization FY23 Revolving Funds Spending Fund Limits Transfer to Capital Expense Authorized/Unissued Debt Stabilization Fund Rescindment Create School Special Education Chapter 90 Highway Funds Reserve Fund Transfer to School Special Education Fruit Street Turf Field Replacement Reserve Fund Marathon School Addition Cost Pay-As-You-Go Capital Expenses Increase Water Tank Cleaning Lake Maspenock Dam Area Repair Vehicle Replacement (Water Dept.) Work MWRA Connection Design Work Land Acquisition, Conroy Property, PFAS Filtration System Well #6 Saddle Hill Rd. Fruit Street Well Facility Roof Tax Increment Financing Agreement Replacement - Lykan Bioscience Fire Engine 2 Replacement PILOT Agreement, Wilson St. Solar Woodville Fire Station Repair Work Farm Air Handling Unit Replacement (Schools) 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)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the Town Manager to execute Solar Site Control Agreements with Solect Energy Development, LLC relating to photovoltaic projects at the Marathon, Hopkins, Middle and High Schools. Ms....
To authorize the Town Manager to execute Solar Site Control Agreements with Solect Energy Development, LLC relating to photovoltaic projects at the Marathon, Hopkins, Middle and High Schools. Ms. Kramer asked about the analysis of purchasing panels versus a power purchase agreement. Mr. Khumalo described the costs and the impact on other capital projects of the $6M purchase option, and noted that the State has also been tightening regulations regarding decommissioning, and the Town would be responsible for those costs as well
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brendan Tedstone and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to authorize the Town Manager to execute Solar Site Control Agreements with Solect Energy Development, LLC relating to photovoltaic projects at the Marathon, Hopkins, Middle and High Schools. Ms. Kramer asked about the analysis of purchasing panels versus a power purchase agreement. Mr. Khumalo described the costs and the impact on other capital projects of the $6M purchase option, and noted that the State has also been tightening regulations regarding decommissioning, and the Town would be responsible for those costs as well. 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)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brendan Tedstone to adjourn the meeting. 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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