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May 17, 2022
8 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Amy Ritterbusch, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Irfan Nasrullah, Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Irfan Nasrullah took part remotely.
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 non-union employees, Town Manager, Fire Chief, Police Chief, and collective...
Motion to enter into executive session pursuant to: M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to non-union employees, Town Manager, Fire Chief, Police Chief, and 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, to allow Norman Khumalo to participate in the discussion, and to reconvene 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 non-union employees, Town Manager, Fire Chief, Police Chief, and 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, to allow Norman Khumalo to participate in the discussion, and to reconvene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Reorganization
Select Amy Ritterbusch as Chair and Muriel Kramer as Vice Chair for the next year. It was clarified that the Board would take separate votes on each. Mary Jo LaFreniere SECONDED the motion to...
To select Amy Ritterbusch as Chair and Muriel Kramer as Vice Chair for the next year. It was clarified that the Board would take separate votes on each. Mary Jo LaFreniere SECONDED the motion to select Ms. Ritterbusch as Chair, and there were no other nominations
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan to select Amy Ritterbusch as Chair and Muriel Kramer as Vice Chair for the next year. It was clarified that the Board would take separate votes on each. Mary Jo LaFreniere SECONDED the motion to select Ms. Ritterbusch as Chair, and there were no other nominations. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Select Mary Jo LaFreniere as Vice Chair. Muriel Kramer and Mary Jo LaFreniere expressed interest in serving as Vice Chair; Ms. Kramer stated she would defer to Ms. LaFreniere. Mr. Mannan withdrew...
To select Mary Jo LaFreniere as Vice Chair. Muriel Kramer and Mary Jo LaFreniere expressed interest in serving as Vice Chair; Ms. Kramer stated she would defer to Ms. LaFreniere. Mr. Mannan withdrew his motion to select Ms. Kramer. On the motion to select Ms. LaFreniere as Vice Chair -
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to select Mary Jo LaFreniere as Vice Chair. Muriel Kramer and Mary Jo LaFreniere expressed interest in serving as Vice Chair; Ms. Kramer stated she would defer to Ms. LaFreniere. Mr. Mannan withdrew his motion to select Ms. Kramer. On the motion to select Ms. LaFreniere as Vice Chair - ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Hopkinton HIGH School, JUNE 23-26 2022
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Irfan Nasrullah had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Approve an Entertainment License for a Carnival at the High School from June 23 to June 26, 2022 with the following conditions: Hours of operation: Thursday June 23 and Friday June 24 6:00 pm - 10...
To approve an Entertainment License for a Carnival at the High School from June 23 to June 26, 2022 with the following conditions: Hours of operation: Thursday June 23 and Friday June 24 6:00 pm - 10 pm; Saturday June 25 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Sunday June 26 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm All carnival employees shall be CORI and SORI certified in accordance with Mass. General Laws and as supported by the Police Chief. The generators shall be located as far from residences as possible. The mobile housing/sleeping quarter locations shall be coordinated with town officials and shall comply with zoning requirements. Barricades shall be erected on the easterly side of Hayden Rowe across the street from the carnival, in order to prevent use of sidewalk in front of residences. Rides shall be as far back from the street as possible, with the loudest being located in the interior/closest to the school building. The permitting team comments and recommendations shall be addressed by the Applicant
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Irfan Nasrullah had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muiriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve an Entertainment License for a Carnival at the High School from June 23 to June 26, 2022 with the following conditions: Hours of operation: Thursday June 23 and Friday June 24 6:00 pm - 10 pm; Saturday June 25 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Sunday June 26 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm All carnival employees shall be CORI and SORI certified in accordance with Mass. General Laws and as supported by the Police Chief. The generators shall be located as far from residences as possible. The mobile housing/sleeping quarter locations shall be coordinated with town officials and shall comply with zoning requirements. Barricades shall be erected on the easterly side of Hayden Rowe across the street from the carnival, in order to prevent use of sidewalk in front of residences. Rides shall be as far back from the street as possible, with the loudest being located in the interior/closest to the school building. The permitting team comments and recommendations shall be addressed by the Applicant. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) Approving the Minutes of the April 12, 2022, April 19, 2022 and May 2, 2022 meetings; 2) Accepting the recommendation of the Marathon Fund Committee...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) Approving the Minutes of the April 12, 2022, April 19, 2022 and May 2, 2022 meetings; 2) Accepting the recommendation of the Marathon Fund Committee and approving a fund request for $11,600 for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts for picnic tables, trash receptacles, chairs, and rocking chairs; 3) Approving 20(b) exemptions to allow the hiring of Thomas Keane, Jean Cann, Michael Greco, Mark Sanborn, Gregory Romanko, Jessica Swillinger, John Golden, Chaney Gaudette and Mikayla Pucci, who are School Dept. employees, to provide summer sports clinics for the Parks & Recreation Dept.; and 4) Accepting the resignations of John Morris from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, Mark Hyman from the Board of Appeals, and Erica Lawrence from the Youth Commission
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Irfan Nasrullah had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) Approving the Minutes of the April 12, 2022, April 19, 2022 and May 2, 2022 meetings; 2) Accepting the recommendation of the Marathon Fund Committee and approving a fund request for $11,600 for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts for picnic tables, trash receptacles, chairs, and rocking chairs; 3) Approving 20(b) exemptions to allow the hiring of Thomas Keane, Jean Cann, Michael Greco, Mark Sanborn, Gregory Romanko, Jessica Swillinger, John Golden, Chaney Gaudette and Mikayla Pucci, who are School Dept. employees, to provide summer sports clinics for the Parks & Recreation Dept.; and 4) Accepting the resignations of John Morris from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, Mark Hyman from the Board of Appeals, and Erica Lawrence from the Youth Commission. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Town Manager Report
Approve one night of work with the condition that residents are notified in advance
To approve one night of work with the condition that residents are notified in advance
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Irfan Nasrullah had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve one night of work with the condition that residents are notified in advance. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Irfan Nasrullah had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
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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