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June 21, 2022
26 recorded votes, 4 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 arrived after the meeting began (at 6:05 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 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 and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to reconvene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Irfan Nasrullah, 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 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 and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to reconvene in Open Session after the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Consent Agenda
Approve items a, b, c, d and f of the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the May 17, 2022 meeting, 2. Approving a Marathon Fund request of $3,900 from the Friends of...
To approve items a, b, c, d and f of the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the May 17, 2022 meeting, 2. Approving a Marathon Fund request of $3,900 from the Friends of Hopkinton for portable toilets, 10 inflatables and a dunk tank Family Fun Day on Sept. 17, 2022; 3. Approving changes to the Building, Plumbing and Electrical fee schedule; 4. Continuing membership in the Metrowest Veterans Service District and appointing Norman Khumalo as the Town's representative to the District Board of Directors, and 5. Authorizing Fiscal Year 22 budget line item transfers as follows: $18,000 transferred to the Regional Technical Vocational School and $100,000 transferred to Town Counsel, from $118,000 transferred from Employee Benefits & Insurance; and to approve an increase in the spending authorization for a Fruit Street Fields MGL ch. 44 sec. 53E ½ revolving account to allow the expenditure of fees by the Parks & Recreation Commission already collected in FY22, the amount of which was higher than expected
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to approve items a, b, c, d and f of the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the May 17, 2022 meeting, 2. Approving a Marathon Fund request of $3,900 from the Friends of Hopkinton for portable toilets, 10 inflatables and a dunk tank Family Fun Day on Sept. 17, 2022; 3. Approving changes to the Building, Plumbing and Electrical fee schedule; 4. Continuing membership in the Metrowest Veterans Service District and appointing Norman Khumalo as the Town's representative to the District Board of Directors, and 5. Authorizing Fiscal Year 22 budget line item transfers as follows: $18,000 transferred to the Regional Technical Vocational School and $100,000 transferred to Town Counsel, from $118,000 transferred from Employee Benefits & Insurance; and to approve an increase in the spending authorization for a Fruit Street Fields MGL ch. 44 sec. 53E ½ revolving account to allow the expenditure of fees by the Parks & Recreation Commission already collected in FY22, the amount of which was higher than expected. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Reluctantly accept the resignation of Meena Kaushik from the Sustainable Green Committee and the Hopkinton Cultural Council
To reluctantly accept the resignation of Meena Kaushik from the Sustainable Green Committee and the Hopkinton Cultural Council
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to reluctantly accept the resignation of Meena Kaushik from the Sustainable Green Committee and the Hopkinton Cultural Council. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Joint Meeting with Planning Board
Appoint Paul Ostrander to the Planning Board, to a term expiring at the 2023 annual town election
To appoint Paul Ostrander to the Planning Board, to a term expiring at the 2023 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 13-0).
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Paul Ostrander to the Planning Board, to a term expiring at the 2023 annual town election. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Gary Trendel-Yes; Fran DeYoung-Yes; Jane Moran-Yes; Robert Benson-Yes; Elyse Barrett Mihajloski-Yes; Mary Larson-Marlowe-Yes; Ron Preifer-Yes; Dave Paul-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-13, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
And Special Temporary Alcohol License
Continue the public hearing to later in the meeting
To continue the public hearing to later in the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mary Jo Lafreniere to continue the public hearing to later in the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Eagle Scout Recognition
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Approve the Entertainment License and the Special Temporary Alcohol License for the event on July 14, 2022, with the condition that permitting team comments regarding a Police detail will be...
To approve the Entertainment License and the Special Temporary Alcohol License for the event on July 14, 2022, with the condition that permitting team comments regarding a Police detail will be addressed, and to approve a fee waiver for the nonprofit organization
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to approve the Entertainment License and the Special Temporary Alcohol License for the event on July 14, 2022, with the condition that permitting team comments regarding a Police detail will be addressed, and to approve a fee waiver for the nonprofit organization. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Approve the Entertainment License and the Special Temporary Alcohol License for the event on September 10, 2022, with the condition that permitting team comments regarding a Police detail will be...
To approve the Entertainment License and the Special Temporary Alcohol License for the event on September 10, 2022, with the condition that permitting team comments regarding a Police detail will be addressed, and to approve a fee waiver for the nonprofit organization
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Entertainment License and the Special Temporary Alcohol License for the event on September 10, 2022, with the condition that permitting team comments regarding a Police detail will be addressed, and to approve a fee waiver for the nonprofit organization. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Officials
Appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: 1. Ed Harrow and Melissa Recos to the Conservation Commission, terms expiring 6/30/2025; 2. John...
To appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: 1. Ed Harrow and Melissa Recos to the Conservation Commission, terms expiring 6/30/2025; 2. John Cardillo and Michelle Leibowitz to the Cultural Council, to terms expiring 6/30/2025; 3. Joseph Bennett, John Porter,William Miller, Gary Daugherty, Tim Persson and Mike Mansir as Department liaisons to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2023; 4. Michael DiMascio and Robert Scott to the Permanent Building Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025; 5. Linda Muri and James Mirabile to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025; 6. John Cardillo, Sean Davan and Tina Berlad to the Woodville Historic District Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2025. 7. John Palitsch and Donald Wolf as full members of the Council on Aging, and Stacey Schmidt as an associate member of the Council on Aging, each to terms expiring 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: 1. Ed Harrow and Melissa Recos to the Conservation Commission, terms expiring 6/30/2025; 2. John Cardillo and Michelle Leibowitz to the Cultural Council, to terms expiring 6/30/2025; 3. Joseph Bennett, John Porter,William Miller, Gary Daugherty, Tim Persson and Mike Mansir as Department liaisons to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2023; 4. Michael DiMascio and Robert Scott to the Permanent Building Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025; 5. Linda Muri and James Mirabile to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025; 6. John Cardillo, Sean Davan and Tina Berlad to the Woodville Historic District Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2025. 7. John Palitsch and Donald Wolf as full members of the Council on Aging, and Stacey Schmidt as an associate member of the Council on Aging, each to terms expiring 6/30/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Kramer)
Appoint Khwaja Ehsan and Jack Nealon to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to terms expiring 6/30/2025
To appoint Khwaja Ehsan and Jack Nealon to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to terms expiring 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Khwaja Ehsan and Jack Nealon to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to terms expiring 6/30/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Appoint the following individuals to the Board of Appeals, to the terms indicated: 1. Michel Riley, full member, term expires 6/30/2027 2. Walter Garland, full member (moving from an associate...
To appoint the following individuals to the Board of Appeals, to the terms indicated: 1. Michel Riley, full member, term expires 6/30/2027 2. Walter Garland, full member (moving from an associate member position), term expires 6/30/2023 3. Arnold Cohen, associate member, term expires 6/30/2027 4. John Mosher, associate member, term expires 6/30/2025 5. Sudheer Beedanagari, associate member, term expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint the following individuals to the Board of Appeals, to the terms indicated: 1. Michel Riley, full member, term expires 6/30/2027 2. Walter Garland, full member (moving from an associate member position), term expires 6/30/2023 3. Arnold Cohen, associate member, term expires 6/30/2027 4. John Mosher, associate member, term expires 6/30/2025 5. Sudheer Beedanagari, associate member, term expiring 6/30/2023. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Appoint Ken Weismantel as an at-large member of the Community Preservation Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
To appoint Ken Weismantel as an at-large member of the Community Preservation Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
Yes: LaFreniere, Mannan, Nasrullah, RitterbuschNo: Kramer
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Ken Weismantel as an at-large member of the Community Preservation Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Ritterbusch, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, Mannan), No-1 (Kramer)..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Appoint Colleen Charleston and Carole Nathan to the Marathon Fund Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025
To appoint Colleen Charleston and Carole Nathan to the Marathon Fund Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Colleen Charleston and Carole Nathan to the Marathon Fund Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Appoint Scott Knous and Jane Moran as full members of the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025. Ms. Kramer noted that Mr. Knous is a potential abutter to the Upper Charles...
To appoint Scott Knous and Jane Moran as full members of the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025. Ms. Kramer noted that Mr. Knous is a potential abutter to the Upper Charles Trail on Hayden Rowe and stated that when there is a potential conflict of interest, members should be thoughtful about those votes. Mr. Knous stated he would abstain if there is a conflict
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschAbstained: Nasrullah
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to appoint Scott Knous and Jane Moran as full members of the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025. Ms. Kramer noted that Mr. Knous is a potential abutter to the Upper Charles Trail on Hayden Rowe and stated that when there is a potential conflict of interest, members should be thoughtful about those votes. Mr. Knous stated he would abstain if there is a conflict. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Ritterbusch, LaFreniere, Kramer, Mannan), No-0, Abstain-1 (Nasrullah)..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Appoint Miyares & Harrington LLP as Town Counsel and Mirick O'Connell as Labor Counsel, terms expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint Miyares & Harrington LLP as Town Counsel and Mirick O'Connell as Labor Counsel, terms expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo Lafreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Miyares & Harrington LLP as Town Counsel and Mirick O'Connell as Labor Counsel, terms expiring 6/30/2023. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Appoint Mary Jo LaFreniere as the Select Board Chair's designee to the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority Board, term expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint Mary Jo LaFreniere as the Select Board Chair's designee to the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority Board, term expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Mary Jo LaFreniere as the Select Board Chair's designee to the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority Board, term expiring 6/30/2023. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Appoint the following Traffic Constables, to terms running from 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2025: Jon Kraus Stephen Iadarola Robert Santucci Dan Smith John Litchfield Richard Flannery Evan Brooks James...
To appoint the following Traffic Constables, to terms running from 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2025: Jon Kraus Stephen Iadarola Robert Santucci Dan Smith John Litchfield Richard Flannery Evan Brooks James Collins Thomas Griffin Meaghan DeRaad Douglas Lewis Charles Wallace Jane Goodman Stephen Slaman Jarrod Taranto Deri McGill Thomas Poirier Darlene Haines William Proctor
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint the following Traffic Constables, to terms running from 7/1/2022 to 6/30/2025: Jon Kraus Stephen Iadarola Robert Santucci Dan Smith John Litchfield Richard Flannery Evan Brooks James Collins Thomas Griffin Meaghan DeRaad Douglas Lewis Charles Wallace Jane Goodman Stephen Slaman Jarrod Taranto Deri McGill Thomas Poirier Darlene Haines William Proctor Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Confirm the Town Manager's 1 year appointments of the following Town officials: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Fence Viewer - Ed Harrow Plumbing...
To confirm the Town Manager's 1 year appointments of the following Town officials: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Fence Viewer - Ed Harrow Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Charles Dabritz Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspectors - Peter Zereski, Dan Hunt Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret Person to cut wire in case of fire - Kevin Bouret Assistant Wiring Inspector - Jonathan Shepard Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Sakin Public Weighers - John Palmer, Jaynne Adams, Jaime Wright, Chelsea Adams, Thomas J. McIntyre
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to confirm the Town Manager's 1 year appointments of the following Town officials: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Fence Viewer - Ed Harrow Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Charles Dabritz Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspectors - Peter Zereski, Dan Hunt Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret Person to cut wire in case of fire - Kevin Bouret Assistant Wiring Inspector - Jonathan Shepard Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Sakin Public Weighers - John Palmer, Jaynne Adams, Jaime Wright, Chelsea Adams, Thomas J. McIntyre Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Sewer Rates for FY 23
Set water rates for fiscal year 2023 with an increase of 9.5%, effective July 1, 2022 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet $31.72 minimum 1001-8000 cubic feet at $3.87 per 100 cubic feet over 8000 cubic...
That the Select Board set water rates for fiscal year 2023 with an increase of 9.5%, effective July 1, 2022 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet $31.72 minimum 1001-8000 cubic feet at $3.87 per 100 cubic feet over 8000 cubic feet at $8.03 per 100 cubic feet
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah that the Select Board set water rates for fiscal year 2023 with an increase of 9.5%, effective July 1, 2022 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet $31.72 minimum 1001-8000 cubic feet at $3.87 per 100 cubic feet over 8000 cubic feet at $8.03 per 100 cubic feet Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Set sewer rates for fiscal year 2023 with a decrease of 5%, effective July 1, 2022 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet at $11.18 per 100 cubic feet 1001-8000 cubic feet at $13.26 per 100 cubic feet Over...
That the Select Board set sewer rates for fiscal year 2023 with a decrease of 5%, effective July 1, 2022 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet at $11.18 per 100 cubic feet 1001-8000 cubic feet at $13.26 per 100 cubic feet Over 8000 cubic feet at $16.40 per 100 cubic feet
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan that the Select Board set sewer rates for fiscal year 2023 with a decrease of 5%, effective July 1, 2022 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet at $11.18 per 100 cubic feet 1001-8000 cubic feet at $13.26 per 100 cubic feet Over 8000 cubic feet at $16.40 per 100 cubic feet Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17,...
That the Select Board implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2023, effective July 1, 2022; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah that the Select Board implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2023, effective July 1, 2022; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17,...
That the Select Board implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2023 effective July 1, 2022; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan that the Select Board implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2023 effective July 1, 2022; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the settlement agreement between the Town of Hopkinton, the Mass. Dept.of Housing and Community Development, and Specialized Loan Servicing LLC regarding 1 Baker...
To authorize the Town Manager to sign the settlement agreement between the Town of Hopkinton, the Mass. Dept.of Housing and Community Development, and Specialized Loan Servicing LLC regarding 1 Baker Lane
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFrneiere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to authorize the Town Manager to sign the settlement agreement between the Town of Hopkinton, the Mass. Dept.of Housing and Community Development, and Specialized Loan Servicing LLC regarding 1 Baker Lane. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Reports/Board Invites
Approve the FY23 liaison assignments as discussed, and to make the following appointments: Shahidul Mannan as the Board's representative on the Elementary School Building Committee; Irfan...
To approve the FY23 liaison assignments as discussed, and to make the following appointments: Shahidul Mannan as the Board's representative on the Elementary School Building Committee; Irfan Nasrullah to the Irvine-Todaro Properties Advisory Group; Mary Jo LaFreniere to the Pratt Farm Master Plan Team; Irfan Nasrullah to the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025; Irfan Nasrullah to the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2025; Irfan Nasrullah to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the FY23 liaison assignments as discussed, and to make the following appointments: Shahidul Mannan as the Board's representative on the Elementary School Building Committee; Irfan Nasrullah to the Irvine-Todaro Properties Advisory Group; Mary Jo LaFreniere to the Pratt Farm Master Plan Team; Irfan Nasrullah to the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025; Irfan Nasrullah to the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2025; Irfan Nasrullah to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Nasrullah)
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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