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July 12, 2022
21 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Amy Ritterbusch, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Irfan Nasrullah, Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan
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 negotiations relative to non-union employees, Town Manager, Fire Chief, Police Chief...
Motion to enter into executive session pursuant to: M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations relative 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; Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, regarding 1) 69 Frankland Road, Assessors Map U7 Block 7 Lot 0 and 2) Jenner Property, 0 Saddle Hill Rd., Assessors Map R12 Block 9 Lot 0, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; 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
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 negotiations relative 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; Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, regarding 1) 69 Frankland Road, Assessors Map U7 Block 7 Lot 0 and 2) Jenner Property, 0 Saddle Hill Rd., Assessors Map R12 Block 9 Lot 0, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; 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; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the June 21, 2022 meeting, and 2. Accepting the resignation of Olivia Sward from the Sustainable Green Committee
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the June 21, 2022 meeting, and 2. Accepting the resignation of Olivia Sward from the Sustainable Green Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreninere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the June 21, 2022 meeting, and 2. Accepting the resignation of Olivia Sward from the Sustainable Green Committee. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Sarah Randall, Social Worker/Program Coordinator in the Youth & Family Services Department
To affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Sarah Randall, Social Worker/Program Coordinator in the Youth & Family Services Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to affirm the Town Manager's appointment of Sarah Randall, Social Worker/Program Coordinator in the Youth & Family Services Department. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Appoint New Police Officers
Appoint Tyler Staback as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton
To appoint Tyler Staback as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton
Yes: Kramer, Mannan, RitterbuschAbstained: LaFreniere, NasrullahThe minutes name only the members abstaining; the other members present are shown voting yes, which matches the count.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Tyler Staback as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0, Abstain-2 (LaFreniere, Nasrullah)..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Appoint Alexander Stewart as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton
To appoint Alexander Stewart as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Alexander Stewart as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Sustainable Green Committee Charge Modification
Modify the Sustainable Green Committee Charge to designate one of the 15 member seats for a youth member (age 19 and under), with a 1 year term
To modify the Sustainable Green Committee Charge to designate one of the 15 member seats for a youth member (age 19 and under), with a 1 year term
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to modify the Sustainable Green Committee Charge to designate one of the 15 member seats for a youth member (age 19 and under), with a 1 year term. 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: Miao Chen to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Khwaja Ehsan,...
To appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Miao Chen to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Khwaja Ehsan, Stacy Spies and Nanda Barker-Hook to the Historical Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2025; Khwaja Ehsan to the Tax Relief Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025; Nicole Simpson and Priya Vasudevan to the Sustainable Green Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025; Brendan McGowan, Sustainable Green Committee youth member, to a term expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Miao Chen to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2024; Khwaja Ehsan, Stacy Spies and Nanda Barker-Hook to the Historical Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2025; Khwaja Ehsan to the Tax Relief Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025; Nicole Simpson and Priya Vasudevan to the Sustainable Green Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025; Brendan McGowan, Sustainable Green Committee youth member, to a term expiring 6/30/2023. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Appoint Mark Logan to the Capital Improvement Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
To appoint Mark Logan to the Capital Improvement Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreneire and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to appoint Mark Logan to the Capital Improvement Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Kramer)
Appoint Jim Ciriello to the Conservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
To appoint Jim Ciriello to the Conservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to appoint Jim Ciriello to the Conservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Kramer)
Appoint Paula Garland to the Lake Maspenock Weed Management & Control Advisory Group, for the life of the project
To appoint Paula Garland to the Lake Maspenock Weed Management & Control Advisory Group, for the life of the project
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Paula Garland to the Lake Maspenock Weed Management & Control Advisory Group, for the life of the project. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Appoint Adam Munroe and Tab Kadlik to the Marathon Committee to terms expiring 6/30/2025
To appoint Adam Munroe and Tab Kadlik to the Marathon Committee to terms expiring 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Adam Munroe and Tab Kadlik to the Marathon Committee to terms expiring 6/30/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Appoint Nancy Peters to the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2027
To appoint Nancy Peters to the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFeniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Nancy Peters to the Open Space Preservation Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Appoint Patricia Sinacole to the Personnel Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
To appoint Patricia Sinacole to the Personnel Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Mannan, NasrullahThe minutes say Amy Ritterbusch 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 Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Patricia Sinacole to the Personnel Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Appoint Chuck Dauchy, Linda Chuss and Krisanne Connell to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025
To appoint Chuck Dauchy, Linda Chuss and Krisanne Connell to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Chuck Dauchy, Linda Chuss and Krisanne Connell to the Trail Coordination and Management Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Appoint Asha Sherring, Ashley Fogg and Priya Vasudevan to the Youth Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/25
To appoint Asha Sherring, Ashley Fogg and Priya Vasudevan to the Youth Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/25
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to appoint Asha Sherring, Ashley Fogg and Priya Vasudevan to the Youth Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/25. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kramer)
Police/Constable Details AT Early Voting Locations
Assign a detail officer for the September primary election early voting location, subject to advice from the public safety team should a need arise
To assign a detail officer for the September primary election early voting location, subject to advice from the public safety team should a need arise
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFeniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah not to assign a detail officer for the September primary election early voting location, subject to advice from the public safety team should a need arise. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Assign police details for the polling location on election day, subject to the Police Chief and Town Clerk collaborating on the number of officers who will be present
To assign police details for the polling location on election day, subject to the Police Chief and Town Clerk collaborating on the number of officers who will be present
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to assign police details for the polling location on election day, subject to the Police Chief and Town Clerk collaborating on the number of officers who will be present. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Special Town Meeting/Marathon School Addition
Call a Special Town Meeting on August 18, 2022
To call a Special Town Meeting on August 18, 2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to call a Special Town Meeting on August 18, 2022. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
, 2022. Town Manager Report
Authorize the Town's project manager for the Main Street Corridor Project to enter into exploratory discussions with the contractor and to allow night work and Saturday work, minimizing as much as...
To authorize the Town's project manager for the Main Street Corridor Project to enter into exploratory discussions with the contractor and to allow night work and Saturday work, minimizing as much as possible any night work which impacts residences
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschNo: Mannan
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to authorize the Town's project manager for the Main Street Corridor Project to enter into exploratory discussions with the contractor and to allow night work and Saturday work, minimizing as much as possible any night work which impacts residences. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Ritterbusch, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, Kramer), No-1 (Mannan)..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Authorize night work on West Main St., from South St. to the Price Chopper entrance, and on South St., from the intersection of West Main St. to the top of the hill and the end near the Milford...
To authorize night work on West Main St., from South St. to the Price Chopper entrance, and on South St., from the intersection of West Main St. to the top of the hill and the end near the Milford Town line, on approximately July 25 through July 29 and August 8 through August 12, on the condition that variable message boards be installed and abutters are notified in advance
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to authorize night work on West Main St., from South St. to the Price Chopper entrance, and on South St., from the intersection of West Main St. to the top of the hill and the end near the Milford Town line, on approximately July 25 through July 29 and August 8 through August 12, on the condition that variable message boards be installed and abutters are notified in advance. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, 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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