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August 2, 2022
11 recorded votes, 1 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 Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan. The motion was amended to allow Ed Harrow to participate in executive session. 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)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Minutes of the July 12, 2022 meeting
To approve the Minutes of the July 12, 2022 meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Minutes of the July 12, 2022 meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Approve the request of Friends of Hopkinton to erect a banner over Main Street from Sept. 4 through Sept. 17, 2022, as submitted
To approve the request of Friends of Hopkinton to erect a banner over Main Street from Sept. 4 through Sept. 17, 2022, as submitted
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the request of Friends of Hopkinton to erect a banner over Main Street from Sept. 4 through Sept. 17, 2022, as submitted. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Ruth Knowles as a Hopkinton representative on the Keefe Regional Technical School Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
To appoint Ruth Knowles as a Hopkinton representative on the Keefe Regional Technical School Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Ruth Knowles as a Hopkinton representative on the Keefe Regional Technical School Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Accept the resignation of Garry Russell from the Personnel Committee
To accept the resignation of Garry Russell from the Personnel Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to accept the resignation of Garry Russell from the Personnel Committee. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Joint Meeting with Housing Authority Board
Appoint Lucia V. Lopez to the Housing Authority Board, to a term expiring at the 2023 annual town election
To appoint Lucia V. Lopez to the Housing Authority Board, to a term expiring at the 2023 annual town election
The count (8-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to appoint Lucia V. Lopez to the Housing Authority Board, to a term expiring at the 2023 annual town election. Vote to Approve: Yes-8, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kramer)
Global Montello Group, 92 West Main Street
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 changes to the Section 15 Wine & Malt Alcohol License, consisting of Alteration of Premises, Change of Manager to Tabbatha Lisaite, and the Change of Business Name to Alltown Fresh...
To approve the changes to the Section 15 Wine & Malt Alcohol License, consisting of Alteration of Premises, Change of Manager to Tabbatha Lisaite, and the Change of Business Name to Alltown Fresh Hopkinton, as submitted
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the changes to the Section 15 Wine & Malt Alcohol License, consisting of Alteration of Premises, Change of Manager to Tabbatha Lisaite, and the Change of Business Name to Alltown Fresh Hopkinton, as submitted. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Special Town Meeting
Sign the August 18, 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
To sign the August 18, 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to sign the August 18, 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Kramer)
State Primary Election Warrant
Sign the September 6, 2022 State Primary Election Warrant
To sign the September 6, 2022 State Primary Election Warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to sign the September 6, 2022 State Primary Election Warrant. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
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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