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September 13, 2022
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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 collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Library Unions because an...
Motion to enter into executive session pursuant to: M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to 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; 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 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; 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 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: Nasrullah, second: Kramer)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: Accepting the following donations: 1) $15,000 from The New England Laborers' Training Trust Fund to the Town of Hopkinton. 2) $100 from The Hopkinton...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: Accepting the following donations: 1) $15,000 from The New England Laborers' Training Trust Fund to the Town of Hopkinton. 2) $100 from The Hopkinton Trails Club to the Hopkinton Public Library to be used towards buying hiking and trail related books. 3) $5,000 from the Friends of Hopkinton Senior Citizens, Inc. to the Hopkinton Senior Center to be used towards Emergency Medical Transportation. 4) $55,000 from the Friends of Hopkinton Senior Citizens, Inc. to the Hopkinton Senior Center for the purchase of a van and associated transportation costs. Appointing Jon Pollack as a Constable, to a term expiring June 30, 2025. Approving a Parade Permit application from the Michael Lisnow Respite Center for the 23rd Annual Michael's 5k Run and Walk to be held on October 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: Accepting the following donations: 1) $15,000 from The New England Laborers' Training Trust Fund to the Town of Hopkinton. 2) $100 from The Hopkinton Trails Club to the Hopkinton Public Library to be used towards buying hiking and trail related books. 3) $5,000 from the Friends of Hopkinton Senior Citizens, Inc. to the Hopkinton Senior Center to be used towards Emergency Medical Transportation. 4) $55,000 from the Friends of Hopkinton Senior Citizens, Inc. to the Hopkinton Senior Center for the purchase of a van and associated transportation costs. Appointing Jon Pollack as a Constable, to a term expiring June 30, 2025. Approving a Parade Permit application from the Michael Lisnow Respite Center for the 23rd Annual Michael's 5k Run and Walk to be held on October 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Approve the Minutes of August 18, 2022 as amended, and the Minutes of August 2, 2022 as written
To approve the Minutes of August 18, 2022 as amended, and the Minutes of August 2, 2022 as written
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Minutes of August 18, 2022 as amended, and the Minutes of August 2, 2022 as written. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Joint Meeting with Board of Library Trustees
Appoint Warren Carter to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the 2023 annual town election. Roll Call Vote: Susan Porter-Yes, Jessica McCaffrey-Yes, David Dollenmayer-Yes, Anne...
To appoint Warren Carter to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the 2023 annual town election. Roll Call Vote: Susan Porter-Yes, Jessica McCaffrey-Yes, David Dollenmayer-Yes, Anne Beauchamp-Yes, Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes, Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes
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 9-0).
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Warren Carter to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the 2023 annual town election. Roll Call Vote: Susan Porter-Yes, Jessica McCaffrey-Yes, David Dollenmayer-Yes, Anne Beauchamp-Yes, Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes, Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-9, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Nstar), Lincoln Street
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 relocation of Pole Number T.9/E.9 as shown on the submitted plan
To approve the relocation of Pole Number T.9/E.9 as shown on the submitted plan
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the relocation of Pole Number T.9/E.9 as shown on the submitted plan. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Nstar), Elm Street
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Kramer)
Approve the relocation of Pole Number T.35/E.35 as shown on the submitted plan, with the condition that the existing pole to be removed shall be removed on the same day that the last wires are...
To approve the relocation of Pole Number T.35/E.35 as shown on the submitted plan, with the condition that the existing pole to be removed shall be removed on the same day that the last wires are transferred to the new pole. If the pole removal cannot occur on the same day that the wires are transferred, the owners shall contact and consult with John Westerling, Hopkinton DPW Director, who may approve an extension of time for the pole removal
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the relocation of Pole Number T.35/E.35 as shown on the submitted plan, with the condition that the existing pole to be removed shall be removed on the same day that the last wires are transferred to the new pole. If the pole removal cannot occur on the same day that the wires are transferred, the owners shall contact and consult with John Westerling, Hopkinton DPW Director, who may approve an extension of time for the pole removal. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Huckleberry Road STOP Signs
Approve the installation of Stop signs on both ends of Huckleberry Rd. at their intersection with Fruit Street
To approve the installation of Stop signs on both ends of Huckleberry Rd. at their intersection with Fruit Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the installation of Stop signs on both ends of Huckleberry Rd. at their intersection with Fruit Street. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
New Town Employees
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Stephen Freiberg as a Mechanic in the Dept. of Public Works
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Stephen Freiberg as a Mechanic in the Dept. of Public Works
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Stephen Freiberg as a Mechanic in the Dept. of Public Works. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Collin Barry as Working Foreperson in the Dept. of Public Works
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Collin Barry as Working Foreperson in the Dept. of Public Works
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Collin Barry as Working Foreperson in the Dept. of Public Works. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Jamie Wronka as an alternate member of the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
To appoint Jamie Wronka as an alternate member of the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Jamie Wronka as an alternate member of the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Appoint Mary Beth Lavoie to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024 and Alice Potapov to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint Mary Beth Lavoie to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024 and Alice Potapov to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Mary Beth Lavoie to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2024 and Alice Potapov to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2023. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
New Town Employees, Continued
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Brendan O'Leary as Working Foreperson in the Dept. of Public Works
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Brendan O'Leary as Working Foreperson in the Dept. of Public Works
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Brendan O'Leary as Working Foreperson in the Dept. of Public Works. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Board and Committee Appointments, Continued
Appoint Mary Jae Benning to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 9/13/2025
To appoint Mary Jae Benning to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 9/13/2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to appoint Mary Jae Benning to the Cultural Council, to a term expiring 9/13/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, 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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