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October 18, 2022
6 recorded votes, 0 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:
- Shahidul Mannan arrived after the meeting began (at 6:05 PM).
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: Approving the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant. Accepting a donation of $50 from George & Georgia Brodeur to the Hopkinton Public Library in the...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: Approving the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant. Accepting a donation of $50 from George & Georgia Brodeur to the Hopkinton Public Library in the memory of Joan Doyle. Accepting the resignation of Jennifer Reed from the Youth Commission
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: Approving the November 8, 2022 State Election Warrant. Accepting a donation of $50 from George & Georgia Brodeur to the Hopkinton Public Library in the memory of Joan Doyle. Accepting the resignation of Jennifer Reed from the Youth Commission. 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)
Abatement of Taxes on Property Purchased by the Town
Request that the Board of Assessors abate property tax amounts due from parcels purchased by the Town of Hopkinton R31-4-0, R31-4-B, and R34-5-0 for Fiscal Year 2021 and Fiscal Year 2022 as...
That the Select Board request that the Board of Assessors abate property tax amounts due from parcels purchased by the Town of Hopkinton R31-4-0, R31-4-B, and R34-5-0 for Fiscal Year 2021 and Fiscal Year 2022 as allowed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 59, Section 72A, and by advice of the Bureau of Municipal Finance Law, Division of Local Services, Massachusetts Department of Revenue
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer that the Select Board request that the Board of Assessors abate property tax amounts due from parcels purchased by the Town of Hopkinton R31-4-0, R31-4-B, and R34-5-0 for Fiscal Year 2021 and Fiscal Year 2022 as allowed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 59, Section 72A, and by advice of the Bureau of Municipal Finance Law, Division of Local Services, Massachusetts Department of Revenue. 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)
Request that the Board of Assessors abate the property tax amount due from the parcel (U25-26-0) purchased by the Town of Hopkinton for Fiscal Year 2022 as allowed by Massachusetts General Laws,...
That the Select Board request that the Board of Assessors abate the property tax amount due from the parcel (U25-26-0) purchased by the Town of Hopkinton for Fiscal Year 2022 as allowed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 59, Section 72A
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer that the Select Board request that the Board of Assessors abate the property tax amount due from the parcel (U25-26-0) purchased by the Town of Hopkinton for Fiscal Year 2022 as allowed by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 59, Section 72A. 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)
Means Tested Senior Citizen Property TAX Exemption for FY 2023
Adopt Means Tested Senior Tax Exemptions at 200% of the calendar year 2021 Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit for Fiscal Year 2023
That the Select Board adopt Means Tested Senior Tax Exemptions at 200% of the calendar year 2021 Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit for Fiscal Year 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer that the Select Board adopt Means Tested Senior Tax Exemptions at 200% of the calendar year 2021 Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit for Fiscal Year 2023. 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)
Town Manager Report
Accept the Letter of Intent from Altaeros Energies Inc. and to direct the Town Manager and Town Counsel to investigate and negotiate a Tax Increment Finance agreement for consideration by the Board
To accept the Letter of Intent from Altaeros Energies Inc. and to direct the Town Manager and Town Counsel to investigate and negotiate a Tax Increment Finance agreement for consideration by the Board
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer to accept the Letter of Intent from Altaeros Energies Inc. and to direct the Town Manager and Town Counsel to investigate and negotiate a Tax Increment Finance agreement for consideration by the Board. 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)
Town and Solect Power Purchase Agreements and Lease
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Power Purchase Agreements and the Lease Agreements between the Town of Hopkinton and Solect Energy Development, LLC for the Hopkins School, High School and...
To authorize the Town Manager to sign the Power Purchase Agreements and the Lease Agreements between the Town of Hopkinton and Solect Energy Development, LLC for the Hopkins School, High School and Middle School
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Power Purchase Agreements and the Lease Agreements between the Town of Hopkinton and Solect Energy Development, LLC for the Hopkins School, High School and Middle School. 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)
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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