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November 1, 2022
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Amy Ritterbusch, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan
Absent: Irfan Nasrullah
During the meeting:
- Mary Jo LaFreniere 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 collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Library Unions and non-Union...
Motion to enter into executive session pursuant to: M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Library Unions and non-Union staff (Town Manager and Police Chief) 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
Yes: Kramer, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Mary Jo LaFreniere, 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 collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Library Unions and non-Union staff (Town Manager and Police Chief) 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 Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: a. Approve the Minutes of the October 11, 2022 and October 18, 2022 meetings. b. Accept a gift of $3,000 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation to...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: a. Approve the Minutes of the October 11, 2022 and October 18, 2022 meetings. b. Accept a gift of $3,000 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation to the Hopkinton Public Library for the "Library of Things". c. Accept a gift of $200 from the Hopkinton Women's Club to the Public Library for books pertaining to women and abuse. d. Approve the reallocation of $1,633 which was granted to the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on May 17 2022. The request is to reallocate $940 from chairs and $693 from tables towards the remaining payment of trash bins ($1,633). e. Authorize the Chief of Police to assign detail officers for the State Election on 11/8/22 as follows - one (with rotating relief) inside the polling location from 6 AM - 9 PM (with escort back to Town Hall), one in the school parking lot from 7 AM - 10 AM, one in the school parking lot from 4 PM - 7 PM; no officers are to be assigned to early voting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: a. Approve the Minutes of the October 11, 2022 and October 18, 2022 meetings. b. Accept a gift of $3,000 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation to the Hopkinton Public Library for the "Library of Things". c. Accept a gift of $200 from the Hopkinton Women's Club to the Public Library for books pertaining to women and abuse. d. Approve the reallocation of $1,633 which was granted to the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on May 17 2022. The request is to reallocate $940 from chairs and $693 from tables towards the remaining payment of trash bins ($1,633). e. Authorize the Chief of Police to assign detail officers for the State Election on 11/8/22 as follows - one (with rotating relief) inside the polling location from 6 AM - 9 PM (with escort back to Town Hall), one in the school parking lot from 7 AM - 10 AM, one in the school parking lot from 4 PM - 7 PM; no officers are to be assigned to early voting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
New Town Employees
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Akil Reid, Custodian, Alfonso Lombardi III, Heavy Equipment Operator, Stephen Proctor, Heavy Equipment Operator, Mary Zeinieh, Administrative Assistant,...
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Akil Reid, Custodian, Alfonso Lombardi III, Heavy Equipment Operator, Stephen Proctor, Heavy Equipment Operator, Mary Zeinieh, Administrative Assistant, and Elizabeth Rourke, Senior Accounting Manager/Town Accountant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Akil Reid, Custodian, Alfonso Lombardi III, Heavy Equipment Operator, Stephen Proctor, Heavy Equipment Operator, Mary Zeinieh, Administrative Assistant, and Elizabeth Rourke, Senior Accounting Manager/Town Accountant. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Kramer)
Boston Marathon Invitational Random Distribution
Award 2023 Boston Marathon Invitational Entries as follows: 1. Town Departments: 18 Police Department (7) Fire Department (1) Senior Center (1) Marathon Committee (5) Veterans Celebration...
To award 2023 Boston Marathon Invitational Entries as follows: 1. Town Departments: 18 Police Department (7) Fire Department (1) Senior Center (1) Marathon Committee (5) Veterans Celebration Committee (1) Hopkinton Public Schools (2) [Hopkinton High School BPA Robotics (1); Expanded Arts Opportunities, Middle School (1)] Hopkinton Senior and Disabled Tax Relief Committee (1) 2. Organizations: 32 Hopkinton Garden Club Mental Health Collaborative, Inc Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, Inc. KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation The Michael Lisnow Respite Center Live4Evan Inc Hopkinton Country Club Project Just Because Hopkinton Girls Youth Lacrosse Charitable Organization (HGYL) Baypath Humane Society Hopkinton Boys Youth Lacrosse South Asian Circle of Hopkinton Hopkinton Food Pantry Dignity Matters, Inc. Canty's Underdog Scholarship Fund Inc Hopkinton Public Library Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors National Brain Tumor Society Friends, Inc. Demons Youth Hockey Hopkinton Historical Society Friends of Hopkinton SEPAC Association Inc Hopkinton Education Foundation Sophie's Hope Foundation Hopkinton Lions Club Friends of Hopkinton,Inc Hopkinton Emergency Fund Hopkinton Little League Hopkinton Music Association Hopkinton Masonic Benevolent The 19th Annual Sharon Timlin Fund Memorial Event to Cure ALS Hopkinton Area Land Trust Hopkinton Youth Field Hockey
Yes: LaFreniere, MannanNo: RitterbuschThe minutes do not name Muriel Kramer in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to award 2023 Boston Marathon Invitational Entries as follows: 1. Town Departments: 18 Police Department (7) Fire Department (1) Senior Center (1) Marathon Committee (5) Veterans Celebration Committee (1) Hopkinton Public Schools (2) [Hopkinton High School BPA Robotics (1); Expanded Arts Opportunities, Middle School (1)] Hopkinton Senior and Disabled Tax Relief Committee (1) 2. Organizations: 32 Hopkinton Garden Club Mental Health Collaborative, Inc Hopkinton Public Library Foundation, Inc. KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation The Michael Lisnow Respite Center Live4Evan Inc Hopkinton Country Club Project Just Because Hopkinton Girls Youth Lacrosse Charitable Organization (HGYL) Baypath Humane Society Hopkinton Boys Youth Lacrosse South Asian Circle of Hopkinton Hopkinton Food Pantry Dignity Matters, Inc. Canty's Underdog Scholarship Fund Inc Hopkinton Public Library Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors National Brain Tumor Society Friends, Inc. Demons Youth Hockey Hopkinton Historical Society Friends of Hopkinton SEPAC Association Inc Hopkinton Education Foundation Sophie's Hope Foundation Hopkinton Lions Club Friends of Hopkinton,Inc Hopkinton Emergency Fund Hopkinton Little League Hopkinton Music Association Hopkinton Masonic Benevolent The 19th Annual Sharon Timlin Fund Memorial Event to Cure ALS Hopkinton Area Land Trust Hopkinton Youth Field Hockey Vote to Approve: Yes-2 (LaFreniere, Mannan), No-1 (Ritterbusch)..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
FY 23 Select Board Goals
Finalize and publish the goals as written
To finalize and publish the goals as written
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to finalize and publish the goals as written. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kramer)
K. Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, 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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