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November 15, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Amy Ritterbusch, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Irfan Nasrullah, Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Irfan Nasrullah took part remotely.
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 Communications Unions...
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 Communications Unions because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate relative to parcels R22 9 0, R34 26 B, U26 7 0 R23 73 A, R23 100 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 collective bargaining relative to DPW, Police, Fire and Communications Unions because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate relative to parcels R22 9 0, R34 26 B, U26 7 0 R23 73 A, R23 100 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 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)
TAX Classification Hearing
Implement a residential factor for 2023
To implement a residential factor for 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan not to implement a residential factor for 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: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Implement an Open Space Discount for 2023
To implement an Open Space Discount for 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan not to implement an Open Space Discount for 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: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Implement a Residential Exemption for 2023
To implement a Residential Exemption for 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan not to implement a Residential Exemption for 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: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2023
To implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan not to implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 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: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Implement a Single Tax Rate for 2023
To implement a Single Tax Rate for 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to implement a Single Tax Rate for 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: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Approve the form LA5 as presented
To approve the form LA5 as presented
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the form LA5 as presented. 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: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Clinton Street
Continue the public hearing to December 20, 2022
To continue the public hearing to December 20, 2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to continue the public hearing to December 20, 2022. 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: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Spirits, 77 West Main ST.
Approve the Change of Manager for the Section 15 alcohol license for Hopkinton Wine & Spirits to Mohil Sopariwala
To approve the Change of Manager for the Section 15 alcohol license for Hopkinton Wine & Spirits to Mohil Sopariwala
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Change of Manager for the Section 15 alcohol license for Hopkinton Wine & Spirits to Mohil Sopariwala. 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: Kramer, second: Mannan)
New Town Employee
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Bruce Palmer as Van Driver, Senior Services
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Bruce Palmer as Van Driver, Senior Services
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Bruce Palmer as Van Driver, Senior Services. 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: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
TIF) Agreement
Approve the draft TIF Agreement between Altaeros Energies Inc., Atlantic Oliver 80 South St. LLC, and the Town of Hopkinton
To approve the draft TIF Agreement between Altaeros Energies Inc., Atlantic Oliver 80 South St. LLC, and the Town of Hopkinton
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahiful Mannan to approve the draft TIF Agreement between Altaeros Energies Inc., Atlantic Oliver 80 South St. LLC, and the Town of Hopkinton..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)
DPW Union Contract
Sign the contract with the DPW union
To sign the contract with the DPW union
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muiriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to sign the contract with the DPW union. 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: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda
To approve the Consent Agenda
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muiriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Consent Agenda. 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: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to adjourn the meeting. 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: Kramer, 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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