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January 10, 2023
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Amy Ritterbusch, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan
Absent: Irfan Nasrullah
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider litigation strategy with respect to the complaint filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against...
Motion to enter into executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider litigation strategy with respect to the complaint filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination in Ann Karnofsky v. Town of Hopkinton, MCAD docket number 22BPA03008, because an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief and Town Manager); 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 litigation strategy with respect to the complaint filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination in Ann Karnofsky v. Town of Hopkinton, MCAD docket number 22BPA03008, because an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief and Town Manager); 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 Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
New Town Position/Employee Appointment
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Anna Rogers as Environmental and Inspectional Services Coordinator
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Anna Rogers as Environmental and Inspectional Services Coordinator
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Anna Rogers as Environmental and Inspectional Services Coordinator. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the December 20, 2022 meeting. 2. Accepting a gift of $300 from the Legacy Farms neighborhood to the Fire Department
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the December 20, 2022 meeting. 2. Accepting a gift of $300 from the Legacy Farms neighborhood to the Fire Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the December 20, 2022 meeting. 2. Accepting a gift of $300 from the Legacy Farms neighborhood to the Fire Department. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
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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