February 7, 2023

Motion to enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to collective bargaining relative to Police, Fire and Communications Unions because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; 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

Yes: LaFreniere, Mannan, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Muriel Kramer, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.

To approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approving the Minutes of the January 24, 2023 meeting; 2) accepting an Ambulance Fund Gift of $115 from the Curtis Rd. neighborhood in memory of Julia Harris; 3) accepting a donation of $1,227 for the Hopkinton Public Schools from the residents of Legacy Farms North phase 3 that was raised through the Diwali event; 4) accepting the resignations of Carly Grant from the Youth Commission and Peter Johnson from the Upper Charles Trail Committee (associate member)

Yes: LaFreniere, Mannan, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe minutes say Muriel Kramer had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.