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February 14, 2023
9 recorded votes, 6 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:
- Mary Jo LaFreniere arrived after the meeting began (at 6:05 PM).
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
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...
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 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, Nasrullah, 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 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 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; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Consent Agenda
Approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approving the Minutes of the January 31, 2023 meeting; 2) accepting an Ambulance Fund Gift of $25 from the Lynch's, $50 from the Butcher's & $200...
To approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approving the Minutes of the January 31, 2023 meeting; 2) accepting an Ambulance Fund Gift of $25 from the Lynch's, $50 from the Butcher's & $200 from Debra Peaslee in memory of Julia Harris; and 3) accepting the resignation of Ashley Fogg from the Youth Commission
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approving the Minutes of the January 31, 2023 meeting; 2) accepting an Ambulance Fund Gift of $25 from the Lynch's, $50 from the Butcher's & $200 from Debra Peaslee in memory of Julia Harris; and 3) accepting the resignation of Ashley Fogg 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: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Approve a Parade Permit for the Sharon Timlin Race on June 17, 2023
To approve a Parade Permit for the Sharon Timlin Race on June 17, 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve a Parade Permit for the Sharon Timlin Race on June 17, 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 a Parade Permit for the Little League Opening Day Parade on April 23, 2023
To approve a Parade Permit for the Little League Opening Day Parade on April 23, 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to approve a Parade Permit for the Little League Opening Day Parade on April 23, 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: LaFreniere, second: Kramer)
Vote in the affirmative to the question presented, and to accept the provisions of the proposed district agreement, including Hopkinton's right to withdraw from the same on or before June 1, 2023....
To vote in the affirmative to the question presented, and to accept the provisions of the proposed district agreement, including Hopkinton's right to withdraw from the same on or before June 1, 2023. Ms. Ritterbusch stated she would also like to vote on two additional motions, one to call a special town meeting within the May 1 annual town meeting and submit a RECC article, and the second to resolve that there will not be a dark station
Yes: Nasrullah, RitterbuschNo: Kramer, LaFreniere, Mannan
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to vote in the affirmative to the question presented, and to accept the provisions of the proposed district agreement, including Hopkinton's right to withdraw from the same on or before June 1, 2023. Ms. Ritterbusch stated she would also like to vote on two additional motions, one to call a special town meeting within the May 1 annual town meeting and submit a RECC article, and the second to resolve that there will not be a dark station. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-No; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-No; Shahidul Mannan-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-2, No-3..” (Motion: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Paula Haas to the Council on Aging to a term expiring June 30, 2024
To appoint Paula Haas to the Council on Aging to a term expiring June 30, 2024
Yes: Kramer, Mannan, Nasrullah, RitterbuschMary Jo LaFreniere arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0) matches the members present without this member, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Paula Haas to the Council on Aging to a term expiring June 30, 2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Suzanne Green to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission as an at-large member, to a term expiring June 30, 2025
To appoint Suzanne Green to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission as an at-large member, to a term expiring June 30, 2025
Yes: Kramer, Mannan, Nasrullah, RitterbuschMary Jo LaFreniere arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0) matches the members present without this member, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to appoint Suzanne Green to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission as an at-large member, to a term expiring June 30, 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
ONE DAY Special Temporary Alcohol License
Approve the special temporary alcohol license as requested
To approve the special temporary alcohol license as requested
Yes: Kramer, Mannan, Nasrullah, RitterbuschMary Jo LaFreniere arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0) matches the members present without this member, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to approve the special temporary alcohol license as requested. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Future Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
Yes: Kramer, Mannan, Nasrullah, RitterbuschMary Jo LaFreniere arrived after the meeting began; the count (4-0) matches the members present without this member, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, 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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