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February 28, 2023
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Amy Ritterbusch, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Irfan Nasrullah, Muriel Kramer
Absent: Shahidul Mannan
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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); pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, lease, sale or value of real estate in relation to properties in the vicinity of Town Hall, 0 Spring Street, Map R23 Block 100 Lot 0 West Main Street, Map R23 Block 73 Lot A and Block 73 Lot B Rear West Main Street, and 3 contiguous parcels on College Street totalling 20.74 acres 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 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); pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, lease, sale or value of real estate in relation to properties in the vicinity of Town Hall, 0 Spring Street, Map R23 Block 100 Lot 0 West Main Street, Map R23 Block 73 Lot A and Block 73 Lot B Rear West Main Street, and 3 contiguous parcels on College Street totalling 20.74 acres 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 Mary Jo LaFreniere. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
Elmwood School Preferred Replacement Option
Endorse the ESBC's recommendation for a preferred Elmwood Replacement option
To endorse the ESBC's recommendation for a preferred Elmwood Replacement option
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to endorse the ESBC's recommendation for a preferred Elmwood Replacement option. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
Public Information Session on Proposed General Bylaw Amendments
Open the public information session on proposed general bylaw amendments and to continue it to the conclusion of the FY2022 audit report
To open the public information session on proposed general bylaw amendments and to continue it to the conclusion of the FY2022 audit report
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to open the public information session on proposed general bylaw amendments and to continue it to the conclusion of the FY2022 audit report. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
FY24 Comprehensive Budget
Open the FY24 Comprehensive Budget public hearing and to continue it to after the conclusion of the Information Session
To open the FY24 Comprehensive Budget public hearing and to continue it to after the conclusion of the Information Session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to open the FY24 Comprehensive Budget public hearing and to continue it to after the conclusion of the Information Session. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Nasrullah)
TH Boston Marathon, April 17, 2023
Approve a Parade Permit for the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023
To approve a Parade Permit for the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve a Parade Permit for the 127th Boston Marathon on April 17, 2023. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
Celebrating Ashland's Place in Boston Marathon History
Authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Ashland Select Board Chair informing and inviting Ashland to the celebration event
To authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Ashland Select Board Chair informing and inviting Ashland to the celebration event
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to authorize the Chair to send a letter to the Ashland Select Board Chair informing and inviting Ashland to the celebration event. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Nasrullah)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approving the Minutes of the February 7, 2023 and 14, 2023 meetings; 2) accepting an Ambulance Fund Gift of $25.00 from Karen Woodbury...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approving the Minutes of the February 7, 2023 and 14, 2023 meetings; 2) accepting an Ambulance Fund Gift of $25.00 from Karen Woodbury in memory of Julia Harris; 3) appointing Cristine Enos to the Cultural Council to a term ending on 3/10/2026; 4) approving Marathon Fund requests of $2,600 to the class of 2023 of which $500 will be used for a DJ at the Gillette dinner for the Seniors and their parents and $2,100 will be used for Police Detail for the car parade, $2,000 to the Senior Center to pay for exercise classes at the Senior Center, and $1,500 to the Hopkinton Police Association for buying fish to stock the pond at the Hopkinton Sportsmen's Association for the May 13, 2023 fishing derby
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approving the Minutes of the February 7, 2023 and 14, 2023 meetings; 2) accepting an Ambulance Fund Gift of $25.00 from Karen Woodbury in memory of Julia Harris; 3) appointing Cristine Enos to the Cultural Council to a term ending on 3/10/2026; 4) approving Marathon Fund requests of $2,600 to the class of 2023 of which $500 will be used for a DJ at the Gillette dinner for the Seniors and their parents and $2,100 will be used for Police Detail for the car parade, $2,000 to the Senior Center to pay for exercise classes at the Senior Center, and $1,500 to the Hopkinton Police Association for buying fish to stock the pond at the Hopkinton Sportsmen's Association for the May 13, 2023 fishing derby. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
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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