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March 14, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Amy Ritterbusch, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Irfan Nasrullah, Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan
Absent: None
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 Police, Fire and Communications Unions because an...
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 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 (Town Manager and Police Chief); 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, the Jenner Property (Map R12 Block 9 Lot 0), 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, and; to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer 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 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 (Town Manager and Police Chief); 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, the Jenner Property (Map R12 Block 9 Lot 0), 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, and; to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the discussion, and to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session. ROLL CALL: Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Ms. Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Kramer)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the February 28, 2023 meeting; 2) approval of Marathon Fund requests of $3,520 for the Friends of Hopkinton Family Day and...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the February 28, 2023 meeting; 2) approval of Marathon Fund requests of $3,520 for the Friends of Hopkinton Family Day and $950 for the Hopkinton High School Parent Post Prom Committee for the post prom party at Urban Air on 5/12/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the February 28, 2023 meeting; 2) approval of Marathon Fund requests of $3,520 for the Friends of Hopkinton Family Day and $950 for the Hopkinton High School Parent Post Prom Committee for the post prom party at Urban Air on 5/12/2023. 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: Mannan)
Comcast License Renewal
Open the public hearing on the renewal of the cable franchise license to Comcast
To open the public hearing on the renewal of the cable franchise license to Comcast
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Manan and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to open the public hearing on the renewal of the cable franchise license to Comcast. 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: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to close the public hearing. 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: LaFreniere)
Finding that the cable franchise renewal proposal of Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC (Comcast) reasonably meets the franchise and cable-related renewal needs and interests of the...
That finding that the cable franchise renewal proposal of Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC (Comcast) reasonably meets the franchise and cable-related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town of Hopkinton; and finding that Comcast's financial and technical qualifications and support for local programming channels, facilities, and services are reasonable to meet Town cable franchise needs; I move that the Select Board, as statutory cable license Issuing Authority for the Town, vote to accept and approve the Renewal License agreement with Comcast effective November 15, 2023 and execute the renewal license, subject to minor insubstantial changes prior to signature
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan that finding that the cable franchise renewal proposal of Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC (Comcast) reasonably meets the franchise and cable-related renewal needs and interests of the public and Town of Hopkinton; and finding that Comcast's financial and technical qualifications and support for local programming channels, facilities, and services are reasonable to meet Town cable franchise needs; I move that the Select Board, as statutory cable license Issuing Authority for the Town, vote to accept and approve the Renewal License agreement with Comcast effective November 15, 2023 and execute the renewal license, subject to minor insubstantial changes prior to signature. 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: Mannan)
Employee Appointments
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Diane Hendrickson as Treasurer/Collector
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Diane Hendrickson as Treasurer/Collector
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Diane Hendrickson as Treasurer/Collector. 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: Mannan)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Allison Keaney as Circulation and Technical Supervisor at the Public Library
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Allison Keaney as Circulation and Technical Supervisor at the Public Library
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Allison Keaney as Circulation and Technical Supervisor at the Public Library. 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)
TEVA, Allergen, CVS, Walmart and Walgreens Opioid Settlements
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Teva, Allergen, CVS, Walmart and Walgreens Opioid Settlement participation forms
To authorize the Town Manager to sign the Teva, Allergen, CVS, Walmart and Walgreens Opioid Settlement participation forms
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Teva, Allergen, CVS, Walmart and Walgreens Opioid Settlement participation forms. 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: Mannan)
Adopt the FY24 Comprehensive Budget and submit it to the Appropriation Committee with the message that the Board is amenable to reducing the OPEB and stabilization contributions if the grant to...
To adopt the FY24 Comprehensive Budget and submit it to the Appropriation Committee with the message that the Board is amenable to reducing the OPEB and stabilization contributions if the grant to the schools is not awarded
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to adopt the FY24 Comprehensive Budget and submit it to the Appropriation Committee with the message that the Board is amenable to reducing the OPEB and stabilization contributions if the grant to the schools is not awarded. 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: Nasrullah)
MAY 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Recommend approval of the easement articles
To recommend approval of the easement articles
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer to recommend approval of the easement articles. 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)
MWRA) Southborough Interconnection Project Intermunicipal Agreement
Approve the Intermunicipal Water Supply Agreement between the Towns of Hopkinton and Southborough, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign said Agreement with any non-substantive changes made...
To approve the Intermunicipal Water Supply Agreement between the Towns of Hopkinton and Southborough, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign said Agreement with any non-substantive changes made prior to its execution
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the Intermunicipal Water Supply Agreement between the Towns of Hopkinton and Southborough, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign said Agreement with any non-substantive changes made prior to its execution. 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)
Town Manager Report
Approve the SWAP/TRIC Shared Housing Services Intermunicipal Agreement and to authorize the Town Manager to sign said Agreement with any non-substantive changes made prior to its execution
To approve the SWAP/TRIC Shared Housing Services Intermunicipal Agreement and to authorize the Town Manager to sign said Agreement with any non-substantive changes made prior to its execution
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the SWAP/TRIC Shared Housing Services Intermunicipal Agreement and to authorize the Town Manager to sign said Agreement with any non-substantive changes made prior to its execution. 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: LaFreniere)
Liaison Reports/Board Invites
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer 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: Nasrullah, second: Kramer)
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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