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March 28, 2023
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Amy Ritterbusch, Irfan Nasrullah, Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan
Absent: Mary Jo LaFreniere
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 (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, 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; 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 (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, 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; 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 Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Kramer)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approving the Minutes of the March 9, 2023 and March 14, 2023 meetings; 2) accepting the resignation of Michelle Leibowitz from the...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approving the Minutes of the March 9, 2023 and March 14, 2023 meetings; 2) accepting the resignation of Michelle Leibowitz from the Hopkinton Cultural Council; 3) approving the Hopkinton Lions Club request to place 50 to 60 temporary Community Yard Sale signs within the road rights of way of East Main St., Main St., Cedar St., West Main St., Wood St., South St., and Hayden Rowe on or around April 13 and removed the evening of May 13; 4) approving a parade permit application for the Jimmy Fund Walk on October 1, 2023; and 5) approving a parade permit application for the Triathlon at the Hopkinton State Park on May 21 and September 10, 2023. Board members thanked Ms. Leibowitz for her service on the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approving the Minutes of the March 9, 2023 and March 14, 2023 meetings; 2) accepting the resignation of Michelle Leibowitz from the Hopkinton Cultural Council; 3) approving the Hopkinton Lions Club request to place 50 to 60 temporary Community Yard Sale signs within the road rights of way of East Main St., Main St., Cedar St., West Main St., Wood St., South St., and Hayden Rowe on or around April 13 and removed the evening of May 13; 4) approving a parade permit application for the Jimmy Fund Walk on October 1, 2023; and 5) approving a parade permit application for the Triathlon at the Hopkinton State Park on May 21 and September 10, 2023. Board members thanked Ms. Leibowitz for her service on the Cultural Council. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Street Acceptance
Continue the public hearing to April 11, 2023
To continue the public hearing to April 11, 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to continue the public hearing to April 11, 2023. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Nasrullah)
Special Temporary Alcohol License
Approve the Special Temporary Alcohol License for the event
To approve the Special Temporary Alcohol License for the event
Yes: Kramer, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Irfan Nasrullah, who was at the meeting; 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 for the event. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Mannan)
Employee Appointment
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Daurys Reynoso as Heavy Equipment Operator at the Dept. of Public Works
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Daurys Reynoso as Heavy Equipment Operator at the Dept. of Public Works
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Daurys Reynoso as Heavy Equipment Operator at the Dept. of Public Works. 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)
Board and Committee Appointments
Appoint Doris Early to the Board of Registrars, to a term expiring Feb. 1, 2026
To appoint Doris Early to the Board of Registrars, to a term expiring Feb. 1, 2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to appoint Doris Early to the Board of Registrars, to a term expiring Feb. 1, 2026. 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)
Appoint Diane Hayward to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring June 30, 2025
To appoint Diane Hayward to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer to appoint Diane Hayward to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring June 30, 2025. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kramer)
Appoint Scott F. Knous as an Associate Member of the Historical Commission, to a term expiring June 30, 2025
To appoint Scott F. Knous as an Associate Member of the Historical Commission, to a term expiring June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to appoint Scott F. Knous as an Associate Member of the Historical Commission, to a term expiring June 30, 2025. 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)
Appoint Timothy Ritterbusch as an Alternate Member of the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to a term expiring June 30, 2025
To appoint Timothy Ritterbusch as an Alternate Member of the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to a term expiring June 30, 2025
Yes: Kramer, Mannan, NasrullahAbstained: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer to appoint Timothy Ritterbusch as an Alternate Member of the Upper Charles Trail Committee, to a term expiring June 30, 2025. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Abstain; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Nasrullah, Kramer, Mannan), No-0, Abstain-1 (Ritterbusch)..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kramer)
Middlesex County Retirement System COST of Living Adjustment
Approve the proposed Middlesex County Retirement System COLA as proposed in Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022
To approve the proposed Middlesex County Retirement System COLA as proposed in Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer to approve the proposed Middlesex County Retirement System COLA as proposed in Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Kramer)
MAY 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting
Remove the Altaeros Energies TIF article from the warrant
To remove the Altaeros Energies TIF article from the warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to remove the Altaeros Energies TIF article from the warrant. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Nasrullah)
Hold the Annual Town Meeting at the Middle School
To hold the Annual Town Meeting at the Middle School
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer to hold the Annual Town Meeting at the Middle School. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Future Board Agenda Items
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; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, 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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