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April 4, 2023
6 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
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter executive session 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)...
Motion to enter executive session 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
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
“motion to enter executive session 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 Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of accepting the resignation of Kathy Yang from the Sustainable Green Committee
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of accepting the resignation of Kathy Yang from the Sustainable Green Committee
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of accepting the resignation of Kathy Yang from the Sustainable Green Committee. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
EMC. Appreciation for Ashland
Present a proclamation to Ashland at the event
To present a proclamation to Ashland at the event
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to present a proclamation to Ashland at the event. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Nasrullah)
New Employee Appointment
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Aline Matos as a Public Safety Dispatcher
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Aline Matos as a Public Safety Dispatcher
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Aline Matos as a Public Safety Dispatcher. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Kramer)
Special Education Reserve Fund Spending
Approve the expenditure of $1,094,024 from the School Special Education Reserve Fund
To approve the expenditure of $1,094,024 from the School Special Education Reserve Fund
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer to approve the expenditure of $1,094,024 from the School Special Education Reserve Fund. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Kramer)
MAY 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting
Approve the ballot questions
To approve the ballot questions
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Ms. Kramer to approve the ballot questions. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, 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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