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May 23, 2023
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan, Irfan Nasrullah, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch
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, non-union Town employees); to approve...
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, non-union Town employees); 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, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan and Mary Jo LaFreniere, who were at the meeting; they are 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, non-union Town employees); 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. Kramer and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Nasrullah)
Public Forum
Elect Muriel Kramer as Chair
SELECT BOARD REORGANIZATION: Mr. Nasrullah nominated Ms. Kramer for Chair, and the nomination was seconded by Ms. Ritterbusch. There were no other nominations. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes
From the minutes
“SELECT BOARD REORGANIZATION: Mr. Nasrullah nominated Ms. Kramer for Chair, and the nomination was seconded by Ms. Ritterbusch. There were no other nominations. 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: Ritterbusch)
Select Board Reorganization
Elect Shahidul Mannan as Vice Chair
Mr. Nasrullah nominated Shanidul Mannan for Vice Chair, and the motion was seconded by Ms. Kramer. There were no other nominations. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes
From the minutes
“Mr. Nasrullah nominated Shanidul Mannan for Vice Chair, and the motion was seconded by Ms. Kramer. There were no other nominations. 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)
Consent Agenda
Approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) Approve the Minutes of the May 9, 2023 meeting; 2) Accept the resignation of Cynthia Esthimer from the Upper Charles Trail Committee (Parks &...
To approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) Approve the Minutes of the May 9, 2023 meeting; 2) Accept the resignation of Cynthia Esthimer from the Upper Charles Trail Committee (Parks & Recreation Commission designee); 3) Accept the following gifts: $1,250 for hotspots for the 'Library of Things' at the Hopkinton Public Library from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation; and $50,000 from an anonymous donor to the Hopkinton Police Department in recognition of the outstanding efforts over the years in providing order and security for the runners of the Boston Marathon. The Board thanked Ms. Esthimer for her service to the Town and thanked those who have donated to the Town
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) Approve the Minutes of the May 9, 2023 meeting; 2) Accept the resignation of Cynthia Esthimer from the Upper Charles Trail Committee (Parks & Recreation Commission designee); 3) Accept the following gifts: $1,250 for hotspots for the 'Library of Things' at the Hopkinton Public Library from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation; and $50,000 from an anonymous donor to the Hopkinton Police Department in recognition of the outstanding efforts over the years in providing order and security for the runners of the Boston Marathon. The Board thanked Ms. Esthimer for her service to the Town and thanked those who have donated to the Town. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Nasrullah)
Approve G.L. c.268A 20(b) exemptions to allow the hiring of the following municipal employees of the School Dept. who seek to provide personal services to a municipal agency (Parks & Recreation...
To approve G.L. c.268A 20(b) exemptions to allow the hiring of the following municipal employees of the School Dept. who seek to provide personal services to a municipal agency (Parks & Recreation Dept.), for Seasonal Summer Sports Clinics: Thomas Keane- Basketball Clinic Program Director Jean Cann- Track & Field Clinic Program Director Michael Greco- Basketball Clinic Assistant Director Mark Sanborn- Basketball Clinic Coach Gregory Romanko- Basketball Clinic Coach John Golden- Basketball Clinic Coach Chaney Gaudette- Basketball Clinic Coach Mikayla Pucci- Basketball Clinic Coach Calli Korbey- Sports Clinic Coach
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve G.L. c.268A 20(b) exemptions to allow the hiring of the following municipal employees of the School Dept. who seek to provide personal services to a municipal agency (Parks & Recreation Dept.), for Seasonal Summer Sports Clinics: Thomas Keane- Basketball Clinic Program Director Jean Cann- Track & Field Clinic Program Director Michael Greco- Basketball Clinic Assistant Director Mark Sanborn- Basketball Clinic Coach Gregory Romanko- Basketball Clinic Coach John Golden- Basketball Clinic Coach Chaney Gaudette- Basketball Clinic Coach Mikayla Pucci- Basketball Clinic Coach Calli Korbey- Sports Clinic Coach ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Employee Introductions and Appointments
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of C.J. Paquette as Assistant Treasurer
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of C.J. Paquette as Assistant Treasurer
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of C.J. Paquette as Assistant Treasurer. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Meeting Follow UP
Authorize Ms. Ritterbusch and Mr. Nasrullah to be a subcommittee to work on a public survey for the Board's review
To authorize Ms. Ritterbusch and Mr. Nasrullah to be a subcommittee to work on a public survey for the Board's review
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to authorize Ms. Ritterbusch and Mr. Nasrullah to be a subcommittee to work on a public survey for the Board's review. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: LaFreniere)
Pause the UCTC's work until July 11, 2023
To pause the UCTC's work until July 11, 2023
Yes: LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Kramer, Nasrullah
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to pause the UCTC's work until July 11, 2023. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-No; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Mannan, Ritterbusch, LaFreniere), No-2 (Kramer, Nasrullah)..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Main Street Parking Lot
Adopt and execute an Order of Taking to acquire the parking lot at 25-35 Main Street, accept an Access, Utility and Snow Storage Easement from Kevin W. Lobisser, Trustee of the Hopkinton Village...
That the Board adopt and execute an Order of Taking to acquire the parking lot at 25-35 Main Street, accept an Access, Utility and Snow Storage Easement from Kevin W. Lobisser, Trustee of the Hopkinton Village Center Condominium Trust, and approve the form of Revocable License Agreement with Kevin W. Lobisser, Trustee of the Hopkinton Village Center Condominium Trust and authorize the Town Manager to execute the license on behalf of the Board; and further move to authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to take any necessary actions and execute any associated agreements needed to effectuate these transactions
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mannan that the Board adopt and execute an Order of Taking to acquire the parking lot at 25-35 Main Street, accept an Access, Utility and Snow Storage Easement from Kevin W. Lobisser, Trustee of the Hopkinton Village Center Condominium Trust, and approve the form of Revocable License Agreement with Kevin W. Lobisser, Trustee of the Hopkinton Village Center Condominium Trust and authorize the Town Manager to execute the license on behalf of the Board; and further move to authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to take any necessary actions and execute any associated agreements needed to effectuate these transactions. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe minutes say Shahidul Mannan had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
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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