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June 20, 2023
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Irfan Nasrullah
Absent: Mary Jo LaFreniere
During the meeting:
- Irfan Nasrullah took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Set water rates for fiscal year 2024 with an increase of 17.5% effective July 1, 2023, as follows: 0-1,000 cubic feet $37.27 dollar minimum 1,001-8,000 cubic feet at $4.35 per 100 cubic feet over...
To set water rates for fiscal year 2024 with an increase of 17.5% effective July 1, 2023, as follows: 0-1,000 cubic feet $37.27 dollar minimum 1,001-8,000 cubic feet at $4.35 per 100 cubic feet over 8,000 cubic feet at $9.44 per 100 cubic feet
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to set water rates for fiscal year 2024 with an increase of 17.5% effective July 1, 2023, as follows: 0-1,000 cubic feet $37.27 dollar minimum 1,001-8,000 cubic feet at $4.35 per 100 cubic feet over 8,000 cubic feet at $9.44 per 100 cubic feet ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Set sewer rates for fiscal year 2024 with a decrease of 5% effective July 1, 2023 as follows: 0-1,000 cubic feet at $10.62 per 100 cubic feet 1,001-8,000 cubic feet at $12.60 per 100 cubic feet...
To set sewer rates for fiscal year 2024 with a decrease of 5% effective July 1, 2023 as follows: 0-1,000 cubic feet at $10.62 per 100 cubic feet 1,001-8,000 cubic feet at $12.60 per 100 cubic feet Over 8,000 cubic feet at $15.58 per 100 cubic feet
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to set sewer rates for fiscal year 2024 with a decrease of 5% effective July 1, 2023 as follows: 0-1,000 cubic feet at $10.62 per 100 cubic feet 1,001-8,000 cubic feet at $12.60 per 100 cubic feet Over 8,000 cubic feet at $15.58 per 100 cubic feet ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17,...
To implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2024, effective July 1, 2023; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2024, effective July 1, 2023; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17,...
To implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2024 effective July 1, 2023; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2024 effective July 1, 2023; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following items: 1) a recommendation to abate outstanding real estate taxes for four properties acquired by the Town as follows: 0 Cedar St., 0...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following items: 1) a recommendation to abate outstanding real estate taxes for four properties acquired by the Town as follows: 0 Cedar St., 0 Greenwood Rd., 0 Mayhew St., 0 McDermott Ln., total amount $3,089.97; 2) accept a gift of $4,800 from the Friends of Hopkinton Seniors, Inc. to the Hopkinton Senior Center to cover the cost of subsidizing the prepay lunch ticket program at the Senior Center from February 2022 through April 2023; 3) accept a gift of $600 from the Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors, Inc. to the Senior Center to cover the expenses related to hosting the Memory Cafe during 2023; and 4) accept a gift of $500 from Asian/Pacific American Librarians to the Young Adult librarian to use for programming
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following items: 1) a recommendation to abate outstanding real estate taxes for four properties acquired by the Town as follows: 0 Cedar St., 0 Greenwood Rd., 0 Mayhew St., 0 McDermott Ln., total amount $3,089.97; 2) accept a gift of $4,800 from the Friends of Hopkinton Seniors, Inc. to the Hopkinton Senior Center to cover the cost of subsidizing the prepay lunch ticket program at the Senior Center from February 2022 through April 2023; 3) accept a gift of $600 from the Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors, Inc. to the Senior Center to cover the expenses related to hosting the Memory Cafe during 2023; and 4) accept a gift of $500 from Asian/Pacific American Librarians to the Young Adult librarian to use for programming. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Greyhound Friends, 167 Saddle Hill Road
Approve a special temporary alcohol license for Greyhound Friends for an event on June 24, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 167 Saddle Hill Road
To approve a special temporary alcohol license for Greyhound Friends for an event on June 24, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 167 Saddle Hill Road
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve a special temporary alcohol license for Greyhound Friends for an event on June 24, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 167 Saddle Hill Road. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Hopkinton Center for the ARTS, 98 Hayden ROWE
Approve special temporary alcohol licenses for the HCA for the events as described in the applications on June 30, 2023, July 1, 2023, July 8, 2023, July 14, 2023, July 15, 2023, July 21, 2023,...
To approve special temporary alcohol licenses for the HCA for the events as described in the applications on June 30, 2023, July 1, 2023, July 8, 2023, July 14, 2023, July 15, 2023, July 21, 2023, July 22, 2023, July 28, 2023, July 29, 2023, August 18, 2023, September 1, 2023, and September 2, 2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve special temporary alcohol licenses for the HCA for the events as described in the applications on June 30, 2023, July 1, 2023, July 8, 2023, July 14, 2023, July 15, 2023, July 21, 2023, July 22, 2023, July 28, 2023, July 29, 2023, August 18, 2023, September 1, 2023, and September 2, 2023. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Officials
Appoint Miyares & Harrington LLP as Town Counsel and Mirick O'Connell as Labor Counsel from 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024
To appoint Miyares & Harrington LLP as Town Counsel and Mirick O'Connell as Labor Counsel from 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint Miyares & Harrington LLP as Town Counsel and Mirick O'Connell as Labor Counsel from 7/1/2023 to 6/30/2024. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Mary Jo LaFreniere as the Chair's designee to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board for the next year
To appoint Mary Jo LaFreniere as the Chair's designee to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board for the next year
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint Mary Jo LaFreniere as the Chair's designee to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board for the next year. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Confirm the Town Manager's 1 year appointments of the following Town officials: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Charles Dabritz Animal Control Officer -...
To confirm the Town Manager's 1 year appointments of the following Town officials: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Charles Dabritz Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Peter Fence Viewer - Ed Harrow Zereski Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Dan Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Hunt Sakin Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret Public Weigher - John Palmer Person to cut wire in case of fire - Kevin Public Weigher - Jaynne Adams Bouret Public Weigher - Jaime Wright Assistant Wiring Inspector - Jonathan Public Weigher - Colleen Roy Shepard Public Weigher - Thomas J. McIntyre
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's 1 year appointments of the following Town officials: Inspector of Animals - Elizabeth Jefferis Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Charles Dabritz Animal Control Officer - William Proctor Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Peter Fence Viewer - Ed Harrow Zereski Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Dan Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Hunt Sakin Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret Public Weigher - John Palmer Person to cut wire in case of fire - Kevin Public Weigher - Jaynne Adams Bouret Public Weigher - Jaime Wright Assistant Wiring Inspector - Jonathan Public Weigher - Colleen Roy Shepard Public Weigher - Thomas J. McIntyre ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Recreation Commission Appointment/Joint Meeting with Parks and Recreation Commission
Appoint Seth Kenney to the Parks and Recreation Commission, to a term expiring at the 2024 annual town election
To appoint Seth Kenney to the Parks and Recreation Commission, to a term expiring at the 2024 annual town election
This was a joint vote with members of another board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown (the minutes give the combined count as 8-0).
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Hanson to appoint Seth Kenney to the Parks and Recreation Commission, to a term expiring at the 2024 annual town election. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Dan Terry-Yes; Laura Hanson-Yes; Amy O'Donnell-Yes; Ravi Dasari-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-8, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan)
Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Officials
Make the following appointments: Daniel Eversole to the Capital Improvement Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Mohammed Haider to the Capital Improvement Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Kenna...
To make the following appointments: Daniel Eversole to the Capital Improvement Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Mohammed Haider to the Capital Improvement Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Kenna Sullivan to the Council on Aging, term expiring 6/30/2026; Samuiel Docknevich to the Council on Aging, term expiring 6/30/2026; Amy Ritterbusch (at-large) to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, term expiring 6/30/2026; Beth Watson (at-large) to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, term expiring 6/30/2026; Stacy Spies (Historical Society nominee) to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, term expiring 6/30/2026. Curtis Smithson to the Permanent Building Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Dan McIntyre to the Permanent Building Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Christine Lambert to the Personnel Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Paul Gallagher to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Christine Coffman to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Geoff Rowland to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Peggy Barton to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Donald Sutherland to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Amy Groves to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Deena Baker-nel to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Daniel Eversole to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Amit Tandon to the Sustainable G
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to make the following appointments: Daniel Eversole to the Capital Improvement Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Mohammed Haider to the Capital Improvement Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Kenna Sullivan to the Council on Aging, term expiring 6/30/2026; Samuiel Docknevich to the Council on Aging, term expiring 6/30/2026; Amy Ritterbusch (at-large) to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, term expiring 6/30/2026; Beth Watson (at-large) to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, term expiring 6/30/2026; Stacy Spies (Historical Society nominee) to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, term expiring 6/30/2026. Curtis Smithson to the Permanent Building Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Dan McIntyre to the Permanent Building Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Christine Lambert to the Personnel Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Paul Gallagher to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Christine Coffman to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Geoff Rowland to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Peggy Barton to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Donald Sutherland to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Amy Groves to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Deena Baker-nel to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Daniel Eversole to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Amit Tandon to the Sustainable Green Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Lucia Lopez to the Tax Relief Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Susan Kurys to the Tax Relief Committee, term expiring 6/30/2026; Sharon O'Reilly (Realtor) to the Woodville Historic District Commission, terms expiring 6/30/2026; Paul Larter (Resident of District) to the Woodville Historic District Commission, terms expiring 6/30/2026; Tiana C. Liu to the Youth Commission, term expiring 6/30/2026. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Christopher Alicandro to the Community Preservation Committee (at-large) to a term expiring 6/30/2026
To appoint Christopher Alicandro to the Community Preservation Committee (at-large) to a term expiring 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint Christopher Alicandro to the Community Preservation Committee (at-large) to a term expiring 6/30/2026. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Carl T. Barker-Hook to the Conservation Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2026
To appoint Carl T. Barker-Hook to the Conservation Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint Carl T. Barker-Hook to the Conservation Commission to a term expiring 6/30/2026. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace, Robert Levenson and Bob McGuire to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2026
To appoint Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace, Robert Levenson and Bob McGuire to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace, Robert Levenson and Bob McGuire to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2026. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint the following Town department liaisons to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2024: Joseph Bennett (Police Department); Gary Daugherty (Fire Department); Tim Persson (School...
To appoint the following Town department liaisons to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2024: Joseph Bennett (Police Department); Gary Daugherty (Fire Department); Tim Persson (School Department); Mike Mansir (Department of Public Works)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Kramer and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint the following Town department liaisons to the Marathon Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2024: Joseph Bennett (Police Department); Gary Daugherty (Fire Department); Tim Persson (School Department); Mike Mansir (Department of Public Works). ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: Ritterbusch)
Hayden ROWE
Approve the relocation of one jointly owned pole numbered T.1/E.1 to a point on the southwest side of Hayden Rowe approximately 120 feet southeasterly from the centerline of Main St
To approve the relocation of one jointly owned pole numbered T.1/E.1 to a point on the southwest side of Hayden Rowe approximately 120 feet southeasterly from the centerline of Main St
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the relocation of one jointly owned pole numbered T.1/E.1 to a point on the southwest side of Hayden Rowe approximately 120 feet southeasterly from the centerline of Main St. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Select Board Guidelines for Parades, Events, Meetings and Gatherings
Approve the Guidelines for Parades, Events, Meetings and Gatherings, for Town events and those requiring permits and licenses from the Board
To approve the Guidelines for Parades, Events, Meetings and Gatherings, for Town events and those requiring permits and licenses from the Board
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the Guidelines for Parades, Events, Meetings and Gatherings, for Town events and those requiring permits and licenses from the Board. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract for the Mass. Collaborative for Action, Leadership and Learning Grant
To authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract for the Mass. Collaborative for Action, Leadership and Learning Grant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to authorize the Town Manager to execute the contract for the Mass. Collaborative for Action, Leadership and Learning Grant. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, 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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