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September 19, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Irfan Nasrullah, Amy Ritterbusch
Absent: None
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 negotiations with the Fire union, pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider...
Motion to enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the Fire union, 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 and South Street, and parcels owned by Umina off Chestnut Street because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; approval of Executive Session Minutes; to allow Norman Khumalo to participate in the executive session, and to reconvene in Open Session at 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 negotiations with the Fire union, 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 and South Street, and parcels owned by Umina off Chestnut Street because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; approval of Executive Session Minutes; to allow Norman Khumalo to participate in the executive session, and to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
, 2025. Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approve the Minutes of the September 5, 2023 meeting; 2) accept a gift of $1,000.00 from Karen Bonazzoli in honor of her father Alfred...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approve the Minutes of the September 5, 2023 meeting; 2) accept a gift of $1,000.00 from Karen Bonazzoli in honor of her father Alfred Bonazzoli to benefit the Fire Department; 3) accept the resignation of Kevin Baxter from the Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approve the Minutes of the September 5, 2023 meeting; 2) accept a gift of $1,000.00 from Karen Bonazzoli in honor of her father Alfred Bonazzoli to benefit the Fire Department; 3) accept the resignation of Kevin Baxter from the Board of Appeals. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Endorse and support the Garden of Hope on the Town Common from September 24 to October 31, as a part of the Recovery Day being organized by the Hopkinton Youth and Family Services
To endorse and support the Garden of Hope on the Town Common from September 24 to October 31, as a part of the Recovery Day being organized by the Hopkinton Youth and Family Services
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to endorse and support the Garden of Hope on the Town Common from September 24 to October 31, as a part of the Recovery Day being organized by the Hopkinton Youth and Family Services. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Means Tested Senior Citizen Property TAX Exemption for FY 2024
Adopt the Means-Tested Senior Tax Exemption at 200% of the Calendar Year 2022 Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit for Fiscal Year 2024
To adopt the Means-Tested Senior Tax Exemption at 200% of the Calendar Year 2022 Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit for Fiscal Year 2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to adopt the Means-Tested Senior Tax Exemption at 200% of the Calendar Year 2022 Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit for Fiscal Year 2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Joint Meeting with School Committee and Appropriation Committee
Adopt the FY 25 Budget calendar as amended to insert the date of Dec. 14 for a joint meeting
To adopt the FY 25 Budget calendar as amended to insert the date of Dec. 14 for a joint meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to adopt the FY 25 Budget calendar as amended to insert the date of Dec. 14 for a joint meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Employee Appointments
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ray Stephenson as Senior Library Assistant at the Public Library
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ray Stephenson as Senior Library Assistant at the Public Library
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ray Stephenson as Senior Library Assistant at the Public Library. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Daniel Boudreau as Adult Services Librarian at the Public Library
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Daniel Boudreau as Adult Services Librarian at the Public Library
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Daniel Boudreau as Adult Services Librarian at the Public Library. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
Town Manager Report
Sign the PILOT Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and Baypath Humane Society, relative to the lease of property at 66 Fruit Street
To sign the PILOT Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and Baypath Humane Society, relative to the lease of property at 66 Fruit Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to sign the PILOT Agreement between the Town of Hopkinton and Baypath Humane Society, relative to the lease of property at 66 Fruit Street. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
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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