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October 10, 2023
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch
Absent: Irfan Nasrullah
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 litigation in Cassarino v. Morrissey, Middlesex Superior Court action No. 2381cv01299,...
Motion to enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation in Cassarino v. Morrissey, Middlesex Superior Court action No. 2381cv01299, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; 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 and Elaine Lazarus 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 litigation in Cassarino v. Morrissey, Middlesex Superior Court action No. 2381cv01299, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; 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 and Elaine Lazarus 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 Ms. Ritterbusch. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approving the Minutes of the September 19, 2023 and October 3, 2023 meetings; 2) accepting a gift of $375 from the children of Legacy...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approving the Minutes of the September 19, 2023 and October 3, 2023 meetings; 2) accepting a gift of $375 from the children of Legacy Farms raised via a lemonade stand, to be used for the children's department at the Hopkinton Public Library; 4) approving two Marathon Fund Committee fund requests as follows: a) $9,000 towards six scholarships to Hopkinton residents graduating from High School in the spring of 2024, valued at $1,500 each; and b) $15,500 towards a project to update the lighting in the main auditorium at the Hopkinton Cultural Arts Center
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of the following: 1) approving the Minutes of the September 19, 2023 and October 3, 2023 meetings; 2) accepting a gift of $375 from the children of Legacy Farms raised via a lemonade stand, to be used for the children's department at the Hopkinton Public Library; 4) approving two Marathon Fund Committee fund requests as follows: a) $9,000 towards six scholarships to Hopkinton residents graduating from High School in the spring of 2024, valued at $1,500 each; and b) $15,500 towards a project to update the lighting in the main auditorium at the Hopkinton Cultural Arts Center. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Board and Committees
Appoint Praveen Harihan to the Commission on Disability, to a term expiring June 30, 2024
To appoint Praveen Harihan to the Commission on Disability, to a term expiring June 30, 2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Praveen Harihan to the Commission on Disability, to a term expiring June 30, 2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Qingxu (Thomas) Pan to the Youth Commission, to a term expiring in June 30 2026
To appoint Qingxu (Thomas) Pan to the Youth Commission, to a term expiring in June 30 2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Qingxu (Thomas) Pan to the Youth Commission, to a term expiring in June 30 2026. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint John Cardillo to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring June 30, 2026
To appoint John Cardillo to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint John Cardillo to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring June 30, 2026. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Employee Appointment
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lauren Delello as a full time Grant Coordinator in the Youth & Family Services Dept
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lauren Delello as a full time Grant Coordinator in the Youth & Family Services Dept
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lauren Delello as a full time Grant Coordinator in the Youth & Family Services Dept. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Manager FY 24 Goals
Approve the Town Manager's FY24 goals as discussed
To approve the Town Manager's FY24 goals as discussed
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Town Manager's FY24 goals as discussed. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Adopt the budget message as outlined in the Town Manager's memo dated 10/5/2023
To adopt the budget message as outlined in the Town Manager's memo dated 10/5/2023
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to adopt the budget message as outlined in the Town Manager's memo dated 10/5/2023. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Liaison Reports/Board Invites
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-4, 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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