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October 17, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Irfan Nasrullah
Absent: None
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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 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 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 Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan 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)
Consent Agenda
Accept the following donations to the Fire Department in memory of George Thorsen Jr.: 1) Tom's Auto Body $200; 2) Diane & Joe Regan $100; 3) Michael Daley $50; 4) Judith Prior $100
To accept the following donations to the Fire Department in memory of George Thorsen Jr.: 1) Tom's Auto Body $200; 2) Diane & Joe Regan $100; 3) Michael Daley $50; 4) Judith Prior $100
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shshidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to accept the following donations to the Fire Department in memory of George Thorsen Jr.: 1) Tom's Auto Body $200; 2) Diane & Joe Regan $100; 3) Michael Daley $50; 4) Judith Prior $100. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
Boards and Committees
Appoint Mike Whalen to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring June 30, 2026
To appoint Mike Whalen to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to appoint Mike Whalen to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring June 30, 2026. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
Appoint Will Schofield to the Youth Commission, to a term expiring June 30, 2025
To appoint Will Schofield to the Youth Commission, to a term expiring June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Will Schofield to the Youth Commission, to a term expiring June 30, 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Appoint Carol Esler and Poorvi Tikoo to the Sustainable Green Committee, to terms expiring June 30, 2026
To appoint Carol Esler and Poorvi Tikoo to the Sustainable Green Committee, to terms expiring June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to appoint Carol Esler and Poorvi Tikoo to the Sustainable Green Committee, to terms expiring June 30, 2026. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
New Police Officer
Appoint Brian Ziniti as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton
To appoint Brian Ziniti as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to appoint Brian Ziniti as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
Special Town Meeting
Submit an article into the special town meeting warrant to acquire land in the vicinity of South St. for open space purposes
To submit an article into the special town meeting warrant to acquire land in the vicinity of South St. for open space purposes
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to submit an article into the special town meeting warrant to acquire land in the vicinity of South St. for open space purposes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Submit an article into the special town meeting warrant to acquire land for parking in the vicinity of Town Hall
To submit an article into the special town meeting warrant to acquire land for parking in the vicinity of Town Hall
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to submit an article into the special town meeting warrant to acquire land for parking in the vicinity of Town Hall. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Set the ballot question for the Elmwood School Project as follows: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one-half, so called, the amounts...
To set the ballot question for the Elmwood School Project as follows: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to design, construct and furnish the new Hopkinton Elmwood Elementary, located on the Hayden Rowe site at 147 Hayden Rowe, for 1195 students in grades 2-4, inclusive of all building, mechanical systems along with associated site work improvements
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to set the ballot question for the Elmwood School Project as follows: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two-and-one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to design, construct and furnish the new Hopkinton Elmwood Elementary, located on the Hayden Rowe site at 147 Hayden Rowe, for 1195 students in grades 2-4, inclusive of all building, mechanical systems along with associated site work improvements. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Liaison Reports/Board Invites
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
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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