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November 7, 2023
15 recorded votes, 15 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Muriel Kramer, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Irfan Nasrullah, Shahidul Mannan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Shahidul Mannan arrived after the meeting began (at 6:00).
- Shahidul Mannan took part remotely.
- Irfan Nasrullah took part remotely.
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 and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the executive session and to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan and Irfan Nasrullah, 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 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 Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo Lafreniere. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the Minutes of the October 26, 2023 meeting; accepting a $200 donation to the Public Library from the Women's Club for the purchase of...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the Minutes of the October 26, 2023 meeting; accepting a $200 donation to the Public Library from the Women's Club for the purchase of financial planning books for women; approving Marathon Fund Committee fund requests of $3,017 requested by Hopkinton Track and Cross Country Teams to buy a tent to be used at away/invitational meets, and $4,536 by Hopkinton High School Track Teams (Winter & Spring) to purchase 8 new starting blocks and a storage cart to hold the blocks; accepting the resignation of Navdeep Arora from the Planning Board
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of approval of the Minutes of the October 26, 2023 meeting; accepting a $200 donation to the Public Library from the Women's Club for the purchase of financial planning books for women; approving Marathon Fund Committee fund requests of $3,017 requested by Hopkinton Track and Cross Country Teams to buy a tent to be used at away/invitational meets, and $4,536 by Hopkinton High School Track Teams (Winter & Spring) to purchase 8 new starting blocks and a storage cart to hold the blocks; accepting the resignation of Navdeep Arora from the Planning Board. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere -Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
TAX Classification Hearing
Implement an Open Space Discount for 2024
To implement an Open Space Discount for 2024
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere not to implement an Open Space Discount for 2024. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Implement a Residential Exemption for 2024
To implement a Residential Exemption for 2024
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah not to implement a Residential Exemption for 2024. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Nasrullah)
Implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2024
To implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2024
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah not to implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2024. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Nasrullah)
Implement a residential factor for 2024
To implement a residential factor for 2024
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah not to implement a residential factor for 2024. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Nasrullah)
Implement a Single Tax Rate for 2024
To implement a Single Tax Rate for 2024
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to implement a Single Tax Rate for 2024. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Nasrullah)
Approve the form LA5 as presented
To approve the form LA5 as presented
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to approve the form LA5 as presented. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Nasrullah)
Town Employee Appointments
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Laurie St. John as Administrative Assistant, Land Use Dept
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Laurie St. John as Administrative Assistant, Land Use Dept
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo Lafreniere to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Laurie St. John as Administrative Assistant, Land Use Dept. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Maureen McKeon as Procurement and Grants Manager
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Maureen McKeon as Procurement and Grants Manager
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Maureen McKeon as Procurement and Grants Manager. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Holly Morand as Resource Counselor/Case Manager, Youth & Family Services Dept
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Holly Morand as Resource Counselor/Case Manager, Youth & Family Services Dept
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Holly Morand as Resource Counselor/Case Manager, Youth & Family Services Dept. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Boards and Committees
Appoint Ken Weismantel to the Board of Registrars, to a term expiring February 1, 2025
To appoint Ken Weismantel to the Board of Registrars, to a term expiring February 1, 2025
Yes: Kramer, Nasrullah, RitterbuschNo: LaFreniereThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Muriel Kramer to appoint Ken Weismantel to the Board of Registrars, to a term expiring February 1, 2025. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-No; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-1..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kramer)
Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Policy
Adopt the 2024 Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Program Policy as amended to change the fundraising goal to $6,000 and to change the application process starting date as discussed
To adopt the 2024 Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Program Policy as amended to change the fundraising goal to $6,000 and to change the application process starting date as discussed
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Muriel Kramer and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to adopt the 2024 Boston Marathon Invitational Entry Program Policy as amended to change the fundraising goal to $6,000 and to change the application process starting date as discussed. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kramer, second: LaFreniere)
November 13, 2023 Special Town Meeting
Recommend approval of Article 4
To recommend approval of Article 4
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to recommend approval of Article 4. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
Yes: Kramer, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes, Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, 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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