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Hopkinton Select Board
How the Hopkinton Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. The same five members served. On May 23, 2023 the board chose Muriel Kramer as Chair and Shahidul Mannan as Vice Chair (each 5-0). Covers 32 meetings, May 23 to April 16, 2024.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
Vice-ChairShahidul MannanVice Chair · At-large · at 29 of 32 meetings
Amy RitterbuschMember · At-large · at 32 of 32 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Hopkinton Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until spring 2019) from January 16, 2018 through September 15, 2026: 278 meetings and 2,338 votes. The town keeps the board’s minutes in its Laserfiche public portal back to 2002 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on); they are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes, except on 8 dates where the town has posted only the released executive-session minutes and no open-session minutes (May 9, June 6, July 20, September 5 and December 5, 2023; February 8, April 16 and May 21, 2024; shown with a note); about 20 meetings since 2023 that have a posted agenda but no minutes (for example January 2, January 16 and March 19, 2024, September 4, 2025 and March 26, 2026; some may have been cancelled); and meetings after September 15, 2026 (not posted yet). Most votes are recorded as a count (“Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0”), and since 2020 often with a roll call naming each member (“ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes, Matthew Kizner-No”); split votes name who voted each way. We show each member’s vote as recorded. Where only a count is given, a count that matches the members present with no one voting no is shown as every member present voting yes; when the minutes say a member arrived late, left the room, stepped off the board or did not vote, and the count matches the members still voting, that member is left out with a note. Where a roll call lists a member twice, names a member the minutes do not show as present, or does not match its stated count, or a split count does not name who voted no, we show the count only, with a note. Town Meeting article recommendations made under a standing motion are listed one by one. At joint meetings, only the Select Board’s own votes are shown; where both boards voted together (for example to fill a vacancy), we show the Select Board members’ votes and give the combined count in a note. Motions that were withdrawn or got no second, with no vote recorded, are not listed. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Apr 12Approve two additional ballot questions for the May 20,…Motion: to approve two additional ballot questions for the May 20, 2024…Passed 5–0 · see note
April 12, 2024: Approve two additional ballot questions for the May 20, 2024 annual town election as follows: QUESTION 7: Shall the Town of Hopkinton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of…
To approve two additional ballot questions for the May 20, 2024 annual town election as follows: QUESTION 7: 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 bond issued in order to pay for replacement of the ozone treatment system at the Howe Street Water Treatment Plant in Ashland, including any and all costs, fees, and expenses related to the same, that while such borrowing shall be a general obligation of the Town, it is the intent of the Town that the debt service be paid in the first instance from the water enterprise fund? QUESTION 8: 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 bond issued in order to pay for the for design, engineering, and permitting support for East Main Street Water Main replacement, including any and all costs, fees, and expenses related to the same, that while such borrowing shall be a general obligation of the Town, it is the intent of the Town that the debt service be paid in the first instance from the water enterprise fund?
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Muriel Kramer yes, Shahidul Mannan yes, Amy Ritterbusch yes, Irfan Nasrullah yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to approve two additional ballot questions for the May 20, 2024 annual town election as follows: QUESTION 7: 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 bond issued in order to pay for replacement of the ozone treatment system at the Howe Street Water Treatment Plant in Ashland, including any and all costs, fees, and expenses related to the same, that while such borrowing shall be a general obligation of the Town, it is the intent of the Town that the debt service be paid in the first instance from the water enterprise fund? QUESTION 8: 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 bond issued in order to pay for the for design, engineering, and permitting support for East Main Street Water Main replacement, including any and all costs, fees, and expenses related to the same, that while such borrowing shall be a general obligation of the Town, it is the intent of the Town that the debt service be paid in the first instance from the water enterprise fund? ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
Apr 2Appoint Hisham El-Masry to the Board of Library Trustees,…Motion: to appoint Hisham El-Masry to the Board of Library Trustees, to…Passed 9–0 · see note
April 2, 2024: Appoint Hisham El-Masry to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the May 2024 annual town election
To appoint Hisham El-Masry to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the May 2024 annual town election
The count (9-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Hisham El-Masry to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the May 2024 annual town election. Vote to Approve: Yes-9; No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Feb 13Approve a one-day temporary alcohol license for the Hoyt…Motion: to approve a one-day temporary alcohol license for the Hoyt Foundation…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 13, 2024: Approve a one-day temporary alcohol license for the Hoyt Foundation annual run/walk on May 25, 2024 and to grant a fee waiver for the application, as the applicant is a…
To approve a one-day temporary alcohol license for the Hoyt Foundation annual run/walk on May 25, 2024 and to grant a fee waiver for the application, as the applicant is a non-profit entity
Yes: Kramer, Mannan, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Mary Jo LaFreniere, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to approve a one-day temporary alcohol license for the Hoyt Foundation annual run/walk on May 25, 2024 and to grant a fee waiver for the application, as the applicant is a non-profit entity. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
Feb 13Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: a. Accepting a…Motion: to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: a. Accepting a donations…Passed 4–0 · see note
February 13, 2024: Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: a. Accepting a donations of $552.00 from funds collected during the Legacy Ganesh Idol workshop and $500.00 in memory of Richard C. Stewart and…
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: a. Accepting a donations of $552.00 from funds collected during the Legacy Ganesh Idol workshop and $500.00 in memory of Richard C. Stewart and Arthur P. Stewart from the Irvine Foundation, to the Fire Department; b. Approving a Parade Permit application from Hopkinton Little League for the opening day parade, to be held on April 21, 2024 with a rain date of April 28, 2024. c. Approving a Parade Permit application for the Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K race to be held on June 15, 2024 at 8:30 am
Yes: Kramer, Mannan, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Mary Jo LaFreniere, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: a. Accepting a donations of $552.00 from funds collected during the Legacy Ganesh Idol workshop and $500.00 in memory of Richard C. Stewart and Arthur P. Stewart from the Irvine Foundation, to the Fire Department; b. Approving a Parade Permit application from Hopkinton Little League for the opening day parade, to be held on April 21, 2024 with a rain date of April 28, 2024. c. Approving a Parade Permit application for the Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K race to be held on June 15, 2024 at 8:30 am. 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)
Jan 30Submit articles into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant…Motion: to submit articles into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant that…Passed 3–0 · see note
January 30, 2024: Submit articles into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant that propose General Bylaw amendments to allow residents who are not registered voters to speak at Town Meeting, and to allow…
To submit articles into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant that propose General Bylaw amendments to allow residents who are not registered voters to speak at Town Meeting, and to allow members who are not registered voters to serve on Town boards and committees
Yes: LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes do not name Muriel Kramer in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to submit articles into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant that propose General Bylaw amendments to allow residents who are not registered voters to speak at Town Meeting, and to allow members who are not registered voters to serve on Town boards and committees. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Mannan, Ritterbusch LaFreniere), No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Nov 7Implement an Open Space Discount for 2024Motion: to implement an Open Space Discount for 2024Passed 4–0 · see note
November 7, 2023: 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)
Nov 7Implement a Residential Exemption for 2024Motion: to implement a Residential Exemption for 2024Passed 4–0 · see note
November 7, 2023: 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)
Nov 7Implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2024Motion: to implement a Small Commercial Exemption for 2024Passed 4–0 · see note
November 7, 2023: 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)
Nov 7Implement a residential factor for 2024Motion: to implement a residential factor for 2024Passed 4–0 · see note
November 7, 2023: 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)
Nov 7Implement a Single Tax Rate for 2024Motion: to implement a Single Tax Rate for 2024Passed 4–0 · see note
November 7, 2023: 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)
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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