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January 9, 2024
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Mary Jo LaFreniere
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 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 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; property comprising part of the Elmwood III subdivision development; and parcels owned by Umina off Chestnut Street, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation: Armand E. Sabitoni Trustee of The New England Laborers Training Trust Fund et al vs. Town of Hopkinton et al; because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating 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, who was at the meeting; this member is 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 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; property comprising part of the Elmwood III subdivision development; and parcels owned by Umina off Chestnut Street, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation: Armand E. Sabitoni Trustee of The New England Laborers Training Trust Fund et al vs. Town of Hopkinton et al; because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating 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 Consent Agenda items a, b and c, consisting of approving the Minutes of the meetings on December 14, 2023 and December 19, 2023; accepting a donation of $250 from Francis & Thomas...
To approve Consent Agenda items a, b and c, consisting of approving the Minutes of the meetings on December 14, 2023 and December 19, 2023; accepting a donation of $250 from Francis & Thomas Marquedant for the Public Library; and approving a Parade Permit application from the Hoyt Foundation for the second Dick Hoyt Memorial 5 Mile Road Race to be held on May 25, 2024 at 10 am; with the race starting at the Marathon School and ending at EMC Park with partial road closures that are to be discussed with the Police Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve Consent Agenda items a, b and c, consisting of approving the Minutes of the meetings on December 14, 2023 and December 19, 2023; accepting a donation of $250 from Francis & Thomas Marquedant for the Public Library; and approving a Parade Permit application from the Hoyt Foundation for the second Dick Hoyt Memorial 5 Mile Road Race to be held on May 25, 2024 at 10 am; with the race starting at the Marathon School and ending at EMC Park with partial road closures that are to be discussed with the Police Department. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Daniele Pepin to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission (Board of Realtors nominee), to a term expiring 6/30/2025
To appoint Daniele Pepin to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission (Board of Realtors nominee), to a term expiring 6/30/2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Daniele Pepin to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission (Board of Realtors nominee), to a term expiring 6/30/2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Employee Appointments
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Theodore Gutwill as Per Diem Dispatcher
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Theodore Gutwill as Per Diem Dispatcher
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo Lafreniere to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Theodore Gutwill as Per Diem Dispatcher. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Samantha Polk as Administrative Assistant, Finance
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Samantha Polk as Administrative Assistant, Finance
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Samantha Polk as Administrative Assistant, Finance. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the Town Manager to execute Construction Access Licenses with the Town of Milford, and with William and Catherine Sweeny, to access certain parcels of land off Pine Island Rd. in the...
To authorize the Town Manager to execute Construction Access Licenses with the Town of Milford, and with William and Catherine Sweeny, to access certain parcels of land off Pine Island Rd. in the Town of Milford
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to authorize the Town Manager to execute Construction Access Licenses with the Town of Milford, and with William and Catherine Sweeny, to access certain parcels of land off Pine Island Rd. in the Town of Milford. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Liaison Reports/Board Invites
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo Lafreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
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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