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January 30, 2024
11 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 to negotiations with the Fire and Dispatch unions; Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose...
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 and Dispatch unions; Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Fire Chief; 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; 0 Hayden Rowe (Colella Property); 0 Spring Street (McDonough Property); 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; 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 and Dispatch unions; Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Fire Chief; 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; 0 Hayden Rowe (Colella Property); 0 Spring Street (McDonough Property); 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; to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session. MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy 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)
Town Employee Appointments
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Rita Ben-Cherqui as Payroll Manager
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Rita Ben-Cherqui as Payroll Manager
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo Lafreniere to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Rita Ben-Cherqui as Payroll Manager. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Armando Ndreu as Facilities Manager
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Armando Ndreu as Facilities Manager
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Armando Ndreu as Facilities Manager. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Armando Ndreu as Facilities Manager
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Armando Ndreu as Facilities Manager. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
The Hopkinton Spoon, 1 Lumber ST.
Approve the expansion of hours for the Hopkinton Spoon to serve alcohol, so that sales may begin at 8:00 a.m. on the days requested
To approve the expansion of hours for the Hopkinton Spoon to serve alcohol, so that sales may begin at 8:00 a.m. on the days requested
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the expansion of hours for the Hopkinton Spoon to serve alcohol, so that sales may begin at 8:00 a.m. on the days requested. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
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...
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)
Submit the following articles into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To submit the following articles into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant:
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to submit the following articles into the 2024 Annual Town Meeting warrant: Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Conduct a competitive internal and external search, using a professional search firm, for the Deputy Police Chief position
To conduct a competitive internal and external search, using a professional search firm, for the Deputy Police Chief position
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to conduct a competitive internal and external search, using a professional search firm, for the Deputy Police Chief position. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to execute a Donation Agreement concerning the donation of Parcel A and Lot E in the Elmwood III subdivision
To authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to execute a Donation Agreement concerning the donation of Parcel A and Lot E in the Elmwood III subdivision
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to authorize the Town Manager and Town Counsel to execute a Donation Agreement concerning the donation of Parcel A and Lot E in the Elmwood III subdivision. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Consent Agenda
Approve Consent Agenda items a, c and d, consisting of approving the Minutes of the meetings on January 2, 9 and 11, 2024. accepting a grant from the Friends of Hopkinton Seniors, Inc to The Town...
To approve Consent Agenda items a, c and d, consisting of approving the Minutes of the meetings on January 2, 9 and 11, 2024. accepting a grant from the Friends of Hopkinton Seniors, Inc to The Town of Hopkinton in the amount of $25,000 for the Senior Services Program Account (SCEGA) for programming at the Hopkinton Senior Center; and accepting the resignation of John Cardillo from the Hopkinton Cultural Council
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve Consent Agenda items a, c and d, consisting of approving the Minutes of the meetings on January 2, 9 and 11, 2024. accepting a grant from the Friends of Hopkinton Seniors, Inc to The Town of Hopkinton in the amount of $25,000 for the Senior Services Program Account (SCEGA) for programming at the Hopkinton Senior Center; and accepting the resignation of John Cardillo from the Hopkinton Cultural Council. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
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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