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February 6, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Irfan Nasrullah
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) accepting donations of the following to the Library: 5,000 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation for Coffee House Programs, $1,000 from the...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) accepting donations of the following to the Library: 5,000 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation for Coffee House Programs, $1,000 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation for children's Artist studio programs and $375 from the Woman's Club to support the (Eleanor Roosevelt) program; 2) approving a Marathon Fund Committee fund request for $1,000 submitted by the parents of the Hopkinton High School Seniors to fund the hiring of a photographer for the Senior Celebration dinner, on May 21, 2024
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo Lafreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) accepting donations of the following to the Library: 5,000 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation for Coffee House Programs, $1,000 from the Hopkinton Public Library Foundation for children's Artist studio programs and $375 from the Woman's Club to support the (Eleanor Roosevelt) program; 2) approving a Marathon Fund Committee fund request for $1,000 submitted by the parents of the Hopkinton High School Seniors to fund the hiring of a photographer for the Senior Celebration dinner, on May 21, 2024. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
Town Employee Appointment
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Cindy Johnston as Senior Accounting Manager/Town Accountant
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Cindy Johnston as Senior Accounting Manager/Town Accountant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Cindy Johnston as Senior Accounting Manager/Town Accountant. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
Board/Committee Appointments
Appoint Michelle Murdock to the HCAM Board of Directors, to a term expiring 6/30/27
To appoint Michelle Murdock to the HCAM Board of Directors, to a term expiring 6/30/27
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Michelle Murdock to the HCAM Board of Directors, to a term expiring 6/30/27. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Carissa Durfee, Katie Pierce, Siwei (Sarah) Chen and Kanchan Tare to the Cultural Council, to terms expiring 2/6/2027
To appoint Carissa Durfee, Katie Pierce, Siwei (Sarah) Chen and Kanchan Tare to the Cultural Council, to terms expiring 2/6/2027
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Carissa Durfee, Katie Pierce, Siwei (Sarah) Chen and Kanchan Tare to the Cultural Council, to terms expiring 2/6/2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Special Education Reserve Fund Spending
Approve the expenditure of $1,094,024 from the School Special Education Reserve Fund
To approve the expenditure of $1,094,024 from the School Special Education Reserve Fund
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the expenditure of $1,094,024 from the School Special Education Reserve Fund. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Hopkinton Country Club
Approve the Change of Manager for the Hopkinton Country Club Section 12 Alcohol License to Daniel McLaughlin
To approve the Change of Manager for the Hopkinton Country Club Section 12 Alcohol License to Daniel McLaughlin
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to approve the Change of Manager for the Hopkinton Country Club Section 12 Alcohol License to Daniel McLaughlin. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
Police Department Promotions
Promote Detective Gregg DeBoer to the rank of Sergeant in the Hopkinton Police Department
To promote Detective Gregg DeBoer to the rank of Sergeant in the Hopkinton Police Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo Lafreniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to promote Detective Gregg DeBoer to the rank of Sergeant in the Hopkinton Police Department. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Promote Officer Matthew Santoro to the rank of Sergeant in the Hopkinton Police Department
To promote Officer Matthew Santoro to the rank of Sergeant in the Hopkinton Police Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to promote Officer Matthew Santoro to the rank of Sergeant in the Hopkinton Police Department. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Annual Report
Approve the 2023 Town Manager's Office/Select Board annual report as revised
To approve the 2023 Town Manager's Office/Select Board annual report as revised
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the 2023 Town Manager's Office/Select Board annual report as revised. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Strategic Planning Process
Renew the Intermunicipal Water Supply Agreement with the Town of Ashland, to June 30, 2026, and to authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement
To renew the Intermunicipal Water Supply Agreement with the Town of Ashland, to June 30, 2026, and to authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to renew the Intermunicipal Water Supply Agreement with the Town of Ashland, to June 30, 2026, and to authorize the Chair to sign the Agreement. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Oliver LANE Agreement
Approve the Agreement relative to 14 Oliver Lane, to preserve affordability during the foreclosure process, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Town
To approve the Agreement relative to 14 Oliver Lane, to preserve affordability during the foreclosure process, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Town
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Agreement relative to 14 Oliver Lane, to preserve affordability during the foreclosure process, and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement on behalf of the Town. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Mannan)
Liaison Reports/Board Invites
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
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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