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February 13, 2024
7 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Irfan Nasrullah, Mary Jo LaFreniere
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Mary Jo LaFreniere arrived after the meeting began (at 6:07 PM).
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 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 the Executive Session Minutes of Jan. 30, 2024; to allow Norman Khumalo and Elaine Lazarus to participate in the executive session; to reconvene in Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session
Yes: Mannan, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Muriel Kramer and Mary Jo LaFreniere, 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 and Dispatch unions; 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 the Executive Session Minutes of Jan. 30, 2024; 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 Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah. ROLL CALL: Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Nasrullah)
HOYT Foundation
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
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)
Consent Agenda
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....
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)
Town Employee Appointments
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Michael Savard as Assistant Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Michael Savard as Assistant Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Michael Savard as Assistant Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Charles J. Paquette as Treasurer/Collector
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Charles J. Paquette as Treasurer/Collector
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Charles J. Paquette as Treasurer/Collector. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
South Street Easement
Accept and sign the easement documents for the drainage easement at 77 South St
To accept and sign the easement documents for the drainage easement at 77 South St
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to accept and sign the easement documents for the drainage easement at 77 South St. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: Muriel Kramer-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Irfan Nasrullah-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, 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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