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February 27, 2024
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Muriel Kramer, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Mary Jo LaFreniere
Absent: Irfan Nasrullah
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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, Interim Town Manager; pursuant to M.G.L....
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, Interim Town Manager; 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); 0 Hill Street (Carroll Property), 0 Cedar Street (Issadore Property), 0 Wood St./5 Mechanic St. (Larter 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; 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, Interim Town Manager; 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); 0 Hill Street (Carroll Property), 0 Cedar Street (Issadore Property), 0 Wood St./5 Mechanic St. (Larter 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; 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: Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Muriel Kramer-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the January 30, 2024 meeting; 2) review of the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest form as required by G.L. c....
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the January 30, 2024 meeting; 2) review of the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest form as required by G.L. c. 268A of an Election Worker, Julia Degan
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the January 30, 2024 meeting; 2) review of the Disclosure of Appearance of Conflict of Interest form as required by G.L. c. 268A of an Election Worker, Julia Degan. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Employee Appointments
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jedidiah "Jed" Phenneuff as Assistant Water and Sewer Manager at the DPW
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jedidiah "Jed" Phenneuff as Assistant Water and Sewer Manager at the DPW
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jedidiah "Jed" Phenneuff as Assistant Water and Sewer Manager at the DPW. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Maureen Sammon as Program Coordinator/Summer Supervisor at the Parks & Recreation Department
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Maureen Sammon as Program Coordinator/Summer Supervisor at the Parks & Recreation Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Maureen Sammon as Program Coordinator/Summer Supervisor at the Parks & Recreation Department. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
FY 2025 Comprehensive Budget
Adopt the FY 2025 Comprehensive Budget (Operating and Capital) and submit it to the Appropriation Committee
To adopt the FY 2025 Comprehensive Budget (Operating and Capital) and submit it to the Appropriation Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to adopt the FY 2025 Comprehensive Budget (Operating and Capital) and submit it to the Appropriation Committee. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Future Agenda Items
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-4, 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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