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April 2, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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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) approval of the Minutes of the Feb. 8, 2024 and March 12, 2024 meetings and 2) accept a donation of $250 to the Public Library, from the Garden Club...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the Feb. 8, 2024 and March 12, 2024 meetings and 2) accept a donation of $250 to the Public Library, from the Garden Club to be used towards the new seed library
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the Feb. 8, 2024 and March 12, 2024 meetings and 2) accept a donation of $250 to the Public Library, from the Garden Club to be used towards the new seed library. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Nasrullah)
New Town Employee Appointments
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ray Stephenson as Reference/Technology Librarian at the Public Library
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ray Stephenson as Reference/Technology Librarian at the Public Library
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Ray Stephenson as Reference/Technology Librarian at the Public Library. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jessica Lewerenz as Human Resources Director
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jessica Lewerenz as Human Resources Director
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jessica Lewerenz as Human Resources Director. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Senior WORK Program
Approve the change in the Senior Work Program from $1,500 to $2,000 per year as allowed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 Section 5K
To approve the change in the Senior Work Program from $1,500 to $2,000 per year as allowed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 Section 5K
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the change in the Senior Work Program from $1,500 to $2,000 per year as allowed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 Section 5K. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Joint Meeting with the Board of Library Trustees to FILL a Vacancy
Appoint Hisham El-Masry to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the May 2024 annual town election
To appoint Hisham El-Masry to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the May 2024 annual town election
The count (9-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Hisham El-Masry to the Board of Library Trustees, to a term expiring at the May 2024 annual town election. Vote to Approve: Yes-9; No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
New Police Officers
Appoint Benjamin Vaz as a Police Officer in Hopkinton
To appoint Benjamin Vaz as a Police Officer in Hopkinton
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Benjamin Vaz as a Police Officer in Hopkinton. Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Reconsider the vote to appoint Mr. Vaz
To reconsider the vote to appoint Mr. Vaz
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to reconsider the vote to appoint Mr. Vaz. Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Appoint Benjamin Vaz as a Police Academy Officer
To appoint Benjamin Vaz as a Police Academy Officer
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Benjamin Vaz as a Police Academy Officer. Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Aline Matos as a Police Academy Officer
To appoint Aline Matos as a Police Academy Officer
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Aline Matos as a Police Academy Officer. Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Justin Cappuccio as a Police Academy Officer
To appoint Justin Cappuccio as a Police Academy Officer
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Irfan Nasrullah to appoint Justin Cappuccio as a Police Academy Officer. Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Nasrullah)
MAY 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting and MAY 7, 2024 Special Town Meeting
Approve the six ballot questions as written
To approve the six ballot questions as written
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the six ballot questions as written. Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Withdraw the following articles from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant: 1) Purchase of the Colella property (standalone article); 2) Purchase of the McDonough property; 3) Lease land for cell tower...
To withdraw the following articles from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant: 1) Purchase of the Colella property (standalone article); 2) Purchase of the McDonough property; 3) Lease land for cell tower on Clinton St.; and 4) MWRA article placeholder
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to withdraw the following articles from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant: 1) Purchase of the Colella property (standalone article); 2) Purchase of the McDonough property; 3) Lease land for cell tower on Clinton St.; and 4) MWRA article placeholder. Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Submit an article into the Special Town Meeting warrant to authorize the disposition of 0 Hayward St. (Assessors Map L36 Block 32 Lot 0)
To submit an article into the Special Town Meeting warrant to authorize the disposition of 0 Hayward St. (Assessors Map L36 Block 32 Lot 0)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to submit an article into the Special Town Meeting warrant to authorize the disposition of 0 Hayward St. (Assessors Map L36 Block 32 Lot 0). Vote to Approve: Yes-5; No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Manager Report
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Irfan Nasrullah and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
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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