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June 18, 2024
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the Minutes of the May 21, 2024 meeting; and 2) accept a donation of $100 from the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee, to the Public Library...
To approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the Minutes of the May 21, 2024 meeting; and 2) accept a donation of $100 from the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee, to the Public Library to be used for the purchase of books on anti-racism
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the following Consent Agenda items: 1) approve the Minutes of the May 21, 2024 meeting; and 2) accept a donation of $100 from the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee, to the Public Library to be used for the purchase of books on anti-racism. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Approve the parade permit application from the Hopkinton Republican Town Committee with the Parks & Recreation Department, for the 4th of July Horribles Parade at noon, starting and ending at the...
To approve the parade permit application from the Hopkinton Republican Town Committee with the Parks & Recreation Department, for the 4th of July Horribles Parade at noon, starting and ending at the Town Common. Mr. Mannan asked if the motion could include a change of name for the parade, and the response was no. The motion was SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch. Ms. Ritterbusch strongly encouraged that the stated theme be adhered to, that personal attacks be avoided, and the positive theme emphasized
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark to approve the parade permit application from the Hopkinton Republican Town Committee with the Parks & Recreation Department, for the 4th of July Horribles Parade at noon, starting and ending at the Town Common. Mr. Mannan asked if the motion could include a change of name for the parade, and the response was no. The motion was SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch. Ms. Ritterbusch strongly encouraged that the stated theme be adhered to, that personal attacks be avoided, and the positive theme emphasized. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark)
Approve the Change of Manager for Alltown Fresh to Matthew Pierce
To approve the Change of Manager for Alltown Fresh to Matthew Pierce
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Change of Manager for Alltown Fresh to Matthew Pierce. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Officials
Appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: James Burton as a full member of the Board of Appeals, term expires 6/30/2029. Alfred Rogers as an...
To appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: James Burton as a full member of the Board of Appeals, term expires 6/30/2029. Alfred Rogers as an at-large member of the Community Preservation Committee, term expires 6/30/2027. Matthew Moyen, Janine Leblanc, and Jeff Barnes to the Conservation Commission, terms expire 6/30/2027. Karen Kong to the Cultural Council, term expiring 6/30/2027. Patrick Fagan to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, term expires 6/30/2027. Steve Levandosky as an at-large member of the Open Space Preservation Commission, term expiring 6/30/2029. David Godfroy to the Permanent Building Committee, term expires 6/30/2027. Craig Nation to the Woodville Historic District Commission, term expires 6/30/2027. Mike Whelan as Veterans Grave Officer, term expires 6/30/2029
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: James Burton as a full member of the Board of Appeals, term expires 6/30/2029. Alfred Rogers as an at-large member of the Community Preservation Committee, term expires 6/30/2027. Matthew Moyen, Janine Leblanc, and Jeff Barnes to the Conservation Commission, terms expire 6/30/2027. Karen Kong to the Cultural Council, term expiring 6/30/2027. Patrick Fagan to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission, term expires 6/30/2027. Steve Levandosky as an at-large member of the Open Space Preservation Commission, term expiring 6/30/2029. David Godfroy to the Permanent Building Committee, term expires 6/30/2027. Craig Nation to the Woodville Historic District Commission, term expires 6/30/2027. Mike Whelan as Veterans Grave Officer, term expires 6/30/2029. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Linda Chuss to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2027
To appoint Linda Chuss to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Linda Chuss to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Appoint Amy Ritterbusch and Praveen Harihan to the Commission on Disability, to terms expiring 6/30/2027
To appoint Amy Ritterbusch and Praveen Harihan to the Commission on Disability, to terms expiring 6/30/2027
Yes: Clark, Herr, LaFreniere, MannanThe minutes say Amy Ritterbusch had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Amy Ritterbusch and Praveen Harihan to the Commission on Disability, to terms expiring 6/30/2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Michael Roughan to a term expiring 6/30/2027, and James Burton to a term expiring 6/30/2026, to the Historical Commission
To appoint Michael Roughan to a term expiring 6/30/2027, and James Burton to a term expiring 6/30/2026, to the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to appoint Michael Roughan to a term expiring 6/30/2027, and James Burton to a term expiring 6/30/2026, to the Historical Commission. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Appoint Joshua Jones (term expiring 6/30/2026), Arjun Paluri (term expiring 6/30/2027), and Aritro Chatterjee (term expiring 6/30/2027), to the Youth Commission
To appoint Joshua Jones (term expiring 6/30/2026), Arjun Paluri (term expiring 6/30/2027), and Aritro Chatterjee (term expiring 6/30/2027), to the Youth Commission
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Joshua Jones (term expiring 6/30/2026), Arjun Paluri (term expiring 6/30/2027), and Aritro Chatterjee (term expiring 6/30/2027), to the Youth Commission. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint the following Town officials to a 1 year term, per the recommendation of the Interim Town Manager: Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Charles Dabritz Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Peter...
To appoint the following Town officials to a 1 year term, per the recommendation of the Interim Town Manager: Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Charles Dabritz Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Peter Zereski Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Dan Hunt Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret Person to cut wire in case of fire - Kevin Bouret Assistant Wiring Inspector - Jonathan Shepard Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Sakin Public Weigher - John Palmer Public Weigher - Jaynne Adams Public Weigher - Jaime Wright Public Weigher - Colleen Roy Public Weigher - Thomas J. McIntyre
Yes: Clark, LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint the following Town officials to a 1 year term, per the recommendation of the Interim Town Manager: Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Charles Dabritz Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Peter Zereski Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector - Dan Hunt Wiring Inspector - Kevin Bouret Person to cut wire in case of fire - Kevin Bouret Assistant Wiring Inspector - Jonathan Shepard Sealer of Weights and Measures - Louis Sakin Public Weigher - John Palmer Public Weigher - Jaynne Adams Public Weigher - Jaime Wright Public Weigher - Colleen Roy Public Weigher - Thomas J. McIntyre Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Safekeep Program
To enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Middlesex Sheriff's Office that would permit the Police Department to use the Regional Pre-Arraignment Safekeep Holding Facility as a holding...
To to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Middlesex Sheriff's Office that would permit the Police Department to use the Regional Pre-Arraignment Safekeep Holding Facility as a holding facility for the short-term detention of persons arrested by the Hopkinton Police Dept. prior to arraignment, and to authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign the Agreement
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the Middlesex Sheriff's Office that would permit the Police Department to use the Regional Pre-Arraignment Safekeep Holding Facility as a holding facility for the short-term detention of persons arrested by the Hopkinton Police Dept. prior to arraignment, and to authorize the Interim Town Manager to sign the Agreement. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
New Employee Appointment
Appoint Kodie Slamin as a Water Technician in the DPW
To appoint Kodie Slamin as a Water Technician in the DPW
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to appoint Kodie Slamin as a Water Technician in the DPW. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Water and Sewer Rates
Set water rates for fiscal year 2025 with an increase of 40% effective July 1, 2024, as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet $52.18 dollar minimum 1001-8000 cubic feet at $6.37 per 100 cubic feet over 8000...
To set water rates for fiscal year 2025 with an increase of 40% effective July 1, 2024, as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet $52.18 dollar minimum 1001-8000 cubic feet at $6.37 per 100 cubic feet over 8000 cubic feet at $13.22 per 100 cubic feet
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to set water rates for fiscal year 2025 with an increase of 40% effective July 1, 2024, as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet $52.18 dollar minimum 1001-8000 cubic feet at $6.37 per 100 cubic feet over 8000 cubic feet at $13.22 per 100 cubic feet Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Set sewer rates for fiscal year 2025 with an increase of 0% effective July 1, 2024 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet at $10.62 per 100 cubic feet. 1,001-8000 cubic feet at $12.60 per 100 cubic feet....
To set sewer rates for fiscal year 2025 with an increase of 0% effective July 1, 2024 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet at $10.62 per 100 cubic feet. 1,001-8000 cubic feet at $12.60 per 100 cubic feet. Over 8000 cubic feet at $15.58 per 100 cubic feet
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to set sewer rates for fiscal year 2025 with an increase of 0% effective July 1, 2024 as follows: 0-1000 cubic feet at $10.62 per 100 cubic feet. 1,001-8000 cubic feet at $12.60 per 100 cubic feet. Over 8000 cubic feet at $15.58 per 100 cubic feet Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17,...
To implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2025, effective July 1, 2024; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2025, effective July 1, 2024; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17,...
To implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2025 effective July 1, 2024; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2025 effective July 1, 2024; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Main Street Corridor Project Liaison
Appoint Brian Herr as the Board's liaison to the Main Street Corridor Project
To appoint Brian Herr as the Board's liaison to the Main Street Corridor Project
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to appoint Brian Herr as the Board's liaison to the Main Street Corridor Project. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
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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