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August 27, 2024
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3), collective bargaining to consider a grievance filed by the Police Union on behalf of its membership, because an open meeting...
Motion to enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3), collective bargaining to consider a grievance filed by the Police Union on behalf of its membership, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation: Hopkinton CP LLC v. Town of Hopkinton (Middlesex Superior Court, No. 2381CV01066); because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation: Hopkinton LNG Corporation D/B/A Eversource Energy v. Board of Assessors of the Town of Hopkinton (Appellate Tax Board Docket No. 332213, 332214, 335081 (FY 2017), Docket No. 334817, 334818, 335082 (FY 2018), Docket No. 337604, 337605, 337606 (FY 2019), Docket No.339833, 339835 (FY 2020), Docket No. 342571, 342567 (FY 2021), Docket No. 345131, 345134, 345137 (FY 2022); because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager); to allow Elaine Lazarus, Gregg Deboer, Cody Normandin, Matt Santoro, Joe Bennett, Scott Van Raalten, Nicholas Anastasopoulos, Bryan Bertram and John Neas to participate in 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), collective bargaining to consider a grievance filed by the Police Union on behalf of its membership, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation: Hopkinton CP LLC v. Town of Hopkinton (Middlesex Superior Court, No. 2381CV01066); because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation: Hopkinton LNG Corporation D/B/A Eversource Energy v. Board of Assessors of the Town of Hopkinton (Appellate Tax Board Docket No. 332213, 332214, 335081 (FY 2017), Docket No. 334817, 334818, 335082 (FY 2018), Docket No. 337604, 337605, 337606 (FY 2019), Docket No.339833, 339835 (FY 2020), Docket No. 342571, 342567 (FY 2021), Docket No. 345131, 345134, 345137 (FY 2022); because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager); to allow Elaine Lazarus, Gregg Deboer, Cody Normandin, Matt Santoro, Joe Bennett, Scott Van Raalten, Nicholas Anastasopoulos, Bryan Bertram and John Neas to participate in executive session; to reconvene in open session at the conclusion of executive session. MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere- Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes 5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Minutes of the 7/9/2024, 7/16/2024 and 8/6/2024 meetings; and to approve a new 12 sq. ft. sign for McIntyre Loam at 117 Wood Street, replacing the existing sign, which will be located...
To approve the Minutes of the 7/9/2024, 7/16/2024 and 8/6/2024 meetings; and to approve a new 12 sq. ft. sign for McIntyre Loam at 117 Wood Street, replacing the existing sign, which will be located on Town property, an old road right of way
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the Minutes of the 7/9/2024, 7/16/2024 and 8/6/2024 meetings; and to approve a new 12 sq. ft. sign for McIntyre Loam at 117 Wood Street, replacing the existing sign, which will be located on Town property, an old road right of way. Vote to Approve: Yes 5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Accept the resignation of Jeff Barnes from the Conservation Commission with gratitude for all that he did for the Town
To accept the resignation of Jeff Barnes from the Conservation Commission with gratitude for all that he did for the Town
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to accept the resignation of Jeff Barnes from the Conservation Commission with gratitude for all that he did for the Town. Vote to Approve: Yes 5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Shawn Tessier, Heavy Equipment Operator, Department of Public Works
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Shawn Tessier, Heavy Equipment Operator, Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Shawn Tessier, Heavy Equipment Operator, Department of Public Works. Vote to Approve: Yes 5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Lease Amendment, 66 Fruit Street
Approve the amendment to the Baypath Humane Society Lease and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the lease amendment documents
To approve the amendment to the Baypath Humane Society Lease and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the lease amendment documents
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the amendment to the Baypath Humane Society Lease and to authorize the Town Manager to sign the lease amendment documents. Vote to Approve: Yes 5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: LaFreniere)
Milford-Hopkinton Intermunicipal Agreement Extension
Approve the extension of the 2000 Intermunicipal Agreement, as amended in 2010, with the Town of Milford relative to wastewater collection, treatment and disposal services
To approve the extension of the 2000 Intermunicipal Agreement, as amended in 2010, with the Town of Milford relative to wastewater collection, treatment and disposal services
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the extension of the 2000 Intermunicipal Agreement, as amended in 2010, with the Town of Milford relative to wastewater collection, treatment and disposal services. Vote to Approve: Yes 5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: LaFreniere)
Future Board 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-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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