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September 10, 2024
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Shahidul Mannan took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy for litigation: Bank of America v. Michelle Boelsen a/k/a Michelle Boelsen Brabant n/k/a Michelle Oteri...
Motion to enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy for litigation: Bank of America v. Michelle Boelsen a/k/a Michelle Boelsen Brabant n/k/a Michelle Oteri and Town of Hopkinton (Land Court No. 24 Misc 000450) because an open meeting will 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 and Bryan Bertram to participate in executive session; to reconvene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
Yes: Clark, Herr, LaFreniere, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is 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 for litigation: Bank of America v. Michelle Boelsen a/k/a Michelle Boelsen Brabant n/k/a Michelle Oteri and Town of Hopkinton (Land Court No. 24 Misc 000450) because an open meeting will 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 and Bryan Bertram 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; Joe Clark-Yes; Brian Herr-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda: 1) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of William Burke as Dishwasher, Senior Services Dept.; and 2) accepting a donation of $100 for the Public Library from...
To approve the Consent Agenda: 1) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of William Burke as Dishwasher, Senior Services Dept.; and 2) accepting a donation of $100 for the Public Library from Charmi Ratanpara on behalf of her children's lemonade stand for purchase of children's books
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of William Burke as Dishwasher, Senior Services Dept.; and 2) accepting a donation of $100 for the Public Library from Charmi Ratanpara on behalf of her children's lemonade stand for purchase of children's books. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Brian Herr-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: LaFreniere)
FY26. Town Manager Contract
Sign a 3-year contract with Elaine Lazarus, Town Manager
To sign a 3-year contract with Elaine Lazarus, Town Manager
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to sign a 3-year contract with Elaine Lazarus, Town Manager. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere- Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Brian Herr-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Mannan)
New Employee
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Christopher McWhite as Director of Municipal Inspections
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Christopher McWhite as Director of Municipal Inspections
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Christopher McWhite as Director of Municipal Inspections. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Brian Herr-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Ritterbusch)
Police Sergeant Promotions
Accept the recommendation of the Police Chief and promote Cody Normandin and Shannon Beloin to the rank of Sergeant
To accept the recommendation of the Police Chief and promote Cody Normandin and Shannon Beloin to the rank of Sergeant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to accept the recommendation of the Police Chief and promote Cody Normandin and Shannon Beloin to the rank of Sergeant. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Brian Herr-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
New Employee Hiring Review Process
Approve the Temporary Hiring Review Process as drafted
To approve the Temporary Hiring Review Process as drafted
Yes: Clark, Herr, MannanAbstained: LaFreniere, Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the Temporary Hiring Review Process as drafted. ROLL CALL: Joe Clark-Yes; Brian Herr-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Abstained; Amy Ritterbusch-Abstained. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Brian Herr-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, 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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