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October 15, 2024
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan
Absent: Brian Herr
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation (United States of America v. Michael L. Zepf, et al., 1:24-cv-10811 (D. Mass.))...
To enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation (United States of America v. Michael L. Zepf, et al., 1:24-cv-10811 (D. Mass.)) because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; to approve executive session minutes (10/1/2024), to allow Elaine Lazarus to participate in executive session; to reconvene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to enter executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation (United States of America v. Michael L. Zepf, et al., 1:24-cv-10811 (D. Mass.)) because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; to approve executive session minutes (10/1/2024), to allow Elaine Lazarus to participate in executive session; to reconvene in open session at the conclusion of executive session. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Minutes of the September 10, 2024 meeting; 2) accept a donation of $500 from Frederick Cullen to the Sustainable Green Committee; 3) approve the street...
To approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Minutes of the September 10, 2024 meeting; 2) accept a donation of $500 from Frederick Cullen to the Sustainable Green Committee; 3) approve the street name "Red Tail Circle" for an approved 5-lot subdivision at 24 Chestnut St; 4) confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jess Nadeau, Heavy Equipment Operator, Erin Bartolini, Drug Free Communities Coalition Coordinator, Victor Visoni, Administrative Assistant, Land Use, and Nicholas Medeiros, Custodial Maintenance Worker (Weekends); 5) accept the resignation of Donald Wolf from the Council on Aging; 6) approve and sign the November 5, 2024 State Election Warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Consent Agenda: 1) approve the Minutes of the September 10, 2024 meeting; 2) accept a donation of $500 from Frederick Cullen to the Sustainable Green Committee; 3) approve the street name "Red Tail Circle" for an approved 5-lot subdivision at 24 Chestnut St; 4) confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jess Nadeau, Heavy Equipment Operator, Erin Bartolini, Drug Free Communities Coalition Coordinator, Victor Visoni, Administrative Assistant, Land Use, and Nicholas Medeiros, Custodial Maintenance Worker (Weekends); 5) accept the resignation of Donald Wolf from the Council on Aging; 6) approve and sign the November 5, 2024 State Election Warrant. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Mannan)
Project JUST Because
Approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for Project Just Because, for an event on Nov. 7, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 77 South Street
To approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for Project Just Because, for an event on Nov. 7, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 77 South Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for Project Just Because, for an event on Nov. 7, 2024 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 77 South Street. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Local Option Meals Excise
Submit an article into the Nov. 18 Special Town Meeting warrant to accept General Laws Chapter 64L, Section 2a to impose a local meals excise
To submit an article into the Nov. 18 Special Town Meeting warrant to accept General Laws Chapter 64L, Section 2a to impose a local meals excise
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to submit an article into the Nov. 18 Special Town Meeting warrant to accept General Laws Chapter 64L, Section 2a to impose a local meals excise. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Mannan)
Town Manager Report Continued
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes; Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, 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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