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December 3, 2024
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Shahidul Mannan, Joe Clark
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the following Consent Agenda items: approve the Minutes of the November 12, November 18, and November 19, 2024 meetings; accept a donation of $125 from Chakradhar T N U Konapala of...
To approve the following Consent Agenda items: approve the Minutes of the November 12, November 18, and November 19, 2024 meetings; accept a donation of $125 from Chakradhar T N U Konapala of Westborough to the Fire Department; approve a $2,400 Marathon Fund request from the Council on Aging/Senior Center to help fund exercise programs for the Senior Center
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the following Consent Agenda items: approve the Minutes of the November 12, November 18, and November 19, 2024 meetings; accept a donation of $125 from Chakradhar T N U Konapala of Westborough to the Fire Department; approve a $2,400 Marathon Fund request from the Council on Aging/Senior Center to help fund exercise programs for the Senior Center. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Consider signing an Intermunicipal Agreement for shared equipment (pipe inspection camera and associated equipment) between Westborough, Hopkinton, and Southborough
To consider signing an Intermunicipal Agreement for shared equipment (pipe inspection camera and associated equipment) between Westborough, Hopkinton, and Southborough
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to consider signing an Intermunicipal Agreement for shared equipment (pipe inspection camera and associated equipment) between Westborough, Hopkinton, and Southborough. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Boston Marathon Invitational Random Distribution
Distribute the 50 2025 Boston Marathon invitational entries as follows: Town Departments/Boards/Committees: 9 total Hopkinton Marathon Committee (5) Veterans Celebration Committee (1) Hopkinton...
To distribute the 50 2025 Boston Marathon invitational entries as follows: Town Departments/Boards/Committees: 9 total Hopkinton Marathon Committee (5) Veterans Celebration Committee (1) Hopkinton High School BPA Robotics (1) Hopkinton Senior and Disabled Tax Relief Committee (2) Nonprofit Organizations: 41 total (one entry to each of the organizations below) Sophie's Hope Foundation The KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation Hopkinton Education Foundation Hopkinton Scout Leaders Association Hopkinton Music Association Spina Bifida Association of Greater New Baypath Humane Society England Hopkinton Girls Youth Lacrosse Hopkinton Garden Club Hopkinton Hopkinton Women's Club Historical Society Hopkinton Boys Youth Lacrosse Demons Youth Hockey Friends of Hopkinton SEPAC Friends of Hopkinton, Inc. Project Just Because Hopkinton Food pantry South Asian Circle of Hopkinton, Inc. Lake Maspenock Preservation Association Hopkinton Lions Club eHop |Hopkinton Hopkinton Little League Dignity Matters, Inc. LIVE4EVAN INC Hopkinton Emergency Fund Hopkinton Freedom Team, Inc. National Brain Tumor Society Hopkinton Public Library Foundation Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization Hopkinton Masonic Benevolent Fund Mental Health Collaborative, Inc. One Mission Nevus Outreach Hopkinton Area Land Trust, Inc. The Michael Lisnow Respite Center The 21st Annual Sharon Timlin Event: A Friends of Hopkinton Seniors Race to Cure ALS Hopkinton Public Library Friends Canty's Underdog Scholarship Hopkinton Youth Field H
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to distribute the 50 2025 Boston Marathon invitational entries as follows: Town Departments/Boards/Committees: 9 total Hopkinton Marathon Committee (5) Veterans Celebration Committee (1) Hopkinton High School BPA Robotics (1) Hopkinton Senior and Disabled Tax Relief Committee (2) Nonprofit Organizations: 41 total (one entry to each of the organizations below) Sophie's Hope Foundation The KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation Hopkinton Education Foundation Hopkinton Scout Leaders Association Hopkinton Music Association Spina Bifida Association of Greater New Baypath Humane Society England Hopkinton Girls Youth Lacrosse Hopkinton Garden Club Hopkinton Hopkinton Women's Club Historical Society Hopkinton Boys Youth Lacrosse Demons Youth Hockey Friends of Hopkinton SEPAC Friends of Hopkinton, Inc. Project Just Because Hopkinton Food pantry South Asian Circle of Hopkinton, Inc. Lake Maspenock Preservation Association Hopkinton Lions Club eHop |Hopkinton Hopkinton Little League Dignity Matters, Inc. LIVE4EVAN INC Hopkinton Emergency Fund Hopkinton Freedom Team, Inc. National Brain Tumor Society Hopkinton Public Library Foundation Hopkinton Parent Teacher Organization Hopkinton Masonic Benevolent Fund Mental Health Collaborative, Inc. One Mission Nevus Outreach Hopkinton Area Land Trust, Inc. The Michael Lisnow Respite Center The 21st Annual Sharon Timlin Event: A Friends of Hopkinton Seniors Race to Cure ALS Hopkinton Public Library Friends Canty's Underdog Scholarship Hopkinton Youth Field Hockey Hopkinton Youth Football Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
New Town Employee
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lance DelPriore as Assistant Town Manager
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lance DelPriore as Assistant Town Manager
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Lance DelPriore as Assistant Town Manager. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Committee Appointment
Appoint Jeffery Goldweber to the Council on Aging, to a term expiring on June 30, 2025
To appoint Jeffery Goldweber to the Council on Aging, to a term expiring on June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to appoint Jeffery Goldweber to the Council on Aging, to a term expiring on June 30, 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Administrative Order to Establish the Trails Committee
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No 0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Approve the Administrative Order to establish the Trails Committee as written
To approve the Administrative Order to establish the Trails Committee as written
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the Administrative Order to establish the Trails Committee as written. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Town Manager Report
Approve the posting of the position
To approve the posting of the position
Yes: Clark, Herr, LaFreniere, MannanThe minutes do not name Amy Ritterbusch in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the posting of the position. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Herr, LaFreniere, Clark, Mannan), No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Executive Session
Convene in executive session: a) for the purposes of an update and strategy session regarding arbitration filed by former sergeant Timothy Brennan (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 3); b) pursuant to...
To convene in executive session: a) for the purposes of an update and strategy session regarding arbitration filed by former sergeant Timothy Brennan (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 3); b) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at Assessors Map R12-10-0, R2-4-0, and R16-19-0, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; and for c) approval of executive session minutes (10/1/24, 10/15/24); d) to allow Elaine Lazarus, Nicholas Anastasopoulos, Joe Bennett and Scott van Raalten to participate in executive session; and e) not to convene in open session after the conclusion of the executive session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to convene in executive session: a) for the purposes of an update and strategy session regarding arbitration filed by former sergeant Timothy Brennan (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 3); b) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at Assessors Map R12-10-0, R2-4-0, and R16-19-0, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; and for c) approval of executive session minutes (10/1/24, 10/15/24); d) to allow Elaine Lazarus, Nicholas Anastasopoulos, Joe Bennett and Scott van Raalten to participate in executive session; and e) not to convene in open session after the conclusion of the executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Brian Herr-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes..” (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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