MassVoter.com← Hopkinton Select BoardHopkinton Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
December 17, 2024
22 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
Your Hopkinton ballot: 13 quizzes, about a minute each.
Start my ballot →Attendance
Present: Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Shahidul Mannan, Joe Clark
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approving a seasonal population estimate of 18,893 for 2025 for the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC); 2) accepting a gift of $100 from...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approving a seasonal population estimate of 18,893 for 2025 for the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC); 2) accepting a gift of $100 from the Trails Club to the Public Library; 3) appointing Brian Colella as a full member of the Historical Commission (moving from associate to full), to a term expiring June 30, 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approving a seasonal population estimate of 18,893 for 2025 for the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission (ABCC); 2) accepting a gift of $100 from the Trails Club to the Public Library; 3) appointing Brian Colella as a full member of the Historical Commission (moving from associate to full), to a term expiring June 30, 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Hopkinton Winter Farmers Market
Approve a M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmers Market License for Rushford & Sons Brewhouse, to sell beer at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from January 5, 2025 to March 16, 2025
To approve a M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmers Market License for Rushford & Sons Brewhouse, to sell beer at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from January 5, 2025 to March 16, 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve a M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmers Market License for Rushford & Sons Brewhouse, to sell beer at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from January 5, 2025 to March 16, 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
New Police Officers
Appoint Peter Lord as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton
To appoint Peter Lord as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Mary Jo LaFreniere 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 Joe Clark to appoint Peter Lord as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Conditionally offer Eva Cann a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training
To conditionally offer Eva Cann a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Mary Jo LaFreniere 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 Joe Clark and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to conditionally offer Eva Cann a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Mannan)
Conditionally offer Jennifer Manning a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training
To conditionally offer Jennifer Manning a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Mary Jo LaFreniere 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 Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to conditionally offer Jennifer Manning a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training. Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
Deputy Police Chief Appointment
Appoint Scott van Raalten as Deputy Police Chief for the Town of Hopkinton
To appoint Scott van Raalten as Deputy Police Chief for the Town of Hopkinton
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Mary Jo LaFreniere 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 Joe Clark to appoint Scott van Raalten as Deputy Police Chief for the Town of Hopkinton. Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Annual License Renewals
Renew annual licenses for the following businesses with Section 12 on premises All Alcohol Beverage licenses, with associated licenses, with contingencies, if any
To renew annual licenses for the following businesses with Section 12 on premises All Alcohol Beverage licenses, with associated licenses, with contingencies, if any
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to renew annual licenses for the following businesses with Section 12 on premises All Alcohol Beverage licenses, with associated licenses, with contingencies, if any. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Renew the Section 12 on premises All Alcohol Beverages Club license, common victualler license and entertainment license for the Woodville Rod & Gun Club
To renew the Section 12 on premises All Alcohol Beverages Club license, common victualler license and entertainment license for the Woodville Rod & Gun Club
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to renew the Section 12 on premises All Alcohol Beverages Club license, common victualler license and entertainment license for the Woodville Rod & Gun Club. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Renew the Section 12 on premises Wine & Malt Beverages license, common victualler license and entertainment license for The Hopkinton Spoon
To renew the Section 12 on premises Wine & Malt Beverages license, common victualler license and entertainment license for The Hopkinton Spoon
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to renew the Section 12 on premises Wine & Malt Beverages license, common victualler license and entertainment license for The Hopkinton Spoon. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Renew the Section 19C Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit license, common victualler license and entertainment license for Start Line Brewing
To renew the Section 19C Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit license, common victualler license and entertainment license for Start Line Brewing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to renew the Section 19C Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit license, common victualler license and entertainment license for Start Line Brewing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Renew the Section 15 All Alcohol package store licenses, with associated licenses, if any, for the following businesses
To renew the Section 15 All Alcohol package store licenses, with associated licenses, if any, for the following businesses:
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to renew the Section 15 All Alcohol package store licenses, with associated licenses, if any, for the following businesses: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Renew the Section 15 Wine & Malt package store license for Alltown Fresh with the contingencies noted
To renew the Section 15 Wine & Malt package store license for Alltown Fresh with the contingencies noted
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to renew the Section 15 Wine & Malt package store license for Alltown Fresh with the contingencies noted. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Renew the Common Victualler and associated licenses, if any, for the following businesses, with contingencies as noted
To renew the Common Victualler and associated licenses, if any, for the following businesses, with contingencies as noted:
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to renew the Common Victualler and associated licenses, if any, for the following businesses, with contingencies as noted: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Renew the following Class I and Class II licenses
To renew the following Class I and Class II licenses:
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to renew the following Class I and Class II licenses: Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Renew the Livery License for Able Limousine
To renew the Livery License for Able Limousine
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to renew the Livery License for Able Limousine. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Renew the Municipal Street License to the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority
To renew the Municipal Street License to the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to renew the Municipal Street License to the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Water and Sewer Advisory Board Options and MWRA Connection
Resume negotiations of the Intermunicipal Agreement with Southborough on the MWRA to move forward with a clean water solution. The motion was discussed. Mr. Mannan stated the Board could appoint...
To resume negotiations of the Intermunicipal Agreement with Southborough on the MWRA to move forward with a clean water solution. The motion was discussed. Mr. Mannan stated the Board could appoint the Advisory Board and move forward on the MWRA connection. Mr. Clark stated he would prefer to appoint the Committee and give them a chance to weigh in first
Yes: LaFreniere, RitterbuschNo: Clark, Herr, Mannan
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to resume negotiations of the Intermunicipal Agreement with Southborough on the MWRA to move forward with a clean water solution. The motion was discussed. Mr. Mannan stated the Board could appoint the Advisory Board and move forward on the MWRA connection. Mr. Clark stated he would prefer to appoint the Committee and give them a chance to weigh in first. Vote to Approve: Yes-2 (Ritterbusch, LaFreniere), No-3 (Herr, Clark, Mannan)..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Appoint Paul Gallagher, Donald Sutherland and Robert Scott to the Water & Sewer Advisory Board, to term lengths to be determined by the Town Manager's office after speaking with each
To appoint Paul Gallagher, Donald Sutherland and Robert Scott to the Water & Sewer Advisory Board, to term lengths to be determined by the Town Manager's office after speaking with each
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 Joe Clark to appoint Paul Gallagher, Donald Sutherland and Robert Scott to the Water & Sewer Advisory Board, to term lengths to be determined by the Town Manager's office after speaking with each. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Herr, Clark, LaFreniere, Mannan), No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Redactions Policy
Adopt the Redactions Policy
To adopt the Redactions Policy
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to adopt the Redactions Policy. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Mannan)
MAY 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting
Open the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting on January 5, 2025
To open the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting on January 5, 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to open the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting on January 5, 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the posting of a DPW summer intern position
To authorize the posting of a DPW summer intern position
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to authorize the posting of a DPW summer intern position.Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Future 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).
How to read these pagesWhere the votes come from, how we check them against the official minutes, what isn't included yet, and how to report a mistake.About city pages →