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March 11, 2025
8 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Shahidul Mannan
Absent: Joe Clark
Every vote, in order
PM. Executive Session
Convene in executive session: a) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Costa Bros. Masonry, Inc. v. Suretec Ins. Co. d/b/a Markel Surety & others, Middlesex Superior Court, No....
To convene in executive session: a) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Costa Bros. Masonry, Inc. v. Suretec Ins. Co. d/b/a Markel Surety & others, Middlesex Superior Court, No. 2281CV03297) (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 3); b) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at Assessors Map R34-26-B, U26-7-0, and U26-8-A (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 6); c) to allow Bryan Bertram, Christopher Brown, Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session; d) to convene in open session after the conclusion of the executive session
Yes: LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Brian Herr, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to convene in executive session: a) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Costa Bros. Masonry, Inc. v. Suretec Ins. Co. d/b/a Markel Surety & others, Middlesex Superior Court, No. 2281CV03297) (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 3); b) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at Assessors Map R34-26-B, U26-7-0, and U26-8-A (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 6); c) to allow Bryan Bertram, Christopher Brown, Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session; d) to convene in open session after the conclusion of the executive session. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the February 18, 2025 meeting; 2) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Thalles GodinhoDeSouza, as a Custodial...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the February 18, 2025 meeting; 2) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Thalles GodinhoDeSouza, as a Custodial Maintenance Worker (Weekends); 3) accepting a donation of $2,200 from the Marathon Committee to the Friends of Hopkinton, to be used for Hopkinton Family Day; and 4) accepting the resignation of Nancy Stevenson from the Historical Commission
The count (3-0) does not match the 4 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the February 18, 2025 meeting; 2) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Thalles GodinhoDeSouza, as a Custodial Maintenance Worker (Weekends); 3) accepting a donation of $2,200 from the Marathon Committee to the Friends of Hopkinton, to be used for Hopkinton Family Day; and 4) accepting the resignation of Nancy Stevenson from the Historical Commission. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Knights of Columbus
Approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council 4822 for an annual fundraiser on May 3, 2025 from 6 pm to 10 pm at St. John's Parish Hall
To approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council 4822 for an annual fundraiser on May 3, 2025 from 6 pm to 10 pm at St. John's Parish Hall
The count (3-0) does not match the 4 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council 4822 for an annual fundraiser on May 3, 2025 from 6 pm to 10 pm at St. John's Parish Hall. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
FY 2026 Comprehensive Budget
Adopt the FY 2026 Comprehensive Budget (Operating and Capital) and submit it to the Appropriation Committee
To adopt the FY 2026 Comprehensive Budget (Operating and Capital) and submit it to the Appropriation Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to adopt the FY 2026 Comprehensive Budget (Operating and Capital) and submit it to the Appropriation Committee. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
MAY 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting
Remove the article for Establishment of the Economic Development Advisory Board from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To remove the article for Establishment of the Economic Development Advisory Board from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to remove the article for Establishment of the Economic Development Advisory Board from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Remove the article for Creation of the Office of Economic Development from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To remove the article for Creation of the Office of Economic Development from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to remove the article for Creation of the Office of Economic Development from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the posting of a Temporary Per Diem Nurse in the Health Department
To authorize the posting of a Temporary Per Diem Nurse in the Health Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to authorize the posting of a Temporary Per Diem Nurse in the Health Department. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
Yes: LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Herr
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-1..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
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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