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April 1, 2025
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Shahidul Mannan, Joe Clark
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Joe Clark took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the March 18, 2025 meeting; 2. Accepting a gift of $100.00 from James and Doris Murphy to the Fire Department; 3. Approving...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the March 18, 2025 meeting; 2. Accepting a gift of $100.00 from James and Doris Murphy to the Fire Department; 3. Approving the following applications from the Marathon Fund Committee: $20,515.98 requested by the Hopkinton Center for the Arts for buying a floor to have dance and fitness classes at the HCA, $3,790 (Restrooms: $1,190 and Inflatables: $2,600) requested by the Friends of Hopkinton to pay for the portable restrooms and inflatables for Family Day on September 13, 2025, $1,500 requested by the Hopkinton Police Association to pay for the cost of trout to stock a pond for the Annual Fishing Derby, to be held on May 11, 2025, $1,200 requested by the Class of 2025 Parade Committee to pay for the cost of the Police detail to direct traffic during the car parade on June 7, 2025; 4. Approving a Farmers Market Alcohol License for Jammallo Wine Cellars, Ashland, MA to sell wine at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from June 1, 2025 to October 5, 2025; 5. Approving a request from the Hopkinton Lions Club to place temporary signs within the East Main St., Main St., Cedar St., West Main St., Wood St., South St. and Hayden Rowe rights of way; signs to be placed on April 22, 2025 and removed on May 17, 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the March 18, 2025 meeting; 2. Accepting a gift of $100.00 from James and Doris Murphy to the Fire Department; 3. Approving the following applications from the Marathon Fund Committee: $20,515.98 requested by the Hopkinton Center for the Arts for buying a floor to have dance and fitness classes at the HCA, $3,790 (Restrooms: $1,190 and Inflatables: $2,600) requested by the Friends of Hopkinton to pay for the portable restrooms and inflatables for Family Day on September 13, 2025, $1,500 requested by the Hopkinton Police Association to pay for the cost of trout to stock a pond for the Annual Fishing Derby, to be held on May 11, 2025, $1,200 requested by the Class of 2025 Parade Committee to pay for the cost of the Police detail to direct traffic during the car parade on June 7, 2025; 4. Approving a Farmers Market Alcohol License for Jammallo Wine Cellars, Ashland, MA to sell wine at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from June 1, 2025 to October 5, 2025; 5. Approving a request from the Hopkinton Lions Club to place temporary signs within the East Main St., Main St., Cedar St., West Main St., Wood St., South St. and Hayden Rowe rights of way; signs to be placed on April 22, 2025 and removed on May 17, 2025. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark- Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Committee Appointments
Appoint: Joseph Hall to the Cultural Council to a term expiring April 1, 2028, Anne Mattina to the Historical Commission to a term expiring June 30, 2026, Purvi Avlani to the Personnel Committee...
To appoint: Joseph Hall to the Cultural Council to a term expiring April 1, 2028, Anne Mattina to the Historical Commission to a term expiring June 30, 2026, Purvi Avlani to the Personnel Committee to a term expiring June 30, 2026, Margaret Rajkovich to the Veterans Celebration Committee to a term expiring June 30, 2027, Harini Jeyaraman as High School representative to the Youth Commission, to a term expiring June 30, 2027, and Marykay Gronemeyer to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission (Resident of District seat) to a term expiring June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint: Joseph Hall to the Cultural Council to a term expiring April 1, 2028, Anne Mattina to the Historical Commission to a term expiring June 30, 2026, Purvi Avlani to the Personnel Committee to a term expiring June 30, 2026, Margaret Rajkovich to the Veterans Celebration Committee to a term expiring June 30, 2027, Harini Jeyaraman as High School representative to the Youth Commission, to a term expiring June 30, 2027, and Marykay Gronemeyer to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission (Resident of District seat) to a term expiring June 30, 2027. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark- Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Appoint Norman Robinson to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission (Board of Realtors nominee) to a term expiring June 30, 2027
To appoint Norman Robinson to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission (Board of Realtors nominee) to a term expiring June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Norman Robinson to the Hopkinton Historic District Commission (Board of Realtors nominee) to a term expiring June 30, 2027. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark- Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Economic Development Advisory Board
Approve the Charge and establish an Economic Development Advisory Board
To approve the Charge and establish an Economic Development Advisory Board
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo Lafreniere to approve the Charge and establish an Economic Development Advisory Board. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark- Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
MAY 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting and Annual Town Election Ballot Questions
Recommend approval of the Pay-As-You-Go Capital Expense article
To recommend approval of the Pay-As-You-Go Capital Expense article
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to recommend approval of the Pay-As-You-Go Capital Expense article. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Recommend approval following Town Meeting articles: Water Department Vehicle Replacement (W3) Water Department Vehicle Replacement (W1) Townwide Water Main Flushing Program Grove Street Water Tank...
To recommend approval following Town Meeting articles: Water Department Vehicle Replacement (W3) Water Department Vehicle Replacement (W1) Townwide Water Main Flushing Program Grove Street Water Tank Design Water Department Vehicle Replacement (W9) Fruit Street Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) - Screen System Replacement Sewer Main Replacement Design
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to recommend approval following Town Meeting articles: Water Department Vehicle Replacement (W3) Water Department Vehicle Replacement (W1) Townwide Water Main Flushing Program Grove Street Water Tank Design Water Department Vehicle Replacement (W9) Fruit Street Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) - Screen System Replacement Sewer Main Replacement Design ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Recommend approval of the Town Meeting article to appropriate $943,000 from certified free cash for an Adaptive Playground at the Marathon Elementary School
To recommend approval of the Town Meeting article to appropriate $943,000 from certified free cash for an Adaptive Playground at the Marathon Elementary School
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to recommend approval of the Town Meeting article to appropriate $943,000 from certified free cash for an Adaptive Playground at the Marathon Elementary School. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Recommend approval of the Community Preservation recommendations, consisting of: A. $300,000 for Adaptive Playground B. $25,300 for Water Refill Stations (Common, Sandy Beach, Dog Park) C. $10,000...
To recommend approval of the Community Preservation recommendations, consisting of: A. $300,000 for Adaptive Playground B. $25,300 for Water Refill Stations (Common, Sandy Beach, Dog Park) C. $10,000 for Feasibility Study for splash pad (including location) D. $600,000 for Center School engineering plans, construction bid docs, building stabilization repairs E. $132,960 for Mt. Auburn Cemetery building restoration F. $100,000 for Historical Society building G. $7,612 for Library floor restoration (Elsworth room) H. $8,000 for Colella Farm property baseline documentation, conservation restriction I. $35,500 for land purchase, portion of 89 Saddle Hill Rd
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to recommend approval of the Community Preservation recommendations, consisting of: A. $300,000 for Adaptive Playground B. $25,300 for Water Refill Stations (Common, Sandy Beach, Dog Park) C. $10,000 for Feasibility Study for splash pad (including location) D. $600,000 for Center School engineering plans, construction bid docs, building stabilization repairs E. $132,960 for Mt. Auburn Cemetery building restoration F. $100,000 for Historical Society building G. $7,612 for Library floor restoration (Elsworth room) H. $8,000 for Colella Farm property baseline documentation, conservation restriction I. $35,500 for land purchase, portion of 89 Saddle Hill Rd. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Recommend approval of the article requesting a Temporary Easement at 32 Chestnut Street for sidewalk construction
To recommend approval of the article requesting a Temporary Easement at 32 Chestnut Street for sidewalk construction
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to recommend approval of the article requesting a Temporary Easement at 32 Chestnut Street for sidewalk construction. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Remove the article submitted by the Select Board into the warrant pertaining to PFAS education for homeowners with private wells. The Board stated its intent to prioritize a partnership with the...
To remove the article submitted by the Select Board into the warrant pertaining to PFAS education for homeowners with private wells. The Board stated its intent to prioritize a partnership with the Health Department on PFAS education
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo Lafreniere to remove the article submitted by the Select Board into the warrant pertaining to PFAS education for homeowners with private wells. The Board stated its intent to prioritize a partnership with the Health Department on PFAS education. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the posting of the Police Department Intern and Youth Services Librarian positions
To authorize the posting of the Police Department Intern and Youth Services Librarian positions
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Joe Clark, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to authorize the posting of the Police Department Intern and Youth Services Librarian positions. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Designate Shahidul Mannan as the Board's representative in negotiations of an IMA with the Town of Southborough for the MWRA connection
To designate Shahidul Mannan as the Board's representative in negotiations of an IMA with the Town of Southborough for the MWRA connection
Yes: LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Joe Clark and Brian Herr, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to designate Shahidul Mannan as the Board's representative in negotiations of an IMA with the Town of Southborough for the MWRA connection. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Executive Session
Move to convene in executive session: 1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the Police, Fire, DPW and Dispatch unions; 2) pursuant...
To move to convene in executive session: 1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the Police, Fire, DPW and Dispatch unions; 2) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at 280 Cedar St., because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; 3)approval of executive session minutes; 4) to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session 5) not to convene in open session after the conclusion of the executive session
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Joe Clark, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to move to convene in executive session: 1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the Police, Fire, DPW and Dispatch unions; 2) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at 280 Cedar St., because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; 3)approval of executive session minutes; 4) to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session 5) not to convene in open session after the conclusion of the executive session. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, 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).
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