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April 22, 2025
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Brian Herr, Mary Jo LaFreniere, Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approving the Minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting; 2) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Max Schiller as a DPW Summer Intern; 3) accepting...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approving the Minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting; 2) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Max Schiller as a DPW Summer Intern; 3) accepting the resignation of Priya Vasudevan from the Youth Commission; 4) accepting a gift of $500 from the Irvine Foundation to the Police Department, to be used where needed; 5) renewing the Town's participation in the Central Massachusetts Regional Stormwater Coalition (CMRSWC) by approving the Intermunicipal Agreement with the town of Shrewsbury, the lead community for the Coalition
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approving the Minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting; 2) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Max Schiller as a DPW Summer Intern; 3) accepting the resignation of Priya Vasudevan from the Youth Commission; 4) accepting a gift of $500 from the Irvine Foundation to the Police Department, to be used where needed; 5) renewing the Town's participation in the Central Massachusetts Regional Stormwater Coalition (CMRSWC) by approving the Intermunicipal Agreement with the town of Shrewsbury, the lead community for the Coalition. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
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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 a grant of location for one jointly owned pole numbered T.27.5/E.27 on the south side of East Main Street at a point approximately six hundred forty-two (642) feet southwesterly from the...
To approve a grant of location for one jointly owned pole numbered T.27.5/E.27 on the south side of East Main Street at a point approximately six hundred forty-two (642) feet southwesterly from the centerline of Clinton Street; and approximately thirty (30) feet southwest of existing pole numbered T.27/E.26
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve a grant of location for one jointly owned pole numbered T.27.5/E.27 on the south side of East Main Street at a point approximately six hundred forty-two (642) feet southwesterly from the centerline of Clinton Street; and approximately thirty (30) feet southwest of existing pole numbered T.27/E.26. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)
Directional Signs and Update
Approve the installation of no more than five trial signs to identify trails in the community, locations to include the Hughes Farm Trail and the Fruit Street (Whitehall Brook-Pratt Farm) Trail;...
To approve the installation of no more than five trial signs to identify trails in the community, locations to include the Hughes Farm Trail and the Fruit Street (Whitehall Brook-Pratt Farm) Trail; No signs shall be placed within the Main Street Corridor Project area or the Historic District; The placement of signs must be approved by the DPW Director for safety and compliance; The design of the signs must be approved by the Design Review Board
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the installation of no more than five trial signs to identify trails in the community, locations to include the Hughes Farm Trail and the Fruit Street (Whitehall Brook-Pratt Farm) Trail; No signs shall be placed within the Main Street Corridor Project area or the Historic District; The placement of signs must be approved by the DPW Director for safety and compliance; The design of the signs must be approved by the Design Review Board. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Clark)
FY 2026 Budget and MAY 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting
Adopt the FY26 Budget recommended by the Appropriation Committee and recommend approval of Article 5 (FY26 operating budget) on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
To adopt the FY26 Budget recommended by the Appropriation Committee and recommend approval of Article 5 (FY26 operating budget) on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to adopt the FY26 Budget recommended by the Appropriation Committee and recommend approval of Article 5 (FY26 operating budget) on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Mannan)
Reconsider the Board's recommendation on Article 2 of the annual town meeting warrant
Reconsider the Board's recommendation on Article 2 of the annual town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark reconsider the Board's recommendation on Article 2 of the annual town meeting warrant. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)
Recommend No Action on Article 2
To recommend No Action on Article 2
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to recommend No Action on Article 2. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the posting of a Firefighter/Paramedic position
To authorize the posting of a Firefighter/Paramedic position
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to authorize the posting of a Firefighter/Paramedic position. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)
Future Board Agenda Items
Enter executive session: a) 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; b) to approve executive...
To enter executive session: a) 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; b) to approve executive session minutes; c) to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session; d) 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 enter executive session: a) 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; b) to approve executive session minutes; c) to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session; d) not to convene in open session after the conclusion of the executive session. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Joe Clark- Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Shahidul Mannan- Yes, Brian Herr-Yes. 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).
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