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June 17, 2025
20 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Brian Herr, Matthew Kizner
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the May 13, 2025 and May 27, 2025 meetings; 2) accepting a $1,000 donation from the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the May 13, 2025 and May 27, 2025 meetings; 2) accepting a $1,000 donation from the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee to the Hopkinton Public Library to support the "Library of Things" initiative; 3) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Amanda Landry as the Youth Services Supervisor at the Hopkinton Public Library; 4) approving a Farmers Market License for KrafTea Kombucha Co., to sell alcoholic kombucha at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from June 22, 2025 to October 5, 2025; 5) authorizing budget line item transfers for FY2025; $192,749 in total is transferred from Tree Warden, Employee Benefits, Accounting, Highway Department, Trail Coordination Committee, Upper Charles River Trail & other General Government, to Facilities, Parks & Rec., DPW, Finance, Historical Commission & Liability Insurance; 6) accepting the resignation of Poorvi Tikoo from the Sustainable Green Committee; and 7) approving 20(b) exemptions to allow the hiring of the following municipal employees of the School Dept. who seek to provide personal services to a municipal agency (Parks & Recreation Dept.), for Seasonal Summer Sports Clinics: Will Collins - Football Clinic Coach Cameron Gallagher - Basketball Clinic Coach John Golden - Basketball Clinic Coach Michael Greco - Basketball Clinic Assistant Director Thomas Keane - Basketball Clinic Program Director Calli Korbey - Basketball Clinic Coach Mikayla Pucci -
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approval of the Minutes of the May 13, 2025 and May 27, 2025 meetings; 2) accepting a $1,000 donation from the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee to the Hopkinton Public Library to support the "Library of Things" initiative; 3) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Amanda Landry as the Youth Services Supervisor at the Hopkinton Public Library; 4) approving a Farmers Market License for KrafTea Kombucha Co., to sell alcoholic kombucha at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from June 22, 2025 to October 5, 2025; 5) authorizing budget line item transfers for FY2025; $192,749 in total is transferred from Tree Warden, Employee Benefits, Accounting, Highway Department, Trail Coordination Committee, Upper Charles River Trail & other General Government, to Facilities, Parks & Rec., DPW, Finance, Historical Commission & Liability Insurance; 6) accepting the resignation of Poorvi Tikoo from the Sustainable Green Committee; and 7) approving 20(b) exemptions to allow the hiring of the following municipal employees of the School Dept. who seek to provide personal services to a municipal agency (Parks & Recreation Dept.), for Seasonal Summer Sports Clinics: Will Collins - Football Clinic Coach Cameron Gallagher - Basketball Clinic Coach John Golden - Basketball Clinic Coach Michael Greco - Basketball Clinic Assistant Director Thomas Keane - Basketball Clinic Program Director Calli Korbey - Basketball Clinic Coach Mikayla Pucci - Basketball Clinic Coach Gregory Romank - Basketball Clinic Coach Mark Sanborn - Football Clinic Program Director Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Mannan)
JULY 4TH Horribles Parade
Approve a Parade Permit for the Horribles Parade on July 4, 2025 with the road closures requested; the motion was amended by the Board to add the phrase: provided that insurance coverage is provided
To approve a Parade Permit for the Horribles Parade on July 4, 2025 with the road closures requested; the motion was amended by the Board to add the phrase: provided that insurance coverage is provided
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve a Parade Permit for the Horribles Parade on July 4, 2025 with the road closures requested; the motion was amended by the Board to add the phrase: provided that insurance coverage is provided. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Mannan)
For the Town to provide the insurance for the Horribles Parade
For the Town to provide the insurance for the Horribles Parade
Yes: Clark, HerrNo: Kizner, Mannan, Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan for the Town to provide the insurance for the Horribles Parade. Vote to Approve: Yes-2 (Joe Clark, Brian Herr), No-3 (Amy Ritterbusch, Matthew Kizner, Shahidul Mannan)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Mannan)
Water and Sewer Rates Hearing
Set water rates for fiscal year 2026 with an increase of 25% effective July 1, 2025, as follows; 0 to 1,000 cubic feet a flat charge of $65.23, 1,001 to 8,000 cubic feet a rate of $7.96 per 100...
To set water rates for fiscal year 2026 with an increase of 25% effective July 1, 2025, as follows; 0 to 1,000 cubic feet a flat charge of $65.23, 1,001 to 8,000 cubic feet a rate of $7.96 per 100 cubic feet, and greater than 8,000 cubic feet a rate of $16.53 per 100 cubic feet
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to set water rates for fiscal year 2026 with an increase of 25% effective July 1, 2025, as follows; 0 to 1,000 cubic feet a flat charge of $65.23, 1,001 to 8,000 cubic feet a rate of $7.96 per 100 cubic feet, and greater than 8,000 cubic feet a rate of $16.53 per 100 cubic feet. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Set sewer rates for fiscal year 2026 with an increase of 10% effective July 1, 2025, as follows; 0 to 1000 cubic feet at a rate of $11.65 per 100 cubic feet, 1,001 to 8,000 cubic feet a rate of...
To set sewer rates for fiscal year 2026 with an increase of 10% effective July 1, 2025, as follows; 0 to 1000 cubic feet at a rate of $11.65 per 100 cubic feet, 1,001 to 8,000 cubic feet a rate of $13.86 per 100 cubic feet, and greater than 8,000 cubic feet at a rate of $17.14 per 100 cubic feet
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to set sewer rates for fiscal year 2026 with an increase of 10% effective July 1, 2025, as follows; 0 to 1000 cubic feet at a rate of $11.65 per 100 cubic feet, 1,001 to 8,000 cubic feet a rate of $13.86 per 100 cubic feet, and greater than 8,000 cubic feet at a rate of $17.14 per 100 cubic feet. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17,...
To implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2026, effective July 1, 2025; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2026, effective July 1, 2025; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17,...
To implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2026 effective July 1, 2025; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2026 effective July 1, 2025; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Committees
Appoint: Ken Weismantel to an at-large position on the Community Preservation Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2028; Khwaja Ehsan and Brian Colella to the Historical Commission, to terms...
To appoint: Ken Weismantel to an at-large position on the Community Preservation Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2028; Khwaja Ehsan and Brian Colella to the Historical Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2028; Colleen Charleston and Carole Nathan to the Marathon Fund Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2028; Michael DiMascio and Robert Scott to the Permanent Building Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2028; Divya Burli, Nicole Simpson, and Diane Hayward to the Sustainable Green Committee to terms expiring 6/30/2028, and Thomas Donahue to Sustainable Green Committee to the Youth term, expiring 6/30/2026; Khwaja Ehsan to the Tax Relief Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2028; Robert Scott to the Water and Sewer Advisory Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2028; Sean Davan and Tina Berlad to the Woodville Historic District Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2028; Will Schofield to the Youth Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2028
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes do not name Matthew Kizner in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint: Ken Weismantel to an at-large position on the Community Preservation Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2028; Khwaja Ehsan and Brian Colella to the Historical Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2028; Colleen Charleston and Carole Nathan to the Marathon Fund Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2028; Michael DiMascio and Robert Scott to the Permanent Building Committee, to terms expiring 6/30/2028; Divya Burli, Nicole Simpson, and Diane Hayward to the Sustainable Green Committee to terms expiring 6/30/2028, and Thomas Donahue to Sustainable Green Committee to the Youth term, expiring 6/30/2026; Khwaja Ehsan to the Tax Relief Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2028; Robert Scott to the Water and Sewer Advisory Board, to a term expiring 6/30/2028; Sean Davan and Tina Berlad to the Woodville Historic District Commission, to terms expiring 6/30/2028; Will Schofield to the Youth Commission, to a term expiring 6/30/2028. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Clark, Mannan, Ritterbusch, Herr), No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Appoint Jack Nealon and Khwaja Ehsan to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board to terms expiring 6/30/2028. Mr. Kizner noted the Board is honoring experience and not a new applicant
To appoint Jack Nealon and Khwaja Ehsan to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board to terms expiring 6/30/2028. Mr. Kizner noted the Board is honoring experience and not a new applicant
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschNo: KiznerThe minutes name only the members voting yes; the other members present are shown voting no, which matches the count.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Jack Nealon and Khwaja Ehsan to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board to terms expiring 6/30/2028. Mr. Kizner noted the Board is honoring experience and not a new applicant. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan, Brian Herr), No-1.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Jordan Thayer, Wilson St. Pierre, and Sravana Krishna to the Economic Development Advisory Board to terms expiring 6/30/2028
To appoint Jordan Thayer, Wilson St. Pierre, and Sravana Krishna to the Economic Development Advisory Board to terms expiring 6/30/2028
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to appoint Jordan Thayer, Wilson St. Pierre, and Sravana Krishna to the Economic Development Advisory Board to terms expiring 6/30/2028. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Appoint Robert A. Hummel to the Economic Development Advisory Board to a term expiring 6/30/2027
To appoint Robert A. Hummel to the Economic Development Advisory Board to a term expiring 6/30/2027
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to appoint Robert A. Hummel to the Economic Development Advisory Board to a term expiring 6/30/2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Appoint Kelly Grill (Chamber of Commerce Rep.) to the Economic Development Advisory Board to a term expiring 6/30/2026
To appoint Kelly Grill (Chamber of Commerce Rep.) to the Economic Development Advisory Board to a term expiring 6/30/2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to appoint Kelly Grill (Chamber of Commerce Rep.) to the Economic Development Advisory Board to a term expiring 6/30/2026. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Appoint Finley Perry to the Economic Development Advisory Board to a term expiring 6/30/2027
To appoint Finley Perry to the Economic Development Advisory Board to a term expiring 6/30/2027
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes do not name Matthew Kizner in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Finley Perry to the Economic Development Advisory Board to a term expiring 6/30/2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan, Brian Herr), No-0.” (Motion: Herr, second: Mannan)
Appoint Steven Smith, Jennifer Donahue, James Mirabile, and Randall Kramer to the Veterans Celebration Committee to terms expiring 6/30/2028
To appoint Steven Smith, Jennifer Donahue, James Mirabile, and Randall Kramer to the Veterans Celebration Committee to terms expiring 6/30/2028
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to appoint Steven Smith, Jennifer Donahue, James Mirabile, and Randall Kramer to the Veterans Celebration Committee to terms expiring 6/30/2028.Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Continued)
Approve the pole petition submitted by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource to relocate two poles on Hayden Rowe: Relocate one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.61/E.61 on the east side of...
To approve the pole petition submitted by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource to relocate two poles on Hayden Rowe: Relocate one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.61/E.61 on the east side of Hayden Rowe Street at a point approximately one hundred sixty (160) feet northerly from the centerline of Chamberlain Street; and approximately four (4) feet north and six (6) feet east of the pole's current location. Relocate one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.66/E.66 on the east side of Hayden Rowe Street at a point approximately four hundred five (405) feet southerly from the centerline of Chamberlain Street; and approximately six (6) feet north and eight (8) feet east of the pole's current location. All construction shall be in accordance with the following conditions: 1. Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked-VZ N. E. Inc. No. 1A7AW9K in a package Dated March 31, 2025 - filed with said petition. 2. Also, that permission is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the pole petition submitted by NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource to relocate two poles on Hayden Rowe: Relocate one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.61/E.61 on the east side of Hayden Rowe Street at a point approximately one hundred sixty (160) feet northerly from the centerline of Chamberlain Street; and approximately four (4) feet north and six (6) feet east of the pole's current location. Relocate one (1) jointly owned pole numbered T.66/E.66 on the east side of Hayden Rowe Street at a point approximately four hundred five (405) feet southerly from the centerline of Chamberlain Street; and approximately six (6) feet north and eight (8) feet east of the pole's current location. All construction shall be in accordance with the following conditions: 1. Poles shall be of sound timber, and reasonably straight and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked-VZ N. E. Inc. No. 1A7AW9K in a package Dated March 31, 2025 - filed with said petition. 2. Also, that permission is granted to each of said Companies to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with such poles and buildings as each may desire for distributing purposes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the posting of the Deputy Assessor position
To authorize the posting of the Deputy Assessor position
Yes: Clark, Herr, Kizner, 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 Matt Kizner to authorize the posting of the Deputy Assessor position. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Matthew Kizner, Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan, Brian Herr), No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kizner)
Initiate the RFQ process to solicit proposals for Town Counsel Services
To initiate the RFQ process to solicit proposals for Town Counsel Services
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to initiate the RFQ process to solicit proposals for Town Counsel Services. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Liaison Reports/Board Invites
Appoint Shahidul Mannan as its representative on the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board
To appoint Shahidul Mannan as its representative on the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Shahidul Mannan as its representative on the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Select Board liaison assignments
To approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Select Board liaison assignments
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Select Board liaison assignments. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Convene in executive session: 1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation: 1) Hopkinton CP LLC v. Town of Hopkinton (Middlesex Superior Court,...
To convene in executive session: 1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation: 1) Hopkinton CP LLC v. Town of Hopkinton (Middlesex Superior Court, No. 2381CV01066) and 2) Stone wall along Assessors map parcel R16-27-0 between 61 and 65 Winter Street; because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; 2) 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; 3) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief, Fire Chief); 4) to approve executive session minutes; 5) to allow Elaine Lazarus, Lance DelPriore, Bryan Bertram, Anthony Riley and Ed Harrow to participate in executive session; 6) not to convene in open session after the conclusion of the executive session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to convene in executive session: 1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation: 1) Hopkinton CP LLC v. Town of Hopkinton (Middlesex Superior Court, No. 2381CV01066) and 2) Stone wall along Assessors map parcel R16-27-0 between 61 and 65 Winter Street; because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; 2) 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; 3) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Police Chief, Fire Chief); 4) to approve executive session minutes; 5) to allow Elaine Lazarus, Lance DelPriore, Bryan Bertram, Anthony Riley and Ed Harrow to participate in executive session; 6) not to convene in open session after the conclusion of the executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE- Any Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr- Yes, Shahidul Mannan- Yes, Joe Clark-Yes..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Mannan)
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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