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August 5, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Joe Clark, Amy Ritterbusch, Brian Herr, Matthew Kizner
Absent: Shahidul Mannan
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approving the Minutes of the June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 meetings, 2) accepting the following gifts: $200 from the Hopkinton Lions Club to the...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approving the Minutes of the June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 meetings, 2) accepting the following gifts: $200 from the Hopkinton Lions Club to the Hopkinton Fire Department to be used for Community Risk Reduction efforts; $500 from the Irvine Foundation to the Hopkinton Police Department to be used where most needed; 3) approving the Town Manager's appointment of the following: Charlotte Goodman, Police Department Intern, Renee Masiello, Per Diem Dispatcher, Karin Fredricksen, Substitute Assistant Librarian, Joan Campbell, Substitute Assistant Librarian; 4) accepting the resignation of Janine Leblanc from the Conservation Commission; and 5) voting to accept and agree to the temporary easement on 32 Chestnut Street for the Chestnut St. Sidewalk Project, and to execute the temporary easement agreement for the construction of the Chestnut Street Sidewalk. Easement in accordance with the vote under Article 38 of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Brian Herr to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approving the Minutes of the June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 meetings, 2) accepting the following gifts: $200 from the Hopkinton Lions Club to the Hopkinton Fire Department to be used for Community Risk Reduction efforts; $500 from the Irvine Foundation to the Hopkinton Police Department to be used where most needed; 3) approving the Town Manager's appointment of the following: Charlotte Goodman, Police Department Intern, Renee Masiello, Per Diem Dispatcher, Karin Fredricksen, Substitute Assistant Librarian, Joan Campbell, Substitute Assistant Librarian; 4) accepting the resignation of Janine Leblanc from the Conservation Commission; and 5) voting to accept and agree to the temporary easement on 32 Chestnut Street for the Chestnut St. Sidewalk Project, and to execute the temporary easement agreement for the construction of the Chestnut Street Sidewalk. Easement in accordance with the vote under Article 38 of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Herr)
Hillers Pizza
Schedule a public hearing to consider taking action against the Common Victualler license issued to manager Petros Sismans for Hillers Pizza, 77 West Main Street, pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 140,...
To schedule a public hearing to consider taking action against the Common Victualler license issued to manager Petros Sismans for Hillers Pizza, 77 West Main Street, pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 140, section 9
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to schedule a public hearing to consider taking action against the Common Victualler license issued to manager Petros Sismans for Hillers Pizza, 77 West Main Street, pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 140, section 9. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Ritterbusch)
Cornell's Irish PUB
Open the public hearing regarding the transfer of an all-alcohol license and a common victualer's license for Cornell's Irish Pub
To open the public hearing regarding the transfer of an all-alcohol license and a common victualer's license for Cornell's Irish Pub
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to open the public hearing regarding the transfer of an all-alcohol license and a common victualer's license for Cornell's Irish Pub. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Kizner)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Brian Herr to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Herr)
Approve the transfer of the MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 All-Alcohol On Premises License from SCANLON LLC, d/b/a Cornell's Irish Pub to 4 C's Pub Inc., d/b/a Cornell's Irish Pub, located at 229...
To approve the transfer of the MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 All-Alcohol On Premises License from SCANLON LLC, d/b/a Cornell's Irish Pub to 4 C's Pub Inc., d/b/a Cornell's Irish Pub, located at 229 Hayden Rowe Street, and to grant the Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses with restrictions as outlined in the previous license approvals, which includes a limitation of (1) Radio, (1) recorded music Juke box and (7) Televisions. Further, to approve an extended entertainment license, per the application, upon verification and approval of the Fire Chief that a new fire alarm alarm and entertainment response system is satisfactorily installed
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve the transfer of the MGL Chapter 138, Section 12 All-Alcohol On Premises License from SCANLON LLC, d/b/a Cornell's Irish Pub to 4 C's Pub Inc., d/b/a Cornell's Irish Pub, located at 229 Hayden Rowe Street, and to grant the Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses with restrictions as outlined in the previous license approvals, which includes a limitation of (1) Radio, (1) recorded music Juke box and (7) Televisions. Further, to approve an extended entertainment license, per the application, upon verification and approval of the Fire Chief that a new fire alarm alarm and entertainment response system is satisfactorily installed. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Kizner)
HCA), 98 Hayden ROWE ST.
Approve the Change of Officers for the Section 12 All Alcohol License for Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe Street
To approve the Change of Officers for the Section 12 All Alcohol License for Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve the Change of Officers for the Section 12 All Alcohol License for Hopkinton Center for the Arts, 98 Hayden Rowe Street. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Sewer Manager Appointment Confirmation
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jed Fenneuff as the Water/Sewer Manager in the Hopkinton Department of Public Works
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jed Fenneuff as the Water/Sewer Manager in the Hopkinton Department of Public Works
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Jed Fenneuff as the Water/Sewer Manager in the Hopkinton Department of Public Works. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Committees
Appoint Parker Happ as Planning Board representative on the Economic Development Advisory Board (term expires 6/30/26) and Amna Diwan as Planning Board representative on the Open Space...
To appoint Parker Happ as Planning Board representative on the Economic Development Advisory Board (term expires 6/30/26) and Amna Diwan as Planning Board representative on the Open Space Preservation Commission (term expires 6/30/29)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to appoint Parker Happ as Planning Board representative on the Economic Development Advisory Board (term expires 6/30/26) and Amna Diwan as Planning Board representative on the Open Space Preservation Commission (term expires 6/30/29). Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Special Education Reserve Fund Spending
Authorize the expenditure of funds in the School Special Education Reserve Fund for Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026
To authorize the expenditure of funds in the School Special Education Reserve Fund for Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to authorize the expenditure of funds in the School Special Education Reserve Fund for Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Means-Tested Senior TAX Exemption for Fiscal Year 2026
Approve a 200% exemption for the Means-Tested Senior Tax Exemption of the calendar year 2024 Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit for Fiscal Year 2026
To approve a 200% exemption for the Means-Tested Senior Tax Exemption of the calendar year 2024 Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit for Fiscal Year 2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve a 200% exemption for the Means-Tested Senior Tax Exemption of the calendar year 2024 Circuit Breaker Income Tax Credit for Fiscal Year 2026. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Town Manager Report
Confirm the appointment of John Neas as Principal Assessor, to a term expiring on June 30, 2028
To confirm the appointment of John Neas as Principal Assessor, to a term expiring on June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to confirm the appointment of John Neas as Principal Assessor, to a term expiring on June 30, 2028. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Authorize the posting of the Assistant Water & Sewer Manager position
To authorize the posting of the Assistant Water & Sewer Manager position
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Brian Herr to authorize the posting of the Assistant Water & Sewer Manager position. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Herr)
Liaison Reports/Board Invites
Enter executive session for the following purposes: Update and strategy session regarding arbitration filed by former sergeant Timothy Brennan (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 3); Pursuant to M.G.L....
To enter executive session for the following purposes: Update and strategy session regarding arbitration filed by former sergeant Timothy Brennan (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 3); 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; Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at Assessors Map R16 Block 20 Lot 0 and Map U9 Block 59 Lot 0, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; To approve executive session minutes (6/17/25). To review a Public Records Request for the release of executive session minutes of 1/30/2018; To allow Lance DelPriore, Bryan Bertram and Nicholas Anastasopoulos to participate in executive session, and not to convene in open session after the conclusion of the executive session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Brian Herr to enter executive session for the following purposes: Update and strategy session regarding arbitration filed by former sergeant Timothy Brennan (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 3); 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; Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at Assessors Map R16 Block 20 Lot 0 and Map U9 Block 59 Lot 0, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; To approve executive session minutes (6/17/25). To review a Public Records Request for the release of executive session minutes of 1/30/2018; To allow Lance DelPriore, Bryan Bertram and Nicholas Anastasopoulos to participate in executive session, and not to convene in open session after the conclusion of the executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE- Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Herr)
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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