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September 23, 2025
7 recorded votes, 1 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. Approving the Town Manager's appointment of Aneri Patel as the Town's Principal Planner; 2. Approving the following special temporary alcohol...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Town Manager's appointment of Aneri Patel as the Town's Principal Planner; 2. Approving the following special temporary alcohol licenses: a) For Joseph Altman, on behalf of the Knights of Columbus, for a televised game between Boston College & Notre Dame in the St. John's Parish Hall, 20 Church St., on November 1, 2025 from Noon to 10 p.m., and granted a fee waiver for the license, which is to a nonprofit organization. b) For Rushford & Sons Brewhouse, LLC, for a Barktober Fest, to be held on October 4, 2025 from 11am to 4 p.m. at Weston Nurseries, 93 E. Main St. 3. Accepting a gift of $1,500 from the Irvine Foundation and $100 from Judith Prior to the Hopkinton Fire Department. 4. Voting to approve the "Laurel Ridge" Conservation Restriction, which grants a permanent restriction from owners Brian Morrison and Susan Erdman to the Sudbury Valley Trustees on 20.47 acres of land at 283 Wood St. and Piazza Lane
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Town Manager's appointment of Aneri Patel as the Town's Principal Planner; 2. Approving the following special temporary alcohol licenses: a) For Joseph Altman, on behalf of the Knights of Columbus, for a televised game between Boston College & Notre Dame in the St. John's Parish Hall, 20 Church St., on November 1, 2025 from Noon to 10 p.m., and granted a fee waiver for the license, which is to a nonprofit organization. b) For Rushford & Sons Brewhouse, LLC, for a Barktober Fest, to be held on October 4, 2025 from 11am to 4 p.m. at Weston Nurseries, 93 E. Main St. 3. Accepting a gift of $1,500 from the Irvine Foundation and $100 from Judith Prior to the Hopkinton Fire Department. 4. Voting to approve the "Laurel Ridge" Conservation Restriction, which grants a permanent restriction from owners Brian Morrison and Susan Erdman to the Sudbury Valley Trustees on 20.47 acres of land at 283 Wood St. and Piazza Lane. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Mannan)
Sanger House, 148 Lumber Street
Declare the property and the building at 148 Lumber Street available for disposition, and the building shall be subject to a historic preservation restriction which will protect the facade and...
To declare the property and the building at 148 Lumber Street available for disposition, and the building shall be subject to a historic preservation restriction which will protect the facade and appearance of the entire exterior of the building in perpetuity
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matthew Kizner to declare the property and the building at 148 Lumber Street available for disposition, and the building shall be subject to a historic preservation restriction which will protect the facade and appearance of the entire exterior of the building in perpetuity. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Hayward Street
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to close the public hearing. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Kizner)
Find and conclude, based on all the evidence received at the hearing, that Thor is a dangerous dog, as that term is defined by General Laws chapter 140, sections 136A and 157, and, further, to...
To find and conclude, based on all the evidence received at the hearing, that Thor is a dangerous dog, as that term is defined by General Laws chapter 140, sections 136A and 157, and, further, to impose immediate remedies of humane restraint, and use of non-retractable leash tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length, to be reviewed by the animal control officer, and further action to be considered by the Board on October 21, 2025
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to find and conclude, based on all the evidence received at the hearing, that Thor is a dangerous dog, as that term is defined by General Laws chapter 140, sections 136A and 157, and, further, to impose immediate remedies of humane restraint, and use of non-retractable leash tensile strength of 300 pounds and not exceeding 3 feet in length, to be reviewed by the animal control officer, and further action to be considered by the Board on October 21, 2025. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Mannan)
Change of Manager
Approve a Change of Manager for the Section 12 Club All Alcohol License for Woodville Rod & Gun Club from Karen S. Remillard to Stefanie Garner
To approve a Change of Manager for the Section 12 Club All Alcohol License for Woodville Rod & Gun Club from Karen S. Remillard to Stefanie Garner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matthew Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve a Change of Manager for the Section 12 Club All Alcohol License for Woodville Rod & Gun Club from Karen S. Remillard to Stefanie Garner. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the posting of the Food Service Worker at the Senior Services Department and Assistant Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer positions
To authorize the posting of the Food Service Worker at the Senior Services Department and Assistant Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer positions
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matthew Kizner and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to authorize the posting of the Food Service Worker at the Senior Services Department and Assistant Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer positions. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Mannan)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Brian Herr to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch -Yes, Matthew Kizner - Yes, Shahidil Mannan -Yes, Brian Herr -Yes, Joe Clark -Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, 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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