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October 7, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Brian Herr, Matthew Kizner
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Matthew Kizner took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 meeting; 2) accept a donation of $150.00 from Naga SaiLakshmi Kakumani to the Police Department to be used...
To approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 meeting; 2) accept a donation of $150.00 from Naga SaiLakshmi Kakumani to the Police Department to be used where needed; 3) confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Thomas McGrail, Health Services Agent, and Yamilet Marroquin Rivera, Per Diem Public Health Nurse; 4) approve a request from the Marathon Fund Committee for $12,000.00 to fund eight scholarships of $1,500 each, to be awarded to high school graduates who are Hopkinton residents graduating in the spring of 2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of: 1) approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 meeting; 2) accept a donation of $150.00 from Naga SaiLakshmi Kakumani to the Police Department to be used where needed; 3) confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Thomas McGrail, Health Services Agent, and Yamilet Marroquin Rivera, Per Diem Public Health Nurse; 4) approve a request from the Marathon Fund Committee for $12,000.00 to fund eight scholarships of $1,500 each, to be awarded to high school graduates who are Hopkinton residents graduating in the spring of 2026. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clar -Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Joint Meeting with School Committee, Appropriation Committee, and Capital Improvement Committee
Adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 budget message as presented in items 1 through 5 of the Town Manager's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Development memo dated October 3, 2025
To adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 budget message as presented in items 1 through 5 of the Town Manager's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Development memo dated October 3, 2025
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 budget message as presented in items 1 through 5 of the Town Manager's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Development memo dated October 3, 2025. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes, Matthew Kizner-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Ritterbusch, Mannan, Herr, Clark), No-1 (Kizner).” (Motion: Herr, second: Mannan)
MORE, 77 West Main ST.
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes, Matthew Kizner- Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Ritterbusch)
Impose a fine of $1,000 as a first offense within a 6-month period against the Common Victualler License of Crust & Co. Pizza & More, located at 77 West Main Street
To impose a fine of $1,000 as a first offense within a 6-month period against the Common Victualler License of Crust & Co. Pizza & More, located at 77 West Main Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to impose a fine of $1,000 as a first offense within a 6-month period against the Common Victualler License of Crust & Co. Pizza & More, located at 77 West Main Street. 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: Herr, second: Mannan)
ONE WAY Direction from Main ST. to Church Place
Designate Church Street as a one-way street southbound from Main Street to Church Place
To designate Church Street as a one-way street southbound from Main Street to Church Place
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brian Herr to designate Church Street as a one-way street southbound from Main Street to Church Place. 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: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
And Resident Sand/Salt PILE
Authorize the Department of Public Works to perform temporary repairs on Pine Island Road, a private way, as outlined in the memorandum from the Director of Public Works dated September 29, 2025....
To authorize the Department of Public Works to perform temporary repairs on Pine Island Road, a private way, as outlined in the memorandum from the Director of Public Works dated September 29, 2025. Repairs shall be paid by the Town
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to authorize the Department of Public Works to perform temporary repairs on Pine Island Road, a private way, as outlined in the memorandum from the Director of Public Works dated September 29, 2025. Repairs shall be paid by the Town. 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: Herr, second: Mannan)
TIF Agreement
Authorize the Town Manager and the Town's legal counsel to negotiate a TIF Agreement with the Open Play Pickleball and Padel Club
To authorize the Town Manager and the Town's legal counsel to negotiate a TIF Agreement with the Open Play Pickleball and Padel Club
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to authorize the Town Manager and the Town's legal counsel to negotiate a TIF Agreement with the Open Play Pickleball and Padel Club. 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: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Legal Counsel Services
Appoint Mead, Talerman, and Costa as Town Counsel to a one year term; with preference to use Harrington Heep as special counsel if needed
To appoint Mead, Talerman, and Costa as Town Counsel to a one year term; with preference to use Harrington Heep as special counsel if needed
Yes: Clark, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Brian Herr, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Matthew Kizner to appoint Mead, Talerman, and Costa as Town Counsel to a one year term; with preference to use Harrington Heep as special counsel if needed. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Shahidil Mannan-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Kizner)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the posting of the Benefits Administrator, Police Officer, and the Assistant Treasurer/Collector positions
To authorize the posting of the Benefits Administrator, Police Officer, and the Assistant Treasurer/Collector positions
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Brian Herr to authorize the posting of the Benefits Administrator, Police Officer, and the Assistant Treasurer/Collector positions. 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)
Future Board Agenda Items
Enter executive session: Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Costa Bros. Masonry, Inc. v. Suretec Ins. Co. d/b/a Markel Surety & others,...
To enter executive session: Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Costa Bros. Masonry, Inc. v. Suretec Ins. Co. d/b/a Markel Surety & others, Middlesex Superior Court, No. 2281CV03297); 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 R16-20-0 and 280 Cedar St.; Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the Dispatch union; to approve executive session minutes, to allow Elaine Lazarus, Lance DelPriore, Bryan Bertram, and Anthony Riley to participate in executive session, and not to convene in open session after the conclusion of the executive session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to enter executive session: Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Costa Bros. Masonry, Inc. v. Suretec Ins. Co. d/b/a Markel Surety & others, Middlesex Superior Court, No. 2281CV03297); 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 R16-20-0 and 280 Cedar St.; Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the Dispatch union; to approve executive session minutes, to allow Elaine Lazarus, Lance DelPriore, Bryan Bertram, and Anthony Riley 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, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Shahidil Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
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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