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October 21, 2025
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Matthew Kizner, Brian Herr
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Brian Herr took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve Consent Agenda items: accept a donation of $200 from the Hopkinton Women's Club to the Hopkinton Public Library to be used towards Creator Space expenses; and confirm the Town Manager's...
To approve Consent Agenda items: accept a donation of $200 from the Hopkinton Women's Club to the Hopkinton Public Library to be used towards Creator Space expenses; and confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Michael Pontremoli, Part-time Van Driver for the Senior Services Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve Consent Agenda items: accept a donation of $200 from the Hopkinton Women's Club to the Hopkinton Public Library to be used towards Creator Space expenses; and confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Michael Pontremoli, Part-time Van Driver for the Senior Services Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch -Yes, Matthew Kizner - Yes, Shahidul Mannan -Yes, Brian Herr -Yes, Joe Clark -Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for Kellie Dow, on behalf of ReMax Executive Charitable Foundation, for Trunk or Treat, to raise money to directly fund local families in need on...
To approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for Kellie Dow, on behalf of ReMax Executive Charitable Foundation, for Trunk or Treat, to raise money to directly fund local families in need on October 29, 2025 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm at Resilience Fitness located at 45R South St
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for Kellie Dow, on behalf of ReMax Executive Charitable Foundation, for Trunk or Treat, to raise money to directly fund local families in need on October 29, 2025 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm at Resilience Fitness located at 45R South St. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch -Yes, Matthew Kizner - Yes, Shahidul Mannan -Yes, Brian Herr -Yes, Joe Clark -Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kizner)
Board and Committee Appointments
Appoint Walter Garland to the Conservation Commission to a term expiring on June 30, 2027
To appoint Walter Garland to the Conservation Commission to a term expiring on June 30, 2027
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to appoint Walter Garland to the Conservation Commission to a term expiring on June 30, 2027. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch -Yes, Matthew Kizner - Yes, Shahidul Mannan -Yes, Brian Herr -Yes, Joe Clark -Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kizner)
Main Street
Authorize the Town Manager to execute a permanent license agreement with the owner of 96 Main Street and 0 Main St. to install and maintain the bollards
To authorize the Town Manager to execute a permanent license agreement with the owner of 96 Main Street and 0 Main St. to install and maintain the bollards
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to authorize the Town Manager to execute a permanent license agreement with the owner of 96 Main Street and 0 Main St. to install and maintain the bollards. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch -Yes, Matthew Kizner - Yes, Shahidul Mannan -Yes, Brian Herr -Yes, Joe Clark -Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Select Board FY26 Goals
Approve the Select Board FY26 Goals as follows: 1. Balancing the FY 27 budgets and capital plan while minimizing tax impacts and avoiding a Proposition 2½ override; 2. Ensuring safe, reliable and...
To approve the Select Board FY26 Goals as follows: 1. Balancing the FY 27 budgets and capital plan while minimizing tax impacts and avoiding a Proposition 2½ override; 2. Ensuring safe, reliable and clean drinking water and achieving a standardized approach to setting municipal water and sewer rates; 3. Preparing a strategic plan for the town that will integrate the charter review process outcome
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Select Board FY26 Goals as follows: 1. Balancing the FY 27 budgets and capital plan while minimizing tax impacts and avoiding a Proposition 2½ override; 2. Ensuring safe, reliable and clean drinking water and achieving a standardized approach to setting municipal water and sewer rates; 3. Preparing a strategic plan for the town that will integrate the charter review process outcome. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch -Yes, Matthew Kizner - Yes, Shahidul Mannan -Yes, Brian Herr -Yes, Joe Clark -Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the posting of the Parks & Recreation Gym Supervisor position
To authorize the posting of the Parks & Recreation Gym Supervisor position
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to authorize the posting of the Parks & Recreation Gym Supervisor position. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch -Yes, Matthew Kizner - Yes, Shahidul Mannan -Yes, Brian Herr -Yes, Joe Clark -Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kizner)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch -Yes, Matthew Kizner - Yes, Shahidul Mannan -Yes, Brian Herr -Yes, Joe Clark -Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kizner)
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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