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December 15, 2025
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Joe Clark, Amy Ritterbusch, Brian Herr, Matthew Kizner
Absent: Shahidul Mannan
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Break out item a for a separate vote
To break out item a for a separate vote
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to break out item a for a separate vote. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Kizner)
Approve the Minutes of the November 18, 2025 and December 4, 2025 meetings
To approve the Minutes of the November 18, 2025 and December 4, 2025 meetings
Yes: Clark, Herr, 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 Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Minutes of the November 18, 2025 and December 4, 2025 meetings. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Clark, Ritterbusch, Herr), No-0.” (Motion: Herr, second: Ritterbusch)
Approve Consent Agenda items: b) the seasonal population estimate of 18,893 for 2026 for the ABCC; c) a M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmer's Market License for Spicy Water Distillery to sell alcohol spirits...
To approve Consent Agenda items: b) the seasonal population estimate of 18,893 for 2026 for the ABCC; c) a M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmer's Market License for Spicy Water Distillery to sell alcohol spirits at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from December 21, 2025 to March 16, 2026; and d) confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Christopher Nelson as Assistant Water & Sewer Manager, and Samuel "Jack" Hammond as Full Time Public Safety Dispatcher
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve Consent Agenda items: b) the seasonal population estimate of 18,893 for 2026 for the ABCC; c) a M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmer's Market License for Spicy Water Distillery to sell alcohol spirits at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from December 21, 2025 to March 16, 2026; and d) confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Christopher Nelson as Assistant Water & Sewer Manager, and Samuel "Jack" Hammond as Full Time Public Safety Dispatcher. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
The VIN BIN, 91 Main ST.
Approve a Change of Manager for the Section 15 All Alcohol Retail License for the Vin Bin, from Christina Lombardi to Richard Lombardi
To approve a Change of Manager for the Section 15 All Alcohol Retail License for the Vin Bin, from Christina Lombardi to Richard Lombardi
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve a Change of Manager for the Section 15 All Alcohol Retail License for the Vin Bin, from Christina Lombardi to Richard Lombardi. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Kizner)
Committee Appointments
Appoint Charles "Chuck" Wade to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring on June 30, 2028
To appoint Charles "Chuck" Wade to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring on June 30, 2028
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Charles "Chuck" Wade to the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring on June 30, 2028. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Veterans Celebration Committee Charge
Approve the following charge for the Veterans Celebration Committee: The Veterans Celebration Committee is an 8-member committee appointed by the Select Board whose members serve 3-year terms. The...
To approve the following charge for the Veterans Celebration Committee: The Veterans Celebration Committee is an 8-member committee appointed by the Select Board whose members serve 3-year terms. The Committee plans and organizes the annual Memorial Day ceremonies and related activities, the annual Veterans Day ceremony and veterans appreciation dinner, and is a sponsor of an Independence Day Parade in Hopkinton
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the following charge for the Veterans Celebration Committee: The Veterans Celebration Committee is an 8-member committee appointed by the Select Board whose members serve 3-year terms. The Committee plans and organizes the annual Memorial Day ceremonies and related activities, the annual Veterans Day ceremony and veterans appreciation dinner, and is a sponsor of an Independence Day Parade in Hopkinton. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Annual License Renewals
Renew the following annual licenses: Common Victualler license - South St. Donuts, 76 South St.; Common Victualler license, Entertainment License - Dunkin Donuts, 78 W Main St.; Common Victualler,...
To renew the following annual licenses: Common Victualler license - South St. Donuts, 76 South St.; Common Victualler license, Entertainment License - Dunkin Donuts, 78 W Main St.; Common Victualler, Entertainment License - The Spoonery; Section 15 All Alcohol Package Store license - Marty's Fine Wines; Municipal Street License - Metrowest Regional Transit Authority; Class II License - WSAB Enterprise
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to renew the following annual licenses: Common Victualler license - South St. Donuts, 76 South St.; Common Victualler license, Entertainment License - Dunkin Donuts, 78 W Main St.; Common Victualler, Entertainment License - The Spoonery; Section 15 All Alcohol Package Store license - Marty's Fine Wines; Municipal Street License - Metrowest Regional Transit Authority; Class II License - WSAB Enterprise Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Renew the Section 12 Restaurant Wine and Malt License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License for The Hopkinton Spoon, with the following change: Alcohol may be served Monday to...
To renew the Section 12 Restaurant Wine and Malt License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License for The Hopkinton Spoon, with the following change: Alcohol may be served Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm and on Sunday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to renew the Section 12 Restaurant Wine and Malt License, Common Victualler License, and Entertainment License for The Hopkinton Spoon, with the following change: Alcohol may be served Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm and on Sunday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Grant an extension of the following licenses to January 13, 2026: Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol and associated Licenses - 110 Grill, Carbone's Restaurant, Cornell's Irish Pub, Hopkinton...
To grant an extension of the following licenses to January 13, 2026: Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol and associated Licenses - 110 Grill, Carbone's Restaurant, Cornell's Irish Pub, Hopkinton Country Club, Ko Restaurant, Pan Thai, BoMain Pizza Bar, Rapscallion, Orale Mexican Restaurant, Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Arcos Hospitality; Section 12 Club All Alcohol and associated Licenses - Woodville Rod & Gun Club; Section 19C Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit - Startline Brewing Company; Section 15 Package Store All Alcohol Licenses - Hopkinton Wine & Spirits, The Vin Bin, and Country Farm Liquor; Section 15 Package Store Wine & Malt License - Global Montello Group (Alltown Fresh); Common Victualler Licenses and associated licenses - Muffin House Cafe, Aramark at Dell - 176 South St. and 228 South St., Blue Square Pizza, Starbucks at Price Chopper, Starbucks Coffee at 85 W. Main St., Red Barn Coffee at Angel's Cafe, Dominos Pizza, Crust & Company; Class I & Class II Licenses - Bulldog Fire Apparatus Inc., Whitehall Auto Sales Inc., Main Street Service Center; Livery & Limousine License - Able Limousine, Inc., and Hop-Yo, which must submit a renewal application by December 31, 2025 in order for the Common Victualler license to be extended
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Brian Herr to grant an extension of the following licenses to January 13, 2026: Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol and associated Licenses - 110 Grill, Carbone's Restaurant, Cornell's Irish Pub, Hopkinton Country Club, Ko Restaurant, Pan Thai, BoMain Pizza Bar, Rapscallion, Orale Mexican Restaurant, Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Arcos Hospitality; Section 12 Club All Alcohol and associated Licenses - Woodville Rod & Gun Club; Section 19C Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit - Startline Brewing Company; Section 15 Package Store All Alcohol Licenses - Hopkinton Wine & Spirits, The Vin Bin, and Country Farm Liquor; Section 15 Package Store Wine & Malt License - Global Montello Group (Alltown Fresh); Common Victualler Licenses and associated licenses - Muffin House Cafe, Aramark at Dell - 176 South St. and 228 South St., Blue Square Pizza, Starbucks at Price Chopper, Starbucks Coffee at 85 W. Main St., Red Barn Coffee at Angel's Cafe, Dominos Pizza, Crust & Company; Class I & Class II Licenses - Bulldog Fire Apparatus Inc., Whitehall Auto Sales Inc., Main Street Service Center; Livery & Limousine License - Able Limousine, Inc., and Hop-Yo, which must submit a renewal application by December 31, 2025 in order for the Common Victualler license to be extended. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Herr)
Annual Town Meeting
Vote to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant on January 2, 2026
To vote to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant on January 2, 2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to vote to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant on January 2, 2026. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Town Manager Report
Approve the posting of the Heavy Equipment Operator and Sealer of Weights and Measures positions
To approve the posting of the Heavy Equipment Operator and Sealer of Weights and Measures positions
Yes: Clark, Herr, KiznerThe minutes do not name Amy Ritterbusch in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve the posting of the Heavy Equipment Operator and Sealer of Weights and Measures positions. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Clark, Herr, Kizner), No-0.” (Motion: Herr, second: Kizner)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to adjourn the meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Herr, 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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