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Hopkinton Select Board
How the Hopkinton Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 5 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Matthew Kizner, elected in May 2025, joined the board and Shahidul Mannan was re-elected; Mary Jo LaFreniere left it (her last meeting was May 13, 2025). On May 27, 2025 the board chose Joe Clark as Chair and Shahidul Mannan as Vice Chair. Covers 27 meetings, May 27 to May 5, 2026.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
ChairJoe ClarkChair · At-large · at 25 of 27 meetings
Vice-ChairShahidul MannanVice Chair · At-large · at 23 of 27 meetings
Brian HerrMember · At-large · at 25 of 27 meetings
Matthew KiznerMember · At-large · at 23 of 27 meetings
Amy RitterbuschMember · At-large · at 27 of 27 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
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Loaded: Hopkinton Select Board minutes (the board was called the Board of Selectmen until spring 2019) from January 16, 2018 through September 15, 2026: 278 meetings and 2,338 votes. The town keeps the board’s minutes in its Laserfiche public portal back to 2002 (MassVoter has loaded 2018 on); they are typed documents with searchable text. Not here: executive-session minutes, except on 8 dates where the town has posted only the released executive-session minutes and no open-session minutes (May 9, June 6, July 20, September 5 and December 5, 2023; February 8, April 16 and May 21, 2024; shown with a note); about 20 meetings since 2023 that have a posted agenda but no minutes (for example January 2, January 16 and March 19, 2024, September 4, 2025 and March 26, 2026; some may have been cancelled); and meetings after September 15, 2026 (not posted yet). Most votes are recorded as a count (“Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0”), and since 2020 often with a roll call naming each member (“ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes, Matthew Kizner-No”); split votes name who voted each way. We show each member’s vote as recorded. Where only a count is given, a count that matches the members present with no one voting no is shown as every member present voting yes; when the minutes say a member arrived late, left the room, stepped off the board or did not vote, and the count matches the members still voting, that member is left out with a note. Where a roll call lists a member twice, names a member the minutes do not show as present, or does not match its stated count, or a split count does not name who voted no, we show the count only, with a note. Town Meeting article recommendations made under a standing motion are listed one by one. At joint meetings, only the Select Board’s own votes are shown; where both boards voted together (for example to fill a vacancy), we show the Select Board members’ votes and give the combined count in a note. Motions that were withdrawn or got no second, with no vote recorded, are not listed. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
May 5Authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety…Motion: to authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety Dispatcher…Passed 4–0 · see note
May 5, 2026: Authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety Dispatcher position for the Communications Department & a Summer Supervisor for the Parks & Recreation Department
To authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety Dispatcher position for the Communications Department & a Summer Supervisor for the Parks & Recreation Department
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 Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety Dispatcher position for the Communications Department & a Summer Supervisor for the Parks & Recreation Department. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Mannan)
Apr 14Approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submittedMotion: to approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submittedPassed 2–1 · No: Kizner
April 14, 2026: Approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submitted
To approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submitted
Yes: Clark, RitterbuschNo: KiznerThe roll call does not list Brian Herr, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-No, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-2 (Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark), No-1 (Matt Kizner)..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
Apr 14Approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive BudgetMotion: to approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive BudgetPassed 3–1 · No: Kizner
April 14, 2026: Approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive Budget
To approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive Budget
Yes: Clark, Herr, RitterbuschNo: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive Budget. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-No, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-1..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Apr 14Determine that the financial interest is not so substantial…Motion: to determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as…Failed 0–4 · No: Clark, Herr, Kizner, Ritterbusch
April 14, 2026: Determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Melissa Recos
To determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Melissa Recos
No: Clark, Herr, Kizner, Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Melissa Recos. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-No, Matt Kizner-No, Brian Herr-No, Joe Clark-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-0, No-4..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Apr 14Recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to…Motion: to recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to the…Failed 0–3 · No: Clark, Herr, Kizner · Abstained: Ritterbusch
April 14, 2026: Recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to the town, Appropriate funding for signage at the entrances to private ways or groups of private ways identifying such ways as…
To recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to the town, Appropriate funding for signage at the entrances to private ways or groups of private ways identifying such ways as private ways, Appropriate funding to support a townwide program to evaluate private ways that are candidates for acceptance as public ways
No: Clark, Herr, KiznerAbstained: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Joe Clark to recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to the town, Appropriate funding for signage at the entrances to private ways or groups of private ways identifying such ways as private ways, Appropriate funding to support a townwide program to evaluate private ways that are candidates for acceptance as public ways. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Abstain, Matt Kizner-No, Brian Herr-No, Joe Clark-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-0, No-3.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Clark)
Apr 14Recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29,…Motion: to recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29, Civil…Passed 3–1 · No: Ritterbusch
April 14, 2026: Recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29, Civil Fingerprinting
To recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29, Civil Fingerprinting
Yes: Clark, Herr, KiznerNo: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Joe Clark to recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29, Civil Fingerprinting. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-No, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-1..” (Motion: Herr, second: Clark)
Apr 7Approve a license for the storage of a total…Motion: to approve a license for the storage of a total of…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 7, 2026: Approve a license for the storage of a total of 1,920 gallons of flammable liquids and 12,480 gallons of combustible liquids at 5 Parkwood Drive
To approve a license for the storage of a total of 1,920 gallons of flammable liquids and 12,480 gallons of combustible liquids at 5 Parkwood Drive
Yes: Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Matthew Kizner had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brian Herr to approve a license for the storage of a total of 1,920 gallons of flammable liquids and 12,480 gallons of combustible liquids at 5 Parkwood Drive. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
Apr 7Recommend approval of warrant articles: 1) Establish Revolving Fund…Motion: to recommend approval of warrant articles: 1) Establish Revolving Fund for…Passed 3–0 · see note
April 7, 2026: Recommend approval of warrant articles: 1) Establish Revolving Fund for Municipal Aggregation Funds, and 2) Establish Revolving Fund for Municipal Electric Vehicle Charging
To recommend approval of warrant articles: 1) Establish Revolving Fund for Municipal Aggregation Funds, and 2) Establish Revolving Fund for Municipal Electric Vehicle Charging
Yes: Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to recommend approval of warrant articles: 1) Establish Revolving Fund for Municipal Aggregation Funds, and 2) Establish Revolving Fund for Municipal Electric Vehicle Charging. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Apr 7Recommend approval of the warrant article to adopt the…Motion: to recommend approval of the warrant article to adopt the new…Passed 3–1 · No: Kizner
April 7, 2026: Recommend approval of the warrant article to adopt the new Use of Trails and Shared Use Paths Bylaw
To recommend approval of the warrant article to adopt the new Use of Trails and Shared Use Paths Bylaw
Yes: Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to recommend approval of the warrant article to adopt the new Use of Trails and Shared Use Paths Bylaw. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Amy Ritterbusch, Shahdul Mannan, Brian Herr), No-1 (Matt Kizner)..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Apr 7Recommend the proposed amendment to the Civil Fingerprinting bylaw…Motion: to recommend the proposed amendment to the Civil Fingerprinting bylaw at…Failed 2–2 · No: Herr, Kizner
April 7, 2026: Recommend the proposed amendment to the Civil Fingerprinting bylaw at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the proposed amendment to the Civil Fingerprinting bylaw at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
Yes: Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Herr, Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to recommend the proposed amendment to the Civil Fingerprinting bylaw at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-2 (Amy Ritterbusch, Shahdul Mannan), No-2 (Brian Herr, Matt Kizner)..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
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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