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January 6, 2026
8 recorded votes, 3 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: a) approving the Minutes of the December 2, 2025 meeting; b) approving a parade permit application submitted by Troy Hoyt on behalf of the Hoyt...
To approve the consent agenda, consisting of: a) approving the Minutes of the December 2, 2025 meeting; b) approving a parade permit application submitted by Troy Hoyt on behalf of the Hoyt Foundation for the fourth annual Dick Hoyt Memorial 5 Mile Road Race to be held on April 11, 2026 at 10 am. The race starts at the Marathon School and ends at EMC Park with partial road closures that are to be discussed with the Police Department; c) confirming the Town Manager's appointments of Brytt Foster, Assistant Treasurer/Collector, and William Burke, Food Service Worker - Senior Center
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the consent agenda, consisting of: a) approving the Minutes of the December 2, 2025 meeting; b) approving a parade permit application submitted by Troy Hoyt on behalf of the Hoyt Foundation for the fourth annual Dick Hoyt Memorial 5 Mile Road Race to be held on April 11, 2026 at 10 am. The race starts at the Marathon School and ends at EMC Park with partial road closures that are to be discussed with the Police Department; c) confirming the Town Manager's appointments of Brytt Foster, Assistant Treasurer/Collector, and William Burke, Food Service Worker - Senior Center. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Margaret Shaw to the Conservation Commission to a term expiring on June 30, 2026
To appoint Margaret Shaw to the Conservation Commission to a term expiring on June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to appoint Margaret Shaw to the Conservation Commission to a term expiring on June 30, 2026. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
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)
Approve the transfer of the Section 12 All Alcohol license for Orale Inc., 22-24 Main St., from Mauricio Bremermann to Victor Roman
To approve the transfer of the Section 12 All Alcohol license for Orale Inc., 22-24 Main St., from Mauricio Bremermann to Victor Roman
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschAbstained: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the transfer of the Section 12 All Alcohol license for Orale Inc., 22-24 Main St., from Mauricio Bremermann to Victor Roman. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Clark, Mannan, Herr, Ritterbusch), No-0, Abstain-1 (Kizner).” (Motion: Herr, second: Ritterbusch)
Renew the following annual licenses: Carbone's Restaurant (280 Cedar Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses BoMain Pizza Bar (14 Main Street):...
To renew the following annual licenses: Carbone's Restaurant (280 Cedar Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses BoMain Pizza Bar (14 Main Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses Orale Mexican Restaurant (22-24 Main Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses Country Farm Liquor (3 Cedar Street): Section 15 Package Store All Alcohol License Global Montello Group, DBA Alltown Fresh (92 West Main Street): Section 15 Package Store Wine & Malt License Whitehall Auto Sales Inc. (34R Sping Street): Class I & Class II Auto Dealer Licenses
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Brian Herr to renew the following annual licenses: Carbone's Restaurant (280 Cedar Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses BoMain Pizza Bar (14 Main Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses Orale Mexican Restaurant (22-24 Main Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses Country Farm Liquor (3 Cedar Street): Section 15 Package Store All Alcohol License Global Montello Group, DBA Alltown Fresh (92 West Main Street): Section 15 Package Store Wine & Malt License Whitehall Auto Sales Inc. (34R Sping Street): Class I & Class II Auto Dealer Licenses Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Herr)
Grant extensions of the following licenses to January 21, 2026: Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol and associated Licenses - 110 Grill, Cornell's Irish Pub, Hopkinton Country Club, Ko Restaurant,...
To grant extensions of the following licenses to January 21, 2026: Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol and associated Licenses - 110 Grill, Cornell's Irish Pub, Hopkinton Country Club, Ko Restaurant, Pan Thai, Rapscallion, 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 Common Victualler 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, Hop-Yo. Class I & Class II Licenses - Bulldog Fire Apparatus Inc., Main Street Service Center Livery & Limousine License - Able Limousine, Inc
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to grant extensions of the following licenses to January 21, 2026: Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol and associated Licenses - 110 Grill, Cornell's Irish Pub, Hopkinton Country Club, Ko Restaurant, Pan Thai, Rapscallion, 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 Common Victualler 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, Hop-Yo. Class I & Class II Licenses - Bulldog Fire Apparatus Inc., Main Street Service Center Livery & Limousine License - Able Limousine, Inc. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Manager Report
Approve the posting of a part-time Dishwater position for the Senior Center
To approve the posting of a part-time Dishwater position for the Senior Center
Yes: Clark, Kizner, MannanAbstained: RitterbuschThe minutes do not name Brian Herr in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve the posting of a part-time Dishwater position for the Senior Center. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Clark, Kizner, Mannan), No-0, Abstain-1 (Ritterbusch)..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kizner)
Future Board Agenda Items
Convene in executive session: pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the DPW and Fire unions because an open meeting may have a...
To convene in executive session: pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the DPW and Fire unions because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at Map U19 Block 54 Lot D, Map U18 Block 48 Lot A, and 280 Cedar St., because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; to approve executive session minutes (11/18/25); to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session, and; not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
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 Shahidul Mannan to convene in executive session: pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the DPW and Fire unions because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at Map U19 Block 54 Lot D, Map U18 Block 48 Lot A, and 280 Cedar St., because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; to approve executive session minutes (11/18/25); to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session, and; not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Manna -Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, 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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