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January 20, 2026
8 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Matthew Kizner
Absent: Brian Herr
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Consent Agenda
Approve the following consent agenda items: a) approve the Minutes of the December 15, 2025 meeting; b) accept the resignations of Stacey Schmidt from the Council on Aging and Kanchan Tare and...
To approve the following consent agenda items: a) approve the Minutes of the December 15, 2025 meeting; b) accept the resignations of Stacey Schmidt from the Council on Aging and Kanchan Tare and Laura Green from the Hopkinton Cultural Council; c) approve a request from the Marathon Fund Committee for $2000 to be used for funding a DJ at the 5/12/2026 Hopkinton High School Senior Parent Dinner being held at Gillette Stadium; d) confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Sabrina Raymond as Administrative Assistant in the Finance Department; e) approve a Parade Permit application from Hopkinton Little League for the opening day parade on 5/3/2026 at 11:30 am, with a rain date of May 10, 2026. The parade route will start on Main St. at the Town Common and end at a driveway at Carrigan Park. Road closures are requested on Main St. from the Town Common to 85 Main St.; e) accept a donation of $1000 from the Hopkinton Moms Group Inc. to the Hopkinton Public Library to be used where needed
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to approve the following consent agenda items: a) approve the Minutes of the December 15, 2025 meeting; b) accept the resignations of Stacey Schmidt from the Council on Aging and Kanchan Tare and Laura Green from the Hopkinton Cultural Council; c) approve a request from the Marathon Fund Committee for $2000 to be used for funding a DJ at the 5/12/2026 Hopkinton High School Senior Parent Dinner being held at Gillette Stadium; d) confirm the Town Manager's appointment of Sabrina Raymond as Administrative Assistant in the Finance Department; e) approve a Parade Permit application from Hopkinton Little League for the opening day parade on 5/3/2026 at 11:30 am, with a rain date of May 10, 2026. The parade route will start on Main St. at the Town Common and end at a driveway at Carrigan Park. Road closures are requested on Main St. from the Town Common to 85 Main St.; e) accept a donation of $1000 from the Hopkinton Moms Group Inc. to the Hopkinton Public Library to be used where needed. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Mannan)
Annual License Renewals
Approve the following annual licenses: 110 Grill (1 Lumber Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses Pan Thai (15 Main Street): Common Victualler, Section 12...
To approve the following annual licenses: 110 Grill (1 Lumber Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses Pan Thai (15 Main Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses The Vin Bin (22 South Street): Section 15 All Alcohol License Main St. Service Center (96 Main Street): Class I & II Auto Dealer Licenses Able Limousine (102 East Main Street): Livery License Hopkinton Wine & Spirits (77 West Main Street): Section 15 All Alcohol License Muffin House Cafe (43 Main Street): Common Victualler License Woodville Rod & Gun Club (252 Wood Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses Crust & Company (77 West Main Street): Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses Bulldog Fire Apparatus Inc. (17 Winter Street): Class I Auto Dealer License
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the following annual licenses: 110 Grill (1 Lumber Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses Pan Thai (15 Main Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses The Vin Bin (22 South Street): Section 15 All Alcohol License Main St. Service Center (96 Main Street): Class I & II Auto Dealer Licenses Able Limousine (102 East Main Street): Livery License Hopkinton Wine & Spirits (77 West Main Street): Section 15 All Alcohol License Muffin House Cafe (43 Main Street): Common Victualler License Woodville Rod & Gun Club (252 Wood Street): Common Victualler, Section 12 All Alcohol, and Entertainment Licenses Crust & Company (77 West Main Street): Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses Bulldog Fire Apparatus Inc. (17 Winter Street): Class I Auto Dealer License Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Grant an extension to February 4, 2026 of the following licenses for businesses for whom the annual inspections are not yet complete: Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol and associated Licenses -...
To grant an extension to February 4, 2026 of the following licenses for businesses for whom the annual inspections are not yet complete: Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol and associated Licenses - Cornell's Irish Pub, Hopkinton Country Club, Ko Restaurant, Rapscallion, Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Arcos Hospitality Section 19C Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit - Startline Brewing Company Common Victualler Licenses - 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, Hop-Yo
Yes: Clark, Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to grant an extension to February 4, 2026 of the following licenses for businesses for whom the annual inspections are not yet complete: Section 12 Restaurant All Alcohol and associated Licenses - Cornell's Irish Pub, Hopkinton Country Club, Ko Restaurant, Rapscallion, Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Arcos Hospitality Section 19C Farmer Brewery Pouring Permit - Startline Brewing Company Common Victualler Licenses - 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, Hop-Yo. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Clark, Mannan, Ritterbusch), No-1 (Kizner)..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Conflict of Interest, Financial Interest
Determine that the financial interest described in the financial disclosure forms submitted by Elaine Lazarus, Town Manager, Gary Daugherty, Fire Chief, and Joseph Bennett, Police Chief, is not so...
To determine that the financial interest described in the financial disclosure forms submitted by Elaine Lazarus, Town Manager, Gary Daugherty, Fire Chief, and Joseph Bennett, Police Chief, is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from them
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to determine that the financial interest described in the financial disclosure forms submitted by Elaine Lazarus, Town Manager, Gary Daugherty, Fire Chief, and Joseph Bennett, Police Chief, is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the town may expect from them. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kizner)
Annual Town Meeting
Submit the Open Plan TIF article into the 2026 annual town meeting warrant
To submit the Open Plan TIF article into the 2026 annual town meeting warrant
Yes: Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Clark, Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to submit the Open Plan TIF article into the 2026 annual town meeting warrant. Vote to Approve: Yes-2 (Ritterbusch, Mannan), No-2 (Clark, Kizner).” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Submit the following articles into the 2026 annual town meeting warrant: Acceptance of Town Reports Set the Salary of Elected Officials Civil Fingerprinting - Amend existing bylaw to include...
To submit the following articles into the 2026 annual town meeting warrant: Acceptance of Town Reports Set the Salary of Elected Officials Civil Fingerprinting - Amend existing bylaw to include Common Victualler licensees Establish revolving fund for Municipal Aggregation Funds Establish revolving fund for Municipal Electric Vehicle Charging Land Disposition - 0 Woody Island Rd. Electric Bicycles - New General Bylaw 145 Hayden Rowe Easement - Grant easement for driveway 147 Hayden Rowe Easement - Grant easement to Verizon for utilities (Charleswood School) 147 Hayden Rowe Easement - Grant easement to Eversource for utilities (Charleswood School) Costa Bros Litigation Settlement
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to submit the following articles into the 2026 annual town meeting warrant: Acceptance of Town Reports Set the Salary of Elected Officials Civil Fingerprinting - Amend existing bylaw to include Common Victualler licensees Establish revolving fund for Municipal Aggregation Funds Establish revolving fund for Municipal Electric Vehicle Charging Land Disposition - 0 Woody Island Rd. Electric Bicycles - New General Bylaw 145 Hayden Rowe Easement - Grant easement for driveway 147 Hayden Rowe Easement - Grant easement to Verizon for utilities (Charleswood School) 147 Hayden Rowe Easement - Grant easement to Eversource for utilities (Charleswood School) Costa Bros Litigation Settlement Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Mannan)
Town Manager Report
Approve the posting of the Parks & Recreation summer seasonal positions
To approve the posting of the Parks & Recreation summer seasonal positions
Yes: Clark, Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the posting of the Parks & Recreation summer seasonal positions. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Clark, Ritterbusch, Mannan), No-1 (Kizner)..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Executive Session
Convene in executive session: pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation (Isabelle Boie v Petros Sismanis, Hillers Pizza, Inc., Town of Hopkinton,...
To convene in executive session: pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to litigation (Isabelle Boie v Petros Sismanis, Hillers Pizza, Inc., Town of Hopkinton, and Joseph Bennett, 1:26-cv-10029) because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the Dispatch and Fire unions because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; to approve executive session Minutes (1/6/2026); to allow Elaine Lazarus, Lance DelPriore and Douglas Louison to participate in executive session; and not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner 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 litigation (Isabelle Boie v Petros Sismanis, Hillers Pizza, Inc., Town of Hopkinton, and Joseph Bennett, 1:26-cv-10029) because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with the Dispatch and Fire unions because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; to approve executive session Minutes (1/6/2026); to allow Elaine Lazarus, Lance DelPriore and Douglas Louison 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 Mannan -Yes, Joe Clark -Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, 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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