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February 24, 2026
9 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan, Brian Herr, Amy Ritterbusch, Matthew Kizner
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda, consisting of: a) approve the Minutes of the January 6, 2026 and January 20, 2026 meetings; b) accept donations of $80.00 from Joao Costa, $200.00 from Marilyn and John...
To approve the consent agenda, consisting of: a) approve the Minutes of the January 6, 2026 and January 20, 2026 meetings; b) accept donations of $80.00 from Joao Costa, $200.00 from Marilyn and John Palmer, $25.00 from John and Susan Stewart, $100.00 from Diane Scagnelli, $100.00 from Elizabeth Mezitt, $100.00 from James and Doris Murphy, $50.00 from W. Aubrey and Julie Doyle, $50.00 from Anne Marie Scagnelli Lucich, $50.00 from Robert L. Colella Revocable Trust, $250.00 from Robert and Karen Varney, $75.00 from Mary Zeihieh, $100.00 from Barbara and Robert Champney, $50.00 from David and Tammie Talvy- in memory of Henry "Artie" Pyne, to the Fire Department; c) accept the resignations of Jeff Goldberg from the Council on Aging and Holly Morand from the Commission on Disability
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve the consent agenda, consisting of: a) approve the Minutes of the January 6, 2026 and January 20, 2026 meetings; b) accept donations of $80.00 from Joao Costa, $200.00 from Marilyn and John Palmer, $25.00 from John and Susan Stewart, $100.00 from Diane Scagnelli, $100.00 from Elizabeth Mezitt, $100.00 from James and Doris Murphy, $50.00 from W. Aubrey and Julie Doyle, $50.00 from Anne Marie Scagnelli Lucich, $50.00 from Robert L. Colella Revocable Trust, $250.00 from Robert and Karen Varney, $75.00 from Mary Zeihieh, $100.00 from Barbara and Robert Champney, $50.00 from David and Tammie Talvy- in memory of Henry "Artie" Pyne, to the Fire Department; c) accept the resignations of Jeff Goldberg from the Council on Aging and Holly Morand from the Commission on Disability. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kizner)
Annual License Renewals
Renew the Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Starbucks at 85 West Main St
To renew the Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Starbucks at 85 West Main St
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to renew the Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Starbucks at 85 West Main St. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Grant an extension of the following licenses to March 4, 2026, so as to ensure completion of all inspections: Aramark at Dell (176 South Street): Common Victualler License Aramark at Dell (228...
To grant an extension of the following licenses to March 4, 2026, so as to ensure completion of all inspections: Aramark at Dell (176 South Street): Common Victualler License Aramark at Dell (228 South Street): Common Victualler License
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to grant an extension of the following licenses to March 4, 2026, so as to ensure completion of all inspections: Aramark at Dell (176 South Street): Common Victualler License Aramark at Dell (228 South Street): Common Victualler License ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Orale, INC., 22-24 Main ST.
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to close the public hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Approve the transfer of the Section 12 All Alcohol license from Orale Inc. (Mauricio Bremermann) to Orale Mexican Restaurant, Inc. (Victor Roman) for the restaurant located at 22-24 Main St. with...
To approve the transfer of the Section 12 All Alcohol license from Orale Inc. (Mauricio Bremermann) to Orale Mexican Restaurant, Inc. (Victor Roman) for the restaurant located at 22-24 Main St. with the conditions outlined in the document dated April 10, 2023 re: 20-24 Main Street (Orale Mexican Restaurant) signed by Charles Kadlik and William Miller
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve the transfer of the Section 12 All Alcohol license from Orale Inc. (Mauricio Bremermann) to Orale Mexican Restaurant, Inc. (Victor Roman) for the restaurant located at 22-24 Main St. with the conditions outlined in the document dated April 10, 2023 re: 20-24 Main Street (Orale Mexican Restaurant) signed by Charles Kadlik and William Miller. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kizner)
Annual Town Meeting
Set the start time of the May 2, 2026 Annual Town Meeting at 9:00 am
To set the start time of the May 2, 2026 Annual Town Meeting at 9:00 am
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brian Herr to set the start time of the May 2, 2026 Annual Town Meeting at 9:00 am. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
Weights and Measures Service Agreement
Approve a one-year Agreement with the Massachusetts Division of Standards to provide Weights & Measures Services and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement
To approve a one-year Agreement with the Massachusetts Division of Standards to provide Weights & Measures Services and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve a one-year Agreement with the Massachusetts Division of Standards to provide Weights & Measures Services and authorize the Town Manager to sign the Agreement. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kizner)
Town Manager Report
Approve the posting of the Deputy Communications Director, Senior Center Van Driver (PT), and DPW Intermittent Laborers positions
To approve the posting of the Deputy Communications Director, Senior Center Van Driver (PT), and DPW Intermittent Laborers positions
Yes: Clark, Herr, Kizner, MannanAbstained: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve the posting of the Deputy Communications Director, Senior Center Van Driver (PT), and DPW Intermittent Laborers positions. ROLL CALL VOTE: Matt Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Abstained. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Clark, Mannan, Herr, Kizner), No-0.” (Motion: Mannan, second: Kizner)
Executive Session
Convening in executive session: a) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) to discuss strategy for negotiation with non-union personnel (Police Chief, Fire Chief); b) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)...
To convening in executive session: a) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) to discuss strategy for negotiation with non-union personnel (Police Chief, Fire Chief); b) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at Assessors Map R16 20 0 and 280 Cedar St., because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; c) to approve executive session minutes (1/20/2026, 2/3/2026); d) to allow Elaine Lazarus, Lance DelPriore and Nicholas Anastasopoulos to participate in executive session, and; e) not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to convening in executive session: a) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) to discuss strategy for negotiation with non-union personnel (Police Chief, Fire Chief); b) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, land at Assessors Map R16 20 0 and 280 Cedar St., because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; c) to approve executive session minutes (1/20/2026, 2/3/2026); d) to allow Elaine Lazarus, Lance DelPriore and Nicholas Anastasopoulos to participate in executive session, and; e) not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner- Yes, Shahidul Mannan -Yes, Brian Herr- Yes, Joe Clark -Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, 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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