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March 3, 2026
3 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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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 February 3, 2026 meeting; b) accepting a donation of $20.00 in honor of Artie Pyne from Natasha Chisolm; c) approving the...
To approve the consent agenda, consisting of: a) approving the Minutes of the February 3, 2026 meeting; b) accepting a donation of $20.00 in honor of Artie Pyne from Natasha Chisolm; c) approving the following parade permit applications: 1) SHARON TIMLIN MEMORIAL 5K RACE TO CURE ALS -to be held on June 13, 2026 at 8:30 am; start at the Hopkins School Rd. and end at the Loop Rd. (by Lot H). Road closures are requested for Hayden Rowe, from Grove St. to Chestnut St.; 2) TRIATHLON AT THE HOPKINTON STATE PARK - to be held on May 17 and September 13, 2026 at 8:00 am. The race would start and end at Hopkinton State Park
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 Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve the consent agenda, consisting of: a) approving the Minutes of the February 3, 2026 meeting; b) accepting a donation of $20.00 in honor of Artie Pyne from Natasha Chisolm; c) approving the following parade permit applications: 1) SHARON TIMLIN MEMORIAL 5K RACE TO CURE ALS -to be held on June 13, 2026 at 8:30 am; start at the Hopkins School Rd. and end at the Loop Rd. (by Lot H). Road closures are requested for Hayden Rowe, from Grove St. to Chestnut St.; 2) TRIATHLON AT THE HOPKINTON STATE PARK - to be held on May 17 and September 13, 2026 at 8:00 am. The race would start and end at Hopkinton State Park. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Annual License Renewals
Grant an extension until April 8, 2026 to Aramark at Dell (176 South Street) and Aramark at Dell (228 South Street), so as to ensure completion of all inspections
To grant an extension until April 8, 2026 to Aramark at Dell (176 South Street) and Aramark at Dell (228 South Street), so as to ensure completion of all inspections
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 Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brian Herr to grant an extension until April 8, 2026 to Aramark at Dell (176 South Street) and Aramark at Dell (228 South Street), so as to ensure completion of all inspections. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
Liaison Reports/Board Invites
Convene 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) to approve executive session minutes...
To convene 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) to approve executive session minutes (2/24/2026); c) to allow Elaine Lazarus, Lance DelPriore, and Nicholas Anastasopoulos to participate in executive session, and; d) not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Joe Clark, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to convene 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) to approve executive session minutes (2/24/2026); c) to allow Elaine Lazarus, Lance DelPriore, and Nicholas Anastasopoulos to participate in executive session, and; d) 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. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, 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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