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March 17, 2026
8 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
During the meeting:
- Brian Herr took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda, consisting of: 1. Approve the Minutes of the February 24, 2026 meeting; 2. Accept donations of $100 to the Ambulance Fund from Skip and Karen Irvine, and $250.00 from...
To approve the consent agenda, consisting of: 1. Approve the Minutes of the February 24, 2026 meeting; 2. Accept donations of $100 to the Ambulance Fund from Skip and Karen Irvine, and $250.00 from Middlesex Bank in memory of Artie Pyne to the Hopkinton Fire Department; 3. Approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for Russ Hoyt on behalf of The Hoyt Foundation, for the Yes You Can run/walk on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at EMC Park, and approve an application fee waiver because they are a nonprofit organization; 4. Approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for Project Just Because, for a fundraiser on April 11, 2026 from 7-10 pm at St. John's Church, and approve an application fee waiver because they are a nonprofit organization; 5. Approve a Parade Permit application from Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace on behalf of the Marathon Committee for a 100 yard dash to be held on April 18, 2026 at 2 pm; road closures for Main St. at Ash St., Main St. at Hayden Rowe, and Hayden Rowe at Park St.; race begins at the Marathon start line and ends at the Main St./Hayden Rowe intersection
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve the consent agenda, consisting of: 1. Approve the Minutes of the February 24, 2026 meeting; 2. Accept donations of $100 to the Ambulance Fund from Skip and Karen Irvine, and $250.00 from Middlesex Bank in memory of Artie Pyne to the Hopkinton Fire Department; 3. Approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for Russ Hoyt on behalf of The Hoyt Foundation, for the Yes You Can run/walk on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at EMC Park, and approve an application fee waiver because they are a nonprofit organization; 4. Approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for Project Just Because, for a fundraiser on April 11, 2026 from 7-10 pm at St. John's Church, and approve an application fee waiver because they are a nonprofit organization; 5. Approve a Parade Permit application from Dorothy Ferriter-Wallace on behalf of the Marathon Committee for a 100 yard dash to be held on April 18, 2026 at 2 pm; road closures for Main St. at Ash St., Main St. at Hayden Rowe, and Hayden Rowe at Park St.; race begins at the Marathon start line and ends at the Main St./Hayden Rowe intersection. 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)
Approve a Parade Permit application from Allison Murphy on behalf of the Class of 2026 for the Senior Car Parade to be held on June 6, 2026 at 10 am, starting and ending at Hopkinton High School;...
To approve a Parade Permit application from Allison Murphy on behalf of the Class of 2026 for the Senior Car Parade to be held on June 6, 2026 at 10 am, starting and ending at Hopkinton High School; no road closures are requested
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve a Parade Permit application from Allison Murphy on behalf of the Class of 2026 for the Senior Car Parade to be held on June 6, 2026 at 10 am, starting and ending at Hopkinton High School; no road closures are requested. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-No, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Ritterbusch, Mannan, Herr, Clark), No-1 (Kizner)..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)
Boston Marathon
Approve the Parade Permit for the 130th Boston Marathon
To approve the Parade Permit for the 130th Boston Marathon
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Parade Permit for the 130th Boston Marathon. 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)
Annual Town Meeting
Recommend the following town meeting articles: Acceptance of Town Reports FY2026 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers Unpaid Bills of Prior Fiscal Years Rescind Authorized by Unissued Debt...
To recommend the following town meeting articles: Acceptance of Town Reports FY2026 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers Unpaid Bills of Prior Fiscal Years Rescind Authorized by Unissued Debt Set the Salary of Elected Officials FY27 Revolving Funds Spending Limits PEG Access and Cable Related Funding Transfer to OPEB Trust Fund Transfer to General Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to recommend the following town meeting articles: Acceptance of Town Reports FY2026 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers Unpaid Bills of Prior Fiscal Years Rescind Authorized by Unissued Debt Set the Salary of Elected Officials FY27 Revolving Funds Spending Limits PEG Access and Cable Related Funding Transfer to OPEB Trust Fund Transfer to General Stabilization Fund 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)
Recommend approval of the Solar Farm PILOT Agreement article
To recommend approval of the Solar Farm PILOT Agreement article
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 Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to recommend approval of the Solar Farm PILOT Agreement article. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Recommend the following town meeting articles: Grant Easement for Driveway at 147 Hayden Rowe Grant Easement for Utilities at 147 Hayden Rowe (Verizon) Grant Easement for Utilities at 147 Hayden...
To recommend the following town meeting articles: Grant Easement for Driveway at 147 Hayden Rowe Grant Easement for Utilities at 147 Hayden Rowe (Verizon) Grant Easement for Utilities at 147 Hayden Rowe (Eversource)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to recommend the following town meeting articles: Grant Easement for Driveway at 147 Hayden Rowe Grant Easement for Utilities at 147 Hayden Rowe (Verizon) Grant Easement for Utilities at 147 Hayden Rowe (Eversource) 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)
Town Manager Report
Approve the posting of the Assistant Water/Sewer Manager position
To approve the posting of the Assistant Water/Sewer Manager position
Yes: Clark, Herr, Kizner, MannanNo: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Mr. Kizner to approve the posting of the Assistant Water/Sewer Manager position. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-No, Matt Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Kizner, Mannan, Herr, Clark), No-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 discuss strategy with respect to litigation, class action pertaining to Firefighter turnout gear, because an open...
To convene in executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, class action pertaining to Firefighter turnout gear, 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 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; to approve executive session minutes (3/3/2026); to allow Elaine Lazarus, Gary Daugherty, Jack Franks, Allen Brooks, and Matt Pawa to participate in executive session, and not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Kizner and SECONDED by Mr.Mannan to convene in executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, class action pertaining to Firefighter turnout gear, 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 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; to approve executive session minutes (3/3/2026); to allow Elaine Lazarus, Gary Daugherty, Jack Franks, Allen Brooks, and Matt Pawa 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, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, 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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