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March 31, 2026
2 recorded votes, 1 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.
- Matthew Kizner took part remotely.
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Special Town Meeting
Call a special town meeting for Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00 am. Mr. Mannan stated he respects the School Committee's decisions and is concerned that this action will be perceived as a lack of...
To call a special town meeting for Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00 am. Mr. Mannan stated he respects the School Committee's decisions and is concerned that this action will be perceived as a lack of respect. Ms. Ritterbusch expressed concern about overreach on the Board's part, as it is not a Town project and it could set a precedent
Yes: Clark, Herr, Kizner, MannanNo: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Herr and SECONDED by Mr. Kizner to call a special town meeting for Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:00 am. Mr. Mannan stated he respects the School Committee's decisions and is concerned that this action will be perceived as a lack of respect. Ms. Ritterbusch expressed concern about overreach on the Board's part, as it is not a Town project and it could set a precedent. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-No, Matt Kizner-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Clark, Mannan, Herr, Kizner), No-1 (Ritterbusch)..” (Motion: Herr, second: Kizner)
Convene in executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 2) to discuss strategy for negotiation with non-union personnel (Police Chief, Fire Chief), pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)...
To convene in executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 2) to discuss strategy for negotiation with non-union personnel (Police Chief, Fire Chief), 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; to allow Elaine Lazarus, Nicholas Anastasopoulos, and Karen Fisher to participate in executive session, and not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Mannan and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to convene in executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 2) to discuss strategy for negotiation with non-union personnel (Police Chief, Fire Chief), 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; to allow Elaine Lazarus, Nicholas Anastasopoulos, and Karen Fisher 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: Mannan, 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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