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April 14, 2026
18 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
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Present: Joe Clark, Amy Ritterbusch, Brian Herr, Matthew Kizner
Absent: Shahidul Mannan
During the meeting:
- Matthew Kizner took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the March 31, 2026 meeting. 2. Approving the following parade permit applications: INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: Parade for...
To approve the consent agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the March 31, 2026 meeting. 2. Approving the following parade permit applications: INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: Parade for Independence Day to be held on July 4, 2026 with a rain date of July 5, 2026, submitted by Mike Whalen for the Veterans Celebration Committee. The parade would start at 11 am, and begin and end at the Town Common; road closures were requested. HOPKINTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS - PRIDE PARADE: Pride Parade organized by the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, to be held on June 20, 2026 from 1-4 pm. The event would start and end at Marathon Way, and there were no road closures requested. JIMMY FUND WALK 2026: Jimmy Fund Walk, scheduled to be held on October 4, 2026. The walk would take place along the Boston Marathon course starting at the Marathon start line and ending at Ashland town line. 3. Accepting the following gifts: 1) $250 donation from the Hopkinton Garden Club to the Hopkinton Public Library for the Seed Library expenses; 2) $390 donation on behalf of Marie Lucking to the Hopkinton Public Library for the purchase of books; 3) $25 donation to the Ambulance Fund from Mavis O'Leary and $50 from Susan and Kevin Meuse in memory of Artie Pyne. 4. Confirming the Town Manager's appointment of David Nordstrom as a part time Dishwasher at the Senior Center. 5. Accepting the resignation of Ron Foisy from the Zoning Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the consent agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the March 31, 2026 meeting. 2. Approving the following parade permit applications: INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: Parade for Independence Day to be held on July 4, 2026 with a rain date of July 5, 2026, submitted by Mike Whalen for the Veterans Celebration Committee. The parade would start at 11 am, and begin and end at the Town Common; road closures were requested. HOPKINTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS - PRIDE PARADE: Pride Parade organized by the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, to be held on June 20, 2026 from 1-4 pm. The event would start and end at Marathon Way, and there were no road closures requested. JIMMY FUND WALK 2026: Jimmy Fund Walk, scheduled to be held on October 4, 2026. The walk would take place along the Boston Marathon course starting at the Marathon start line and ending at Ashland town line. 3. Accepting the following gifts: 1) $250 donation from the Hopkinton Garden Club to the Hopkinton Public Library for the Seed Library expenses; 2) $390 donation on behalf of Marie Lucking to the Hopkinton Public Library for the purchase of books; 3) $25 donation to the Ambulance Fund from Mavis O'Leary and $50 from Susan and Kevin Meuse in memory of Artie Pyne. 4. Confirming the Town Manager's appointment of David Nordstrom as a part time Dishwasher at the Senior Center. 5. Accepting the resignation of Ron Foisy from the Zoning Advisory Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Class of 2027
Authorize the Fire Department to issue a permit for a ceremonial bonfire for the Class of 2027 on June 12, 2026
To authorize the Fire Department to issue a permit for a ceremonial bonfire for the Class of 2027 on June 12, 2026
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to authorize the Fire Department to issue a permit for a ceremonial bonfire for the Class of 2027 on June 12, 2026. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
ZERO Emission Vehicle Policy
Approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submitted
To approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submitted
Yes: Clark, RitterbuschNo: KiznerThe roll call does not list Brian Herr, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-No, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-2 (Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark), No-1 (Matt Kizner)..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
FY2027 Revised Comprehensive Budget
Approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive Budget
To approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive Budget
Yes: Clark, Herr, RitterbuschNo: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive Budget. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-No, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-1..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Financial Interest
Determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Melissa Recos
To determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Melissa Recos
No: Clark, Herr, Kizner, Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Melissa Recos. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-No, Matt Kizner-No, Brian Herr-No, Joe Clark-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-0, No-4..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Annual Town Meeting
Recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Linden St. as and for public ways and to authorize the Select Board to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in...
To recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Linden St. as and for public ways and to authorize the Select Board to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to recommend that the annual town meeting vote to accept Linden St. as and for public ways and to authorize the Select Board to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain any land or interest in land necessary for such laying out. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Sign the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To sign the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to sign the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Recommend Approval of the following articles: FY 2027 Operating Budget Community Preservation Funds Community Preservation Recommendations Authorize Lease of 148 Lumber Street Disposition of 0...
To recommend Approval of the following articles: FY 2027 Operating Budget Community Preservation Funds Community Preservation Recommendations Authorize Lease of 148 Lumber Street Disposition of 0 Woody Island Road Accept Easement at 64 Grove Street
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to recommend Approval of the following articles: FY 2027 Operating Budget Community Preservation Funds Community Preservation Recommendations Authorize Lease of 148 Lumber Street Disposition of 0 Woody Island Road Accept Easement at 64 Grove Street ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch -Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Recommend No Action on Article 11, Transfer to the Capital Expense Stabilization Fund
To recommend No Action on Article 11, Transfer to the Capital Expense Stabilization Fund
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to recommend No Action on Article 11, Transfer to the Capital Expense Stabilization Fund. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch -Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Recommend Approval on Article 13, Capital Improvements
To recommend Approval on Article 13, Capital Improvements
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to recommend Approval on Article 13, Capital Improvements. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch -Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
Recommend Approval on articles 14 (One-Time Expenses), 15 (Water Enterprise Capital Improvements), and 16 (Sewer Enterprise Capital Improvements)
To recommend Approval on articles 14 (One-Time Expenses), 15 (Water Enterprise Capital Improvements), and 16 (Sewer Enterprise Capital Improvements)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to recommend Approval on articles 14 (One-Time Expenses), 15 (Water Enterprise Capital Improvements), and 16 (Sewer Enterprise Capital Improvements). ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch -Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to the town, Appropriate funding for signage at the entrances to private ways or groups of private ways identifying such ways as private ways,...
To recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to the town, Appropriate funding for signage at the entrances to private ways or groups of private ways identifying such ways as private ways, Appropriate funding to support a townwide program to evaluate private ways that are candidates for acceptance as public ways
No: Clark, Herr, KiznerAbstained: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Joe Clark to recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to the town, Appropriate funding for signage at the entrances to private ways or groups of private ways identifying such ways as private ways, Appropriate funding to support a townwide program to evaluate private ways that are candidates for acceptance as public ways. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Abstain, Matt Kizner-No, Brian Herr-No, Joe Clark-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-0, No-3.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Clark)
Recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29, Civil Fingerprinting
To recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29, Civil Fingerprinting
Yes: Clark, Herr, KiznerNo: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Joe Clark to recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29, Civil Fingerprinting. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-No, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-1..” (Motion: Herr, second: Clark)
Recommend No Action on Article 4, Rescind Authorized but Unissued Debt
To recommend No Action on Article 4, Rescind Authorized but Unissued Debt
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to recommend No Action on Article 4, Rescind Authorized but Unissued Debt. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the posting of the Senior Support & Applications Technician position for the Information Technology Department
To authorize the posting of the Senior Support & Applications Technician position for the Information Technology Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to authorize the posting of the Senior Support & Applications Technician position for the Information Technology Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Authorize the posting of firefighter positions in anticipation of upcoming retirements
To authorize the posting of firefighter positions in anticipation of upcoming retirements
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Joe Clark to authorize the posting of firefighter positions in anticipation of upcoming retirements. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Clark)
Accept the Grant of Easement for Whisper Way
To accept the Grant of Easement for Whisper Way
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to accept the Grant of Easement for Whisper Way. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Kizner and SECONDED by Mr. Clark to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Clark)
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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