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May 5, 2026
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Joe Clark, Shahidul Mannan, Amy Ritterbusch, Matthew Kizner, Brian Herr
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Meeting; 2. Accepting a donation of $25,000 from the Friends of Hopkinton Seniors, Inc. to the Hopkinton...
To approve the consent agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Meeting; 2. Accepting a donation of $25,000 from the Friends of Hopkinton Seniors, Inc. to the Hopkinton Senior Center for programming expenses, and a $50 donation in memory of Artie Pyne from Todd and Michelle Langevin & Family; 3. Approving a Marathon Fund Request of $1,400 from the Class of 2026 Parade Committee for a Police Detail to direct traffic for the June 6th Car Parade, and $1,500 from the Hopkinton Police Association for stocking the Hopkinton Sportsman Association pond for the annual Fishing Derby, to be held on May 9, 2026; 4. Confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Michael Catania as a Part Time Van Driver for the Senior Center; 5. Approving M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmer's Market Licenses for: Aaronap Cellars, LLC of Westford, MA to sell wine at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from June 7, 2026 to October 11, 2026.; and Spicy Water Distillers, LLC of Millbury, MA to sell alcohol spirits at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from June 7, 2026 to October 11, 2026
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 April 7, 2026 Meeting; 2. Accepting a donation of $25,000 from the Friends of Hopkinton Seniors, Inc. to the Hopkinton Senior Center for programming expenses, and a $50 donation in memory of Artie Pyne from Todd and Michelle Langevin & Family; 3. Approving a Marathon Fund Request of $1,400 from the Class of 2026 Parade Committee for a Police Detail to direct traffic for the June 6th Car Parade, and $1,500 from the Hopkinton Police Association for stocking the Hopkinton Sportsman Association pond for the annual Fishing Derby, to be held on May 9, 2026; 4. Confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Michael Catania as a Part Time Van Driver for the Senior Center; 5. Approving M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmer's Market Licenses for: Aaronap Cellars, LLC of Westford, MA to sell wine at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from June 7, 2026 to October 11, 2026.; and Spicy Water Distillers, LLC of Millbury, MA to sell alcohol spirits at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from June 7, 2026 to October 11, 2026. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Municipal Bond Anticipation Notes Approval and Bond Issuance Approval
Approve the short term Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) of $67,667,500 and long term Bond of $49,610,000 to support approved capital projects
To approve the short term Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) of $67,667,500 and long term Bond of $49,610,000 to support approved capital projects
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve the short term Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) of $67,667,500 and long term Bond of $49,610,000 to support approved capital projects. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Police Chief Search Process
Engage Public Safety Consultants for the Police Chief search
To engage Public Safety Consultants for the Police Chief search
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to engage Public Safety Consultants for the Police Chief search. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Appoint Matt Kizner as the Select Board liaison to the Police Chief search screening committee
To appoint Matt Kizner as the Select Board liaison to the Police Chief search screening committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Matt Kizner as the Select Board liaison to the Police Chief search screening committee. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Mannan)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety Dispatcher position for the Communications Department & a Summer Supervisor for the Parks & Recreation Department
To authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety Dispatcher position for the Communications Department & a Summer Supervisor for the Parks & Recreation Department
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 Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety Dispatcher position for the Communications Department & a Summer Supervisor for the Parks & Recreation Department. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Mannan)
Sign the updated Land Disposition Agreement for 28 Knoll Road
To sign the updated Land Disposition Agreement for 28 Knoll Road
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to sign the updated Land Disposition Agreement for 28 Knoll Road. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Mannan)
Future Board Agenda Items
Adjourn
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Kizner and SECONDED by Mr. Mannan to adjourn the meeting. ROLL CALL VOTE- Amy Ritterbusch - Yes, Matt Kizner- Yes, Brian Herr- Yes, Joe Clark- Yes, Shahidul Mannan- 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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