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May 26, 2026
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
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Present: Shahidul Mannan, Matthew Kizner, Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark, Brian Herr
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Brian Herr took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
CALL to Order
Take the Select Board Reorganization agenda item out of order and address it first
To take the Select Board Reorganization agenda item out of order and address it first
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to take the Select Board Reorganization agenda item out of order and address it first. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
Select Board Reorganization
Close the nomination for Chair
To close the nomination for Chair
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matthew Kizner to close the nomination for Chair. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Appoint Shahidul Mannan as Chair
To appoint Shahidul Mannan as Chair
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to appoint Shahidul Mannan as Chair. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
Close the nomination for Vice Chair
To close the nomination for Vice Chair
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to close the nomination for Vice Chair. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Mannan)
Appoint Matthew Kizner as Vice Chair
To appoint Matthew Kizner as Vice Chair
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to appoint Matthew Kizner as Vice Chair. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matthew Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Mannan)
Consent Agenda
Approve the consent agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the April 14, 2026, May 2, 2026, and May 5, 2026 meetings. 2. Accepting a donation of $600 from the Friends of the Hopkinton...
To approve the consent agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the April 14, 2026, May 2, 2026, and May 5, 2026 meetings. 2. Accepting a donation of $600 from the Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors to support the Senior Center's Memory Cafe program and $2,635 from the Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors to support the Senior Center's lunch program. 3. Accepting the resignation of Beth Watson from the Hopkinton Historic District Commission. 4. Confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Prince Gyau as the town's Water & Sewer Assistant Manager. 5. Approving M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmers Market Licenses for: a. Rushford & Sons Brewhouse - to sell beer at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from June 7, 2026 to October 11, 2026. An M.G.L. c.138, Section 15F certification has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). The retail sale and sampling must be completed in accordance with MDAR regulations (sample size cannot exceed 1-ounce and no more than 5 samples can be served to a single individual); Samples must be provided in single-use, disposable cups; vendor must provide suitable trash receptacles to accommodate the sample cups; Vendor must ID individuals requesting a sample to verify that they are of legal age, and bottles opened and used for sampling cannot be sold to the public. b. Jammalo Craft Wines - to sell wine at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from June 7, 2026 to October 11, 2026. An M.G.L. c.138, Section 15F certi
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the consent agenda, consisting of: 1. Approving the Minutes of the April 14, 2026, May 2, 2026, and May 5, 2026 meetings. 2. Accepting a donation of $600 from the Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors to support the Senior Center's Memory Cafe program and $2,635 from the Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors to support the Senior Center's lunch program. 3. Accepting the resignation of Beth Watson from the Hopkinton Historic District Commission. 4. Confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Prince Gyau as the town's Water & Sewer Assistant Manager. 5. Approving M.G.L. c.138 §15F Farmers Market Licenses for: a. Rushford & Sons Brewhouse - to sell beer at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from June 7, 2026 to October 11, 2026. An M.G.L. c.138, Section 15F certification has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). The retail sale and sampling must be completed in accordance with MDAR regulations (sample size cannot exceed 1-ounce and no more than 5 samples can be served to a single individual); Samples must be provided in single-use, disposable cups; vendor must provide suitable trash receptacles to accommodate the sample cups; Vendor must ID individuals requesting a sample to verify that they are of legal age, and bottles opened and used for sampling cannot be sold to the public. b. Jammalo Craft Wines - to sell wine at the Hopkinton Farmers Market on Sundays from June 7, 2026 to October 11, 2026. An M.G.L. c.138, Section 15F certification has been approved by the MDAR. The retail sale and sampling must be completed in accordance with MDAR regulations (sample size cannot exceed 1-ounce and no more than 5 samples can be served to a single individual); samples must be provided in single-use, disposable cups; vendor must provide suitable trash receptacles to accommodate the sample cups; vendor must ID individuals requesting a sample to verify that they are of legal age, and bottles opened and used for sampling cannot be sold to the public. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Ritterbusch)
New Police Officer
Appoint Victoria Fullager as a Police Officer in the Hopkinton Police Department
To appoint Victoria Fullager as a Police Officer in the Hopkinton Police Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Victoria Fullager as a Police Officer in the Hopkinton Police Department. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Ritterbusch)
TAX Abatement Requests
Request that the Board of Assessors abate the outstanding real estate taxes on these properties under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 Section 72A: Honeybee Pass (Parcel:...
To request that the Board of Assessors abate the outstanding real estate taxes on these properties under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 Section 72A: Honeybee Pass (Parcel: R3-8-5), Lincoln Street (Parcel: R3-14-5), and Whalen Road (Parcel: R3-135-0)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to request that the Board of Assessors abate the outstanding real estate taxes on these properties under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 Section 72A: Honeybee Pass (Parcel: R3-8-5), Lincoln Street (Parcel: R3-14-5), and Whalen Road (Parcel: R3-135-0). ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Ritterbusch)
Request that the Board of Assessors abate the outstanding real estate taxes on this property under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 Section 72A (5-0): Clinton Street...
To request that the Board of Assessors abate the outstanding real estate taxes on this property under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 Section 72A (5-0): Clinton Street (Parcel: R14-9-0)
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to request that the Board of Assessors abate the outstanding real estate taxes on this property under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 Section 72A (5-0): Clinton Street (Parcel: R14-9-0). ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Ritterbusch)
Public Safety Assessment Draft Scope
Authorize the Town Manager's Office to move forward with the procurement process for a public safety assessment, as modified to include the performance measurement goal
To authorize the Town Manager's Office to move forward with the procurement process for a public safety assessment, as modified to include the performance measurement goal
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Matthew Kizner, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to authorize the Town Manager's Office to move forward with the procurement process for a public safety assessment, as modified to include the performance measurement goal. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Ritterbusch)
Linden Street
Acquire by eminent domain, as authorized pursuant to Article 33 of the May 2, 2026 Session of the Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair to execute and enter into any and...
To acquire by eminent domain, as authorized pursuant to Article 33 of the May 2, 2026 Session of the Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of the following property: A permanent easement for all purposes for which public ways are used in the Town of Hopkinton, including the installation and maintenance of utilities, over, in, under, through, and upon that parcel of land depicted as "Linden Street" shown on a plan of land entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Linden Street Hopkinton, MA" prepared by Haley Ward and dated October 7, 2025 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds: And further that the Board determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the herein taking, all in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 79, Section 6, as amended, and award no damages in accordance with this determination
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Matthew Kizner, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to acquire by eminent domain, as authorized pursuant to Article 33 of the May 2, 2026 Session of the Hopkinton Annual Town Meeting and further to authorize the Chair to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of the following property: A permanent easement for all purposes for which public ways are used in the Town of Hopkinton, including the installation and maintenance of utilities, over, in, under, through, and upon that parcel of land depicted as "Linden Street" shown on a plan of land entitled "Street Acceptance Plan Linden Street Hopkinton, MA" prepared by Haley Ward and dated October 7, 2025 and recorded with the Middlesex South Registry of Deeds: And further that the Board determine that no persons will sustain damages in their property by reason of the herein taking, all in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 79, Section 6, as amended, and award no damages in accordance with this determination. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Manager Report
Approve the posting of a Working Foreperson position in the Water & Sewer Division of Public Works
To approve the posting of a Working Foreperson position in the Water & Sewer Division of Public Works
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Matthew Kizner, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the posting of a Working Foreperson position in the Water & Sewer Division of Public Works. ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Ritterbusch)
VT. Executive Session
Convene in executive session: Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, stone wall at Assessors Map parcel R16-27-0 between 61 and 65 Winter...
To convene in executive session: Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, stone wall at Assessors Map parcel R16-27-0 between 61 and 65 Winter Street. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (non-union Town employees); To approve executive session minutes (3/17/26, 3/31/26, 5/2/26). To allow Elaine Lazarus, Lance DelPriore, Jay Talerman, Ed Harrow, and Morrie Gasser to participate in executive session, and Not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Matthew Kizner, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to convene in executive session: Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, stone wall at Assessors Map parcel R16-27-0 between 61 and 65 Winter Street. Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (non-union Town employees); To approve executive session minutes (3/17/26, 3/31/26, 5/2/26). To allow Elaine Lazarus, Lance DelPriore, Jay Talerman, Ed Harrow, and Morrie Gasser to participate in executive session, and Not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session ROLL CALL VOTE: Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, 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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