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June 16, 2026
20 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
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Present: Shahidul Mannan, Matthew Kizner, Amy Ritterbusch, Brian Herr, Joe Clark
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Joe Clark took part remotely.
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: 1) approving the Minutes of the May 26, 2026 Meeting; 2) approving a parade permit application submitted by Marisa Remley on behalf of...
To approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: 1) approving the Minutes of the May 26, 2026 Meeting; 2) approving a parade permit application submitted by Marisa Remley on behalf of Hopkinton High School Girls Lacrosse, for a road race to be held on June 20, 2026, starting at 9 am, on the Loop Road at the Hopkinton School campus on Hayden Rowe; 3) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Ben Ledoux, Senior Support & Applications Technician, for the Town's Technology Department; 4) approving a Marathon Fund Committee request for $22,850 for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, for purchasing a tent to be installed for 6 months each year for outdoor activities; 5) voting to sign the Linden Street acceptance plan for recording in the Registry of Deeds
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of the following: 1) approving the Minutes of the May 26, 2026 Meeting; 2) approving a parade permit application submitted by Marisa Remley on behalf of Hopkinton High School Girls Lacrosse, for a road race to be held on June 20, 2026, starting at 9 am, on the Loop Road at the Hopkinton School campus on Hayden Rowe; 3) confirming the Town Manager's appointment of Ben Ledoux, Senior Support & Applications Technician, for the Town's Technology Department; 4) approving a Marathon Fund Committee request for $22,850 for the Hopkinton Center for the Arts, for purchasing a tent to be installed for 6 months each year for outdoor activities; 5) voting to sign the Linden Street acceptance plan for recording in the Registry of Deeds. ROLL CALL VOTE- Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Police Chief Screening Committee Appointments
Appoint Michael Whalen, Jon Graziano, William Flannery, Beth Malloy, Dana Babbin, and Sabine St. Pierre to the six resident positions on the Police Chief Screening Committee
To appoint Michael Whalen, Jon Graziano, William Flannery, Beth Malloy, Dana Babbin, and Sabine St. Pierre to the six resident positions on the Police Chief Screening Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Brian Herr to appoint Michael Whalen, Jon Graziano, William Flannery, Beth Malloy, Dana Babbin, and Sabine St. Pierre to the six resident positions on the Police Chief Screening Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Herr)
Appoint Josh Grossetti, Holly Morand, Lance DelPriore, Amy Beck, Evan Brooks, and Tom Poirier to the six staff positions on the Police Chief Screening Committee
To appoint Josh Grossetti, Holly Morand, Lance DelPriore, Amy Beck, Evan Brooks, and Tom Poirier to the six staff positions on the Police Chief Screening Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Brian Herr to appoint Josh Grossetti, Holly Morand, Lance DelPriore, Amy Beck, Evan Brooks, and Tom Poirier to the six staff positions on the Police Chief Screening Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Herr)
Appoint Kyla McSweeney as the School Committee representative on the Police Chief Screening Committee
To appoint Kyla McSweeney as the School Committee representative on the Police Chief Screening Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Kyla McSweeney as the School Committee representative on the Police Chief Screening Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Interim Police Chief
Appoint Scott van Raalten as the Interim Chief of Police as of July 1, 2026, pending successful negotiations, until such time that a new Police Chief has been appointed and sworn in
To appoint Scott van Raalten as the Interim Chief of Police as of July 1, 2026, pending successful negotiations, until such time that a new Police Chief has been appointed and sworn in
Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschAbstained: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbush and SECONDED by Brian Herr to appoint Scott van Raalten as the Interim Chief of Police as of July 1, 2026, pending successful negotiations, until such time that a new Police Chief has been appointed and sworn in. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Joe Clark -Yes, Matt Kizner-Abstain. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Herr, Clark, Ritterbusch, Mannan), No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
Committee Members, Officials
Appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Lucia Lopez to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Michael...
To appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Lucia Lopez to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Michael Dimascio as Full Member and Shawn Masterson as Associate Member of the Board of Appeals, to terms expiring on June 30, 2031. Pamela Loch and Nancy Drawe to the Commission on Disability, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029. Brian Colella to an at-large position on the Community Preservation Committee, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Carl Barker-hook and Margaret Shaw to the Conservation Commission, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029. Maureen Welzel and Elizabeth Guerra to the Council on Aging, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Stan Pulnik, Darlene Hayes, and Sheila Frackleton to the Cultural Council, to terms expiring on June 15, 2029. Amy Groves, Geoff Rowland, Carol Esler, Don Sutherland, and Michael Miller to the Sustainable Green Committee, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029. Sahana Chaubal as a youth member of the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring on June 30, 2027. Judith Weinthaler and Sue Kurys to the Tax Relief Committee, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029. Peter LaGoy, Sean Kimball, Linda Chuss to the Trails Committee to terms expiring June 30, 2029, and Kristen Turpin to the Trails Committee to a term expiring on June 30, 2028. Mike Whalen to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Paul Gallagher to the Water & Sewer
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbush and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Lucia Lopez to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Michael Dimascio as Full Member and Shawn Masterson as Associate Member of the Board of Appeals, to terms expiring on June 30, 2031. Pamela Loch and Nancy Drawe to the Commission on Disability, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029. Brian Colella to an at-large position on the Community Preservation Committee, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Carl Barker-hook and Margaret Shaw to the Conservation Commission, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029. Maureen Welzel and Elizabeth Guerra to the Council on Aging, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Stan Pulnik, Darlene Hayes, and Sheila Frackleton to the Cultural Council, to terms expiring on June 15, 2029. Amy Groves, Geoff Rowland, Carol Esler, Don Sutherland, and Michael Miller to the Sustainable Green Committee, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029. Sahana Chaubal as a youth member of the Sustainable Green Committee, to a term expiring on June 30, 2027. Judith Weinthaler and Sue Kurys to the Tax Relief Committee, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029. Peter LaGoy, Sean Kimball, Linda Chuss to the Trails Committee to terms expiring June 30, 2029, and Kristen Turpin to the Trails Committee to a term expiring on June 30, 2028. Mike Whalen to the Veterans Celebration Committee, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Paul Gallagher to the Water & Sewer Advisory Board, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Sharon O'Reilly (Board of Realtors nominee) and Bethany Swinton-Murray to the Woodville Historic District Commission, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029. Avery Burton, Evan Mathur, and Eva Bennet to the Youth Commission, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029. Arav Soni as Middle School Representative and Sreenidhi Rajesh as High School Representative on the Youth Commission, to terms expiring on June 30, 2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Appoint Scott Knous, Anne Mattina, James Burton, Eric Sonnett as Full Members, and Nicholas Ceddia as an Associate Member, to the Historical Commission, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029
To appoint Scott Knous, Anne Mattina, James Burton, Eric Sonnett as Full Members, and Nicholas Ceddia as an Associate Member, to the Historical Commission, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Scott Knous, Anne Mattina, James Burton, Eric Sonnett as Full Members, and Nicholas Ceddia as an Associate Member, to the Historical Commission, to terms expiring on June 30, 2029. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint Mirick as Labor Counsel, to a term expiring June 30, 2027
To appoint Mirick as Labor Counsel, to a term expiring June 30, 2027
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbush and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to appoint Mirick as Labor Counsel, to a term expiring June 30, 2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Appoint Lt. Aaron O'Neil as the "Keeper of the Lock-up", to a term expiring June 30, 2027
To appoint Lt. Aaron O'Neil as the "Keeper of the Lock-up", to a term expiring June 30, 2027
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint Lt. Aaron O'Neil as the "Keeper of the Lock-up", to a term expiring June 30, 2027. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Appoint the following individuals as Traffic Constables, to terms expiring June 30 2029: Adams, Christopher Jurasek, Scott Stanley, Craig Brooks, Evan Kinney, Michelle Thayer, Gerald Brown, James...
To appoint the following individuals as Traffic Constables, to terms expiring June 30 2029: Adams, Christopher Jurasek, Scott Stanley, Craig Brooks, Evan Kinney, Michelle Thayer, Gerald Brown, James Krauss, John Villani, David Bennett, Joseph Leary, William Wallace, Charles Campbell, Benjamin Lewis, Douglas Taranto, Jarrod Collins, James Litchfield, John Belbin, Edward Cunningham, Michael McGill, Deric Gogan, Jeffrey Doyle, Jeremy Moffi, Paul Haines, Barry Falvey, David Ostrander, Alan Hoadley, Maxwell Flannery, Richard Parisi, Paul Johnson, Robert Gordon, Alan Pignataro, Vincent Kadlik, Charles Griffin, Thomas Poirier, Thomas Kasprzak, Amanda Haines, Darlene Rahill, Patrick Kendall, Nathan Harvey, Daniel Rathburn-Goodman, Jane McLaughlin, Michael Hassett, Gary Rivard, Bruce Metcalf, Travis Iadarola, Steven Sanchioni, John Rodriguez, Geysiane Johnson, Jeffrey Sheridan, Patrick Walker, Kimberley Jones, Michael Smith, Dan
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to appoint the following individuals as Traffic Constables, to terms expiring June 30 2029: Adams, Christopher Jurasek, Scott Stanley, Craig Brooks, Evan Kinney, Michelle Thayer, Gerald Brown, James Krauss, John Villani, David Bennett, Joseph Leary, William Wallace, Charles Campbell, Benjamin Lewis, Douglas Taranto, Jarrod Collins, James Litchfield, John Belbin, Edward Cunningham, Michael McGill, Deric Gogan, Jeffrey Doyle, Jeremy Moffi, Paul Haines, Barry Falvey, David Ostrander, Alan Hoadley, Maxwell Flannery, Richard Parisi, Paul Johnson, Robert Gordon, Alan Pignataro, Vincent Kadlik, Charles Griffin, Thomas Poirier, Thomas Kasprzak, Amanda Haines, Darlene Rahill, Patrick Kendall, Nathan Harvey, Daniel Rathburn-Goodman, Jane McLaughlin, Michael Hassett, Gary Rivard, Bruce Metcalf, Travis Iadarola, Steven Sanchioni, John Rodriguez, Geysiane Johnson, Jeffrey Sheridan, Patrick Walker, Kimberley Jones, Michael Smith, Dan Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of the following individuals to the positions listed, to terms expiring June 30, 2027: Elizabeth Jefferis as Inspector of Animals William Proctor as Animal...
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of the following individuals to the positions listed, to terms expiring June 30, 2027: Elizabeth Jefferis as Inspector of Animals William Proctor as Animal Control Officer Ed Harrow as Fence Viewer Kerry Reed as Director of Public Works Charles Dabritz as Plumbing & Gas Inspector Peter Zereski as Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector Dan Hunt as Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector John Palmer as Public Weigher Jaynne Adams as Public Weigher Jaime Wright as Public Weigher Colleen Roy as Public Weigher Thomas J. McIntyre as Public Weigher
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of the following individuals to the positions listed, to terms expiring June 30, 2027: Elizabeth Jefferis as Inspector of Animals William Proctor as Animal Control Officer Ed Harrow as Fence Viewer Kerry Reed as Director of Public Works Charles Dabritz as Plumbing & Gas Inspector Peter Zereski as Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector Dan Hunt as Assistant Plumbing & Gas Inspector John Palmer as Public Weigher Jaynne Adams as Public Weigher Jaime Wright as Public Weigher Colleen Roy as Public Weigher Thomas J. McIntyre as Public Weigher Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Confirm the Town Manager's appointment of the following individuals to the positions listed, to terms expiring June 30, 2027: Kevin Bouret as Wiring Inspector Kevin Bouret as Person to cut wire in...
To confirm the Town Manager's appointment of the following individuals to the positions listed, to terms expiring June 30, 2027: Kevin Bouret as Wiring Inspector Kevin Bouret as Person to cut wire in case of fire Jonathan Shepard as Assistant Wiring Inspector
Yes: Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark and Brian Herr had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (3-0) matches the members in the room, so they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to confirm the Town Manager's appointment of the following individuals to the positions listed, to terms expiring June 30, 2027: Kevin Bouret as Wiring Inspector Kevin Bouret as Person to cut wire in case of fire Jonathan Shepard as Assistant Wiring Inspector Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Confirm the Town Manager's delegation of Trench Safety Officer to the Director of Public Works and Highway Manager positions, per Chapter 187 of the Town of Hopkinton's General Bylaws; and the...
To confirm the Town Manager's delegation of Trench Safety Officer to the Director of Public Works and Highway Manager positions, per Chapter 187 of the Town of Hopkinton's General Bylaws; and the delegation of Chief Procurement Officer for the Hopkinton Public Schools to the Public Schools Chief Financial Officer position
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to confirm the Town Manager's delegation of Trench Safety Officer to the Director of Public Works and Highway Manager positions, per Chapter 187 of the Town of Hopkinton's General Bylaws; and the delegation of Chief Procurement Officer for the Hopkinton Public Schools to the Public Schools Chief Financial Officer position. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Sewer Rate Setting
Set water rates for fiscal year 2027 with an increase of 15% effective July 1, 2026, as shown in the FY2027 Water and Sewer Rate Study prepared by The Abrahams Group LLC (May 2026)
To set water rates for fiscal year 2027 with an increase of 15% effective July 1, 2026, as shown in the FY2027 Water and Sewer Rate Study prepared by The Abrahams Group LLC (May 2026)
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to set water rates for fiscal year 2027 with an increase of 15% effective July 1, 2026, as shown in the FY2027 Water and Sewer Rate Study prepared by The Abrahams Group LLC (May 2026). Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17,...
To implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2027 effective July 1, 2026; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Water Enterprise bills for residential water system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2027 effective July 1, 2026; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Set sewer rates for fiscal year 2027 with an increase of 30% effective July 1, 2026, as shown in the FY2027 Water and Sewer Rate Study prepared by The Abrahams Group LLC (May 2026)
To set sewer rates for fiscal year 2027 with an increase of 30% effective July 1, 2026, as shown in the FY2027 Water and Sewer Rate Study prepared by The Abrahams Group LLC (May 2026)
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to set sewer rates for fiscal year 2027 with an increase of 30% effective July 1, 2026, as shown in the FY2027 Water and Sewer Rate Study prepared by The Abrahams Group LLC (May 2026). Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17,...
To implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2027, effective July 1, 2026; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Brian Herr to implement a discount of up to $200 per year on Sewer Enterprise bills for residential sewer system users who receive property tax exemptions from the Hopkinton Board of Assessors under clauses 17, 22, 37, and 41 of section 5 in chapter 59 of the Massachusetts General Laws, for FY 2027, effective July 1, 2026; and for residents who receive the Hopkinton Means-Tested Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption tied to the Massachusetts Circuit Breaker Tax Credit. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Herr)
TREE Removal Authorization
Authorize the Tree Warden to remove 19 trees located on Town property (EMC Park and Assessors Map parcel U22 Lot 73 Block 0), conditioned upon receiving approval from the Open Space Preservation...
To authorize the Tree Warden to remove 19 trees located on Town property (EMC Park and Assessors Map parcel U22 Lot 73 Block 0), conditioned upon receiving approval from the Open Space Preservation Commission for 3 of the trees
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Joe Clark had not yet arrived or had left the room when this vote was taken; the count (4-0) matches the members in the room, so this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbush and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to authorize the Tree Warden to remove 19 trees located on Town property (EMC Park and Assessors Map parcel U22 Lot 73 Block 0), conditioned upon receiving approval from the Open Space Preservation Commission for 3 of the trees. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Town Manager Report
Authorize the posting of the Administrative Manager position for the Police Department and the IT Support Specialist position for the Information Technology & Innovation Services Department
To authorize the posting of the Administrative Manager position for the Police Department and the IT Support Specialist position for the Information Technology & Innovation Services Department
Yes: Herr, Kizner, MannanThe minutes do not name Amy Ritterbusch and Joe Clark in this vote; they are not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Brian Herr to authorize the posting of the Administrative Manager position for the Police Department and the IT Support Specialist position for the Information Technology & Innovation Services Department. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Mannan, Herr, Kizner) No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Herr)
Executive Session
Convene in executive session: a) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief, Interim Police Chief); 2)...
To convene in executive session: a) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief, Interim Police Chief); 2) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Costa Bros. Masonry, Inc. v. Suretec Ins. Co. d/b/a Markel Surety & others, Middlesex Superior Court, No. 2281CV03297) because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; 3) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, 71 Frankland Road, because discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; 4) to approve executive session minutes (6/2/26); 5) to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session, and 6) not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
Yes: Herr, Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Joe Clark, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brian Herr to convene in executive session: a) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief, Interim Police Chief); 2) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation (Costa Bros. Masonry, Inc. v. Suretec Ins. Co. d/b/a Markel Surety & others, Middlesex Superior Court, No. 2281CV03297) because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; 3) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, 71 Frankland Road, because discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; 4) to approve executive session minutes (6/2/26); 5) to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session, and 6) not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
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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