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August 4, 2026
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Shahidul Mannan, Matthew Kizner, Amy Ritterbusch, Brian Herr
Absent: Joe Clark
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) approve the Minutes of the July 21, 2026 meeting; 2) confirm the Town Manager's appointments of Autumn Tallant-Kilgannon as the Parks & Recreation Program...
To approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) approve the Minutes of the July 21, 2026 meeting; 2) confirm the Town Manager's appointments of Autumn Tallant-Kilgannon as the Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator/Summer Supervisor and Jeffrey Pyne as a Working Foreperson in the Water & Sewer Department
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) approve the Minutes of the July 21, 2026 meeting; 2) confirm the Town Manager's appointments of Autumn Tallant-Kilgannon as the Parks & Recreation Program Coordinator/Summer Supervisor and Jeffrey Pyne as a Working Foreperson in the Water & Sewer Department. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Common Victualler License Policy and FEE
Approve the Common Victualler License Policy and to increase the Common Victualler License application fee from $50 to $100
To approve the Common Victualler License Policy and to increase the Common Victualler License application fee from $50 to $100
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Common Victualler License Policy and to increase the Common Victualler License application fee from $50 to $100. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
FALL 2026 Special Town Meeting
Call for a Special Town Meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
To call for a Special Town Meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Brian Herr to call for a Special Town Meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Herr)
Review Inactive Boards and Committees
Appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Doris Early to the Board of Registrars, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Dan McIntyre to the...
To appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Doris Early to the Board of Registrars, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Dan McIntyre to the Permanent Building Committee, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to appoint the following individuals to the boards and committees listed, to the terms identified: Doris Early to the Board of Registrars, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Dan McIntyre to the Permanent Building Committee, to a term expiring on June 30, 2029. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Disband the following Boards and Committees: ADA Oversight Committee Cable Advisory Committee Irvine-Todaro Properties Advisory Group Lake Maspenock Dam Advisory Group Pratt Farm Master Plan Team
To disband the following Boards and Committees: ADA Oversight Committee Cable Advisory Committee Irvine-Todaro Properties Advisory Group Lake Maspenock Dam Advisory Group Pratt Farm Master Plan Team
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to disband the following Boards and Committees: ADA Oversight Committee Cable Advisory Committee Irvine-Todaro Properties Advisory Group Lake Maspenock Dam Advisory Group Pratt Farm Master Plan Team Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Police Department Cruiser FEE Change
Change the Police Department work detail cruiser fee from a $50 flat rate to match the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Schedule of Equipment Rate of $16.10 per hour
To change the Police Department work detail cruiser fee from a $50 flat rate to match the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Schedule of Equipment Rate of $16.10 per hour
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to change the Police Department work detail cruiser fee from a $50 flat rate to match the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Schedule of Equipment Rate of $16.10 per hour. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, second: Kizner)
Whisper WAY Street Acceptance
Accept the deed to the Whisper Way roadway and the associated drainage easement
To accept the deed to the Whisper Way roadway and the associated drainage easement
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to accept the deed to the Whisper Way roadway and the associated drainage easement. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Woody Island Road Disposition
Declare the parcel known as 0 Woody Island Road, L36-10-0 on the Hopkinton Assessors map, available for disposition
To declare the parcel known as 0 Woody Island Road, L36-10-0 on the Hopkinton Assessors map, available for disposition
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to declare the parcel known as 0 Woody Island Road, L36-10-0 on the Hopkinton Assessors map, available for disposition. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Select Board Rules of Procedure
Reaffirm the Select Board Rules of Procedure as written
To reaffirm the Select Board Rules of Procedure as written
Yes: Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes do not name Matthew Kizner in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brian Herr to reaffirm the Select Board Rules of Procedure as written. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Ritterbusch, Mannan, Herr), No-0.” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
Release DEED for 28 Knoll Road
Approve the sale of the parcel known as 28 Knoll Road, L35-110-0 on the Hopkinton Assessors map, to Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester, Inc., for $1.00, and authorized the Chair to...
To approve the sale of the parcel known as 28 Knoll Road, L35-110-0 on the Hopkinton Assessors map, to Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester, Inc., for $1.00, and authorized the Chair to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the disposition of said property
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch, to approve the sale of the parcel known as 28 Knoll Road, L35-110-0 on the Hopkinton Assessors map, to Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester, Inc., for $1.00, and authorized the Chair to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the disposition of said property. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Town Manager Report
Approve the posting of the following positions: Adult Services Librarian for Public Library, Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works, and a Sewer Technician for Public Works
To approve the posting of the following positions: Adult Services Librarian for Public Library, Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works, and a Sewer Technician for Public Works
Yes: Herr, Kizner, MannanThe minutes do not name Amy Ritterbusch in this vote; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to approve the posting of the following positions: Adult Services Librarian for Public Library, Heavy Equipment Operator for Public Works, and a Sewer Technician for Public Works. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Kizner, Mannan, Herr), No-0.” (Motion: Herr, second: Kizner)
Executive Session
Convene in executive session: 1) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief); 2). pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A,...
To convene in executive session: 1) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief); 2). pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider litigation strategy with respect to the complaint filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination in Lord v. Town of Hopkinton, MCAD docket number 2026EM01653, because an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position; 3) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to Firefighter turnout gear multi-district litigation because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; 4). Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to discuss strategy with respect to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate (Assessors Map U13 19 0 and 11 Ash Street), because an open meeting would have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; 5) to approve executive session minutes (7/21/26); to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session, and not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to convene in executive session: 1) pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, 21(a) (purpose 2) to consider strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Fire Chief); 2). pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to consider litigation strategy with respect to the complaint filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination in Lord v. Town of Hopkinton, MCAD docket number 2026EM01653, because an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Town's litigation position; 3) Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to Firefighter turnout gear multi-district litigation because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board; 4). Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (purpose 6) to discuss strategy with respect to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate (Assessors Map U13 19 0 and 11 Ash Street), because an open meeting would have detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Board; 5) to approve executive session minutes (7/21/26); to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore 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. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Herr, 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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