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September 15, 2026
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Matthew Kizner, Amy Ritterbusch, Brian Herr, Joe Clark
Absent: Shahidul Mannan
Every vote, in order
Consent Agenda
Approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) $12,000 requested by the Marathon Fund Committee for 8 scholarships for Hopkinton resident high school seniors valued at $1,500 each, graduating in 2027;...
To approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) $12,000 requested by the Marathon Fund Committee for 8 scholarships for Hopkinton resident high school seniors valued at $1,500 each, graduating in 2027; and 2) $3,000 requested by the Council on Aging for the purpose of supporting health and wellness programs by offsetting instructor and equipment fees so programming remains accessible to seniors
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1) $12,000 requested by the Marathon Fund Committee for 8 scholarships for Hopkinton resident high school seniors valued at $1,500 each, graduating in 2027; and 2) $3,000 requested by the Council on Aging for the purpose of supporting health and wellness programs by offsetting instructor and equipment fees so programming remains accessible to seniors. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Ritterbusch)
Committee
Approve the Charge for the Elmwood Reuse Committee
To approve the Charge for the Elmwood Reuse Committee
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the Charge for the Elmwood Reuse Committee. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
Hopkinton Country Club, 204 Saddle Hill RD.
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to close the public hearing.Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Herr, second: Ritterbusch)
Approve the amended storage license for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids, flammable gases and solids, pursuant to Mass. General Laws Ch. 148 §13 submitted by Paul Dileo, on behalf...
To approve the amended storage license for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids, flammable gases and solids, pursuant to Mass. General Laws Ch. 148 §13 submitted by Paul Dileo, on behalf of Hopkinton Country Club, for the storage of 5150 gallons of LP-gas, of which 650 gallons is above ground (4) 120 gallon tanks, (30) 20lb D.O.T tanks; and 4500 gallons stored underground (4) 1000 gallon tanks and (1) 500 gallon radio tower
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the amended storage license for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids, flammable gases and solids, pursuant to Mass. General Laws Ch. 148 §13 submitted by Paul Dileo, on behalf of Hopkinton Country Club, for the storage of 5150 gallons of LP-gas, of which 650 gallons is above ground (4) 120 gallon tanks, (30) 20lb D.O.T tanks; and 4500 gallons stored underground (4) 1000 gallon tanks and (1) 500 gallon radio tower. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Clark, second: Ritterbusch)
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) to approve executive...
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) to approve executive session minutes; 3) to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session, and ; 4) not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session
From the minutes
“MOVED by Joe Clark 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) to approve executive session minutes; 3) to allow Elaine Lazarus and Lance DelPriore to participate in executive session, and ; 4) not to convene in open session at the conclusion of executive session. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-Yes, Joe Clark- Yes, Brian Herr-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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