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Brian Herr
At-large · 7 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Herr voted the same way as…
- Irfan Nasrullah100% (5 of 5)
- Mary Jo LaFreniere80% (4 of 5)
- Amy Ritterbusch60% (3 of 5)
- Brendan Tedstone40% (2 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Herr as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 36 of 36 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (36)
- May 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 20, 2021 · Regular: Present (Brian Herr arrived after the meeting began (at 6:07 PM).)
- Apr 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 1, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
May 18Advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director…Motion: to advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director with…Passed 4–1 · Herr: Yes
May 18, 2021: Advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director with an overall rating of Exceeds Expectations Regularly and to authorize the Chair to sign the final document
To advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director with an overall rating of Exceeds Expectations Regularly and to authorize the Chair to sign the final document
Voted: Yes
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschNo: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to advance the evaluation form to the Human Resources Director with an overall rating of Exceeds Expectations Regularly and to authorize the Chair to sign the final document. ROLL CALL: Nasrullah-Yes; Herr-Yes; LaFreniere-Yes; Ritterbusch-Yes; Tedstone-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Herr, second: Ritterbusch)
Apr 20Approve the name "Hoyt Way" for the Hopkinton Village…Motion: to approve the name "Hoyt Way" for the Hopkinton Village Center…Passed 4–0 · Herr: Yes
April 20, 2021: Approve the name "Hoyt Way" for the Hopkinton Village Center residential development in the location depicted on the submitted plan
To approve the name "Hoyt Way" for the Hopkinton Village Center residential development in the location depicted on the submitted plan
Voted: Yes
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Brendan Tedstone, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. LaFreniere and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to approve the name "Hoyt Way" for the Hopkinton Village Center residential development in the location depicted on the submitted plan. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Ritterbusch)
Apr 20Approve the submission of an application to the MAAB…Motion: to approve the submission of an application to the MAAB for…Passed 4–0 · Herr: Yes
April 20, 2021: Approve the submission of an application to the MAAB for a time variance to delay the installation of a lift to the second floor of the farmhouse
To approve the submission of an application to the MAAB for a time variance to delay the installation of a lift to the second floor of the farmhouse
Voted: Yes
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschAbstained: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to approve the submission of an application to the MAAB for a time variance to delay the installation of a lift to the second floor of the farmhouse. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Abstain. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0, Abstain-1..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)
Feb 9Accept the resignation of John Palmer from the Tax…Motion: to accept the resignation of John Palmer from the Tax Relief…Passed 4–1 · Herr: Yes
February 9, 2021: Accept the resignation of John Palmer from the Tax Relief Committee
To accept the resignation of John Palmer from the Tax Relief Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschNo: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to accept the resignation of John Palmer from the Tax Relief Committee. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Feb 9Appoint Barbara Kessler to the Tax Relief Committee, to…Motion: to appoint Barbara Kessler to the Tax Relief Committee, to a…Passed 5–0 · Herr: Not recorded
February 9, 2021: Appoint Barbara Kessler to the Tax Relief Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint Barbara Kessler to the Tax Relief Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2023
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Irfan Nasrullah yes, Brian Herr yes, Amy Ritterbusch yes, Brendan Tedstone yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint Barbara Kessler to the Tax Relief Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2023. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Feb 9Approve the hiring of an Administrative Assistant, FinanceMotion: to approve the hiring of an Administrative Assistant, FinancePassed 5–0 · Herr: Not recorded
February 9, 2021: Approve the hiring of an Administrative Assistant, Finance
To approve the hiring of an Administrative Assistant, Finance
The minutes give the count as 5-0, but the roll call reads: Irfan Nasrullah yes, Brian Herr yes, Amy Ritterbusch yes, Brendan Tedstone yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to approve the hiring of an Administrative Assistant, Finance. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-5, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Nasrullah)
Feb 2Appoint Barbara Kessler to the Tax Relief Committee, to…Motion: to appoint Barbara Kessler to the Tax Relief Committee, to a…Passed 4–0 · Herr: Yes
February 2, 2021: Appoint Barbara Kessler to the Tax Relief Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2023
To appoint Barbara Kessler to the Tax Relief Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2023
Voted: Yes
Yes: Herr, Nasrullah, Ritterbusch, TedstoneThe roll call does not list Mary Jo LaFreniere, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Nasrullah and SECONDED by Ms. Ritterbusch to appoint Barbara Kessler to the Tax Relief Committee, to a term expiring 6/30/2023. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Nasrullah, second: Ritterbusch)
Jan 26Include a Tree Protection bylaw placeholder. In response to…Motion: to include a Tree Protection bylaw placeholder. In response to a…Failed 1–4 · Herr: No
January 26, 2021: Include a Tree Protection bylaw placeholder. In response to a question of Mr. Nasrullah, Mr. Khumalo stated that the Board can withdraw an article any time before it signs the…
To include a Tree Protection bylaw placeholder. In response to a question of Mr. Nasrullah, Mr. Khumalo stated that the Board can withdraw an article any time before it signs the warrant. Mr. Tedstone stated he is concerned about putting it on the warrant without input from those affected by it. Ms. Ritterbusch stated she anticipates the draft will be rewritten as a General Bylaw and then circulated for comment. She stated the issue has been debated for over 2 years by the public and the Planning Board, and people shouldn't have to wait longer. Mr. Nasrullah stated that the article should be sponsored by the Planning board, and Mr. Tedstone agreed
Voted: No
Yes: RitterbuschNo: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mr. Nasrullah to include a Tree Protection bylaw placeholder. In response to a question of Mr. Nasrullah, Mr. Khumalo stated that the Board can withdraw an article any time before it signs the warrant. Mr. Tedstone stated he is concerned about putting it on the warrant without input from those affected by it. Ms. Ritterbusch stated she anticipates the draft will be rewritten as a General Bylaw and then circulated for comment. She stated the issue has been debated for over 2 years by the public and the Planning Board, and people shouldn't have to wait longer. Mr. Nasrullah stated that the article should be sponsored by the Planning board, and Mr. Tedstone agreed. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-No; Mr. Herr-No; Ms. LaFreniere-No; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-1, No-4..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Nasrullah)
Dec 15Renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's PizzaMotion: to renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's PizzaPassed 4–1 · Herr: Yes
December 15, 2020: Renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's Pizza
To renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's Pizza
Voted: Yes
Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, Nasrullah, RitterbuschNo: Tedstone
From the minutes
“MOVED by Mr. Tedstone and SECONDED by Ms. LaFreniere to renew the Common Victualler license for Hiller's Pizza. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Yes; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes; Mr. Tedstone-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-1..” (Motion: Tedstone, second: LaFreniere)
Oct 20Support the application to the CPC for Covid-19 related…Motion: to support the application to the CPC for Covid-19 related emergency…Passed 3–0 · Herr: Yes
October 20, 2020: Support the application to the CPC for Covid-19 related emergency housing relief
To support the application to the CPC for Covid-19 related emergency housing relief
Voted: Yes
Yes: Herr, Nasrullah, RitterbuschAbstained: LaFreniereThe roll call does not list Brendan Tedstone, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting. The minutes note: Brendan Tedstone (not voting, as the minutes say).
From the minutes
“MOVEDby Ms. Ritterbusch and SECONDEDby Mr. Herr to support the application to the CPC for Covid-19 related emergency housing relief. ROLL CALL:Mr. Nasrullah-Yes; Mr. Herr-Yes; Ms. LaFreniere-Abstain; Ms. Ritterbusch-Yes. Mr. Tedstone was not present. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0, Abstain-1..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
Votes with no disagreement (131)
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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