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Joe Clark
At-large · 3 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
On split votes, Clark voted the same way as…
- Brian Herr100% (14 of 14)
- Shahidul Mannan87% (13 of 15)
- Amy Ritterbusch72% (13 of 18)
- Matthew Kizner22% (4 of 18)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Clark 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 25 of 27 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed
- Apr 7, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 3, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (27)
- May 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 31, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Dec 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 23, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 12, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 1, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- May 27, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
May 5Authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety…Motion: to authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety Dispatcher…Passed 4–0 · Clark: Not recorded
May 5, 2026: Authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety Dispatcher position for the Communications Department & a Summer Supervisor for the Parks & Recreation Department
To authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety Dispatcher position for the Communications Department & a Summer Supervisor for the Parks & Recreation Department
The count (4-0) does not match the 5 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to authorize the posting of the full time Public Safety Dispatcher position for the Communications Department & a Summer Supervisor for the Parks & Recreation Department. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Mannan)
Apr 14Approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submittedMotion: to approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submittedPassed 2–1 · Clark: Yes
April 14, 2026: Approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submitted
To approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submitted
Voted: Yes
Yes: Clark, RitterbuschNo: KiznerThe roll call does not list Brian Herr, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Joe Clark to approve the Zero First Emission Vehicle Policy as submitted. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-No, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-2 (Amy Ritterbusch, Joe Clark), No-1 (Matt Kizner)..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Clark)
Apr 14Approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive BudgetMotion: to approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive BudgetPassed 3–1 · Clark: Yes
April 14, 2026: Approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive Budget
To approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive Budget
Voted: Yes
Yes: Clark, Herr, RitterbuschNo: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve the revised FY2027 Comprehensive Budget. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes, Matt Kizner-No, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-1..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Apr 14Determine that the financial interest is not so substantial…Motion: to determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as…Failed 0–4 · Clark: No
April 14, 2026: Determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Melissa Recos
To determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Melissa Recos
Voted: No
No: Clark, Herr, Kizner, Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Melissa Recos. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-No, Matt Kizner-No, Brian Herr-No, Joe Clark-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-0, No-4..” (Motion: Kizner, second: Ritterbusch)
Apr 14Recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to…Motion: to recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to the…Failed 0–3 · Clark: No
April 14, 2026: Recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to the town, Appropriate funding for signage at the entrances to private ways or groups of private ways identifying such ways as…
To recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to the town, Appropriate funding for signage at the entrances to private ways or groups of private ways identifying such ways as private ways, Appropriate funding to support a townwide program to evaluate private ways that are candidates for acceptance as public ways
Voted: No
No: Clark, Herr, KiznerAbstained: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Matt Kizner and SECONDED by Joe Clark to recommend Approval of conveyance of 0 Auciello Drive to the town, Appropriate funding for signage at the entrances to private ways or groups of private ways identifying such ways as private ways, Appropriate funding to support a townwide program to evaluate private ways that are candidates for acceptance as public ways. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-Abstain, Matt Kizner-No, Brian Herr-No, Joe Clark-No. Vote to Approve: Yes-0, No-3.” (Motion: Kizner, second: Clark)
Apr 14Recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29,…Motion: to recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29, Civil…Passed 3–1 · Clark: Yes
April 14, 2026: Recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29, Civil Fingerprinting
To recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29, Civil Fingerprinting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Clark, Herr, KiznerNo: Ritterbusch
From the minutes
“MOVED by Brian Herr and SECONDED by Joe Clark to recommend a motion of No Action on Article 29, Civil Fingerprinting. ROLL CALL VOTE: Amy Ritterbusch-No, Matt Kizner-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-1..” (Motion: Herr, second: Clark)
Apr 7Approve a license for the storage of a total…Motion: to approve a license for the storage of a total of…Passed 3–0 · Clark: Not recorded
April 7, 2026: Approve a license for the storage of a total of 1,920 gallons of flammable liquids and 12,480 gallons of combustible liquids at 5 Parkwood Drive
To approve a license for the storage of a total of 1,920 gallons of flammable liquids and 12,480 gallons of combustible liquids at 5 Parkwood Drive
Yes: Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Matthew Kizner 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 this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Brian Herr to approve a license for the storage of a total of 1,920 gallons of flammable liquids and 12,480 gallons of combustible liquids at 5 Parkwood Drive. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Herr)
Apr 7Recommend approval of warrant articles: 1) Establish Revolving Fund…Motion: to recommend approval of warrant articles: 1) Establish Revolving Fund for…Passed 3–0 · Clark: Not recorded
April 7, 2026: Recommend approval of warrant articles: 1) Establish Revolving Fund for Municipal Aggregation Funds, and 2) Establish Revolving Fund for Municipal Electric Vehicle Charging
To recommend approval of warrant articles: 1) Establish Revolving Fund for Municipal Aggregation Funds, and 2) Establish Revolving Fund for Municipal Electric Vehicle Charging
Yes: Kizner, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say 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 this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to recommend approval of warrant articles: 1) Establish Revolving Fund for Municipal Aggregation Funds, and 2) Establish Revolving Fund for Municipal Electric Vehicle Charging. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Apr 7Recommend approval of the warrant article to adopt the…Motion: to recommend approval of the warrant article to adopt the new…Passed 3–1 · Clark: Not recorded
April 7, 2026: Recommend approval of the warrant article to adopt the new Use of Trails and Shared Use Paths Bylaw
To recommend approval of the warrant article to adopt the new Use of Trails and Shared Use Paths Bylaw
Yes: Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Matt Kizner to recommend approval of the warrant article to adopt the new Use of Trails and Shared Use Paths Bylaw. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (Amy Ritterbusch, Shahdul Mannan, Brian Herr), No-1 (Matt Kizner)..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Kizner)
Apr 7Recommend the proposed amendment to the Civil Fingerprinting bylaw…Motion: to recommend the proposed amendment to the Civil Fingerprinting bylaw at…Failed 2–2 · Clark: Not recorded
April 7, 2026: Recommend the proposed amendment to the Civil Fingerprinting bylaw at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
To recommend the proposed amendment to the Civil Fingerprinting bylaw at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting
Yes: Mannan, RitterbuschNo: Herr, Kizner
From the minutes
“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to recommend the proposed amendment to the Civil Fingerprinting bylaw at the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Vote to Approve: Yes-2 (Amy Ritterbusch, Shahdul Mannan), No-2 (Brian Herr, Matt Kizner)..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: Mannan)
Votes with no disagreement (120)
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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