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Hopkinton Former Select Board member

Mary Jo LaFreniere

At-large · 6 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

29 of 29meetings attended (100%) · whole board 94%
160votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
1 of 3split votes where LaFreniere was in the minority · whole board 32%
1abstained
6terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list LaFreniere 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 29 of 29 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (29)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 1Authorize the posting of the Police Department Intern and…Motion: to authorize the posting of the Police Department Intern and Youth…Passed 4–0 · LaFreniere: Yes

April 1, 2025: Authorize the posting of the Police Department Intern and Youth Services Librarian positions

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To authorize the posting of the Police Department Intern and Youth Services Librarian positions

Voted: Yes

Yes: Herr, LaFreniere, 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 Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to authorize the posting of the Police Department Intern and Youth Services Librarian positions. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Brian Herr-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: LaFreniere)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Apr 1Designate Shahidul Mannan as the Board's representative in negotiations…Motion: to designate Shahidul Mannan as the Board's representative in negotiations of…Passed 3–0 · LaFreniere: Yes

April 1, 2025: Designate Shahidul Mannan as the Board's representative in negotiations of an IMA with the Town of Southborough for the MWRA connection

AppointPassed · 3–0

To designate Shahidul Mannan as the Board's representative in negotiations of an IMA with the Town of Southborough for the MWRA connection

Voted: Yes

Yes: LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Joe Clark and Brian Herr, who were at the meeting; they are not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“MOVED by Amy Ritterbusch and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to designate Shahidul Mannan as the Board's representative in negotiations of an IMA with the Town of Southborough for the MWRA connection. ROLL CALL: Amy Ritterbusch-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Shahidul Mannan-Yes. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Ritterbusch, second: LaFreniere)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Mar 18Recommend the Town Meeting article: Supplemental Appropriation for MWRA…Motion: The Select Board moved to recommend approval of the following Town…Passed 4–0 · LaFreniere: Yes

March 18, 2025: Recommend the Town Meeting article: Supplemental Appropriation for MWRA Connection Design Work

ApprovePassed · 4–0

The Select Board moved to recommend approval of the following Town Meeting article: Supplemental Appropriation for MWRA Connection Design Work

Voted: Yes

Yes: Clark, LaFreniere, Mannan, RitterbuschAbstained: HerrThe minutes record “Yes-4, No-0, Abstain-1 (Ritterbusch, Clark, Mannan, Lafreniere-Yes; Herr- Abstain)”.

From the minutes

“The Select Board moved to recommend approval of the following Town Meeting article: Supplemental Appropriation for MWRA Connection Design Work. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0, Abstain-1 (Ritterbusch, Clark, Mannan, Lafreniere-Yes; Herr- Abstain).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Mar 11Approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Knights…Motion: to approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Knights of…Passed 3–0 · LaFreniere: Not recorded

March 11, 2025: Approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council 4822 for an annual fundraiser on May 3, 2025 from 6 pm to 10 pm at…

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council 4822 for an annual fundraiser on May 3, 2025 from 6 pm to 10 pm at St. John's Parish Hall

The count (3-0) does not match the 4 members shown at the meeting, and the minutes do not say who did not vote. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Amy Ritterbusch to approve a Special Temporary Alcohol License for the Knights of Columbus Bishop Rice Council 4822 for an annual fundraiser on May 3, 2025 from 6 pm to 10 pm at St. John's Parish Hall. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Ritterbusch)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Feb 4Authorize the posting of the Heavy Equipment Operator position…Motion: to authorize the posting of the Heavy Equipment Operator position at…Passed 4–0 · LaFreniere: Yes

February 4, 2025: Authorize the posting of the Heavy Equipment Operator position at the DPW

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To authorize the posting of the Heavy Equipment Operator position at the DPW

Voted: Yes

Yes: Clark, Herr, LaFreniere, MannanAbstained: Ritterbusch

From the minutes

“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to authorize the posting of the Heavy Equipment Operator position at the DPW. Vote to Approve: Yes-4 (Herr, LaFreniere, Clark, Mannan), No-0, Abstain-1 (Ritterbusch).” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Mannan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 21Authorize the posting of the Food Service Worker position…Motion: to authorize the posting of the Food Service Worker position at…Passed 3–0 · LaFreniere: Yes

January 21, 2025: Authorize the posting of the Food Service Worker position at the Senior Center

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To authorize the posting of the Food Service Worker position at the Senior Center

Voted: Yes

Yes: Clark, LaFreniere, MannanAbstained: Ritterbusch

From the minutes

“MOVED by Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to authorize the posting of the Food Service Worker position at the Senior Center. Vote to Approve: Yes-3 (LaFreniere, Clark, Mannan), No-0, Abstain-1 (Ritterbusch).” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jan 7Appoint Francis DeYoung, term expiring 6/30/2025; Peter LaGoy, term…Motion: to appoint Francis DeYoung, term expiring 6/30/2025; Peter LaGoy, term expiring…Passed 4–0 · LaFreniere: Yes

January 7, 2025: Appoint Francis DeYoung, term expiring 6/30/2025; Peter LaGoy, term expiring 6/30/2026; Linda Chuss, term expiring 6/30/2026; Scott Knous, term expiring 6/30/2027; Jane Moran, term expiring...

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Francis DeYoung, term expiring 6/30/2025; Peter LaGoy, term expiring 6/30/2026; Linda Chuss, term expiring 6/30/2026; Scott Knous, term expiring 6/30/2027; Jane Moran, term expiring 6/30/2027; Kenneth Parker, term expiring 6/30/2027; Charles Dauchy term expiring 6/30/2026, to the Trails Committee

Voted: Yes

Yes: Clark, Herr, LaFreniere, MannanAbstained: Ritterbusch

From the minutes

“MOVED by Mary Jo LaFreniere and SECONDED by Joe Clark to appoint Francis DeYoung, term expiring 6/30/2025; Peter LaGoy, term expiring 6/30/2026; Linda Chuss, term expiring 6/30/2026; Scott Knous, term expiring 6/30/2027; Jane Moran, term expiring 6/30/2027; Kenneth Parker, term expiring 6/30/2027; Charles Dauchy term expiring 6/30/2026, to the Trails Committee. ROLL CALL VOTE: Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes; Shahidul Mannan-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Abstain. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0, Abstain-1..” (Motion: LaFreniere, second: Clark)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jan 7Approve the posting of the positionMotion: to approve the posting of the positionPassed 3–0 · LaFreniere: Yes

January 7, 2025: Approve the posting of the position

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve the posting of the position

Voted: Yes

Yes: Clark, Herr, LaFreniereAbstained: RitterbuschThe roll call does not list Shahidul Mannan, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“MOVED by Joe Clark and SECONDED by Mary Jo LaFreniere to approve the posting of the position. ROLL CALL VOTE: Brian Herr-Yes, Joe Clark-Yes; Mary Jo LaFreniere-Yes, Amy Ritterbusch-Abstain. Vote to Approve: Yes-3, No-0, Abstain-1..” (Motion: Clark, second: LaFreniere)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dec 17Appoint Peter Lord as a Police Officer for the…Motion: to appoint Peter Lord as a Police Officer for the Town…Passed 4–0 · LaFreniere: Not recorded

December 17, 2024: Appoint Peter Lord as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Peter Lord as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton

Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Mary Jo LaFreniere 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 Shahidul Mannan and SECONDED by Joe Clark to appoint Peter Lord as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Mannan, second: Clark)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 17Conditionally offer Eva Cann a position as a Police…Motion: to conditionally offer Eva Cann a position as a Police Officer…Passed 4–0 · LaFreniere: Not recorded

December 17, 2024: Conditionally offer Eva Cann a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To conditionally offer Eva Cann a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training

Yes: Clark, Herr, Mannan, RitterbuschThe minutes say Mary Jo LaFreniere 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 Joe Clark and SECONDED by Shahidul Mannan to conditionally offer Eva Cann a position as a Police Officer for the Town of Hopkinton subject to the successful completion of the Academy training. Vote to Approve: Yes-4, No-0..” (Motion: Clark, second: Mannan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (141)

    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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