![]() ![]() The Select Board acknowledged Gerard Berthelette, assistant foreman for the Department of Public Works, who retired after 16 years of service to the town. “The HPD is a shining light, and I’m really proud of our Police Department so I just like to see that support,” Nasrullah said. Select Board member Irfan Nasrullah offered thanks to the Legacy Farms group. The Select Board approved a gift of $690 to the Police Department from Chakradhar Konapala, Kanthisri Chimirala and the Legacy Farms North Community. “I’m super-excited to be here and I can’t wait to get started,” said Normandin, who graduated from Fitchburg State. Normandin completed police academy training last week and is set to start on the job Wednesday, Chief Joseph Bennett said. You can do something positive for your own cause you can have a conversation.”Ĭody Normandin was approved to be the town’s next police officer. If you disagree with someone there’s plenty of other things you can do. Tensions are high and it’s really not funny. ![]() “This discord in town doesn’t further anyone’s cause,” she said. Ritterbusch said the signs that have been taken range from those supporting the police to those promoting Black Lives Matter. She said she lives on a main road and has experienced both issues during her 16 years in town. Again, job well done, the legislative process went effectively, and most spectacularly all of this happened because of the amazing residents that we have here in Hopkinton.”ĭuring the public comment portion of the meeting, Select Board member Amy Ritterbusch expressed disappointment with yard signs being taken from residents’ property as well as signs being placed on lawns without consent. “Last but not least, the cooperation and understanding from town residents dealing with us relative to the social distancing, wearing of masks as a way of keeping everybody safe was amazing. I also want to thank town staff who spent the last 11 months preparing for this Annual Town Meeting therefore failure was not an option. “I want to thank the volunteers who work on town boards for countless hours getting us ready. What was not surprising to me was the way Hopkinton came together successfully to deliver what I thought was a fantastic performance. This last Town Meeting was somewhat challenging given COVID-19. “I’ve been with the community now for 11 years, and Town Meetings come in different forms. “I want to take this opportunity to thank the community of Hopkinton for a successful Annual Town Meeting,” Town Manager Norman Khumalo told the Select Board. ![]()
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