Letters of Support
Nancy “Punky” Drawe Supports Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
I met Shahidul Mannan a few months ago and I knew right away that he was a wonderful and kind man. When I heard he was running for a seat on the Select Board, I thought about how lucky the other members of the board will be to have Shahidul Read more…
Holly Morand
Stacia Friedrich Krozy Supports Holly Morand for School Committee (2-years)
It is with genuine excitement that I am writing to endorse Holly Morand for School Committee. Holly is a thoughtful, intelligent, and well-informed candidate who I have the pleasure of knowing through her outstanding work with the Hopkinton Freedom Team. I have witnessed Holly help those in crises, calm a Read more…
Letters of Support
Jon and Erin Graziano Support Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
We are writing to express our support for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board in Hopkinton. Hopkinton deserves to have elected leaders who are focused on the best interest of all of its citizens. These leaders should be able to assess the challenges presented and the diverse interests of all stakeholders Read more…
Letters of Support
Irfan Nasrullah Endorses Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
For the past four years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Shahidul Mannan through my work on the Select Board and his work on the Appropriations Committee. Through this work, I’ve come to appreciate his dedication to the Town and to respect his insight, particularly when we develop our Read more…
Letters of Support
Irfan Nasrullah Endorses Mary Jo LaFreniere for Select Board
I’ve had the pleasure to work with Mary Jo on the Select Board for the past 3 years. Part of the job as a Member of the Select Board is bringing leadership and perspective, and Mary Jo bring both skills to the table. No one member can say they delivered Read more…
Letters of Support
Jean Bertschmann Supports Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
I am writing to endorse Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. I have had the privilege of working with Shahidul for many years as a result of our roles serving the community of Hopkinton. During my tenure on the School Committee, I had the opportunity to work with Shahidul in his Read more…
Letters of Support
Patrick Atwell Supports Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. During these difficult times regarding COVID, economy, ARPA [American Rescue Plan Act] funds, etc., there is no better time than now to elect Shahidul. The town needs experience more than ever, and his resume speaks for itself. Read more…
Letters of Support
Meena Bharath Supports Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
What does it take for us to feel that a candidate for Select Board will represent the community well? I ask because we have a candidate on the ballot who has served on a multitude of town boards over seven years — Appropriation Committee and Planning Board are two with Read more…
Letters of Support
Sundar Sivaraman Supports Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. Shahidul is sincere, honest and works for our community. People may not know this as the committees that he has served do not receive much public attention but critical for Town’s success. He has done yeoman service Read more…
Letters of Support
Stephen Campbell and Sheila Zarba-Campbell Support Mary Jo LaFreniere and Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
Mary Jo LaFreniere and Shahidul Mannan have our votes for Select Board on May 16. We encourage you to vote for them too. Mary Jo is already serving successfully on the Select Board, relying on her professional expertise as a former town assessor in Plainville and on her extensive inside Read more…
Holly Morand
Elizabeth Farry and Jamie Wronka Endorse Nancy Cavanaugh, Jenn Devlin and Holly Lynn Morand for School Committee
Elizabeth Farry and Jamie Wronka, Admins of the Facebook Group “Resource Forum for Hopkinton School Decisions related to COVID-19, 2021-22” endorse Nancy Cavanaugh, Jenn Devlin and Holly Lynn Morand for School Committee. ********************************** THREE YEAR SEAT: Nancy Cavanaugh (Caucus Endorsed Democrat) v. Chris Melton (Caucus Endorsed Republican) Nancy Cavanaugh, our Read more…
Letters of Support
Meena Kaushik Supports Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. Shahidul is sincere, honest and works for our community. People may not know this as the committees that he has served do not receive much public attention but critical for Town’s success. He has tirelessly served on Read more…
Letters of Support
Margie Wiggin Supports Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
I am delighted to support Shahidul (pronounced Shah-hee-dool) Mannan for Hopkinton‘s Select Board. Shahidul has an impressive business career, but also is an exemplary human being, who thinks of others and always does his best at whatever he attempts. Adjectives which describe him are kind, compassionate, warm, generous, intelligent, outgoing, Read more…
Letters of Support
Mary McLeod Supports Nancy Drawe for Housing Authority
Nancy Drawe would be the best choice to become a member of the Hopkinton Housing Authority. I worked as Outreach Supervisor for the Hopkinton Sr. Center for 20 years. I know her well. When asked by a neighbor or friend at Davis Road for advice, Nancy would respond with empathy, Read more…
Holly Morand
Denise E. Hildreth Supports Holly Morand for School Committee
As a lifelong resident, mother of grown children who attended our schools, social worker and educator, I write to support Holly Morand for School Committee. I came to know Holly six years ago when she became my graduate level intern when I served as Director of Hopkinton Youth and Family Read more…
Caucus
Press Release: Hopkinton Democratic Town Caucus Results 2022
On Friday, April 8th Hopkinton Democrats gathered at the Hopkinton Town Hall to elect and endorse candidates for the local town election on Monday, May 16th. Approximately 70 residents attended and endorsed the following 20 candidates. Mary Jo Lafreniere, Select Board (vote for 2)* Shahidul Mannan, Select Board (vote for Read more…
Letters of Support
Charusmitha Ram Supports Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
I have known Shahidul for a few years now. He has been an active community member and has made many contributions to the town through his involvement in the Appropriations Committee, Community Preservation Committee, Growth Study Committee and more recently as part of the Planning board. Shahidul brings a diverse Read more…
Letters of Support
Asha Sherring Supports Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
Dear Editor, I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. Shahidul is a hard worker, honest and works for our community. He has financial knowledge that will help support businesses in Hopkinton. He is thoughtful, easy to talk with and will be responsive to our Read more…
Beth Malloy
Muriel Kramer Supports Beth Malloy for Constable
Please run this letter of support for Beth Malloy – many thanks! I am writing to endorse Beth Malloy for Constable; she is running to fill the unexpired term for the seat she is currently holding. When we faced an unexpected opening this past year, Beth was quick to volunteer Read more…
Letters of Support
Muriel Kramer Supports Shahidul Mannan and Mary Jo LaFreniere for Select Board
I am so thrilled to support Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. Shahidul is bright, experienced, collegial, and has the municipal finance know how we need on the Select Board. It has been my pleasure to know and serve with Shahidul; we worked together on the Growth Study Committee strategizing to Read more…
Letters of Support
Jamie Wronka Supports Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
I write with enthusiastic support for Shahidul Mannan to the Hopkinton Select Board. He has been a resident of Hopkinton for 10 years with his wife, college student son, and middle school daughter – in that time he has demonstrated dedication to our community’s health, growth, and fiscal priorities through Read more…
Letters of Support
Ilana Casady Supports Shahidul Mannan for Select Board
Shahidul Mannan has quietly and respectfully been making positive contributions to Hopkinton for many years. Between planning board, appropriations, community preservation and growth studies committees, Shahidul has been working hard for our town. He has shown his commitment, passion, and drive to be a positive representative for the community. I Read more…
Letters of Support
Lya Batlle-Rafferty Supporting Mary Jo LaFreniere run for Select Board
I am writing in full support of Mary Jo LaFreniere run for Select Board. Mary Jo’s commitment to this town cannot be overstated. She spent years in the Board of Assessors, one of the quiet boards that many people don’t realize is so vital to the workings of our town. Read more…