Monday, May 18, 2026
Polls Open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Hopkinton Middle School
Candidate Statement
My name is Amy Ritterbusch and I am running for a second term on the Hopkinton Select Board. I am a hard worker, I do my research and I have a long history of involvement with the town and schools. This is a critical time for Hopkinton due to the rapid growth and development we continue to experience, and the resulting budget challenges. I don’t have all the answers, but I am working hard to keep the public informed after each meeting by recording Actions Taken videos with HCAM and publishing written Actions Taken on eHop. During the campaign process I am reaching out to residents from all parts of town, lifelong residents and newcomers.
My husband Tim and I have lived in Hopkinton for 19 years. We own a modest 140-year old home in the center of Hopkinton and enjoy walking in the downtown area as well as on the trails. We have three children, one high-schooler (Grade 12) who walks to school, as well as two HHS graduates (2018 and 2020). I have a BA from UMass Amherst and currently work as a Software & Web Analyst for the Wellesley Public School district. I have held many volunteer roles in town over the years. At the moment I am serving as chair of the Select Board and as a member of the Hopkinton Center Historic District Commission. I have previously served on the Planning Board, the Growth Study Committee and the Design Review Board. I am a founding member of eHop and have served as an eHop board member since 2007. I also volunteer with Girl Scout Troop 65040, although this will be my last year as my daughter is graduating.
It is important to have Select Board members who are knowledgeable, informed and actively engaged with the issues and the residents. My communications background, technical and research skills are a good compliment to the skill sets of the other board members. I work hard to stay on top of the issues in town and I bring that knowledge to the Select Board. I respectfully ask for your vote on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Candidate Statement
My name is Kyla McSweeney and I am running for a seat on the Select Board.
My husband James and I moved to Hopkinton in 2007 and are raising our children here. Quinn is 14 and in the 8th grade at Hopkinton Middle School, and Sierra is 11 and in the 5th grade at Hopkins.
I am a Director in the State Department of Early Education and Care, where I manage contracts and large grant programs requiring close attention to fiscal and regulatory matters. Formerly I was Director of the Children’s Corner at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. I also have a law degree from Suffolk University and have worked as a public interest attorney.
I have been involved in the town in various capacities in the 16 years I have lived here. I began my service on the Center School Council and then served on the Marathon School Council. I served on the committees in order to support the building of Marathon School and more recently the new Elmwood School. In 2021, I was elected to the Hopkinton Cemetery Commission and served as Secretary, which has familiarized me with the workings of town government. I have also been a Girl Scout leader in town for the past 6 years.
I believe that my fiscal and budgetary experience will be helpful in town budget matters. We have embarked on several ambitious projects in the past years such as the Downtown Corridor Project, a water remediation project, the new Marathon School and now additions to Hopkins and a new Elmwood School. These have tapped our resources, and many residents feel stretched by increasing tax rates. I believe we need to consider our planning with this in mind and think innovatively about how we can increase our revenues outside of raising residential tax rates.
My experience in law and policy has provided me with the ability to listen to different viewpoints and bring people together. Recent events and matters in town have resulted in a division of perspectives. I hope to be able to listen to diverse opinions of Hopkinton citizens and be respectful of the range of perspectives that residents have.
Having served in the role of Director many times and under different circumstances, I have experience attracting and retaining committed and professional employees, and I appreciate the need to do so. I believe we need to continue to seek strategies to attract high caliber candidates, support our town employees, and retain exceptional talent in all areas including public safety.
I feel that our town has much to be proud of including excellent schools, beautiful recreation areas, and a many committed volunteers. I hope to bring my professional experience and history of civic engagement to the Select Board, strengthening our community and applying a fresh perspective to the challenges ahead.
I respectfully ask for your vote on Monday, May 20 at the Middle School.
Candidate Statement
Last fall I was asked to fill an unexpired term for a Trustee of the Hopkinton Library and now am seeking a full three year term through this year’s election.
Hopkinton represents my third library Trustee position served over the past twenty years. I served six years with the Norfolk Library in Norfolk, CT from 2003-2009 and another six years with the Scoville Memorial Library in Salisbury, CT from 2011-2017. In my work with all three libraries I gained a strong appreciation for how they serve as a key cultural center in their respective communities. I had read during the early days of the internet, Kindle, and other technological means of viewing books and publications that libraries would soon face extinction but nothing could have been further from the truth.
Not only has circulation continued to grow with avid increasing demand for printed books but library programs involved with art, literature, music, and public information continually play a transformative learning platform for citizens of all ages. Hopkinton has a beautiful library building and a friendly professional staff that works hard to maximize its circulation offerings and new programmatic initiatives designed to make the library a true learning center.
I feel my experience and interest in maintaining the highest standards for this special institution will aid in the important role of the Library Board of Trustees.
Candidate Statement
I am excited to announce my candidacy for a seat at the Hopkinton Board of Health. I have over 16 years of healthcare experience. I am currently a Manager of Quality & Accreditation at a Health Plan. I manage the Quality Department and health care accreditations of the organization, which encompasses all departments and compliance of their policies and programs. I specialize in health care quality, compliance, policy, and management of health care programs and identify and address gaps in health care quality of delivery and services and build improvement programs to reduce those gaps. I have two master’s degrees in health care and one of them is in Public Health, where I also learned to manage and coordinate public health programs and address disparity and create quality improvement programs to address the gap.
I have briefly served at Hopkinton Board of Health before, in a vacated seat. I currently serve at the Veterans Celebrations Committee in town. I also served in Hopkinton Cultural Council and currently on the Hopkinton Center for the Arts Diversity and Equity Board. I am also actively involved in various other community and state commissions and boards.
Hopkinton is currently served by an excellent Health Department and Board of Health, and if given the opportunity, I would be honored to join the board. COVID has raised awareness of just one aspect of the vital work of public health, but there is so much more that goes into protecting and promoting community health.
Hopkinton is growing fast and becoming a diverse community and frequently lands on “safest places to live” lists. To stay the best, we must continue to work for the health and wellbeing of all our residents. That means we must identify the ever-evolving needs and challenges faced by our residents, and tailor programs to their needs, so that everyone—including our most vulnerable citizens—have access to the information, services, programs, and community resources that will help keep them informed, give them the right tools to empower them in making the right decision about their own health and keep them healthier. In my humble opinion, this is the core work of public health.
I can contribute and add value to the current board and town in general in a few ways:
- Bring my healthcare administrative, policy making and data interpretation experience to examine and address delivery and service quality enhancement, address gap and health disparities, where applicable.
- Collaborate, support, and listen to the current town health department and its employees, as they are the experts and the knowledge base.
- Support mental health and other health promotion programs that will benefit our entire community.
My family has called Hopkinton home for more than 10 years now. Our kids grew up here. It has been wonderful to raise our family here and to enjoy a very active and engaged community. Between my husband and I, we have been involved with Hopkinton Town government, for almost 10 years now and I sincerely hope that we have served and if given the opportunity, will continue to serve Hopkinton respectfully and honorably.
I believe that at this moment, my healthcare expertise and experience, makes me the right candidate for Hopkinton Board of Health. I humbly ask for your support and your vote on May 15th, 2023.
Candidate Statement
School Committee Candidate Statement
Greetings,
I would like to take a moment of your time to introduce myself and provide information on my background. My name is Adam R. Munroe. I am a candidate for the Hopkinton School Committee.
I have been a resident of Hopkinton for many years and my family’s history within the town goes back decades. My wife Heather and our three children truly enjoy calling Hopkinton our home. Our youngest child is currently a student in the Hopkinton school system. He enjoys being a student and often brings home exciting and interesting news from school.
I find Hopkinton provides a unique sense of community. We share wonderful schools, amazing events, and unparalleled community engagement with our public library, parks, and recreation opportunities. These advantages, and many more, are surpassed only by the overwhelming sense of dedication and service of those who have committed themselves to ensuring Hopkinton remains the safe and comfortable town we call home.
In the spirit of community service, I ask for the opportunity to serve on our School Committee. While Hopkinton is a great town, we also face many challenges. Fiscal acumen, economic equity, and transparency are core values that inspire my desire to serve on the committee. The residents of Hopkinton should expect a school committee that is engaged, responsible, and ensures that the core values Hopkinton residents are represented in the education of its students.
I currently serve as a member of Hopkinton’s Marathon Committee, where over the past several years I have fostered lasting relationships with many officials and others, which has allowed me to demonstrate teamwork, collaboration, and trust. Additionally, I serve on the Hopkinton Board of Assessors and help to ensure the tax base is executed in a fair and equitable manner in line with state regulations. I believe this steadfast oversight ensures that all residents in Hopkinton can feel confident that their interests are being handled in a transparent and professional manner.
My background has always been in service to others. I am a former paramedic with over 20 years of service. I continued my service journey to become a registered nurse, first obtaining my Associate degree, then Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Currently I am completing a PhD candidacy with a focus in Nursing Education.
My current roles include being department chair of a nursing program at a local community college and a registered nurse in a busy local emergency department. I have also served as a visiting lecturer in the Nursing Department at Framingham State University. All of these require fastidious attention to detail, an understanding of a variety of perspectives, an in-depth understanding of analytic data, and ability to apply critical thinking to evolving situations. My responsibilities as the chair of the nursing department include evaluating current educational practices for the nursing program and making recommendations for evidence-based changes and modifications to support sound educational practices while also embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion from across the community. Additionally, developing budgets, reviewing policies, developing and executing strategic plans, collaborating with administrators, faculty, staff, and students are responsibilities I feel will transfer well to the school committee.
I sincerely feel my proven skills, dedication to community, compassionate caring, and core values make me a great candidate for your consideration.
Thank you for your support.
Adam R. Munroe PhD(c), MSN, BSN, ADN, RN
Board of Assessors Candidate Statement
I would like to take a moment of your time to introduce myself and provide some information on my background. My name is Adam R. Munroe. I am a candidate for re-election to the Town of Hopkinton Board of Assessors.
I have been a resident of Hopkinton for thirteen years and my family’s history within the town goes back decades. My wife Heather, and three children truly enjoy calling Hopkinton our home.
I find Hopkinton provides a unique sense of community. Wonderful schools, amazing events, unparalleled community engagement including our public library, parks, and recreation opportunities. These, and many more, are surpassed by the overwhelming sense of dedication and service of those who have committed themselves to ensuring Hopkinton remains the safe and comfortable town we call home.
In the spirit of community service I ask for the opportunity to continue to serve on our Board of Assessors. While Hopkinton is a great town, we also face many challenges. Fiscal responsibility, economic equality, and transparency are core values that inspire my work on the board.
I currently serve as a member of Hopkinton’s Marathon Committee where over the past several years have fostered lasting relationships with many officials and others which have allowed me to demonstrate teamwork, collaboration, and trust.
My background has always been in service to others. I am a former paramedic with over 20 years of service. I continued my service journey to become a registered nurse. First obtaining my Associate degree, then Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees. Currently I am completing a PhD candidacy with a focus in Nursing Education. My current roles include being a registered nurse in a busy local emergency department as well as being a visiting lecturer in the Nursing Department at Framingham State University. While you may wonder how this experience relates to becoming a member of the Board of Assessors; let me explain. All of these require fastidious attention to detail, an understanding of a variety of perspectives, an in-depth understanding of analytic data, and ability to apply critical thinking to evolving situations.
I sincerely feel my proven skills, dedication to community, compassionate caring, and core values make me a great candidate for your consideration.
Thank you for your support.
Adam R. Munroe PhD(c), MSN, RN