A statement from our members As members of the Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee (HDTC), we are proud of our smart, caring, well qualified candidates. We are working diligently to help voters get to know them and to educate our residents Read more…
I am pleased to offer my endorsement for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board. Ever since I have known him, I have seen the commitment and passion he has for this town. He has been an extraordinary leader, advocate, and a Read more…
Shahidul Mannan’s experiences with both big data and town finances make him an ideal candidate for Select Board. His position on the appropriations committee means he spent years learning and subsequently supporting the fiduciary responsibility of the town, a key Read more…
Hopkinton Neighbors, I am writing to ask you to vote for Shahidul Mannan and Mary Jo LaFreniere for Select Board on Monday May 16th; they are uniquely suited to serve on the Select Board with their municipal finance experience. Mary Read more…
I am pleased to support and endorse Mary Jo Lafreniere and Shahidul Mannan for our Select Board in Hopkinton. I have had the pleasure of working with both of them during my career of service. I am inspired by both Read more…
I have known Shahidul for several years and am so impressed with his involvement in town prior to running for the Select Board. His seven years on appropriations and two years on the planning board has allowed him to provide Read more…
I am writing in support of my friend, Shahidul Mannan, for the Select Board. I have known Shahidul for a number of years and have always been so impressed with his service to this town on multiple boards and commissions, Read more…
I was thrilled to learn that Shahidul Mannan is running for a seat on the Select Board. Shahidul is a compassionate, thoughtful leader and is invested in Hopkinton’s continued growth and progress. He’s a great advocate for Hopkinton and its Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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, Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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, Read more…
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 Read more…
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; Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
Open to the public; registered Hopkinton Democrats invited to participate Hopkinton, MA. March 6, 2022: The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee (HDTC) will be holding its nominating caucus for the May town elections on Friday, April 8, at 6:30 PM at Read more…
To be clear I want to reiterate that I do not in any way condone personal attacks on my opponent or his family members. I spent a lot of time this past week looking online and asking friends and my Read more…
Lya Batlle-Rafferty – CPF M102 – 8 days before election – June 16, 2020
At last night’s scheduled Select Board debate on HCAM, instead of responding to the first question, my opponent read a prepared statement and left the debate. He accused me of allowing attacks on social media through surrogates on him and Read more…
Pausing here to recognize the outstanding actions of Hopkinton residents to denounce the brutal murder of George Floyd. I join Hopkinton in condemning the murder of George Floyd and calling for greater awareness and action on racial justice. To me, Read more…
Today, I am tired. I am white presenting. What does that mean? I have white skin. But, I am a latina. My dad is much darker. Oddly, though, even being light-skinned like my mom doesn’t stop people from treating you Read more…
Although I participated in both of the peaceful protests against Racial Injustice on the Common the last two weeks and I posted briefly about those on Facebook, I wanted to take some time and put together a thoughtful statement before Read more…
In the interest of transparency, I am posting all of my campaign finance reports online for easy access. They have also been filed with the Town Clerk as required by law.