One of my first memories of Matt Kizner is him walking up to the mic and asking a question of one of our town leaders. He was new to town at the time, yet cared enough and was courageous to cut through the chase. I continue to see the ability to process information, courage, care and now a track record of service to our town in Matt. I have since learnt he is a consummate father who makes the time to read stories every night to his children. I will be voting for Matt to serve on our Select Board on May 19. I hope you will choose him as well.

Shahidul Mannan has led the quintessential immigrant life and exemplifies the promise of America. He drove a cab in New York City in his early years in the U.S., he was a small business owner, educated himself and grew up in his career to be an executive in the technology sector managing large teams and projects. He and his beautiful family are an asset to our town. Through his many years of service on the Appropriation Committee and the Select Board, he remains steadfast in his commitment to our town. I look to Shahidul to push for more stringent fiscal responsibility in his second term on the Select Board. I will be voting for him on May 19. I hope you will join me in voting for him to serve a second term on the Select Board.

— Meena Bharath, Hopkinton

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