I am proud to endorse Shahidul Mannan for another term on Hopkinton’s Select Board. Shahidul has been a dedicated volunteer for the citizens of Hopkinton for many years serving on the Appropriation Committee, Planning Board and Select Board. In all of these roles, he has shown the commitment, creativity and curiosity necessary to be an effective leader for Hopkinton.

As we enter into a time of more difficult decisions around budgets and capital projects for the town, experience and knowledge of how the process works will be critical to ensuring the right decisions are made and the right projects prioritized. Shahidul has the knowledge and qualities to do this well. I have seen firsthand working with him on the Elementary School Building Committee that he asks the right questions, understands the complexities of municipal funding and, most importantly, is open to changing his mind when presented with new information. These are the qualities Hopkinton needs on the Select Board and why I am proud to support Shahidul Mannan. Hopkinton is fortunate to have such a dedicated volunteer to serve the citizens. Please join me in electing Shahidul for another term.

— Jon Graziano, Hopkinton

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