I am writing to offer my support for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board.

Shahidul is sincere and 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 are critical for the town’s success. He has done yeoman service to the town by serving on the Appropriation Committee for seven years overseeing our budget and managing its significant growth over time.

He also served on the Growth Study Committee for two years analyzing our growth issues and giving ideas for managing it.

More recently, I’ve had the good fortune of currently serving alongside Shahidul on the Planning Board.

His background and knowledge in finance is a great asset. Shahidul is involved in the town happenings and is very knowledgeable regarding the challenges that face Hopkinton. I am confident that he will bring his professional experience and formidable problem-solving skills to develop strategies to help better life in Hopkinton.

Please join me in voting for Shahidul Mannan for Select Board.

— Sundar Sivaraman, Hopkinton

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