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January 29, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Cronin, Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell
Absent: None
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UPDATE FROM CELEBRATE HOLLISTON 300TH CELEBRATION
Approve the installation, once reviewed by Town Council, of banners to be hung on poles requested by the Celebrate Holliston 300th Committee
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the installation, once reviewed by Town Council, of banners to be hung on poles requested by the Celebrate Holliston 300th Committee. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the installation, once reviewed by Town Council, of banners to be hung on poles requested by the Celebrate Holliston 300th Committee. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
BOARD BUSINESS / 7B. EVENT PERMIT 300TH ANNIVERSARY PARADE
Approve the Event Permit for the Celebrate Holliston 300th Anniversary Parade on May 11, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm starting at Washington and Highland Street to end at Washington and Woodland...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Event Permit for the Celebrate Holliston 300th Anniversary Parade on May 11, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm starting at Washington and Highland Street to end at Washington and Woodland Street as indicated on the map with various road closures, and Police details. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Event Permit for the Celebrate Holliston 300th Anniversary Parade on May 11, 2024 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm starting at Washington and Highland Street to end at Washington and Woodland Street as indicated on the map with various road closures, and Police details. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
DISCUSSION OF EL HARVEY CONTRACT
Approve the contract for the Solid Waste and Recyclable Collection with E.L. Harvey as presented through calendar 2026 with the ability to extend the contract by one or two years
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the contract for the Solid Waste and Recyclable Collection with E.L. Harvey as presented through calendar 2026 with the ability to extend the contract by one or two years. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the contract for the Solid Waste and Recyclable Collection with E.L. Harvey as presented through calendar 2026 with the ability to extend the contract by one or two years. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
BOARD BUSINESS / 7F. FAMILY REQUEST FOR DEDICATION OF BENCH AT TOWN HALL
Approve the request from the Dellicker family to add a plaque of dedication to the black bench located at the Holliston Town Hall
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the request from the Dellicker family to add a plaque of dedication to the black bench located at the Holliston Town Hall. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the request from the Dellicker family to add a plaque of dedication to the black bench located at the Holliston Town Hall. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
WARRANT
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,087,145.80
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,087,145.80. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,087,145.80. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
BOARD BUSINESS
Appoint Michael Kelley as an EMT for the Town of Holliston to be reappointed on June 30, 2024
B. Sparrell made a motion to appoint Michael Kelley as an EMT for the Town of Holliston to be reappointed on June 30, 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to appoint Michael Kelley as an EMT for the Town of Holliston to be reappointed on June 30, 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Appoint Mark MacDonald as an EMT for the Town of Holliston to be reappointed on June 30, 2024
B. Sparrell made a motion to appoint Mark MacDonald as an EMT for the Town of Holliston to be reappointed on June 30, 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to appoint Mark MacDonald as an EMT for the Town of Holliston to be reappointed on June 30, 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Town of Holliston for the First Amendment to Local Initiative Program Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and...
B. Sparrell made a motion to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Town of Holliston for the First Amendment to Local Initiative Program Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Exhibit B for Low and Moderate Income Units. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign on behalf of the Town of Holliston for the First Amendment to Local Initiative Program Regulatory Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Exhibit B for Low and Moderate Income Units. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Appoint Stephen Bradford, Walter McGrath and William Withington to the Memorial Day Committee American Legion Post 47 with a term to expire June 2024
B. Sparrell made a motion to appoint Stephen Bradford, Walter McGrath and William Withington to the Memorial Day Committee American Legion Post 47 with a term to expire June 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to appoint Stephen Bradford, Walter McGrath and William Withington to the Memorial Day Committee American Legion Post 47 with a term to expire June 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Appoint Patricia Pereira to the Historical Commission with a term to expire June 2026
B. Sparrell made a motion to appoint Patricia Pereira to the Historical Commission with a term to expire June 2026. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to appoint Patricia Pereira to the Historical Commission with a term to expire June 2026. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Accept a donation from Colantonio, 16 Everett Street, Holliston to the Holliston Police Gift Account in the amount of $1,000
B. Sparrell made a motion to accept a donation from Colantonio, 16 Everett Street, Holliston to the Holliston Police Gift Account in the amount of $1,000. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to accept a donation from Colantonio, 16 Everett Street, Holliston to the Holliston Police Gift Account in the amount of $1,000. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the Notice of Award to I.W. Harding Construction for Holliston 2023 Complete Streets for work on Central Street as outlined
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Notice of Award to I.W. Harding Construction for Holliston 2023 Complete Streets for work on Central Street as outlined. T. Hein second. Vote 3- 0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Notice of Award to I.W. Harding Construction for Holliston 2023 Complete Streets for work on Central Street as outlined. T. Hein second. Vote 3- 0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2023
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2023. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of December 4, 2023. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
OTHER BUSINESS
Adjourn
B. Sparrell made a motion to adjourn. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to adjourn. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
From the Holliston Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): Holliston Reporter — Tina Hein (candidate photo, May 2025); Holliston Hub (HCAT) “Just Thinking” candidate videos — Benjamin Sparrell (2026) and Damon Dimmick. Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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