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February 12, 2024
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: John Cronin, Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL OFFER FOR TOWN PURCHASE OF 799 WASHINGTON STREET
Proceed with negotiations to allow the Town of Holliston to purchase the property located 799 Washington Street
J. Cronin made a motion to proceed with negotiations to allow the Town of Holliston to purchase the property located 799 Washington Street. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“J. Cronin made a motion to proceed with negotiations to allow the Town of Holliston to purchase the property located 799 Washington Street. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Cronin, second: Hein)
WARRANTS
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,090,795.60
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,090,795.60. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,090,795.60. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023 as written
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023 as written. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023 as written. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve Rushford & Sons One-Day Beer and Wine License for a PTO fundraiser to be held in the Upper Town Hall on March 20, 2024 from 4:30pm to 9:00pm
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve Rushford & Sons One-Day Beer and Wine License for a PTO fundraiser to be held in the Upper Town Hall on March 20, 2024 from 4:30pm to 9:00pm. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve Rushford & Sons One-Day Beer and Wine License for a PTO fundraiser to be held in the Upper Town Hall on March 20, 2024 from 4:30pm to 9:00pm. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Waive the fee for the Rushford & Sons One-Day Beer and Wine License for the PTO fundraiser in Upper Town Hall on March 20, 2024
B. Sparrell made a motion to waive the fee for the Rushford & Sons One-Day Beer and Wine License for the PTO fundraiser in Upper Town Hall on March 20, 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to waive the fee for the Rushford & Sons One-Day Beer and Wine License for the PTO fundraiser in Upper Town Hall on March 20, 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the Event Permit for the Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday May 27, 2024 staring at 11:00am with a proposed route as follows: Woodland Street to Church Street to Central Street to...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Event Permit for the Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday May 27, 2024 staring at 11:00am with a proposed route as follows: Woodland Street to Church Street to Central Street to Front Street, stopping at the Afghan Monument, then onto Exchange Street, to Railroad Street, to Central Street and ending on Washington Street, with Police Detail. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Event Permit for the Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday May 27, 2024 staring at 11:00am with a proposed route as follows: Woodland Street to Church Street to Central Street to Front Street, stopping at the Afghan Monument, then onto Exchange Street, to Railroad Street, to Central Street and ending on Washington Street, with Police Detail. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the Event Permit for the Turkey Trot sponsored by the Holliston Youth Lacrosse Association on Thursday November 28, 2024. From 7:30am to 9:30am
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Event Permit for the Turkey Trot sponsored by the Holliston Youth Lacrosse Association on Thursday November 28, 2024. From 7:30am to 9:30am. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Event Permit for the Turkey Trot sponsored by the Holliston Youth Lacrosse Association on Thursday November 28, 2024. From 7:30am to 9:30am. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the following appointments to the VFW Memorial Day Committee; Ronald Turcotte, Stanley Feinberg, Charles Jacobs and Eusebio Gonzalez for a term to expire June 2024
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the following appointments to the VFW Memorial Day Committee; Ronald Turcotte, Stanley Feinberg, Charles Jacobs and Eusebio Gonzalez for a term to expire June 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the following appointments to the VFW Memorial Day Committee; Ronald Turcotte, Stanley Feinberg, Charles Jacobs and Eusebio Gonzalez for a term to expire June 2024. 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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