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February 26, 2024
11 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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HOLLISTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS - STATEMENT OF INTERESTS
Authorize the Superintendent to submit the Massachusetts School Building Authority Statement of Interest for Holliston High School (date amended to March 8, 2024)
B. Sparrell made the following motion: "Having convened in an open meeting on February 26, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Holliston, in accordance with its by-laws and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest form dated April 2024 for the Holliston High School located at 370 Hollis Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and priority category for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Priority area #1: Building jeopardizing student health, poor health and learning environment. Priority #4: Prevention of severe overcrowding as a result of increased enrollment. Priority area #5: Replacement, renovation and modernization of school facilities such as roofs, window, boiler, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility. Priority area #7: Replacement or addition to obsolete building in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with State and approved local requirements. And herby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form. The Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Holliston to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority." Tina Hein seconded and amended the motion as follows; to change the date from April 2024 to March 8, 2024 and to allow for non-substantive changes and the inclusion of the MBTA 3A Community Data. Vote 3-0. All in favor.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made the following motion: "Having convened in an open meeting on February 26, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Holliston, in accordance with its by-laws and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest form dated April 2024 for the Holliston High School located at 370 Hollis Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and priority category for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future: Priority area #1: Building jeopardizing student health, poor health and learning environment. Priority #4: Prevention of severe overcrowding as a result of increased enrollment. Priority area #5: Replacement, renovation and modernization of school facilities such as roofs, window, boiler, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility. Priority area #7: Replacement or addition to obsolete building in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with State and approved local requirements. And herby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form. The Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Holliston to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority." Tina Hein seconded and amended the motion as follows; to change the date from April 2024 to March 8, 2024 and to allow for non-substantive changes and the inclusion of the MBTA 3A Community Data. Vote 3-0. All in favor..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Authorize the Superintendent to submit the Massachusetts School Building Authority Statement of Interest for the Robert H. Adams Middle School roof
Ben Sparrell made the following motion: "Having convened in an open meeting on February 26, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Holliston, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest form dated February 29, 2024 for the Robert H. Adams Middle School located at 323 Woodland Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future;Priority area #5: Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roof, window, boiler, heating and ventilating systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility, specifically, restoration of the Robert H. Adams Middle School roof; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Holliston to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority." Tina Hein seconded the motion. Vote 3-0. All in favor.
From the minutes
“Ben Sparrell made the following motion: "Having convened in an open meeting on February 26, 2024, prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Select Board of the Town of Holliston, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest form dated February 29, 2024 for the Robert H. Adams Middle School located at 323 Woodland Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future;Priority area #5: Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roof, window, boiler, heating and ventilating systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility, specifically, restoration of the Robert H. Adams Middle School roof; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the Town of Holliston to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority." Tina Hein seconded the motion. Vote 3-0. All in favor..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
BOARD VOTE TO RATIFY MEMORANUM OF AGREEMENT WITH LABORERS' UNION
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement as presented between the Town of Holliston and the Massachusetts Northern New England Laborers District Council, DPW, noting the Town of Holliston has received...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement as presented between the Town of Holliston and the Massachusetts Northern New England Laborers District Council, DPW, noting the Town of Holliston has received confirmation this MOA has been ratified by the Union and this MOA will be converted into an updated contract document to be executed when complete. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement as presented between the Town of Holliston and the Massachusetts Northern New England Laborers District Council, DPW, noting the Town of Holliston has received confirmation this MOA has been ratified by the Union and this MOA will be converted into an updated contract document to be executed when complete. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
REVIEW FY2025 BUDGET
Approve the Level 1Budgets that report to the Select Board, as presented on February 17, 2024 with the following exceptions: Increase the contribution to the General Fund from the Pinecrest...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Level 1Budgets that report to the Select Board, as presented on February 17, 2024 with the following exceptions: Increase the contribution to the General Fund from the Pinecrest Revolving Fund from $60,000 per year to $87,000 per year to directly offset increases in the Facilities budget; Reallocate the split costs of electricity for the facilities at Pinecreast from the General Fund (10422-52118) to the Revolving Fund; Approve the Sustainability Coordinator budget as flat from prior year ($51,000); Approve the Solid Waste budget as 5.1% to account for the agreed contract extension ($1,549.683); and approve the new request for PT Administrative Salaries in Youth & Family Services ($29,988) contingent upon offsetting contribution from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund. Further, any additional changes will be recommended by the Select Board after the Town Administrator Recommended Budget (Level 2), which is due to the Select Board on March 4, 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Level 1Budgets that report to the Select Board, as presented on February 17, 2024 with the following exceptions: Increase the contribution to the General Fund from the Pinecrest Revolving Fund from $60,000 per year to $87,000 per year to directly offset increases in the Facilities budget; Reallocate the split costs of electricity for the facilities at Pinecreast from the General Fund (10422-52118) to the Revolving Fund; Approve the Sustainability Coordinator budget as flat from prior year ($51,000); Approve the Solid Waste budget as 5.1% to account for the agreed contract extension ($1,549.683); and approve the new request for PT Administrative Salaries in Youth & Family Services ($29,988) contingent upon offsetting contribution from the Opioid Settlement Stabilization Fund. Further, any additional changes will be recommended by the Select Board after the Town Administrator Recommended Budget (Level 2), which is due to the Select Board on March 4, 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
WARRANTS
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,010,993.44
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,010,993.44. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,010,993.44. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
BOARD BUSINESS
Appoint Mackenzie Huff and Kathan Ramnath as EMT's to the Holliston Fire Department with a start date to be determined by the Fire Chief and HR Director
B. Sparrell made a motion to appoint Mackenzie Huff and Kathan Ramnath as EMT's to the Holliston Fire Department with a start date to be determined by the Fire Chief and HR Director. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to appoint Mackenzie Huff and Kathan Ramnath as EMT's to the Holliston Fire Department with a start date to be determined by the Fire Chief and HR Director. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve the amendment to the Pinecrest Restaurant Contract, nonsubstantive schedule of payments, that previously agreed annually upon $45,000 per year
B. Sparrell made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the amendment to the Pinecrest Restaurant Contract, nonsubstantive schedule of payments, that previously agreed annually upon $45,000 per year. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the amendment to the Pinecrest Restaurant Contract, nonsubstantive schedule of payments, that previously agreed annually upon $45,000 per year. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the Event Permit for the 2024 Panther Prowl 5K Road Race to be held on April 6, 2024 from 9:00am - 12:00noon, starting at the Holliston High School and following the same route as the...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Event Permit for the 2024 Panther Prowl 5K Road Race to be held on April 6, 2024 from 9:00am - 12:00noon, starting at the Holliston High School and following the same route as the Turkey Trot, with designated Police Detail. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Event Permit for the 2024 Panther Prowl 5K Road Race to be held on April 6, 2024 from 9:00am - 12:00noon, starting at the Holliston High School and following the same route as the Turkey Trot, with designated Police Detail. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the One Day Wine & Beer License for Crafted, a TIP certified server, for the Holliston Library Adult Book Fair to be held at the 752 Washington Street from 5:00pm - 10:00pm. on March 2...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the One Day Wine & Beer License for Crafted, a TIP certified server, for the Holliston Library Adult Book Fair to be held at the 752 Washington Street from 5:00pm - 10:00pm. on March 2, 2024 with a snow date of March 9, 2024. This was voted and approved by the Library Trustees. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the One Day Wine & Beer License for Crafted, a TIP certified server, for the Holliston Library Adult Book Fair to be held at the 752 Washington Street from 5:00pm - 10:00pm. on March 2, 2024 with a snow date of March 9, 2024. This was voted and approved by the Library Trustees. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve a donation to the Senior Center in memory of Merrilyn Ann Potter from the Johnny and Gwen Ulrich Family in the amount of $100
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve a donation to the Senior Center in memory of Merrilyn Ann Potter from the Johnny and Gwen Ulrich Family in the amount of $100. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve a donation to the Senior Center in memory of Merrilyn Ann Potter from the Johnny and Gwen Ulrich Family in the amount of $100. 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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