MassVoter.com← Holliston Select BoardHolliston Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting
March 4, 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
DELIBERATION OF REQUESTED CHANGES TO TOWN FLAG POLICY
Approve the updated Flag Policy, as presented amending the January 22, 2024 version to include the creation of an annual calendar starting with the current year, 2024
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the updated Flag Policy, as presented amending the January 22, 2024 version to include the creation of an annual calendar starting with the current year, 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the updated Flag Policy, as presented amending the January 22, 2024 version to include the creation of an annual calendar starting with the current year, 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the annual calendar for the calendar year 2024 in conjunction with the Flag Policy, as amended on March 4, 2024, as presented
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the annual calendar for the calendar year 2024 in conjunction with the Flag Policy, as amended on March 4, 2024, as presented. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the annual calendar for the calendar year 2024 in conjunction with the Flag Policy, as amended on March 4, 2024, as presented. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Request that the Town Administrator purchase a Pride Flag, per the Town's Flag Policy Calendar for 2024
B. Sparrell made a motion to request that the Town Administrator purchase a Pride Flag, per the Town's Flag Policy Calendar for 2024. T. Hein second. After a conscious of the participants it was determined that the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag be purchased. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to request that the Town Administrator purchase a Pride Flag, per the Town's Flag Policy Calendar for 2024. T. Hein second. After a conscious of the participants it was determined that the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag be purchased. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
WARRANTS
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $552,014.58
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $552,014.58. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $552,014.58. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
FY2025 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDED BUDGET
Approve the Financial Policies, as amended by the Finance Committee, with the following amendment: changing the aggregate OPEB/Pension Stabilization Fund contributions to a minimum of $1 million...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Financial Policies, as amended by the Finance Committee, with the following amendment: changing the aggregate OPEB/Pension Stabilization Fund contributions to a minimum of $1 million and a maximum of $1.25 million, as presented. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Financial Policies, as amended by the Finance Committee, with the following amendment: changing the aggregate OPEB/Pension Stabilization Fund contributions to a minimum of $1 million and a maximum of $1.25 million, as presented. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
BOARD BUSINESS
Authorize the Town Clerk to amend the ballot for the May 2024 local election to include an additional seat on the Board of Health, previously held by Joshua Mann, for the duration of the seat...
B. Sparrell made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to amend the ballot for the May 2024 local election to include an additional seat on the Board of Health, previously held by Joshua Mann, for the duration of the seat available. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to authorize the Town Clerk to amend the ballot for the May 2024 local election to include an additional seat on the Board of Health, previously held by Joshua Mann, for the duration of the seat available. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of January 17, 22, and 29 2024 as written
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of January 17, 22, and 29 2024 as written. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of January 17, 22, and 29 2024 as written. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
OTHER BUSINESS
Move to strike, within the House Bill 3998, the words "no deductions shall be made" by inserting the following words: "Mark Dellicker is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of...
B. Sparrell made a motion to move to strike, within the House Bill 3998, the words "no deductions shall be made" by inserting the following words: "Mark Dellicker is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of such position. The Select Board of the Town of Holliston may require Mark Dellicker to be examined by an impartial physician to determine such capability. No deduction shall be made." T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to move to strike, within the House Bill 3998, the words "no deductions shall be made" by inserting the following words: "Mark Dellicker is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of such position. The Select Board of the Town of Holliston may require Mark Dellicker to be examined by an impartial physician to determine such capability. No deduction shall be made." T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
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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