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March 18, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: John Cronin, Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell
Absent: None
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CELEBRATE HOLLISTON 300TH, UPDATE
Approve the cost of the Police Details for the 300th, Parade on May 11, 2024 to be charged to the Auxiliary Police budge for FY24 (org 01211) and further to approve the estimated cost of $4,000...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the cost of the Police Details for the 300th, Parade on May 11, 2024 to be charged to the Auxiliary Police budge for FY24 (org 01211) and further to approve the estimated cost of $4,000 for DPW Overtime and COA drivers to be charged to Article 24 of the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting (org & object: 02122-28242) for an estimated $5,000. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the cost of the Police Details for the 300th, Parade on May 11, 2024 to be charged to the Auxiliary Police budge for FY24 (org 01211) and further to approve the estimated cost of $4,000 for DPW Overtime and COA drivers to be charged to Article 24 of the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting (org & object: 02122-28242) for an estimated $5,000. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve $15,000 to be sent from Article 34 of May 2022 Annual Town meeting (org & object: 02122-58242) to Celebrate Holliston, as a separate 501c3 organization that is currently planning a variety...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve $15,000 to be sent from Article 34 of May 2022 Annual Town meeting (org & object: 02122-58242) to Celebrate Holliston, as a separate 501c3 organization that is currently planning a variety of events for the Towns' 300th celebration as presented to the Board. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve $15,000 to be sent from Article 34 of May 2022 Annual Town meeting (org & object: 02122-58242) to Celebrate Holliston, as a separate 501c3 organization that is currently planning a variety of events for the Towns' 300th celebration as presented to the Board. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
HOLLISTON FIRE DEPARTMENT - AMULANCE RATE HEARING FY2025
Approve the ambulance rate proposals, as presented
T. Hein made a motion to approve the ambulance rate proposals, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0-1. J. Cronin opposed.
Yes: Hein, SparrellNo: CroninThe minutes record “Vote 2-0-1. J. Cronin opposed.”; John Cronin is shown voting no and the other members present yes. (The third number in this count is the no vote, as the minutes name him as opposed.)
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to approve the ambulance rate proposals, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0-1. J. Cronin opposed..” (Motion: Hein, second: Sparrell)
Amend the motion to make the rate change effective as of July 1, 2024
T. Hein made a motion to amend the motion to make the rate change effective as of July 1, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to amend the motion to make the rate change effective as of July 1, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Sparrell)
WARRENTS
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $1,421,872.36
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $1,421,872.36. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $1,421,872.36. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2024 as written
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2024 as written. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2024 as written. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Release the bond for the Holliston at Highlands Subdivision Streetlights pending the cleanup of the lay down area for streetlight installation, specifically the mast arms, pallets, etc. located at...
B. Sparrell made a motion to release the bond for the Holliston at Highlands Subdivision Streetlights pending the cleanup of the lay down area for streetlight installation, specifically the mast arms, pallets, etc. located at the top of Mayflower Landing. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to release the bond for the Holliston at Highlands Subdivision Streetlights pending the cleanup of the lay down area for streetlight installation, specifically the mast arms, pallets, etc. located at the top of Mayflower Landing. 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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