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April 1, 2024
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John Cronin, Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
WEEKLY WARRANT
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,403,008.30
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,403,008.30. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,403,008.30. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the Heart of A Lion Award for Neil Svendsen and Chris Leoncini to be presented on April 17, 2024
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Heart of A Lion Award for Neil Svendsen and Chris Leoncini to be presented on April 17, 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Heart of A Lion Award for Neil Svendsen and Chris Leoncini to be presented on April 17, 2024. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
FY25 BUDGET RECOMMENDATION - LEVEL 3
Reduce the Pension Stabilization Contribution in the FY25 Level 3 Budget #51791 by $130,000
B. Sparrell made a motion to reduce the Pension Stabilization Contribution in the FY25 Level 3 Budget #51791 by $130,000. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to reduce the Pension Stabilization Contribution in the FY25 Level 3 Budget #51791 by $130,000. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Adjust the unscheduled overtime in the FY25 Ambulance Budget I the amount of $80,000 and a $50,000 increase to the Capital Outlay within the DPW Highway Budget, bringing it to $250,000
B. Sparrell made a motion to adjust the unscheduled overtime in the FY25 Ambulance Budget I the amount of $80,000 and a $50,000 increase to the Capital Outlay within the DPW Highway Budget, bringing it to $250,000. T. Hein second, asking for confirmation regarding the 29th Police Officer, whom will be hired after 01-01-2025. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to adjust the unscheduled overtime in the FY25 Ambulance Budget I the amount of $80,000 and a $50,000 increase to the Capital Outlay within the DPW Highway Budget, bringing it to $250,000. T. Hein second, asking for confirmation regarding the 29th Police Officer, whom will be hired after 01-01-2025. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
BOARD BUSINESS
Award the contract for the Washington Street Sidewalks eastbound from Elm Street to Cole Court, westbound from Winter Street to 671 Washington Street, including ADA improvements and granite...
B. Sparrell made a motion to award the contract for the Washington Street Sidewalks eastbound from Elm Street to Cole Court, westbound from Winter Street to 671 Washington Street, including ADA improvements and granite curbing at specified locations to PJ Albert, with work to be completed from July 8, 2024 to August 30, 2024 with an amount not to exceed $442,995. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to award the contract for the Washington Street Sidewalks eastbound from Elm Street to Cole Court, westbound from Winter Street to 671 Washington Street, including ADA improvements and granite curbing at specified locations to PJ Albert, with work to be completed from July 8, 2024 to August 30, 2024 with an amount not to exceed $442,995. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Award the contract for the Washington Street Repaving, Milling and Overlay between Curve Street and Locust Street to PJ Albert with work to be completed from April 8, 2024 to May 3, 2024 from...
B. Sparrell made a motion to award the contract for the Washington Street Repaving, Milling and Overlay between Curve Street and Locust Street to PJ Albert with work to be completed from April 8, 2024 to May 3, 2024 from 8:00pm to 5:00am "night construction due to traffic mitigation" not to exceed $201,633. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to award the contract for the Washington Street Repaving, Milling and Overlay between Curve Street and Locust Street to PJ Albert with work to be completed from April 8, 2024 to May 3, 2024 from 8:00pm to 5:00am "night construction due to traffic mitigation" not to exceed $201,633. 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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