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April 24, 2024
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: John Cronin, Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MAY 2024 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
Open the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
B. Sparrell made a motion to open the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to open the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve and authorize $750,000 to be set aside for a Special Education cost for a Warrant Article on the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve and authorize $750,000 to be set aside for a Special Education cost for a Warrant Article on the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting. T. Hein second. J. Cronin opposed. Vote 2-0-1.
Yes: Hein, SparrellNo: CroninThe minutes record “J. Cronin opposed. Vote 2-0-1.”; 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
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve and authorize $750,000 to be set aside for a Special Education cost for a Warrant Article on the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting. T. Hein second. J. Cronin opposed. Vote 2-0-1..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
PUBLIC HEARING FOR REBECA LANE
Open the Public Hearing under MGL c. 82 s. 17-32 for the layout of Rebeca Lane
B. Sparrell made a motion to open the Public Hearing under MGL c. 82 s. 17-32 for the layout of Rebeca Lane. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to open the Public Hearing under MGL c. 82 s. 17-32 for the layout of Rebeca Lane. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Close the Public Hearing after which the Select Board will vote for the inclusion of the acceptance Article on the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
B. Sparrell made a motion to close the Public Hearing after which the Select Board will vote for the inclusion of the acceptance Article on the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to close the Public Hearing after which the Select Board will vote for the inclusion of the acceptance Article on the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Include the road acceptance of Rebeca Lane on the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant with a recommendation for acceptance, and further to direct the Town Administrator to file the recommendation...
B. Sparrell made a motion to include the road acceptance of Rebeca Lane on the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant with a recommendation for acceptance, and further to direct the Town Administrator to file the recommendation with the Town Clerk per c. 82, s. 23. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to include the road acceptance of Rebeca Lane on the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting Warrant with a recommendation for acceptance, and further to direct the Town Administrator to file the recommendation with the Town Clerk per c. 82, s. 23. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
MAY 2024 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT CONT'D
Approve the Operating Budget as presented
B. Sparrell a motion to approve the Operating Budget as presented. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell a motion to approve the Operating Budget as presented. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the proposed Article #26 Town Manager Act as amended and presented
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the proposed Article #26 Town Manager Act as amended and presented. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the proposed Article #26 Town Manager Act as amended and presented. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve Article #27 as presented for the 2024 May Town Meeting
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve Article #27 as presented for the 2024 May Town Meeting. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve Article #27 as presented for the 2024 May Town Meeting. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve Article #28, Library Grant Match as presented
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve Article #28, Library Grant Match as presented. T. Hein second. J. Cronin opposed. Vote 2-0-1.
Yes: Hein, SparrellNo: CroninThe minutes record “J. Cronin opposed. Vote 2-0-1.”; 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
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve Article #28, Library Grant Match as presented. T. Hein second. J. Cronin opposed. Vote 2-0-1..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Close the May 2024 Town Meeting Warrant and to approve the Articles as presented with non-substantive changes to be made by the Town Administrator prior to posting
B. Sparrell made a motion to close the May 2024 Town Meeting Warrant and to approve the Articles as presented with non-substantive changes to be made by the Town Administrator prior to posting. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to close the May 2024 Town Meeting Warrant and to approve the Articles as presented with non-substantive changes to be made by the Town Administrator prior to posting. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
WARRANT
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,158,095.80
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,158,095.80. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,158,095.80. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
BOARD BUSINESS
Amend the calendar year 2024 schedule for the non-US flags to be flown at Blair Square, specifically the corner of Central and Railroad St, with the following additions to the previously approve...
B. Sparrell maded a motion to amend the calendar year 2024 schedule for the non-US flags to be flown at Blair Square, specifically the corner of Central and Railroad St, with the following additions to the previously approve Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag for the month of June, 2024: (1) Police Memorial Flag in honor of officers killed in the line of duty, but in the case of Holliston, specific recognition for Officer Johnson, to be flown from May 11, 2024 to May 18, 2024; (2) the Juneteenth flag to be flown the week of June 17, 2024 in honor of June 19, 1865, the date celebrated as the end of slavery in the United States, and (3) the Transgender Flag to be flown the week of November 18, 2024 which includes both Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, 2024. T. Hein second and noted that Transgender Awareness Week is for remembrance of lives lost in anti-Transgender violence. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell maded a motion to amend the calendar year 2024 schedule for the non-US flags to be flown at Blair Square, specifically the corner of Central and Railroad St, with the following additions to the previously approve Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag for the month of June, 2024: (1) Police Memorial Flag in honor of officers killed in the line of duty, but in the case of Holliston, specific recognition for Officer Johnson, to be flown from May 11, 2024 to May 18, 2024; (2) the Juneteenth flag to be flown the week of June 17, 2024 in honor of June 19, 1865, the date celebrated as the end of slavery in the United States, and (3) the Transgender Flag to be flown the week of November 18, 2024 which includes both Transgender Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, 2024. T. Hein second and noted that Transgender Awareness Week is for remembrance of lives lost in anti-Transgender violence. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the event permit for the Holliston Pride Picnic on June 1, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm to begin at Blair Square, as presented, with review provided by the Chief of Police as to the public...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the event permit for the Holliston Pride Picnic on June 1, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm to begin at Blair Square, as presented, with review provided by the Chief of Police as to the public safety needs of the event. T. Hein second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the event permit for the Holliston Pride Picnic on June 1, 2024 from 10:00am to 3:00pm to begin at Blair Square, as presented, with review provided by the Chief of Police as to the public safety needs of the event. 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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