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July 1, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT UPDATES
Approve the revised Host Community Agreements for PharmaCannis and Pure Oasis, as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the revised Host Community Agreements for PharmaCannis and Pure Oasis, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the revised Host Community Agreements for PharmaCannis and Pure Oasis, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Authorize the Town Administrator to update and execute any existing HCAs' that receiver CCC notice of deficiency, proved the updated HCA is in substantially the same form as approved tonight, and...
D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to update and execute any existing HCAs' that receiver CCC notice of deficiency, proved the updated HCA is in substantially the same form as approved tonight, and approved by Town Counsel as to form. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator to update and execute any existing HCAs' that receiver CCC notice of deficiency, proved the updated HCA is in substantially the same form as approved tonight, and approved by Town Counsel as to form. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the Event Permit for the Baseball Tournament on Saturday July 13, 2024 at Stoddard Park beginning at 10:00am; with a requirement for a police detail dependent on whether the Beer and Wine...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Event Permit for the Baseball Tournament on Saturday July 13, 2024 at Stoddard Park beginning at 10:00am; with a requirement for a police detail dependent on whether the Beer and Wine permit is approved by the Select Board in a separate motion. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Event Permit for the Baseball Tournament on Saturday July 13, 2024 at Stoddard Park beginning at 10:00am; with a requirement for a police detail dependent on whether the Beer and Wine permit is approved by the Select Board in a separate motion. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
ESTABLISH LOCAL ELECTION BALLOT QUESTIONS
Direct the Town Clerk to place on the ballot of a special election on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the following question: Shall the Town of Holliston be allowed to assess an additional $1,170,366...
D. Dimmick made a motion to direct the Town Clerk to place on the ballot of a special election on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the following question: Shall the Town of Holliston be allowed to assess an additional $1,170,366 in real estate and personal property taxes for the Purpose of providing for the general administrative cost of operating the Holliston Public Schools ($1,126,021) and for non-union salary adjustments to numerous departments ($44,345), for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to direct the Town Clerk to place on the ballot of a special election on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the following question: Shall the Town of Holliston be allowed to assess an additional $1,170,366 in real estate and personal property taxes for the Purpose of providing for the general administrative cost of operating the Holliston Public Schools ($1,126,021) and for non-union salary adjustments to numerous departments ($44,345), for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
WARRANTS
Approve a Weekly Warrant in the amount of $1,529,986.24
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve a Weekly Warrant in the amount of $1,529,986.24. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve a Weekly Warrant in the amount of $1,529,986.24. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve a Weekly Warrant in the amount of $169,244.74
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve a Weekly Warrant in the amount of $169,244.74. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve a Weekly Warrant in the amount of $169,244.74. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
COMMENTS FROM THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Approve the line item transfers as presented, for the Conservation Commission, Fire Department and Ambulance Department, with allowances for adjustments to the source of funding or amount of...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the line item transfers as presented, for the Conservation Commission, Fire Department and Ambulance Department, with allowances for adjustments to the source of funding or amount of transfer(s) at the recommendation of the Finance Committee on July 9, 2024: ConCom Professional & Technical (01171-53000) for $12,500; Fire Personnel (01220-51112) for $14,194; Fire Operating (01220-52410) for $10,000; Ambulance Personnel (01231-51112) for $77,472; Total transfers amounting to $114,166 from the remaining balance of the Reserve Fund (01132- 57810) which is currently $133,000, unless the Finance Committee prefers an alternate source of funding. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the line item transfers as presented, for the Conservation Commission, Fire Department and Ambulance Department, with allowances for adjustments to the source of funding or amount of transfer(s) at the recommendation of the Finance Committee on July 9, 2024: ConCom Professional & Technical (01171-53000) for $12,500; Fire Personnel (01220-51112) for $14,194; Fire Operating (01220-52410) for $10,000; Ambulance Personnel (01231-51112) for $77,472; Total transfers amounting to $114,166 from the remaining balance of the Reserve Fund (01132- 57810) which is currently $133,000, unless the Finance Committee prefers an alternate source of funding. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Accept the Senior Center grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for $15,620
D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the Senior Center grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for $15,620. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the Senior Center grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for $15,620. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Accept the MassTrails grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for $53,520.78 for the Upper Charles Trail - Drainage Phase 2
D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the MassTrails grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for $53,520.78 for the Upper Charles Trail - Drainage Phase 2. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the MassTrails grant from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for $53,520.78 for the Upper Charles Trail - Drainage Phase 2. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Accept the gift of $3,000 for the Lions Club to the Holliston Tax Relief Program with the Town's sincere thanks to outgoing President Mark Ahronian for his commitment to the Town of Holliston
D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the gift of $3,000 for the Lions Club to the Holliston Tax Relief Program with the Town's sincere thanks to outgoing President Mark Ahronian for his commitment to the Town of Holliston. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the gift of $3,000 for the Lions Club to the Holliston Tax Relief Program with the Town's sincere thanks to outgoing President Mark Ahronian for his commitment to the Town of Holliston. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of April 29, 2024
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of April 29, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of April 29, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
OTHER BUSINESS
Adjourn
D. Dimmick made a motion to adjourn. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to adjourn. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
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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