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August 5, 2024
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
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OPEN WARRANT / OCTOBER 21, 2024 FALL TOWN MEETING
Open the Warrant for the October 21, 2024 Fall Town Meeting to be held at 7:00pm in the Holliston High School, with the expectation to close the Warrant to new Article submissions on September 16...
D. Dimmick made a motion to open the Warrant for the October 21, 2024 Fall Town Meeting to be held at 7:00pm in the Holliston High School, with the expectation to close the Warrant to new Article submissions on September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to open the Warrant for the October 21, 2024 Fall Town Meeting to be held at 7:00pm in the Holliston High School, with the expectation to close the Warrant to new Article submissions on September 16, 2024 at 4:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
WEEKLY WARRANTS
Approve the Weekly Warrant #25-05 in the amount of $2,695,977.96, #24-P575 in the amount of $705,704.51, and #25-06 in the amount of $1,367, 061.44
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant #25-05 in the amount of $2,695,977.96, #24-P575 in the amount of $705,704.51, and #25-06 in the amount of $1,367, 061.44. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant #25-05 in the amount of $2,695,977.96, #24-P575 in the amount of $705,704.51, and #25-06 in the amount of $1,367, 061.44. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Accept an anonymous donation of $85,000 for the repaving of Hopping Brook Road from Route 16 to the entrance of New England Water Works (also known as phase 1 of the planned repaving of Hopping...
D. Dimmick made a motion to accept an anonymous donation of $85,000 for the repaving of Hopping Brook Road from Route 16 to the entrance of New England Water Works (also known as phase 1 of the planned repaving of Hopping Brook Road), further that the donated funds will be overseen by the Town Accountant and the the roadwork will be in compliance with the Town of Holliston requirements for industrial park roads, DOT standards for catch basins and manholes, and new road striping and crosswalk striping. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to accept an anonymous donation of $85,000 for the repaving of Hopping Brook Road from Route 16 to the entrance of New England Water Works (also known as phase 1 of the planned repaving of Hopping Brook Road), further that the donated funds will be overseen by the Town Accountant and the the roadwork will be in compliance with the Town of Holliston requirements for industrial park roads, DOT standards for catch basins and manholes, and new road striping and crosswalk striping. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
PUBLIC HEARING/NSTAR ELECTRIC/EVERSOURCE
Open the public hearing for the purpose of obtaining a grant of location to install approximately thirty-seven plus/minus feet of conduit in the Turner Road and approximately one thousand...
D. Dimmick made a motion to open the public hearing for the purpose of obtaining a grant of location to install approximately thirty-seven plus/minus feet of conduit in the Turner Road and approximately one thousand ninety-seven plus/minus feet of conduit and two splice boxes SBX3525 and SBX3526 in the Indian Ridge Road South. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to open the public hearing for the purpose of obtaining a grant of location to install approximately thirty-seven plus/minus feet of conduit in the Turner Road and approximately one thousand ninety-seven plus/minus feet of conduit and two splice boxes SBX3525 and SBX3526 in the Indian Ridge Road South. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Close the public hearing, with the intent to vote after the hearing, for the purpose of obtaining a grant of location to install approximately thirty-seven plus/minus feet of conduit n Turner Road...
D. Dimmick made a motion to close the public hearing, with the intent to vote after the hearing, for the purpose of obtaining a grant of location to install approximately thirty-seven plus/minus feet of conduit n Turner Road and approximately one thousand ninety-seven plus/minus feet of conduit and two splice boxes SBX3525 and SBX3526 in the Indian Ridge Road South. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to close the public hearing, with the intent to vote after the hearing, for the purpose of obtaining a grant of location to install approximately thirty-seven plus/minus feet of conduit n Turner Road and approximately one thousand ninety-seven plus/minus feet of conduit and two splice boxes SBX3525 and SBX3526 in the Indian Ridge Road South. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Grant of Location, as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Grant of Location, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Grant of Location, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
Approve the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan, as presented, with allowance for non-substantive and formatting changes for submittal to MEMA and FEMA
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan, as presented, with allowance for non-substantive and formatting changes for submittal to MEMA and FEMA. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the draft Hazard Mitigation Plan, as presented, with allowance for non-substantive and formatting changes for submittal to MEMA and FEMA. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Appoint David Stevens, William (Chris) Cannon and Kenia Rodrigues as Weighers for Reworld (formerly Covanta) for a term ending June 30, 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint David Stevens, William (Chris) Cannon and Kenia Rodrigues as Weighers for Reworld (formerly Covanta) for a term ending June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint David Stevens, William (Chris) Cannon and Kenia Rodrigues as Weighers for Reworld (formerly Covanta) for a term ending June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of June 5, and June 10, 2024 as written
T. Hein made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of June 5, and June 10, 2024 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of June 5, and June 10, 2024 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Sparrell)
Approve the amended LLA, as presented, and sign the Licensing Authority Certification for Bee Social, LLC, DBA Bee Social, Mead Bar for a wine and beer license from the ABCC for 45 Chestnut Street
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the amended LLA, as presented, and sign the Licensing Authority Certification for Bee Social, LLC, DBA Bee Social, Mead Bar for a wine and beer license from the ABCC for 45 Chestnut Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the amended LLA, as presented, and sign the Licensing Authority Certification for Bee Social, LLC, DBA Bee Social, Mead Bar for a wine and beer license from the ABCC for 45 Chestnut Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Accept the FY24 Survey & Planning Grant Project MA-24-10003 from the Massachusetts Historical Commission and authorize the necessary contracts to be executed
D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the FY24 Survey & Planning Grant Project MA-24-10003 from the Massachusetts Historical Commission and authorize the necessary contracts to be executed. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the FY24 Survey & Planning Grant Project MA-24-10003 from the Massachusetts Historical Commission and authorize the necessary contracts to be executed. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the selection and contract award for the MAPC Call for Artists to Caoin Springer O'Durgy for the art work chosen by the screening committee for doors of Blair Square Pavilion and two...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the selection and contract award for the MAPC Call for Artists to Caoin Springer O'Durgy for the art work chosen by the screening committee for doors of Blair Square Pavilion and two electrical boxes at Washington and Hollis and Washington and Green Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the selection and contract award for the MAPC Call for Artists to Caoin Springer O'Durgy for the art work chosen by the screening committee for doors of Blair Square Pavilion and two electrical boxes at Washington and Hollis and Washington and Green Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the event permit for Frankie's Birthday on August 17, 2024, closing Exchange Street between Water Street and Winthrop Street between 12:00pm and 6:00pm
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for Frankie's Birthday on August 17, 2024, closing Exchange Street between Water Street and Winthrop Street between 12:00pm and 6:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for Frankie's Birthday on August 17, 2024, closing Exchange Street between Water Street and Winthrop Street between 12:00pm and 6:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the event permit for the Historical Society Harvest Fair on September 22, 2024 form 10:00am to 4:00pm with two police details to assist with vendor setup, vendor break down, parking and...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for the Historical Society Harvest Fair on September 22, 2024 form 10:00am to 4:00pm with two police details to assist with vendor setup, vendor break down, parking and attendee safety. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for the Historical Society Harvest Fair on September 22, 2024 form 10:00am to 4:00pm with two police details to assist with vendor setup, vendor break down, parking and attendee safety. 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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