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August 26, 2024
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
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DISCUSSION WITH PLANNING BOARD
Approve three articles, as presented with allowance for non-substantive changes and/or Town Counsel amendments, for the October 2024 Fall Town meeting related to MBTA 3A Zoning changes; one...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve three articles, as presented with allowance for non-substantive changes and/or Town Counsel amendments, for the October 2024 Fall Town meeting related to MBTA 3A Zoning changes; one article for text, one article for mapping and a final article to address the affordable component of the zoning by amending Section V-Q, inclusionary housing at sub-section 3; and further to submit these articles to the Planning Board under MGL c. 40A, s.5, for a public hearing on the topics, the date of which will be determined at the Planning Board's regularly scheduled meeting on August 29, 2024. Districts to be included I the Article: the Ashland Boarder District 4 parcels, 29 acres and Summer Street District 3 parcels, 57.5 acres, per recommendation of the Working Group of Housing Trust, Housing Authority, Planning Board, Zoning Board and Select Board members in addition to the Town Planner and Town Administrator. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve three articles, as presented with allowance for non-substantive changes and/or Town Counsel amendments, for the October 2024 Fall Town meeting related to MBTA 3A Zoning changes; one article for text, one article for mapping and a final article to address the affordable component of the zoning by amending Section V-Q, inclusionary housing at sub-section 3; and further to submit these articles to the Planning Board under MGL c. 40A, s.5, for a public hearing on the topics, the date of which will be determined at the Planning Board's regularly scheduled meeting on August 29, 2024. Districts to be included I the Article: the Ashland Boarder District 4 parcels, 29 acres and Summer Street District 3 parcels, 57.5 acres, per recommendation of the Working Group of Housing Trust, Housing Authority, Planning Board, Zoning Board and Select Board members in addition to the Town Planner and Town Administrator. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the one article as presented with allowance for non- substantive changes and/or Town Counsel amendments for October 2024 Fall Town Meeting related to recent legislation referred to as the...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the one article as presented with allowance for non- substantive changes and/or Town Counsel amendments for October 2024 Fall Town Meeting related to recent legislation referred to as the Affordable Homes Act H.4977, said article to include amendments to four sections of the Zoning by-Laws. 1. Section I-E, Definitions; 2. Section III Use Regulations, H Accessory Uses; 3. Section IV-C, Modification and Exceptions; 4. Section V-A, Special Regulations - Accessor Buildings and Structures. And further to submit this article to the Planning Board under MGL c. 40A, s. 5, for public hearing on the topic, the date of which will be determined at the Planning Board's regularly scheduled meeting on August 29, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the one article as presented with allowance for non- substantive changes and/or Town Counsel amendments for October 2024 Fall Town Meeting related to recent legislation referred to as the Affordable Homes Act H.4977, said article to include amendments to four sections of the Zoning by-Laws. 1. Section I-E, Definitions; 2. Section III Use Regulations, H Accessory Uses; 3. Section IV-C, Modification and Exceptions; 4. Section V-A, Special Regulations - Accessor Buildings and Structures. And further to submit this article to the Planning Board under MGL c. 40A, s. 5, for public hearing on the topic, the date of which will be determined at the Planning Board's regularly scheduled meeting on August 29, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Accept the recommended changes from DHCD for the Housing Production Plan previously submitted for review, and approve the final version, as presented, subject to final approval of the Planning...
D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the recommended changes from DHCD for the Housing Production Plan previously submitted for review, and approve the final version, as presented, subject to final approval of the Planning board on August 29, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the recommended changes from DHCD for the Housing Production Plan previously submitted for review, and approve the final version, as presented, subject to final approval of the Planning board on August 29, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Approve the inclusion of $6,650 in the October 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant for the costs to improve the crosswalk in front of Town Hall on Washington Street (Rt. 16/126), as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the inclusion of $6,650 in the October 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant for the costs to improve the crosswalk in front of Town Hall on Washington Street (Rt. 16/126), as presented. B. Sparrell second and noted that the equipment purchased can be used by Departments as well. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the inclusion of $6,650 in the October 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant for the costs to improve the crosswalk in front of Town Hall on Washington Street (Rt. 16/126), as presented. B. Sparrell second and noted that the equipment purchased can be used by Departments as well. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Touch A Truck events as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Touch A Truck events as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Touch A Truck events as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
DEVELOPMENT OF OCTOBER 2024 FALL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
Authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to develop enabling language for a Policy Advisory Committee with a DEI lens to be created by the Select Board and appointed by either the Town...
D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to develop enabling language for a Policy Advisory Committee with a DEI lens to be created by the Select Board and appointed by either the Town Administrator or the Select Board, to be determined later, and to request that the Town Administrator present a final executable version to the Select Board no later than October 28, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to develop enabling language for a Policy Advisory Committee with a DEI lens to be created by the Select Board and appointed by either the Town Administrator or the Select Board, to be determined later, and to request that the Town Administrator present a final executable version to the Select Board no later than October 28, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
WARRANT
Approve the Weekly Warrant 25-09 in the amount of $2,111,899.44 and 25-08 in the amount of $1,483,957.55
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant 25-09 in the amount of $2,111,899.44 and 25-08 in the amount of $1,483,957.55. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant 25-09 in the amount of $2,111,899.44 and 25-08 in the amount of $1,483,957.55. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the event permit for the Celebrate Holliston parade on September 21, 2024 starting at 9:00am, with police details as called for the Police Chief
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for the Celebrate Holliston parade on September 21, 2024 starting at 9:00am, with police details as called for the Police Chief. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for the Celebrate Holliston parade on September 21, 2024 starting at 9:00am, with police details as called for the Police Chief. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the event permit for the Fall Fair & Yard Sale at the Holliston Senor Center on September 7, 2024, with no police details called for by the Police Chief
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for the Fall Fair & Yard Sale at the Holliston Senor Center on September 7, 2024, with no police details called for by the Police Chief. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for the Fall Fair & Yard Sale at the Holliston Senor Center on September 7, 2024, with no police details called for by the Police Chief. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Re-appoint Cherie Hafford to the Agricultural Commission through June 30, 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion to re-appoint Cherie Hafford to the Agricultural Commission through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to re-appoint Cherie Hafford to the Agricultural Commission through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Re-appoint Eva Stahl to the Community Preservation Commission through June 30, 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion to re-appoint Eva Stahl to the Community Preservation Commission through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to re-appoint Eva Stahl to the Community Preservation Commission through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the event permit for the Great Pumpkin Trail Walk on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 10:00am-12:00pm, with no police details called for by the Police Chief as the event will not be on...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for the Great Pumpkin Trail Walk on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 10:00am-12:00pm, with no police details called for by the Police Chief as the event will not be on public ways. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for the Great Pumpkin Trail Walk on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 10:00am-12:00pm, with no police details called for by the Police Chief as the event will not be on public ways. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Authorize the Select Board and Town Counsel to execute the lease agreement with AT&T, as presented, for cell equipment at the Water Tower on Fairlane Way for 20 years with two 5 year option
D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize the Select Board and Town Counsel to execute the lease agreement with AT&T, as presented, for cell equipment at the Water Tower on Fairlane Way for 20 years with two 5 year option. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize the Select Board and Town Counsel to execute the lease agreement with AT&T, as presented, for cell equipment at the Water Tower on Fairlane Way for 20 years with two 5 year option. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2024 as written
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2024 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of July 1, 2024 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the contract for the roof replacement at Pinecrest to be awarded to JJS Universal Construction as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for $31,550 as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the contract for the roof replacement at Pinecrest to be awarded to JJS Universal Construction as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for $31,550 as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the contract for the roof replacement at Pinecrest to be awarded to JJS Universal Construction as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for $31,550 as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
OTHER BUSINESS
Move to enter into Executive Session, from which the Board will not be returning to Open Session for reason #3, strategy with relation to Collective Bargaining with the Holliston Police Association
D. Dimmick made a motion to move to enter into Executive Session, from which the Board will not be returning to Open Session for reason #3, strategy with relation to Collective Bargaining with the Holliston Police Association. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to move to enter into Executive Session, from which the Board will not be returning to Open Session for reason #3, strategy with relation to Collective Bargaining with the Holliston Police Association. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (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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