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September 9, 2024
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: The minutes list Damon Dimmick as absent.
Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell
Absent: Damon Dimmick
Every vote, in order
DISSCUSSION WITH BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Approve the inclusion of an Article for October 2024 Fall Town Meeting for replacement of the Assessors' Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal System (also known as CAMA System) at an estimated cost of...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the inclusion of an Article for October 2024 Fall Town Meeting for replacement of the Assessors' Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal System (also known as CAMA System) at an estimated cost of $100,000 to $125,000 which will require the use of Free Cash, which is not yet certified. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the inclusion of an Article for October 2024 Fall Town Meeting for replacement of the Assessors' Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal System (also known as CAMA System) at an estimated cost of $100,000 to $125,000 which will require the use of Free Cash, which is not yet certified. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
UPDATE/DISCUSSION TOWN FALL MEETING
Approve the addition of zoning articles, as presented with allowance for non-substantive changes and/or Town Counsel amendments, related to changes in Section 1-E Definitions and 5-G Apartment...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the addition of zoning articles, as presented with allowance for non-substantive changes and/or Town Counsel amendments, related to changes in Section 1-E Definitions and 5-G Apartment District Requirements to avoid conflict with MBTA 3A Zoning and other Zoning Changes not related to MBTA 3A previously proposed to Section 4- G "Penalties"; and further to submit these articles to the Planning Board under MGL c 40A, s 5, for a public regularly scheduled meeting and advertised as statutorily required". T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the addition of zoning articles, as presented with allowance for non-substantive changes and/or Town Counsel amendments, related to changes in Section 1-E Definitions and 5-G Apartment District Requirements to avoid conflict with MBTA 3A Zoning and other Zoning Changes not related to MBTA 3A previously proposed to Section 4- G "Penalties"; and further to submit these articles to the Planning Board under MGL c 40A, s 5, for a public regularly scheduled meeting and advertised as statutorily required". T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
WARRANTS
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,082,183.38
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,082,183.38. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,082,183.38. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
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 by the Police Chief
B. Sparrell 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 by the Police Chief. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell 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 by the Police Chief. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the event permit for the Fall Fair & Yard Sale at the Holliston Senior Center on September 7, 2024, with no police detail called for by the Police Chief
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the event permit for the Fall Fair & Yard Sale at the Holliston Senior Center on September 7, 2024, with no police detail called for by the Police Chief. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the event permit for the Fall Fair & Yard Sale at the Holliston Senior Center on September 7, 2024, with no police detail called for by the Police Chief. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Re-appoint Cherie Hafford to the Agricultural Commission through June 30, 2025
B. Sparrell made a motion to re-appoint Cherie Hafford to the Agricultural Commission through June 30, 2025. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to re-appoint Cherie Hafford to the Agricultural Commission through June 30, 2025. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Re-appoint Eva Stahl to the Community Preservation Commission through June 30, 2025
B. Sparrell made a motion to re-appoint Eva Stahl to the Community Preservation Commission through June 30, 2025. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to re-appoint Eva Stahl to the Community Preservation Commission through June 30, 2025. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the event permit for the Great Pumpkin Trail Walk on Sunday, October 27, 2024, form 10:00am-12:00pm, with no police details called for by the Police Chief as the event will not be on...
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the event permit for the Great Pumpkin Trail Walk on Sunday, October 27, 2024, form 10:00am-12:00pm, with no police details called for by the Police Chief as the event will not be on public ways. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the event permit for the Great Pumpkin Trail Walk on Sunday, October 27, 2024, form 10:00am-12:00pm, with no police details called for by the Police Chief as the event will not be on public ways. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
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 options
B. Sparrell 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 options. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell 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 options. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the contract for the roof replacement at Pinecrest to be awarded to J.J. Universal Construction as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for $31,550, as presented
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the contract for the roof replacement at Pinecrest to be awarded to J.J. Universal Construction as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for $31,550, as presented. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the contract for the roof replacement at Pinecrest to be awarded to J.J. Universal Construction as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder for $31,550, as presented. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2024 as written
B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2024 as written. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2024 as written. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0. D. Dimmick absent..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
OTHER BUSINESS
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 made a motion 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. T. Hein second. Roll Call Vote: B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE. D. Dimmick absent.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion 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. T. Hein second. Roll Call Vote: B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE. D. Dimmick absent..” (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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