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September 16, 2024
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
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OCTOBER 21, 2024 FALL TOWN MEETING UPDATE
Include an article to establish a Sewer Commission on the October 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to develop proposed article language for...
D. Dimmick made a motion to include an article to establish a Sewer Commission on the October 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to develop proposed article language for review at the next Select Board meeting; specifically, the Commission would be tasked with the approval of properties to join a future sewer district, develop necessary sewer rate methodologies, oversee sewer funding form rates and/or grant funding, and general oversight of public sewer infrastructure in Holliston. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0-1. B. Sparrell opposed, would like more time, however does approve of reviewing language for Sewer Commission.
Yes: Dimmick, HeinNo: SparrellThe minutes record “Vote 2-0-1. B. Sparrell opposed, would like more time, however does approve of reviewing language for Sewer Commission.”; Benjamin Sparrell 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
“D. Dimmick made a motion to include an article to establish a Sewer Commission on the October 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to develop proposed article language for review at the next Select Board meeting; specifically, the Commission would be tasked with the approval of properties to join a future sewer district, develop necessary sewer rate methodologies, oversee sewer funding form rates and/or grant funding, and general oversight of public sewer infrastructure in Holliston. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0-1. B. Sparrell opposed, would like more time, however does approve of reviewing language for Sewer Commission..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
WARRANT
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $843,785.25
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $843,785.25. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $843,785.25. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the proclamations for the Holliston Citizens of the Year as read
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the proclamations for the Holliston Citizens of the Year as read. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the proclamations for the Holliston Citizens of the Year as read. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Holliston Community Farm Haunted Walk for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm on Rogers Road with public safety stipulations from the Police Chief, as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Holliston Community Farm Haunted Walk for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm on Rogers Road with public safety stipulations from the Police Chief, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Holliston Community Farm Haunted Walk for Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm on Rogers Road with public safety stipulations from the Police Chief, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the request for exterior Holiday Display from the Lions Club to start on November 17, 2024
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request for exterior Holiday Display from the Lions Club to start on November 17, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request for exterior Holiday Display from the Lions Club to start on November 17, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the 4 One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the Washington Street Players for November 15, 16, 22, 23 in Upper Town Hall from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the 4 One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the Washington Street Players for November 15, 16, 22, 23 in Upper Town Hall from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the 4 One Day Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for the Washington Street Players for November 15, 16, 22, 23 in Upper Town Hall from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for the Washington Street Players for November 17, 2024 in Upper Town Hall from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for the Washington Street Players for November 17, 2024 in Upper Town Hall from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One Day Alcoholic Beverage License for the Washington Street Players for November 17, 2024 in Upper Town Hall from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Waive the $50 fee for 4 out of the 5 permits previously approved as it is related to events for a nonprofit purpose
D. Dimmick made a motion to waive the $50 fee for 4 out of the 5 permits previously approved as it is related to events for a nonprofit purpose. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to waive the $50 fee for 4 out of the 5 permits previously approved as it is related to events for a nonprofit purpose. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2024 and August 5, 2024 as written and to approve the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for July 30, 2024 and September 5, 2024 as written, not to be released
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2024 and August 5, 2024 as written and to approve the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for July 30, 2024 and September 5, 2024 as written, not to be released. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2024 and August 5, 2024 as written and to approve the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for July 30, 2024 and September 5, 2024 as written, not to be released. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
OTHER BUSINESS
Adjourn. B. Sparrell made a motion
D. Dimmick made a motion to adjourn. B. Sparrell made a motion. Vote 3-0.
After the motion the minutes say “B. Sparrell made a motion.” where the seconder is usually named, so no seconder is shown.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to adjourn. B. Sparrell made a motion. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick)
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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