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September 30, 2024
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
REVIEW DRAFT WARRANT FOR OCTOBER 21, 2024 FALL TOWN MEETING
Approve the Town Manager Act, as presented with amended language in Section 3 (b) (i), Section 3 (d) (ii), Section 2 (k), Section 4 (a) and Section 4 (b), as shown in red
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Town Manager Act, as presented with amended language in Section 3 (b) (i), Section 3 (d) (ii), Section 2 (k), Section 4 (a) and Section 4 (b), as shown in red. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Town Manager Act, as presented with amended language in Section 3 (b) (i), Section 3 (d) (ii), Section 2 (k), Section 4 (a) and Section 4 (b), as shown in red. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Article for establishing a Sewer Commission, specifically to utilize MGL Chapters 40N, 80 and 83, which would create a separate body, as opposed to utilizing the existing Select Board...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Article for establishing a Sewer Commission, specifically to utilize MGL Chapters 40N, 80 and 83, which would create a separate body, as opposed to utilizing the existing Select Board as the Commission. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Article for establishing a Sewer Commission, specifically to utilize MGL Chapters 40N, 80 and 83, which would create a separate body, as opposed to utilizing the existing Select Board as the Commission. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the inclusion of a Warrant Article on the October 21, 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant for funding related to the Factory Pond Dam, having been notified on September 26, 2024 that the Town...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the inclusion of a Warrant Article on the October 21, 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant for funding related to the Factory Pond Dam, having been notified on September 26, 2024 that the Town was not awarded the Seawall/Dam funding from EEA due to ongoing MEPA permitting at the time of grant deadline. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the inclusion of a Warrant Article on the October 21, 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant for funding related to the Factory Pond Dam, having been notified on September 26, 2024 that the Town was not awarded the Seawall/Dam funding from EEA due to ongoing MEPA permitting at the time of grant deadline. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the inclusion of an article providing the Town Moderator to accept input from non-voters at Town Meeting, at the discretion of the Moderator and related to the article under discussion...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the inclusion of an article providing the Town Moderator to accept input from non-voters at Town Meeting, at the discretion of the Moderator and related to the article under discussion, but to replace an article regarding non-Us Citizens on non-elected Boards and Committees with a policy statement from the Select Board to clarify to all interested parties that existing appointed Boards/Committees are accessible to non-Us Citizens. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the inclusion of an article providing the Town Moderator to accept input from non-voters at Town Meeting, at the discretion of the Moderator and related to the article under discussion, but to replace an article regarding non-Us Citizens on non-elected Boards and Committees with a policy statement from the Select Board to clarify to all interested parties that existing appointed Boards/Committees are accessible to non-Us Citizens. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the draft Warrant, as presented, with allowance for non-substantive changes and/or changes at the advice of Town Counsel, with the Warrant to be posted on Friday, October 4, 2024; should...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the draft Warrant, as presented, with allowance for non-substantive changes and/or changes at the advice of Town Counsel, with the Warrant to be posted on Friday, October 4, 2024; should substantive changes be required through the ongoing public hearing at the Planning Board or at the advice of the Town Administrator or Counsel, the Board will meet Thursday, October 3, 2024, and/or Friday, October 4, 2024, to make any adjustments that may be required. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the draft Warrant, as presented, with allowance for non-substantive changes and/or changes at the advice of Town Counsel, with the Warrant to be posted on Friday, October 4, 2024; should substantive changes be required through the ongoing public hearing at the Planning Board or at the advice of the Town Administrator or Counsel, the Board will meet Thursday, October 3, 2024, and/or Friday, October 4, 2024, to make any adjustments that may be required. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
WEEKLY WARRANT
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $560,182.35
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $560,182.35. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $560,182.35. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the contract for IW Harding for cart path and drainage improvements at Pinecrest Golf Course for holes 2 through 8, for a set amount of $217,640, as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the contract for IW Harding for cart path and drainage improvements at Pinecrest Golf Course for holes 2 through 8, for a set amount of $217,640, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the contract for IW Harding for cart path and drainage improvements at Pinecrest Golf Course for holes 2 through 8, for a set amount of $217,640, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Appoint Sarah Morissey on the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, in the seat formerly of Matthew Clarke
D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Sarah Morissey on the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, in the seat formerly of Matthew Clarke. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3- 0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Sarah Morissey on the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026, in the seat formerly of Matthew Clarke. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3- 0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Appoint Erin Collier to the Community Farm Advisory Committee for term ending June 30, 2027
D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Erin Collier to the Community Farm Advisory Committee for term ending June 30, 2027. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Erin Collier to the Community Farm Advisory Committee for term ending June 30, 2027. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Accept the donation of $7,500 from the Knights of Columbus from the Veterans Services emergency fund
D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the donation of $7,500 from the Knights of Columbus from the Veterans Services emergency fund. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the donation of $7,500 from the Knights of Columbus from the Veterans Services emergency fund. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
OTHER BUSINESS
Direct the DPW to change the Recycling Center planned hours from Saturday October 26, 2024 to Sunday October 27, 2024, to mitigate traffic concerns of the Holliston Youth Soccer Association (HYSA)...
D. Dimmick made a motion to direct the DPW to change the Recycling Center planned hours from Saturday October 26, 2024 to Sunday October 27, 2024, to mitigate traffic concerns of the Holliston Youth Soccer Association (HYSA) tournament that weekend. B. Sparrell second. 2-0-1. T. Hein apposed.
Yes: Dimmick, SparrellNo: HeinThe minutes record “Vote 2-0-1. T. Hein apposed.”; Tina Hein is shown voting no and the other members present yes. (The third number in this count is the no vote, as the minutes name her as opposed.)
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to direct the DPW to change the Recycling Center planned hours from Saturday October 26, 2024 to Sunday October 27, 2024, to mitigate traffic concerns of the Holliston Youth Soccer Association (HYSA) tournament that weekend. B. Sparrell second. 2-0-1. T. Hein apposed..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
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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