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October 7, 2024
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
MEANS-TESTED SENIOR EXEMPTION
Adopt 50% of the total Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credits received by Holliston residents on their 2023 state income taxes as the amount to be used in granting eligible seniors a...
D. Dimmick made a motion that the Select Board adopt 50% of the total Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credits received by Holliston residents on their 2023 state income taxes as the amount to be used in granting eligible seniors a local means-tested senior exemption on their Fiscal Year 2025 property taxes. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion that the Select Board adopt 50% of the total Massachusetts Senior Circuit Breaker Tax Credits received by Holliston residents on their 2023 state income taxes as the amount to be used in granting eligible seniors a local means-tested senior exemption on their Fiscal Year 2025 property taxes. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
OCTOBER 2024 FALL TOWN MEETING - REVIEW OF MATERIALS
Approve the draft of supplemental materials for the Town's website and for communication prior to the October 2024 Fall Town Meeting
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the draft of supplemental materials for the Town's website and for communication prior to the October 2024 Fall Town Meeting. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the draft of supplemental materials for the Town's website and for communication prior to the October 2024 Fall Town Meeting. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Authorize Select Board Clerk Damon Dimmick to develop with Town Counsel and the Town Administrator a policy statement regarding the eligibility of all Holliston residents to be appointed to Boards...
B. Sparrell made a motion to authorize Select Board Clerk Damon Dimmick to develop with Town Counsel and the Town Administrator a policy statement regarding the eligibility of all Holliston residents to be appointed to Boards and Committees, excluding only the elected Boards and Committees that require voter-registration status to put ones name on the ballot; and further to schedule the approval of the policy statement and the creation of a previously discussed Policy Advisory Committee in the month of October. T. Hein second, noting continued conversation on upcoming agendas. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“B. Sparrell made a motion to authorize Select Board Clerk Damon Dimmick to develop with Town Counsel and the Town Administrator a policy statement regarding the eligibility of all Holliston residents to be appointed to Boards and Committees, excluding only the elected Boards and Committees that require voter-registration status to put ones name on the ballot; and further to schedule the approval of the policy statement and the creation of a previously discussed Policy Advisory Committee in the month of October. T. Hein second, noting continued conversation on upcoming agendas. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)
Approve the attached postcard, the cost of which is $2,613.00, in line with revised communication
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the attached postcard, the cost of which is $2,613.00, in line with revised communication. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the attached postcard, the cost of which is $2,613.00, in line with revised communication. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the One Day all Alcohol Permit for the Black Harp at 1070 Washington Street (Willowbrook Farm) on November 30, 2024 from noon to 7:00pm
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One Day all Alcohol Permit for the Black Harp at 1070 Washington Street (Willowbrook Farm) on November 30, 2024 from noon to 7:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One Day all Alcohol Permit for the Black Harp at 1070 Washington Street (Willowbrook Farm) on November 30, 2024 from noon to 7:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
WARRANTS
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,705,803.30
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,705,803.30. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,705,803.30. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
RAIL TRAIL DOG WASTE PICKUP
Request the Town Administrator and The Friends of Holliston Trials review the quotes received and make a recommendation to the Select Board on October 15, 2024
D. Dimmick made a motion to request the Town Administrator and The Friends of Holliston Trials review the quotes received and make a recommendation to the Select Board on October 15, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
The result is printed twice in the minutes (“B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.”).
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to request the Town Administrator and The Friends of Holliston Trials review the quotes received and make a recommendation to the Select Board on October 15, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
RECYCLING CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION
Approve the Recycling Center hours, as presented, for October 2024 to January 2025, with overtime costs authorized from the revolving fund for the Recycling Center
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Recycling Center hours, as presented, for October 2024 to January 2025, with overtime costs authorized from the revolving fund for the Recycling Center. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Recycling Center hours, as presented, for October 2024 to January 2025, with overtime costs authorized from the revolving fund for the Recycling Center. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the State Election Warrant, as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the State Election Warrant, as presented. B. Sparrell Second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the State Election Warrant, as presented. B. Sparrell Second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the One Day Alcohol Permit for the Veterans Day luncheon in the Upper Town Hall on November 11, 2024 from 11:00am to 2:00pm and further to waiver the permit fee
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One Day Alcohol Permit for the Veterans Day luncheon in the Upper Town Hall on November 11, 2024 from 11:00am to 2:00pm and further to waiver the permit fee. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One Day Alcohol Permit for the Veterans Day luncheon in the Upper Town Hall on November 11, 2024 from 11:00am to 2:00pm and further to waiver the permit fee. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the One Day Beer and Wine License for Rushford and Sons at 24 Water Street on November 3, 2024 from 11:00am to 4:00pm
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One Day Beer and Wine License for Rushford and Sons at 24 Water Street on November 3, 2024 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One Day Beer and Wine License for Rushford and Sons at 24 Water Street on November 3, 2024 from 11:00am to 4:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the One Day all Alcohol Permit for the Alcohol Enthusiast at Outpost Farm on October 12, 2024 from noon to 3:00pm
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One Day all Alcohol Permit for the Alcohol Enthusiast at Outpost Farm on October 12, 2024 from noon to 3:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One Day all Alcohol Permit for the Alcohol Enthusiast at Outpost Farm on October 12, 2024 from noon to 3:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Officially offer no objection to JOMASO class Trip LLC operating a Limousine/livery business in Holliston
D. Dimmick made a motion to officially offer no objection to JOMASO class Trip LLC operating a Limousine/livery business in Holliston. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to officially offer no objection to JOMASO class Trip LLC operating a Limousine/livery business in Holliston. 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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