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Holliston Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

October 28, 2024

8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

OCTOBER 2024 FALL TOWN MEETING - FOLLOWUP ITEMS

Restructure the Select Board meeting schedule to a bi-weekly schedule starting on November 18, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

T. Hein made a motion to restructure the Select Board meeting schedule to a bi-weekly schedule starting on November 18, 2024. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“T. Hein made a motion to restructure the Select Board meeting schedule to a bi-weekly schedule starting on November 18, 2024. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

WARRANT

Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $595,786.69

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $595,786.69. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $595,786.69. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

BOARD BUSINESS

Approve the request from the Holliston Lions Club for the additional Holiday Decorations and Lighting Display to be in place by Saturday November 30, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request from the Holliston Lions Club for the additional Holiday Decorations and Lighting Display to be in place by Saturday November 30, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request from the Holliston Lions Club for the additional Holiday Decorations and Lighting Display to be in place by Saturday November 30, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024 as written

Minutes, page 3

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2024 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for the Alcohol Enthusiast D/B/A Crafted for the Library on November 2, 2024 from 6:00pm-9:00pm for an Adult Book Fair

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for the Alcohol Enthusiast D/B/A Crafted for the Library on November 2, 2024 from 6:00pm-9:00pm for an Adult Book Fair. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for the Alcohol Enthusiast D/B/A Crafted for the Library on November 2, 2024 from 6:00pm-9:00pm for an Adult Book Fair. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the request from the Friends of the Library to waive the fee for the One Day Beer & Wine License for the event at the Library on November 2, 2024

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request from the Friends of the Library to waive the fee for the One Day Beer & Wine License for the event at the Library on November 2, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request from the Friends of the Library to waive the fee for the One Day Beer & Wine License for the event at the Library on November 2, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

OTHER BUSINESS

Approve the Revolutionary War Reenactment Permit which will be held at the Historical Society on Saturday November 2, 2024 from 10:00am-4:00pm

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Revolutionary War Reenactment Permit which will be held at the Historical Society on Saturday November 2, 2024 from 10:00am-4:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Revolutionary War Reenactment Permit which will be held at the Historical Society on Saturday November 2, 2024 from 10:00am-4:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Move into Executive Session for reason 2, Strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreements, (Holliston Police Association), Non-Union Personnel, (Town Administrator), not to return to...

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to move into Executive Session for reason 2, Strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreements, (Holliston Police Association), Non-Union Personnel, (Town Administrator), not to return to Regular Session. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to move into Executive Session for reason 2, Strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining Agreements, (Holliston Police Association), Non-Union Personnel, (Town Administrator), not to return to Regular Session. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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