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November 18, 2024
6 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Tina Hein recused herself from one item.
- Tina Hein recused herself from one item.
Every vote, in order
FLAG POLICY / 2025 SCHEDULE
Approve the Calendar Year 2025 schedule for the flag pole at Blair Square, as presented in accordance with the Town's Flag Policy
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Calendar Year 2025 schedule for the flag pole at Blair Square, as presented in accordance with the Town's Flag Policy. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3- 0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Calendar Year 2025 schedule for the flag pole at Blair Square, as presented in accordance with the Town's Flag Policy. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3- 0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
WEEKLY WARRANT
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,177,000.90
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,177,000.90. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $2,177,000.90. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the request to lift the 5-year road opening moratorium following the completion of the Chapter 90 Mudville project for utility connections and access to 148 and 154 Union Street, per the...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request to lift the 5-year road opening moratorium following the completion of the Chapter 90 Mudville project for utility connections and access to 148 and 154 Union Street, per the developer's hardship case provided to the Board under the Town's regulations for trenches, and provided that the developer follows the patch requirements agreed to between the developer and Holliston DPW, per Patch Requirements for Moratorium Roads - the lifting of the moratorium for this case is also contingent upon a public safety review of the driveway permit application and placement of driveways in relation to the intersection of Union Street and Pleasant Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein recused herself.
Yes: Dimmick, SparrellThe minutes say Tina Hein recused herself from this item, so Tina Hein is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request to lift the 5-year road opening moratorium following the completion of the Chapter 90 Mudville project for utility connections and access to 148 and 154 Union Street, per the developer's hardship case provided to the Board under the Town's regulations for trenches, and provided that the developer follows the patch requirements agreed to between the developer and Holliston DPW, per Patch Requirements for Moratorium Roads - the lifting of the moratorium for this case is also contingent upon a public safety review of the driveway permit application and placement of driveways in relation to the intersection of Union Street and Pleasant Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein recused herself..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the driveway applications for 148 and 154 Union Street, which will provide access to the builder allowing for building permit applications to be submitted, with said driveway applications...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the driveway applications for 148 and 154 Union Street, which will provide access to the builder allowing for building permit applications to be submitted, with said driveway applications contingent on a public safety review and approval for dimensions and placement in relation to the intersection of Pleasant Street and Union Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein recused herself.
Yes: Dimmick, SparrellThe minutes say Tina Hein recused herself from this item, so Tina Hein is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the driveway applications for 148 and 154 Union Street, which will provide access to the builder allowing for building permit applications to be submitted, with said driveway applications contingent on a public safety review and approval for dimensions and placement in relation to the intersection of Pleasant Street and Union Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein recused herself..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2024, September 30, 2024 and October 3, 2024 as written
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2024, September 30, 2024 and October 3, 2024 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2024, September 30, 2024 and October 3, 2024 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
OTHER BUSINESS
Move into Executive Session from which the Board will not return to open session, for Reason 3 - strategy with respect to collective bargaining
D. Dimmick made a motion to move into Executive Session from which the Board will not return to open session, for Reason 3 - strategy with respect to collective bargaining. 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 from which the Board will not return to open session, for Reason 3 - strategy with respect to collective bargaining. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (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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