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November 25, 2024
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
TAX RATE HEARING FY2025
Open the Tax Classification Hearing for FY2025
D. Dimmick made a motion to open the Tax Classification Hearing for FY2025. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call Vote: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to open the Tax Classification Hearing for FY2025. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call Vote: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Close the Public Hearing, after which the Select Board will take a number of motions necessary to set the Tax Rate for FY2025
D. Dimmick made a motion to close the Public Hearing, after which the Select Board will take a number of motions necessary to set the Tax Rate for FY2025. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call Vote: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to close the Public Hearing, after which the Select Board will take a number of motions necessary to set the Tax Rate for FY2025. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call Vote: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Not adopt a dual tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion that the Town of Holliston Not adopt a dual tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion that the Town of Holliston Not adopt a dual tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Adopt a residential factor of 1.0, thereby establishing a single tax rate of $14.65, subject to the Department of Revenues' final approval for Fiscal Year 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion that the Town of Holliston adopt a residential factor of 1.0, thereby establishing a single tax rate of $14.65, subject to the Department of Revenues' final approval for Fiscal Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion that the Town of Holliston adopt a residential factor of 1.0, thereby establishing a single tax rate of $14.65, subject to the Department of Revenues' final approval for Fiscal Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Not adopt the Residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion that the Town of Holliston Not adopt the Residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion that the Town of Holliston Not adopt the Residential exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Not adopt the Open Space exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion that the Town of Holliston Not adopt the Open Space exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion that the Town of Holliston Not adopt the Open Space exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Not adopt the Small Commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion that the Town of Holliston Not adopt the Small Commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion that the Town of Holliston Not adopt the Small Commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Excess Levy Capacity of $31,811.21 subject to the Department of Revenues' final approval for Fiscal Year 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion that the Town of Holliston approve the Excess Levy Capacity of $31,811.21 subject to the Department of Revenues' final approval for Fiscal Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion that the Town of Holliston approve the Excess Levy Capacity of $31,811.21 subject to the Department of Revenues' final approval for Fiscal Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE AGREEMENT / GROUP INSURANCE COMMISSION
Approve the PEC agreement, as presented, for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (FY2026 through FY2028) and further authorize the Town Administrator, Labor Counsel and the consulting firm Cook &...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the PEC agreement, as presented, for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (FY2026 through FY2028) and further authorize the Town Administrator, Labor Counsel and the consulting firm Cook & Company to complete the Town's application to the Group Insurance Commission (also known as the GIC) for Fiscal Year 2026, starting July 1, 2025 for the Town's approximately 343 active subscribers and 348 Medicare subscribers. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the PEC agreement, as presented, for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 (FY2026 through FY2028) and further authorize the Town Administrator, Labor Counsel and the consulting firm Cook & Company to complete the Town's application to the Group Insurance Commission (also known as the GIC) for Fiscal Year 2026, starting July 1, 2025 for the Town's approximately 343 active subscribers and 348 Medicare subscribers. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
WARRANT
Approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $1,472,263.26
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $1,472,263.26. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant in the amount of $1,472,263.26. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the appointment to the Conservation Commission for Alon Yaari through June 30, 2025 and further to appoint Emily Harrison as an alternate member through June 30, 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the appointment to the Conservation Commission for Alon Yaari through June 30, 2025 and further to appoint Emily Harrison as an alternate member through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the appointment to the Conservation Commission for Alon Yaari through June 30, 2025 and further to appoint Emily Harrison as an alternate member through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the citations, as presented, in recognition of the tremendous work done by the Holliston Lions Club and Celebrate Holliston for the coordination of the Holiday Stroll and other activities...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the citations, as presented, in recognition of the tremendous work done by the Holliston Lions Club and Celebrate Holliston for the coordination of the Holiday Stroll and other activities associated with the Town's 300th anniversary. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the citations, as presented, in recognition of the tremendous work done by the Holliston Lions Club and Celebrate Holliston for the coordination of the Holiday Stroll and other activities associated with the Town's 300th anniversary. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Rail Trail Licenses, as presented, for Calendar Year 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Rail Trail Licenses, as presented, for Calendar Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Rail Trail Licenses, as presented, for Calendar Year 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the event permit for the Chabad Center Menorah Lighting at Town Hall for Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:00pm
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for the Chabad Center Menorah Lighting at Town Hall for Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit for the Chabad Center Menorah Lighting at Town Hall for Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the One-Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for the Black Harp at WSK, 24 Water Street, for December 15, 2024 from 11:00am - 4:00pm
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One-Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for the Black Harp at WSK, 24 Water Street, for December 15, 2024 from 11:00am - 4:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One-Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for the Black Harp at WSK, 24 Water Street, for December 15, 2024 from 11:00am - 4:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the One-Day Beer and Wine License for Rushford and Sons at WSK, 24 Water Street, for December 15, 2024 from 11:00am - 4:00pm
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One-Day Beer and Wine License for Rushford and Sons at WSK, 24 Water Street, for December 15, 2024 from 11:00am - 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 WSK, 24 Water Street, for December 15, 2024 from 11:00am - 4:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Meeting Minutes, as presented, for October 7, 2024
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes, as presented, for October 7, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes, as presented, for October 7, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
OTHER BUSINESS
Adjourn
T. Hein made a motion to adjourn. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to adjourn. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, 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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