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December 9, 2024
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
2025 ANNUAL MAY TOWN MEETING WARRANT
Open the Warrant for the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting with the expectation that the Warrant will be closed on March 10, 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion to open the Warrant for the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting with the expectation that the Warrant will be closed on March 10, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3- 0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to open the Warrant for the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting with the expectation that the Warrant will be closed on March 10, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3- 0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Change the date of the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting from the by-law dictated date of Monday, May 12, 2025, to a date that has been confirmed to work with the Town Moderator, Town Counsel and Town...
D. Dimmick made a motion to change the date of the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting from the by-law dictated date of Monday, May 12, 2025, to a date that has been confirmed to work with the Town Moderator, Town Counsel and Town Clerk, subject to availability of space to Wednesday, May 7, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to change the date of the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting from the by-law dictated date of Monday, May 12, 2025, to a date that has been confirmed to work with the Town Moderator, Town Counsel and Town Clerk, subject to availability of space to Wednesday, May 7, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
ARPA CLOSEOUT DISCUSSION
Recommend to the Select Board that they obligate the remaining funds in ARPA Project #55041 via a contract executed by December 31, 2024 with Lombardo Associates related to the Wastewater...
D. Dimmick made a motion to recommend to the Select Board that they obligate the remaining funds in ARPA Project #55041 via a contract executed by December 31, 2024 with Lombardo Associates related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Linden Street, specifically for design/engineering to increase capacity of the plant. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to recommend to the Select Board that they obligate the remaining funds in ARPA Project #55041 via a contract executed by December 31, 2024 with Lombardo Associates related to the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Linden Street, specifically for design/engineering to increase capacity of the plant. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Recommend the Select Board 'sweep' all remaining funds not obligated by December 23, 2024 into two Revolving Funds in equal parts: the COA Transportation Revolving Fund (295541) and the School Bus...
D. Dimmick made a motion to recommend the Select Board 'sweep' all remaining funds not obligated by December 23, 2024 into two Revolving Funds in equal parts: the COA Transportation Revolving Fund (295541) and the School Bus Transportation Revolving Fund . B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to recommend the Select Board 'sweep' all remaining funds not obligated by December 23, 2024 into two Revolving Funds in equal parts: the COA Transportation Revolving Fund (295541) and the School Bus Transportation Revolving Fund . B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
UPDATE ON DPW FACILITY
Authorize a second Request for Proposals (RFP) of land to solicit potential sites for a new DPW facility as approved by May 2023 Annual Town Meeting specifically for the 20 Cross Street property...
D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize a second Request for Proposals (RFP) of land to solicit potential sites for a new DPW facility as approved by May 2023 Annual Town Meeting specifically for the 20 Cross Street property; the results of the RFP to be reviewed at a future Select Board meeting at which time the Board will determine if Town Meeting will be asked to authorize changing the approval of the project to a different property. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize a second Request for Proposals (RFP) of land to solicit potential sites for a new DPW facility as approved by May 2023 Annual Town Meeting specifically for the 20 Cross Street property; the results of the RFP to be reviewed at a future Select Board meeting at which time the Board will determine if Town Meeting will be asked to authorize changing the approval of the project to a different property. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
WEEKLY WARRANT
Approve the Weekly Warrant dated December 2, 2024 in the amount of $1,629,250.93 and the Weekly Warrant dated December 9, 2024 in the amount of 1,785,319.77
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant dated December 2, 2024 in the amount of $1,629,250.93 and the Weekly Warrant dated December 9, 2024 in the amount of 1,785,319.77. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant dated December 2, 2024 in the amount of $1,629,250.93 and the Weekly Warrant dated December 9, 2024 in the amount of 1,785,319.77. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the calendar year 2025 Holiday Schedule, as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the calendar year 2025 Holiday Schedule, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the calendar year 2025 Holiday Schedule, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the list of calendar year 2025 annual licenses, as presented. These include Alcohol, Common Victuallers, Used Auto Sales Class II and Class III Licenses
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the list of calendar year 2025 annual licenses, as presented. These include Alcohol, Common Victuallers, Used Auto Sales Class II and Class III Licenses. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the list of calendar year 2025 annual licenses, as presented. These include Alcohol, Common Victuallers, Used Auto Sales Class II and Class III Licenses. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the event permit, as presented, for the Annual Night Trail Walk on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 4:30pm - 8:30pm on the Charles River Rail Trail
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit, as presented, for the Annual Night Trail Walk on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 4:30pm - 8:30pm on the Charles River Rail Trail. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the event permit, as presented, for the Annual Night Trail Walk on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 4:30pm - 8:30pm on the Charles River Rail Trail. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Seasonal Population Increase Estimation form for Calendar Year 2025, as presented at 15,713, per the Town Clerk
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Seasonal Population Increase Estimation form for Calendar Year 2025, as presented at 15,713, per the Town Clerk. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Seasonal Population Increase Estimation form for Calendar Year 2025, as presented at 15,713, per the Town Clerk. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the calendar year 2025 ABCC renewal certification form, as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the calendar year 2025 ABCC renewal certification form, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the calendar year 2025 ABCC renewal certification form, as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the One Day All Alcohol permit for Bon Fete, Inc. on December 14, 2024 in Upper Town Hall from 5:00pm - midnight
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One Day All Alcohol permit for Bon Fete, Inc. on December 14, 2024 in Upper Town Hall from 5:00pm - midnight. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the One Day All Alcohol permit for Bon Fete, Inc. on December 14, 2024 in Upper Town Hall from 5:00pm - midnight. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Accept the donation of a bench from the Gallerani Family in memory of Joseph Gallerani for his contributions to the Holliston community and Fire Department, and to approve the placement of said...
D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the donation of a bench from the Gallerani Family in memory of Joseph Gallerani for his contributions to the Holliston community and Fire Department, and to approve the placement of said bench in the proximity of the Ahronian Way pedestrian path from the public parking lot on Exchange Street to Central Street, adjacent to the Central Fire Station. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the donation of a bench from the Gallerani Family in memory of Joseph Gallerani for his contributions to the Holliston community and Fire Department, and to approve the placement of said bench in the proximity of the Ahronian Way pedestrian path from the public parking lot on Exchange Street to Central Street, adjacent to the Central Fire Station. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the appointments to the Holliston Fire Department, as follow, Joshua Buckler, On-Call FF/Paramedic; Kristin Buckler, On-Call FF/EMT; Mike Dumican, Per Diem Paramedic; Michael Eaton, Per...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the appointments to the Holliston Fire Department, as follow, Joshua Buckler, On-Call FF/Paramedic; Kristin Buckler, On-Call FF/EMT; Mike Dumican, Per Diem Paramedic; Michael Eaton, Per Diem Paramedic; Erin Kelly, Per Diem Paramedic and Greg Mauldin, On-Call FF. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the appointments to the Holliston Fire Department, as follow, Joshua Buckler, On-Call FF/Paramedic; Kristin Buckler, On-Call FF/EMT; Mike Dumican, Per Diem Paramedic; Michael Eaton, Per Diem Paramedic; Erin Kelly, Per Diem Paramedic and Greg Mauldin, On-Call FF. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Acquire by purchase, for open space purposes, the property known as 0 Adams Street, approximately 4.64 acres, being Map 4, Block 2, Lot 54 in records of the Town of Holliston's Assessor and being...
D. Dimmick made a motion that the Select Board acquire by purchase, for open space purposes, the property known as 0 Adams Street, approximately 4.64 acres, being Map 4, Block 2, Lot 54 in records of the Town of Holliston's Assessor and being described in a deed to Seller dated February 20, 1992 and recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 21902, Page 383 for the purchase price of $35,000 as authorized pursuant to Article 22 of the Fall Town Meeting of October 21, 2024; and further to authorize the Select Board Chair Tina Hein, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion that the Select Board acquire by purchase, for open space purposes, the property known as 0 Adams Street, approximately 4.64 acres, being Map 4, Block 2, Lot 54 in records of the Town of Holliston's Assessor and being described in a deed to Seller dated February 20, 1992 and recorded with the Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds at Book 21902, Page 383 for the purchase price of $35,000 as authorized pursuant to Article 22 of the Fall Town Meeting of October 21, 2024; and further to authorize the Select Board Chair Tina Hein, to execute and enter into any and all documents necessary to effectuate the acquisition of said property. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
OTHER BUSINESS
Move into Executive Session from which the Board will not be returning to Open Session for Reason 6 to consider the value of real estate and Reason 2, to conduct strategy session in preparation...
D. Dimmick made a motion to move into Executive Session from which the Board will not be returning to Open Session for Reason 6 to consider the value of real estate and Reason 2, to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator/Manager) and collective bargaining (HPA). B. Sparrell second. Roll Call Vote: 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 be returning to Open Session for Reason 6 to consider the value of real estate and Reason 2, to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Administrator/Manager) and collective bargaining (HPA). B. Sparrell second. Roll Call Vote: 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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