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January 13, 2025
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
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JASPER HILL ESTATES UPDATE
Authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to negotiate an alteration to the existing easement over the land behind Town Hall for access to the so called Jasper Hill Estates, subject to...
D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to negotiate an alteration to the existing easement over the land behind Town Hall for access to the so called Jasper Hill Estates, subject to future final review, comment and approval by the Board, and contingent upon and consistent with the following: The developer agrees to physical improvements to ensure that Ingress/Egress/Circulation is implemented as presented to the Select Board on October 28, 2024. That the number of lined parking spots with the dimensions presented to the Select Board on October 28, 2024 will be a minimum outcome, That the Town will be indemnified by the developer during the construction process for all work, That the developer will provide a temporary parking plan for a construction process that is acceptable to the Select Board and that the developer is responsible for any costs associated with arranging temporary parking opportunities on privately owned property to meet the needs of the Town Hall staff and patrons, and Upper Town hall event patrons, and finally, that the pedestrian access sidewalk/pathway receives a variance from the AAB, as presented to the Select Board on October 28, 2024. B. Sparrell seconded. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to negotiate an alteration to the existing easement over the land behind Town Hall for access to the so called Jasper Hill Estates, subject to future final review, comment and approval by the Board, and contingent upon and consistent with the following: The developer agrees to physical improvements to ensure that Ingress/Egress/Circulation is implemented as presented to the Select Board on October 28, 2024. That the number of lined parking spots with the dimensions presented to the Select Board on October 28, 2024 will be a minimum outcome, That the Town will be indemnified by the developer during the construction process for all work, That the developer will provide a temporary parking plan for a construction process that is acceptable to the Select Board and that the developer is responsible for any costs associated with arranging temporary parking opportunities on privately owned property to meet the needs of the Town Hall staff and patrons, and Upper Town hall event patrons, and finally, that the pedestrian access sidewalk/pathway receives a variance from the AAB, as presented to the Select Board on October 28, 2024. B. Sparrell seconded. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
USED CAR CLASS II DEALERS LICENSE HEARING JACKS AUTOMOTIVE
Open the public hearing, as duly posted under Mass General Law for a Used Car Class II Dealers License for Jacks Automotive
D. Dimmick made a motion to open the public hearing, as duly posted under Mass General Law for a Used Car Class II Dealers License for Jacks Automotive. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to open the public hearing, as duly posted under Mass General Law for a Used Car Class II Dealers License for Jacks Automotive. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Close the public hearing, after which point the Board intends to take a vote on the dealer's license
D. Dimmick made a motion to close the public hearing, after which point the Board intends to take a vote on the dealer's license. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to close the public hearing, after which point the Board intends to take a vote on the dealer's license. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Used Car Class II Dealer License for Jacks Automotive, located at 85 Central Street as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Used Car Class II Dealer License for Jacks Automotive, located at 85 Central Street as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Used Car Class II Dealer License for Jacks Automotive, located at 85 Central Street as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
WEEKLY WARRANTS
Approve the Weekly Warrants as follows: December 30, 2024 in the amount of $2,864,589.36, January 6, 2025 in the amount of $371,413.26 and January 13, 2025 in the amount of $2,048,709.60
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrants as follows: December 30, 2024 in the amount of $2,864,589.36, January 6, 2025 in the amount of $371,413.26 and January 13, 2025 in the amount of $2,048,709.60. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrants as follows: December 30, 2024 in the amount of $2,864,589.36, January 6, 2025 in the amount of $371,413.26 and January 13, 2025 in the amount of $2,048,709.60. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
VERIZON/NSTAR POLE HEARING
Open the public hearing, as duly posted under Mass General Law for a pole hearing
D. Dimmick made a motion to open the public hearing, as duly posted under Mass General Law for a pole hearing. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to open the public hearing, as duly posted under Mass General Law for a pole hearing. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Close the public hearing, after which point the Board intends to take a vote on the pole hearing
D. Dimmick made a motion to close the public hearing, after which point the Board intends to take a vote on the pole hearing. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to close the public hearing, after which point the Board intends to take a vote on the pole hearing. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the request to locate poles on Spruce Street, as presented, to support the new construction at 29 Spruce Street
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request to locate poles on Spruce Street, as presented, to support the new construction at 29 Spruce Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request to locate poles on Spruce Street, as presented, to support the new construction at 29 Spruce Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
PROPOSED POLICY STATEMENT
Approve the policy statement, as presented, and request the Town Administrator and Town Clerk review and commence with implementing the policy statement, or bring any issues that require Board...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the policy statement, as presented, and request the Town Administrator and Town Clerk review and commence with implementing the policy statement, or bring any issues that require Board attention back to the Board no later than February 24, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the policy statement, as presented, and request the Town Administrator and Town Clerk review and commence with implementing the policy statement, or bring any issues that require Board attention back to the Board no later than February 24, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
TOWN MANAGER/EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Approve the selection of the most advantageous response to the RFP, Paradigm Associates, to provide Executive Search services to the Town for the Town manager hiring process, and authorize the...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the selection of the most advantageous response to the RFP, Paradigm Associates, to provide Executive Search services to the Town for the Town manager hiring process, and authorize the execution of an agreement for which the Board intends to request a Reserve Fund transfer of $14,000 to cover the cost. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the selection of the most advantageous response to the RFP, Paradigm Associates, to provide Executive Search services to the Town for the Town manager hiring process, and authorize the execution of an agreement for which the Board intends to request a Reserve Fund transfer of $14,000 to cover the cost. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Establish a Screening Panel for the Town Manager search made up of 7 members to follow the Charge as presented. Chair Tina Hein, DEI, Environmental Sustainability and Financial Stability; Vice...
D. Dimmick made a motion to establish a Screening Panel for the Town Manager search made up of 7 members to follow the Charge as presented. Chair Tina Hein, DEI, Environmental Sustainability and Financial Stability; Vice Chair Ben Sparrell, Education/Enrichment and Thriving/Engaged Community; Clerk Damon Dimmick, Flourishing Economy and Robust Infrastructure. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to establish a Screening Panel for the Town Manager search made up of 7 members to follow the Charge as presented. Chair Tina Hein, DEI, Environmental Sustainability and Financial Stability; Vice Chair Ben Sparrell, Education/Enrichment and Thriving/Engaged Community; Clerk Damon Dimmick, Flourishing Economy and Robust Infrastructure. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the side letter with the DPW Laborers' Union as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the side letter with the DPW Laborers' Union as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the side letter with the DPW Laborers' Union as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Appoint Mark Davidson as an Alternate member of the Historical Commission through June 30, 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Mark Davidson as an Alternate member of the Historical Commission through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Mark Davidson as an Alternate member of the Historical Commission through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Appoint Zakiah Baudisch as an Alternate member of the ZBA through June 30, 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Zakiah Baudisch as an Alternate member of the ZBA through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Zakiah Baudisch as an Alternate member of the ZBA through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Appoint Debbie Dupuis to represent the Town with the MWRTA through June 30, 2025
D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Debbie Dupuis to represent the Town with the MWRTA through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Debbie Dupuis to represent the Town with the MWRTA through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Accept the donation of $200 to the Fire Department in memory of a Robert Road resident
D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the donation of $200 to the Fire Department in memory of a Robert Road resident. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the donation of $200 to the Fire Department in memory of a Robert Road resident. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Accept the grant for $85,000 related to an FY25 earmark from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for an ADA-compliant vehicle for the Council of Aging
D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the grant for $85,000 related to an FY25 earmark from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for an ADA-compliant vehicle for the Council of Aging. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to accept the grant for $85,000 related to an FY25 earmark from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for an ADA-compliant vehicle for the Council of Aging. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
OTHER BUSINESS
Enter Executive Session for reason 3, strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Holliston Police Association, from the Board will not be returning to open session
D. Dimmick made a motion to enter Executive Session for reason 3, strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Holliston Police Association, from the Board will not be returning to open session. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call Vote: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to enter Executive Session for reason 3, strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Holliston Police Association, from the Board will not be returning to open session. 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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