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January 27, 2025
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
TOWN MANAGER SEARCH / PARADIGM ASSOCIATES
Approve the Position Statement, as presented, and authorized Paradigm Associates to post the position for recruitment
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Position Statement, as presented, and authorized Paradigm Associates to post the position for recruitment. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Position Statement, as presented, and authorized Paradigm Associates to post the position for recruitment. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the list of the Screening Panel members, as presented, DEI, Marlene Fine; Education & Enrichment, Hilary Brensnahan; Environmental Sustainability & Natural Resources, Carolyn Dykema...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the list of the Screening Panel members, as presented, DEI, Marlene Fine; Education & Enrichment, Hilary Brensnahan; Environmental Sustainability & Natural Resources, Carolyn Dykema; Financial Stability, Jeff Marshall; Flourishing Economy, Mark Ahronian, Robust Economy, John Cronin and Thriving & Engaged Community, Sara Zarrelli, through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the list of the Screening Panel members, as presented, DEI, Marlene Fine; Education & Enrichment, Hilary Brensnahan; Environmental Sustainability & Natural Resources, Carolyn Dykema; Financial Stability, Jeff Marshall; Flourishing Economy, Mark Ahronian, Robust Economy, John Cronin and Thriving & Engaged Community, Sara Zarrelli, through June 30, 2025. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
PUBLIC HEARING
Open the public hearing, as duly posted, for the Select Board to consider a new license for a combined Farmer Brewery & Farmer Winery Pouring Permit under Mass. General Law, Chapter 138, Sections...
D. Dimmick made a motion to open the public hearing, as duly posted, for the Select Board to consider a new license for a combined Farmer Brewery & Farmer Winery Pouring Permit under Mass. General Law, Chapter 138, Sections 19B, 19C and 19H for Holliston Brewing Company, LLC, D/B/A Rushford and Sons Brewhouse to be located at 747 Washington Street. 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 public hearing, as duly posted, for the Select Board to consider a new license for a combined Farmer Brewery & Farmer Winery Pouring Permit under Mass. General Law, Chapter 138, Sections 19B, 19C and 19H for Holliston Brewing Company, LLC, D/B/A Rushford and Sons Brewhouse to be located at 747 Washington Street. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call Vote: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Close the public hearing, at which time the Select Board will deliberate and vote to take action on the Pouring Permits
D. Dimmick made a motion to close the public hearing, at which time the Select Board will deliberate and vote to take action on the Pouring Permits. 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, at which time the Select Board will deliberate and vote to take action on the Pouring Permits. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call Vote: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the application, as presented, for a combined Farmer Brewery & Farmer Winery Pouring Permit under Mass. General Law, Chapter 138, Section s 19B, 19C and 19H for Holliston Brewing Company...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the application, as presented, for a combined Farmer Brewery & Farmer Winery Pouring Permit under Mass. General Law, Chapter 138, Section s 19B, 19C and 19H for Holliston Brewing Company, LLC, D/B/A Rushford and Sons Brewhouse to be located at 747 Washington Street, subject to ABCC approval, should any substantive changes to the application be required by the ABCC, the matter will return to the Select Board for approval of any and all revisions. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the application, as presented, for a combined Farmer Brewery & Farmer Winery Pouring Permit under Mass. General Law, Chapter 138, Section s 19B, 19C and 19H for Holliston Brewing Company, LLC, D/B/A Rushford and Sons Brewhouse to be located at 747 Washington Street, subject to ABCC approval, should any substantive changes to the application be required by the ABCC, the matter will return to the Select Board for approval of any and all revisions. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
WEEKLY WARRANTS
Approve the Weekly Warrant as reviewed and approved by the Town Manager per the Town Manager Act, as follows; January 21, 2025 in the amount of $1,197,621.88 and January 27, 2025 in the amount of...
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant as reviewed and approved by the Town Manager per the Town Manager Act, as follows; January 21, 2025 in the amount of $1,197,621.88 and January 27, 2025 in the amount of $2,943,237.95. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3- 0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Weekly Warrant as reviewed and approved by the Town Manager per the Town Manager Act, as follows; January 21, 2025 in the amount of $1,197,621.88 and January 27, 2025 in the amount of $2,943,237.95. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3- 0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the request to waive the fee for the use of the Upper Town Hall on March 3, 2025 for the High School Indoor Track team dinner
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request to waive the fee for the use of the Upper Town Hall on March 3, 2025 for the High School Indoor Track team dinner. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request to waive the fee for the use of the Upper Town Hall on March 3, 2025 for the High School Indoor Track team dinner. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Meeting Minutes of November 4, and November 12, 2024 as written
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of November 4, and November 12, 2024 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of November 4, and November 12, 2024 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Appoint Melissa Deutsch Kretching to the Historical Commission from an alternate member to a full member for a term ending June 30, 2026
D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Melissa Deutsch Kretching to the Historical Commission from an alternate member to a full member for a term ending June 30, 2026. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Melissa Deutsch Kretching to the Historical Commission from an alternate member to a full member for a term ending June 30, 2026. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
OTHER BUSINESS
Adjourn
D. Dimmick made a motion to adjourn. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to adjourn. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (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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