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Holliston Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

February 10, 2025

7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT / DIRIGO

Approve the Host Community Agreement for Dirigo Cannabis MA, LLC to be located at 72 Jeffrey Avenue, as presented and reviewed by Town Counsel

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement for Dirigo Cannabis MA, LLC to be located at 72 Jeffrey Avenue, as presented and reviewed by Town Counsel. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Host Community Agreement for Dirigo Cannabis MA, LLC to be located at 72 Jeffrey Avenue, as presented and reviewed by Town Counsel. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

PUBLIC HEARING

Open the public hearing for a Used Car Dealers License, Class II, for Snow's Auto Sales, 45 Washington Street, as duly posted

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion open the public hearing for a Used Car Dealers License, Class II, for Snow's Auto Sales, 45 Washington Street, as duly posted. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion open the public hearing for a Used Car Dealers License, Class II, for Snow's Auto Sales, 45 Washington Street, as duly posted. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing for a Used Car Dealership, for Snow's Auto at 45 Washington Street

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to close the public hearing for a Used Car Dealership, for Snow's Auto at 45 Washington Street. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to close the public hearing for a Used Car Dealership, for Snow's Auto at 45 Washington Street. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the application, as presented, for Snow's Auto Sales at 45 Washington Street with the following conditions as presented in the original 1995 approval, or with necessary adjustments: no...

Minutes, page 2

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the application, as presented, for Snow's Auto Sales at 45 Washington Street with the following conditions as presented in the original 1995 approval, or with necessary adjustments: no more than 40 vehicles will be offered for sale per accompanying plan marked Exhibit A.; Vehicles shall be parked to avoid an obstruction of sight lines for vehicles traveling through the Brook Street / Washington Street intersection; The sidewalk shall be kept free of any obstruction; A 20' fire lane shall be provide on all sides of the building; Licensee shall make a concerted effort to direct all entering and existing traffic through the curb cut located to the west of the building in order to minimize traffic flow into the Brook Street/Washington Street intersection; Outdoor storage of junk cars and or parts is prohibited; All Signs shall conform to the Zoning By-Law, S. V-B Exterior Signs - no banners, streamers, or other prohibited means of advertising are allowed; With hours of operations as follows Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:30pm and Saturdays 9:00am-6:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the application, as presented, for Snow's Auto Sales at 45 Washington Street with the following conditions as presented in the original 1995 approval, or with necessary adjustments: no more than 40 vehicles will be offered for sale per accompanying plan marked Exhibit A.; Vehicles shall be parked to avoid an obstruction of sight lines for vehicles traveling through the Brook Street / Washington Street intersection; The sidewalk shall be kept free of any obstruction; A 20' fire lane shall be provide on all sides of the building; Licensee shall make a concerted effort to direct all entering and existing traffic through the curb cut located to the west of the building in order to minimize traffic flow into the Brook Street/Washington Street intersection; Outdoor storage of junk cars and or parts is prohibited; All Signs shall conform to the Zoning By-Law, S. V-B Exterior Signs - no banners, streamers, or other prohibited means of advertising are allowed; With hours of operations as follows Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:30pm and Saturdays 9:00am-6:00pm. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

UPDATES FROM THE TOWN MANAGER

Appoint Kathleen Buckley as the Acting Town Manager for the period starting on March 2, 2025 until a new Town Manager is hire and has officially started their position

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Kathleen Buckley as the Acting Town Manager for the period starting on March 2, 2025 until a new Town Manager is hire and has officially started their position. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Kathleen Buckley as the Acting Town Manager for the period starting on March 2, 2025 until a new Town Manager is hire and has officially started their position. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

BOARD BUSINESS

Approve all items under Agenda Item #9 as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve all items under Agenda Item #9 as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve all items under Agenda Item #9 as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

OTHER BUSINESS

Adjourn

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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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