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April 7, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into Executive Session for reason #3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation
D. Dimmick made a motion to enter into Executive Session for reason #3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. 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 into Executive Session for reason #3, to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call Vote: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
WARRANT ARTICLE DISCUSSION
Authorize the Town Manager to work with Town Counsel on another draft reflecting tonights discussion
D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to work with Town Counsel on another draft reflecting tonights discussion. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to work with Town Counsel on another draft reflecting tonights discussion. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Homerule Petition/Resolution as presented, this motion includes allowance for non-substantive changes to be made by Town Counsel or the Town Manager prior to posting the Warrant
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Homerule Petition/Resolution as presented, this motion includes allowance for non-substantive changes to be made by Town Counsel or the Town Manager prior to posting the Warrant. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Homerule Petition/Resolution as presented, this motion includes allowance for non-substantive changes to be made by Town Counsel or the Town Manager prior to posting the Warrant. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Open the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
D. Dimmick made a motion to open the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to open the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Remove Article #33 Zoning Maps from the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
D. Dimmick made a motion to remove Article #33 Zoning Maps from the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to remove Article #33 Zoning Maps from the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Close the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
D. Dimmick made a motion to close the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to close the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE DISCUSSION
Approve the list of Capital Expenditures as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the list of Capital Expenditures as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the list of Capital Expenditures as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2025 as written
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2025 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2025 as written. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Accept and issue the Proclamation for the Peace Officers' Memorial Day
D. Dimmick made a motion to accept and issue the Proclamation for the Peace Officers' Memorial Day. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein absent.
Yes: Dimmick, SparrellTina Hein left the meeting at 8:00pm; the minutes record this vote as “2-0” with T. Hein absent, so Tina Hein is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to accept and issue the Proclamation for the Peace Officers' Memorial Day. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein absent..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
OTHER BUSINESS
Adjourn
D. Dimmick made a motion to adjourn. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein absent.
Yes: Dimmick, SparrellTina Hein left the meeting at 8:00pm; the minutes record this vote as “2-0” with T. Hein absent, so Tina Hein is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to adjourn. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein absent..” (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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