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April 14, 2025
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Tina Hein, Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
TOWN MANAGER UPDATE
Appoint Frank Gervasio as Holliston's Town Manager subject to a successful negotiation development agreement and any additional background information. B. Second
D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Frank Gervasio as Holliston's Town Manager subject to a successful negotiation development agreement and any additional background information. B. Second. Vote 3-0.
The minutes give the seconder as “B. Second.”; B. Sparrell is the only member with that initial and is shown as the seconder.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Frank Gervasio as Holliston's Town Manager subject to a successful negotiation development agreement and any additional background information. B. Second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Authorize the Chair and or another representative to begin negotiations for the Town Manager through the use of Legal Counsel and the assistance of the Search Consultant
D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize the Chair and or another representative to begin negotiations for the Town Manager through the use of Legal Counsel and the assistance of the Search Consultant. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to authorize the Chair and or another representative to begin negotiations for the Town Manager through the use of Legal Counsel and the assistance of the Search Consultant. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
TOWN MEETING WARRANT/MAY 2025 TOWN MEETING
Open the May 2025 Town Meeting Warrant
D. Dimmick made a motion to open the May 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. 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 May 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call Vote: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
Approve the Town Meeting Warrant Articles for the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting as presented
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Town Meeting Warrant Articles for the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting as presented. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the Town Meeting Warrant Articles for the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting as presented. 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. Roll Call Vote: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to close the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call Vote: D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve the below agenda items under a consent agenda
D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the below agenda items under a consent agenda. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the below agenda items under a consent agenda. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)
OTHER BUSINESS
Enter into Executive Session for Reason #2 - to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract...
D. Dimmick made a motion to enter into Executive Session for Reason #2 - to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. And Reason #3- to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on bargaining effect or litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares, not to return 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 into Executive Session for Reason #2 - to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel. And Reason #3- to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on bargaining effect or litigation position of the public body and the chair so declares, not to return 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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