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September 29, 2025
16 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick, Tina Hein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARING MARKED TREE/ROBIN HILL ROAD
Continue the Public Hearing for Marked Tree/Robin Hill Roads for designation of a "No Parking" zone/signage until October 6, 2025
T. Hein made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for Marked Tree/Robin Hill Roads for designation of a "No Parking" zone/signage until October 6, 2025. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for Marked Tree/Robin Hill Roads for designation of a "No Parking" zone/signage until October 6, 2025. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
ROAD ACCEPTANCE HEARING / KATIE WAY
Open the Public Hearing per MGL C.82,S 17-32 for the purpose of considering to accept as a public way, Katie Way (Station 0+25.02 to 4+79.34) as shown on the plans entitled "Roadway Acceptance...
T. Hein made a motion to open the Public Hearing per MGL C.82,S 17-32 for the purpose of considering to accept as a public way, Katie Way (Station 0+25.02 to 4+79.34) as shown on the plans entitled "Roadway Acceptance Plan Katies Way in Holliston, MA" dated August 19, 2025, prepared by Connorstone Engineering, such way having been laid out as Town Way by the Select Board. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to open the Public Hearing per MGL C.82,S 17-32 for the purpose of considering to accept as a public way, Katie Way (Station 0+25.02 to 4+79.34) as shown on the plans entitled "Roadway Acceptance Plan Katies Way in Holliston, MA" dated August 19, 2025, prepared by Connorstone Engineering, such way having been laid out as Town Way by the Select Board. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Close the public hearing
T. Hein made a motion to close the public hearing. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to close the public hearing. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Accept Katies Way as a public road as presented
T. Hein made a motion to accept Katies Way as a public road as presented. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to accept Katies Way as a public road as presented. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
REVIEW OCTOBER 2025 FALL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
Direct the Town Manager to draft an article for the October 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant to delare Arch Street as the new DPW Facility and include design engineering from the existing Article...
T. Hein made a motion to direct the Town Manager to draft an article for the October 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant to delare Arch Street as the new DPW Facility and include design engineering from the existing Article voted at the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to direct the Town Manager to draft an article for the October 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant to delare Arch Street as the new DPW Facility and include design engineering from the existing Article voted at the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
DANGEROUS DOG HEARING
Open the Dangerous Dog Hearing for two dogs that reside at 107 Cedar Street, Holliston MA
T. Hein made a motion to open the Dangerous Dog Hearing for two dogs that reside at 107 Cedar Street, Holliston MA. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; T. Hein, AYE.
The roll call lists T. Hein twice (“T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; T. Hein, AYE”) and does not list B. Sparrell, who was present; the count only (three ayes) is shown.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to open the Dangerous Dog Hearing for two dogs that reside at 107 Cedar Street, Holliston MA. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Close the Dangerous Dog Hearing
T. Hein made a motion to close the Dangerous Dog Hearing. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to close the Dangerous Dog Hearing. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Declare Luke and Diesel "Dangerous Dogs" who reside at 107 Cedar Street, Holliston
T. Hein made a motion to declare Luke and Diesel "Dangerous Dogs" who reside at 107 Cedar Street, Holliston. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to declare Luke and Diesel "Dangerous Dogs" who reside at 107 Cedar Street, Holliston. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Euthanize Luke and Diesel, the dogs who reside at 107 Cedar Street in Holliston
T. Hein made a motion to euthanize Luke and Diesel, the dogs who reside at 107 Cedar Street in Holliston. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to euthanize Luke and Diesel, the dogs who reside at 107 Cedar Street in Holliston. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
REVIEW OF THE OCTOBER 20, 2025 FALL TOWN MEETING WARRANT / CONT'D
Open the October 20, 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant
T. Hein made a motion to open the October 20, 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to open the October 20, 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Remove the Capital Expenditure in the amount of $1.32 million for the Placentino/Miller Roofs from the Capital Expenditure Warrant Article in the October 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant
T. Hein made a motion to remove the Capital Expenditure in the amount of $1.32 million for the Placentino/Miller Roofs from the Capital Expenditure Warrant Article in the October 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to remove the Capital Expenditure in the amount of $1.32 million for the Placentino/Miller Roofs from the Capital Expenditure Warrant Article in the October 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Remove the Washington Street Water Main Replacements from the Capital Expenditure Warrant Article in the October 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and have a stand-alone Warrant Article in the amount...
T. Hein made a motion to remove the Washington Street Water Main Replacements from the Capital Expenditure Warrant Article in the October 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and have a stand-alone Warrant Article in the amount of $2 million. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to remove the Washington Street Water Main Replacements from the Capital Expenditure Warrant Article in the October 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and have a stand-alone Warrant Article in the amount of $2 million. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Close the October 20, 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant
T. Hein made a motion to close the October 20, 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to close the October 20, 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
AUTHORIZE THE TOWN MANAGER TO SIGN PURDUE BANKRUPTCY PLAN VOTE
Authorize the Town Manager to sign the Bankruptcy Plan
T. Hein made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Bankruptcy Plan. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign the Bankruptcy Plan. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve Board Business as a consent agenda
T. Hein made a motion to approve Board Business as a consent agenda. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to approve Board Business as a consent agenda. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
WEEKLY WARRANTS
Adjourn
T. Hein made a motion to adjourn. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to adjourn. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
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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