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December 8, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick, Tina Hein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CLASSIFICATION HEARING / UPDATE AND CERTIFIED VALUES BY THE DOR
Open the Tax Classification Hearing for the FY26 values
T. Hein made a motion to open the Tax Classification Hearing for the FY26 values. 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 Tax Classification Hearing for the FY26 values. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, Aye; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Close the Tax Classification Hearing
T. Hein made a motion to close the Tax Classification 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 Tax Classification Hearing. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call Vote: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Not adopt a duel tax rate for FY26
T. Hein made a motion to not adopt a duel tax rate for FY26. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to not adopt a duel tax rate for FY26. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Adopt a residential factor of 1.0, therefore establishing a single tax rate of $14.29 subject to the DOR final approval for FY26
T. Hein made a motion to adopt a residential factor of 1.0, therefore establishing a single tax rate of $14.29 subject to the DOR final approval for FY26. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to adopt a residential factor of 1.0, therefore establishing a single tax rate of $14.29 subject to the DOR final approval for FY26. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Not adopt a Residential Exemption for FY26
T. Hein made a motion to not adopt a Residential Exemption for FY26. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to not adopt a Residential Exemption for FY26. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Not adopt an Open Space Exemption for FY26
T. Hein made a motion to not adopt an Open Space Exemption for FY26. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to not adopt an Open Space Exemption for FY26. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption for FY26
T. Hein made a motion to not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption for FY26. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to not adopt a Small Commercial Exemption for FY26. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
REVIEW PINECREST REVOLVING FUND EXPENDITURE LIMIT FOR FY26
Increase the Pinecrest Revolving Fund Expenditure Limit for FY26 as presented by the Golf Course Advisory Committee in the amount of $170,000
T. Hein made a motion to increase the Pinecrest Revolving Fund Expenditure Limit for FY26 as presented by the Golf Course Advisory Committee in the amount of $170,000. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to increase the Pinecrest Revolving Fund Expenditure Limit for FY26 as presented by the Golf Course Advisory Committee in the amount of $170,000. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWALS
Approve the Annual License Renewals as presented including Alcoholic Beverage, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Used Car Dealer and Motor Vehicle Junk
T. Hein made a motion to approve the Annual License Renewals as presented including Alcoholic Beverage, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Used Car Dealer and Motor Vehicle Junk. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to approve the Annual License Renewals as presented including Alcoholic Beverage, Common Victualler, Entertainment, Used Car Dealer and Motor Vehicle Junk. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Approve the annual renewal Alcoholic Beverage License for Bee Social contingent on the completion of the tasks dictated by the Building Department. One License including a structure on the...
T. Hein made a motion to approve the annual renewal Alcoholic Beverage License for Bee Social contingent on the completion of the tasks dictated by the Building Department. One License including a structure on the premises, one license without a structure on the premises. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to approve the annual renewal Alcoholic Beverage License for Bee Social contingent on the completion of the tasks dictated by the Building Department. One License including a structure on the premises, one license without a structure on the premises. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
2026 TOWN MEETING
Open the 2026 May Town Meeting Warrant for the date of Monday May 11, 2026 at 8:26pm December 8, 2025
T. Hein made a motion to open the 2026 May Town Meeting Warrant for the date of Monday May 11, 2026 at 8:26pm December 8, 2025. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to open the 2026 May Town Meeting Warrant for the date of Monday May 11, 2026 at 8:26pm December 8, 2025. 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)
OTHER BUSINESS
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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