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January 26, 2026
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The minutes say the meeting was held remotely because of a snowstorm.
Present: Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick, Tina Hein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
ADVENTURE CYCLING ASSOCIATION / U.S. BIKE ROUTE 1 ON THE RAIL TRAIL
Authorize the Town Manager to notify MASSDOT, via a letter of support to designate the Upper Charles Rail Trail to be co-designated as U.S. Bike Route 1
T. Hein made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to notify MASSDOT, via a letter of support to designate the Upper Charles Rail Trail to be co-designated as U.S. Bike Route 1. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to notify MASSDOT, via a letter of support to designate the Upper Charles Rail Trail to be co-designated as U.S. Bike Route 1. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
REQUEST TO OVERSPEND THE SNOW & ICE BUDGET
Approve deficient spending for the FY26 Snow and Ice Removal Budget
T. Hein made a motion to approve deficient spending for the FY26 Snow and Ice Removal Budget. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to approve deficient spending for the FY26 Snow and Ice Removal Budget. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (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. Roll Call: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to approve Board Business as a consent agenda. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
OTHER BUSINESS
Adjourn
T. Hein made a motion to adjourn. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to adjourn. D. Dimmick second. Roll Call: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (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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