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April 6, 2026
12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Benjamin Sparrell, Damon Dimmick, Tina Hein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
PUBLIC HEARING
Open the Public Hearing
T. Hein made a motion to open the Public Hearing. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to open the Public Hearing. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Close the Public Hearing
T. Hein a motion to close the Public Hearing. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein a motion to close the Public Hearing. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT/MSBA UPDATE
Accept the proposed 14-member designation of the School Building Committee, with 11 Select Board Appointments and, to be authorized 3 School Committee appointments as presented
T. Hein made a motion to accept the proposed 14-member designation of the School Building Committee, with 11 Select Board Appointments and, to be authorized 3 School Committee appointments as presented. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to accept the proposed 14-member designation of the School Building Committee, with 11 Select Board Appointments and, to be authorized 3 School Committee appointments as presented. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Authorize designating the School Committee with 3 appointments, 2 residents At large, and 1 Student Community
T. Hein made a motion to authorize designating the School Committee with 3 appointments, 2 residents At large, and 1 Student Community. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to authorize designating the School Committee with 3 appointments, 2 residents At large, and 1 Student Community. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
PUBLIC HEARING / MARSHALL STREET UTILITY POLE
Open the Public Hearing for the installation of a pole on Marshall Street, to support a pole that has the existing line to the Solar Array
T. Hein made a motion to open the Public Hearing for the installation of a pole on Marshall Street, to support a pole that has the existing line to the Solar Array. 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 for the installation of a pole on Marshall Street, to support a pole that has the existing line to the Solar Array. 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: 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: T. Hein, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Approve the installation of the pole as described during this hearing, dependent upon a walkthrough coordinated through the Town Managers Office to include a utility company representation from...
T. Hein made a motion to approve the installation of the pole as described during this hearing, dependent upon a walkthrough coordinated through the Town Managers Office to include a utility company representation from Eversource, Town Staff and the abutting resident, and also to include notification to the Town of Holliston prior to the installation of the pole after the walkthrough. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to approve the installation of the pole as described during this hearing, dependent upon a walkthrough coordinated through the Town Managers Office to include a utility company representation from Eversource, Town Staff and the abutting resident, and also to include notification to the Town of Holliston prior to the installation of the pole after the walkthrough. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
MAY 2026 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING / WARRANT ARTICLE REVIEW
Approve the Level 3 Budget as presented
T. Hein made a motion to approve the Level 3 Budget as presented. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to approve the Level 3 Budget as presented. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Sponsor Articles 28 and 29 within the May 2026 May Town Meeting Warrant
T. Hein made a motion to sponsor Articles 28 and 29 within the May 2026 May Town Meeting Warrant. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to sponsor Articles 28 and 29 within the May 2026 May Town Meeting Warrant. D. Dimmick second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
BOARD BUSINESS
Approve each of the One-day Liquor Licenses. One for Bon Fete and two for the Lions Club
T. Hein made a motion to approve each of the One-day Liquor Licenses. One for Bon Fete and two for the Lions Club. D. Dimmick second. Vote 2-0. B. Sparrell absent.
Yes: Dimmick, HeinBenjamin Sparrell left the meeting at 9:36pm; the minutes record this vote as “2-0” with B. Sparrell absent, so Benjamin Sparrell is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to approve each of the One-day Liquor Licenses. One for Bon Fete and two for the Lions Club. D. Dimmick second. Vote 2-0. B. Sparrell absent..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
Approve the remaining Board Business items as a consent agenda
T. Hein made a motion to approve the remaining Board Business items as a consent agenda. D. Dimmick second. Vote 2-0. B. Sparrell absent.
Yes: Dimmick, HeinBenjamin Sparrell left the meeting at 9:36pm; the minutes record this vote as “2-0” with B. Sparrell absent, so Benjamin Sparrell is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to approve the remaining Board Business items as a consent agenda. D. Dimmick second. Vote 2-0. B. Sparrell absent..” (Motion: Hein, second: Dimmick)
OTHER BUSINESS
Adjourn
T. Hein made a motion to adjourn. D. Dimmick second. Vote 2-0. B. Sparrell absent.
Yes: Dimmick, HeinBenjamin Sparrell left the meeting at 9:36pm; the minutes record this vote as “2-0” with B. Sparrell absent, so Benjamin Sparrell is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“T. Hein made a motion to adjourn. D. Dimmick second. Vote 2-0. B. Sparrell absent..” (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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