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Holliston Vice-Chair

Tina Hein

At-large · 4 terms in this record

Christina Hein; Christina J. Hein

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

35 of 36meetings attended (97%) · whole board 97%
278votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
1 of 2split votes where Hein was in the minority
0abstained
4terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Hein as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 35 of 36 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (36)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 14Appoint Frank Gervasio as Holliston's Town Manager subject to…Motion: D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Frank Gervasio as Holliston's…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Hein: Yes

April 14, 2025: Appoint Frank Gervasio as Holliston's Town Manager subject to a successful negotiation development agreement and any additional background information. B. Second

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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.

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Apr 7Accept and issue the Proclamation for the Peace Officers'…Motion: D. Dimmick made a motion to accept and issue the Proclamation…Passed 2–0 · Hein: Not recorded

April 7, 2025: Accept and issue the Proclamation for the Peace Officers' Memorial Day

ApprovePassed · 2–0

D. Dimmick made a motion to accept and issue the Proclamation for the Peace Officers' Memorial Day. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein absent.

Yes: Dimmick, SparrellTina Hein left the meeting at 8:00pm; the minutes record this vote as “2-0” with T. Hein absent, so Tina Hein is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to accept and issue the Proclamation for the Peace Officers' Memorial Day. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein absent..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Nov 18Approve the request to lift the 5-year road opening…Motion: D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request to lift…Passed 2–0 · Hein: Not recorded

November 18, 2024: Approve the request to lift the 5-year road opening moratorium following the completion of the Chapter 90 Mudville project for utility connections and access to 148 and 154 Union Street,…

ApprovePassed · 2–0

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request to lift the 5-year road opening moratorium following the completion of the Chapter 90 Mudville project for utility connections and access to 148 and 154 Union Street, per the developer's hardship case provided to the Board under the Town's regulations for trenches, and provided that the developer follows the patch requirements agreed to between the developer and Holliston DPW, per Patch Requirements for Moratorium Roads - the lifting of the moratorium for this case is also contingent upon a public safety review of the driveway permit application and placement of driveways in relation to the intersection of Union Street and Pleasant Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein recused herself.

Yes: Dimmick, SparrellThe minutes say Tina Hein recused herself from this item, so Tina Hein is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the request to lift the 5-year road opening moratorium following the completion of the Chapter 90 Mudville project for utility connections and access to 148 and 154 Union Street, per the developer's hardship case provided to the Board under the Town's regulations for trenches, and provided that the developer follows the patch requirements agreed to between the developer and Holliston DPW, per Patch Requirements for Moratorium Roads - the lifting of the moratorium for this case is also contingent upon a public safety review of the driveway permit application and placement of driveways in relation to the intersection of Union Street and Pleasant Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein recused herself..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Nov 18Approve the driveway applications for 148 and 154 Union…Motion: D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the driveway applications for…Passed 2–0 · Hein: Not recorded

November 18, 2024: Approve the driveway applications for 148 and 154 Union Street, which will provide access to the builder allowing for building permit applications to be submitted, with said driveway applications...

ApprovePassed · 2–0

D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the driveway applications for 148 and 154 Union Street, which will provide access to the builder allowing for building permit applications to be submitted, with said driveway applications contingent on a public safety review and approval for dimensions and placement in relation to the intersection of Pleasant Street and Union Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein recused herself.

Yes: Dimmick, SparrellThe minutes say Tina Hein recused herself from this item, so Tina Hein is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to approve the driveway applications for 148 and 154 Union Street, which will provide access to the builder allowing for building permit applications to be submitted, with said driveway applications contingent on a public safety review and approval for dimensions and placement in relation to the intersection of Pleasant Street and Union Street. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0. T. Hein recused herself..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Oct 7Request the Town Administrator and The Friends of Holliston…Motion: D. Dimmick made a motion to request the Town Administrator and…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Hein: Yes

October 7, 2024: Request the Town Administrator and The Friends of Holliston Trials review the quotes received and make a recommendation to the Select Board on October 15, 2024

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to request the Town Administrator and The Friends of Holliston Trials review the quotes received and make a recommendation to the Select Board on October 15, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.

Voted: Yes

The result is printed twice in the minutes (“B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0.”).

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to request the Town Administrator and The Friends of Holliston Trials review the quotes received and make a recommendation to the Select Board on October 15, 2024. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0. B. Sparrell second. Vote 3-0..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Sep 30Direct the DPW to change the Recycling Center planned…Motion: D. Dimmick made a motion to direct the DPW to change…Passed 2–1 · Hein: No

September 30, 2024: Direct the DPW to change the Recycling Center planned hours from Saturday October 26, 2024 to Sunday October 27, 2024, to mitigate traffic concerns of the Holliston Youth Soccer Association…

ApprovePassed · 2–1

D. Dimmick made a motion to direct the DPW to change the Recycling Center planned hours from Saturday October 26, 2024 to Sunday October 27, 2024, to mitigate traffic concerns of the Holliston Youth Soccer Association (HYSA) tournament that weekend. B. Sparrell second. 2-0-1. T. Hein apposed.

Voted: No

Yes: Dimmick, SparrellNo: HeinThe minutes record “Vote 2-0-1. T. Hein apposed.”; Tina Hein is shown voting no and the other members present yes. (The third number in this count is the no vote, as the minutes name her as opposed.)

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to direct the DPW to change the Recycling Center planned hours from Saturday October 26, 2024 to Sunday October 27, 2024, to mitigate traffic concerns of the Holliston Youth Soccer Association (HYSA) tournament that weekend. B. Sparrell second. 2-0-1. T. Hein apposed..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Sep 16Include an article to establish a Sewer Commission on…Motion: D. Dimmick made a motion to include an article to establish…Passed 2–1 · Hein: Yes

September 16, 2024: Include an article to establish a Sewer Commission on the October 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to develop proposed article language for...

ApprovePassed · 2–1

D. Dimmick made a motion to include an article to establish a Sewer Commission on the October 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to develop proposed article language for review at the next Select Board meeting; specifically, the Commission would be tasked with the approval of properties to join a future sewer district, develop necessary sewer rate methodologies, oversee sewer funding form rates and/or grant funding, and general oversight of public sewer infrastructure in Holliston. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0-1. B. Sparrell opposed, would like more time, however does approve of reviewing language for Sewer Commission.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dimmick, HeinNo: SparrellThe minutes record “Vote 2-0-1. B. Sparrell opposed, would like more time, however does approve of reviewing language for Sewer Commission.”; Benjamin Sparrell is shown voting no and the other members present yes. (The third number in this count is the no vote, as the minutes name him as opposed.)

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to include an article to establish a Sewer Commission on the October 2024 Fall Town Meeting Warrant and authorize the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to develop proposed article language for review at the next Select Board meeting; specifically, the Commission would be tasked with the approval of properties to join a future sewer district, develop necessary sewer rate methodologies, oversee sewer funding form rates and/or grant funding, and general oversight of public sewer infrastructure in Holliston. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0-1. B. Sparrell opposed, would like more time, however does approve of reviewing language for Sewer Commission..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jun 17Appoint Amy Gow to the vacant seat of the…Motion: D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Amy Gow to the…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Hein: Yes

June 17, 2024: Appoint Amy Gow to the vacant seat of the Board of Assessors through the May 2025 local ballot at which point the duration of the seat will be available via…

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Amy Gow to the vacant seat of the Board of Assessors through the May 2025 local ballot at which point the duration of the seat will be available via election. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call: J. Marshall, AYE; S. Wang, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; T. Hein, AYE.

Voted: Yes

Joint roll call with the Board of Assessors (to fill a vacancy on that board); only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.

From the minutes

“D. Dimmick made a motion to appoint Amy Gow to the vacant seat of the Board of Assessors through the May 2025 local ballot at which point the duration of the seat will be available via election. B. Sparrell second. Roll Call: J. Marshall, AYE; S. Wang, AYE; B. Sparrell, AYE; D. Dimmick, AYE; T. Hein, AYE..” (Motion: Dimmick, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 28Nominate Tina Hein as Chair of the Select Board…Motion: B. Sparrell made a motion nominate Tina Hein as Chair of…Passed 2–0 · Hein: Yes

May 28, 2024: Nominate Tina Hein as Chair of the Select Board effective immediately

AppointPassed · 2–0

B. Sparrell made a motion nominate Tina Hein as Chair of the Select Board effective immediately. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hein, SparrellThe minutes list only Tina Hein and Ben Sparrell as present (Damon Dimmick is listed under “Also Present” as the “newly elected Select Board member”), and the board reorganized at the start of the meeting; the count (2-0) matches those two members, who are shown voting yes. Damon Dimmick is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“B. Sparrell made a motion nominate Tina Hein as Chair of the Select Board effective immediately. T. Hein second. Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Sparrell, second: Hein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

May 28Nominate Benjamin Sparrell as Vice Chair of the Select…Motion: T. Hein made a motion to nominate Benjamin Sparrell as Vice…Passed 2–0 · Hein: Yes

May 28, 2024: Nominate Benjamin Sparrell as Vice Chair of the Select Board effective immediately

AppointPassed · 2–0

T. Hein made a motion to nominate Benjamin Sparrell as Vice Chair of the Select Board effective immediately. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Hein, SparrellThe minutes list only Tina Hein and Ben Sparrell as present (Damon Dimmick is listed under “Also Present” as the “newly elected Select Board member”), and the board reorganized at the start of the meeting; the count (2-0) matches those two members, who are shown voting yes. Damon Dimmick is not shown voting.

From the minutes

“T. Hein made a motion to nominate Benjamin Sparrell as Vice Chair of the Select Board effective immediately. B. Sparrell second. Vote 2-0..” (Motion: Hein, second: Sparrell)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (280)

    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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