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This Week in Holbrook: Jun 8 - Jun 14
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HMHS Finals Begin Monday as Holbrook Schools Head Into Final Week
Holbrook Middle-High School finals week begins Monday, June 15, signaling the final stretch of the school year. HMHS will hold early-release dismissals Monday through Wednesday as students sit for final exams, with Thursday, June 18, standing as both the 180th day and the last day of sc…
Morning Brief
Holbrook Schools Enter Finals Week With Last Day Set for June 18
Holbrook's school year closes out next week as HMHS final exams bring early release Monday through Wednesday, June 15–17, and all district students wrap up on Thursday, June 18 — the 180th instructional day — also on an early-release schedule. No Town Hall news flashes, library announce…
Government · Council on Aging
Council on Aging approves revised mission statement and conduct policy.
Council on Aging unanimously approves revised mission and conduct policy. Chair Susan Murray presided as the board approved a streamlined mission statement targeting seniors 60 and older, veterans, and adults with disabilities, along with an updated Respectful Conduct Policy specifying incident
Government · Council on Aging
Council on Aging approves treasurer's report; eyes feasibility study.
Holbrook Council on Aging approves treasurer report; discusses eight-year capital plan. Chair Susan Murray reported a joint select board and COA discussion about a new feasibility study combining the library and COA, with construction potentially eight years away. Treasurer Marion (Missy) Rapoza
Government · Council on Aging
Council on Aging approves FY27 budget, moves to fill two staff vacancies.
Council on Aging approves FY27 budget of $300,000 and authorizes hiring for two vacant coordinator positions. Susan Murray was unanimously re-elected Chair, with Debbie Hunter as Vice Chair and Marion Rapoza continuing as Treasurer. Director Holly Rose reported that staff member Denise has been
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health enforces tobacco regulations at seven retailers.
Board of Health unanimously imposes stacked fines and seven-day tobacco sales suspensions on seven retailers. Health Director Britney Jayne reported March 3rd inspections of all 16 tobacco permit holders found violations at Fast Lane Convenience, Holbrook Market, T Square Food Mart, Super
Government · Council on Aging
Council on Aging approves monthly citizen concerns agenda item.
The Holbrook Council on Aging unanimously added a citizen concerns line item to its monthly agenda following complaints voiced on social media and to board members. Treasurer Marion (Missy) Rapoza reported the union position removal reduced the budget by $59,129.66; Director Holly Rose requested
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health approves food service permit for Nilo's Market.
Board of Health unanimously approves food service permit for Nilo's Market. Owner Danilo Lopes received approval from Chair Allyson Pinkhover, Vice Chair Cristina Lucci-McShain, and Clerk Christopher J. Nickerson to expand into an adjacent space offering Brazilian-style barbecue and Portuguese food
Government · Select Board
Select Board approves utility pole, honors officers, tables town planner proposal.
Select Board approves utility pole for water tank service, honors rescue efforts. Police Chief Del Papa received a formal commendation for Officer Jonathan O'Brien, who rescued a driver from a burning pickup truck on November 8, 2025. Dispatcher Andrew Shields was recognized for guiding an infant's