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
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
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
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
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
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
Select Board approves forest committee appointment, regional water plant extension. The board unanimously appointed Mary Donovan to the Town Forest Committee and Nora Tarbi as part-time Council on Aging Activities Coordinator. In a 4-0 vote, the board also entered into an intermunicipal agreement
Council on Aging approves revised $359,282.60 FY27 budget with $80,560 increase. Director Holly Rose, working with the town accountant, revised the budget on January 13 after it was submitted to the Finance Committee on December 31; the increase reflects a $4,340.96 correction to the COA
Holbrook Board of Health renews dozens of business permits and approves body art practitioner licenses. Vice Chair Cristina Lucci-McShain presided over unanimous approval of 31 food service, 20 food retail, six places of worship, 16 tobacco, and 13 frozen dessert permits, plus six septic and waste
Finance Committee tackles record $5.2M free cash allocation and FY27 budget reviews. Chair Mike Sigda unveiled $5,259,673 in certified free cash — the highest amount since at least 2017 — with the committee identifying $4.7 million available for allocation after prior-year spending and required
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