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Holbrook, Massachusetts

Holbrook public meetings in 2023

3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Sep 12, 2023

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board of Health discusses tobacco regulation updates and PFAS testing

The Board discussed potential revisions to tobacco regulations to address flavored hemp wraps and align with state fines. No formal votes were taken on regulation changes. The Board also coordinated upcoming PFAS source identification testing with the DEP.

Mon Sep 11, 2023

Open Space Committee

✓ Decided: Open Space Committee discusses visioning survey and open space framework

The committee discussed the lack of enforceable laws and frameworks for identifying and maintaining open space. Members reviewed open space plans from other towns and began developing a visioning survey to gauge resident interests in development and land use.

Mon Sep 11, 2023

Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee

✓ Decided: Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee elects leadership and discusses fund usage

The committee elected a Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. Members discussed potential uses for approximately $50,000 in annual settlement funds, including Narcan boxes and social worker hiring, to make recommendations to the Selectboard.