Holbrook public meetings in 2024
129 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Conservation Commission
The posted agenda for the December 23, 2024 meeting of the Holbrook Conservation Commission is entirely procedural boilerplate. It includes only standard notices regarding posting requirements and ADA accommodations, with no specific topics, discussions, or decisions listed. The meeting appears to be cancelled or postponed until a substantive agenda is provided.
- No items listed on the agenda
Select Board
The Select Board meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2024, but the posted agenda includes only the standard public meeting notice, Americans with Disability disclosure, and a blank template. No specific business items, votes, or discussions are listed.
- No substantive items posted; agenda is a blank template with no rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or hearings.
The Select Board approved a 3-year contract for IT network administrator Mr. Garcia and appointed Jessica Gardner as assistant treasurer, both by 4-0 votes. They also approved posting for two positions, granted various licenses (common victualler, Class 2, Class 3, alcohol) with conditions, and scheduled police chief interviews for January 15, 2025. The board tabled the Conway School and Open Space item and set a quarterly meeting calendar for Q1 2025.
- Approved 3-year contract for IT network administrator Mr. Garcia (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Jessica Gardner as assistant treasurer (4-0)
- Approved posting for administrative assistant and DPW Craftsperson Laborer Grade II positions (4-0)
- Approved common victualler licenses for 9 establishments with back payments due by Jan 18, 2025 (4-0)
- Granted Class 2 licenses to 11 auto dealers, with 3 to appear before board on Jan 22, 2025 (4-0)
- Denied Class 2 license to Jamelle Auto (4-0)
- Granted Class 3 license to Holbrook Auto Body (4-0)
- Approved alcohol licenses for 2025 with back payments due by Jan 18, 2025 (4-0)
Planning Board
The Holbrook Planning Board is holding a meeting on December 17, 2024, but the posted agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The notice is entirely procedural.
- No agenda items listed in the notice.
Planning Board
This is a procedural meeting notice for the Holbrook Planning Board. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision — only boilerplate language about the meeting logistics and disability accommodations.
- No substantive items listed on agenda
Open Space Committee
This meeting notice for the Holbrook Open Space Committee on December 13, 2024, is purely procedural. The agenda lists no specific topics, discussions, or decisions for the meeting. It includes only boilerplate language about public meeting requirements and ADA accommodations.
The Holbrook Open Space Committee met on December 13, 2024, and approved the previous meeting minutes with one abstention. The committee discussed distributing the 2023 Vision Plan, outreach efforts, and an ADA evaluation for the Open Space Plan, with follow-up actions assigned. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on administrative and planning items.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (6-1, with one abstention)
- Discussed distribution of Vision Plan (2023) and fliers
- Assigned Eric to follow up on ADA evaluation with Ann
- Assigned Eric to investigate state grant documentation and funding
- Assigned Carleen to email Patty about grant and contract processes
- Assigned Denise to contact Ken for agenda updates
- Assigned Patricia to request Select Board agenda placement
- Assigned Cristina to distribute flier PDFs via email
Council on Aging
The provided document is a procedural meeting notice template. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed for this meeting.
Board of Health
This is a public meeting notice for the Holbrook Board of Health meeting scheduled for December 10, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and accessibility information; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.
The Holbrook Board of Health accepted member Chad Kaplan's resignation effective December 10, 2024, and voted to leave the open seat vacant until the April election. The board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Brookville Bible Church to host a naloxone box. No other substantive decisions were made; updates were provided on animal bylaws, inspections, and the TLA Holbrook project.
- Accepted resignation of Chad Kaplan effective Dec 10, 2024 (4-0)
- Left open seat vacant until April election (4-0)
- Approved MOU with Brookville Bible for naloxone box (4-0)
Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee
This meeting notice contains only procedural boilerplate and standard disclosures; no specific agenda items are provided for discussion or decision.
The committee discussed using NeighborWorks' community room and retail space at Maple on Franklin as an interim location for Council on Aging activities, with ongoing talks. No formal decisions were made; the committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and noted $32,271.05 in the Building Feasibility Account.
- Approved minutes from 10/08/2024 (unanimous)
- Discussed interim use of Maple on Franklin community room and retail space (no vote)
- Noted $25,000 repaid to Building Feasibility Account, balance $32,271.05
Conservation Commission
The Holbrook Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to approve 2025 meeting dates, a service contract with Solitude Lake Management, and review a Notice of Intent (NOI) for 1, 3, 6 Phillips Road. Informal old business includes a property cleanup and electrical easement at 5 Fire Tower Road. The meeting minutes from November 18, 2024, will also be considered for approval.
- Approval of 2025 meeting dates
- Solitude Lake Management service contract for 2025 (no dollar amount specified)
- Notice of Intent (NOI) review for 1, 3, 6 Phillips Road, TLA-Holbrook LLC
- Informal old business: 5 Fire Tower Road property cleanup and electrical easement
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 18, 2024
Open Space Committee
This agenda is a procedural template with no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for the meeting. The document includes only standard boilerplate notices and disclosures.
Finance Committee
This meeting notice contains only procedural boilerplate and an ADA accommodation statement. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are provided.
Select Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and public meeting notices. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
Open Space Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific discussion topics or decisions were listed for this meeting.
Finance Committee
The posted agenda for the November 21, 2024 Finance Committee meeting includes only standard meeting-notice and accessibility language. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed.
Select Board
This agenda is a procedural template only; no specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for the Select Board meeting. The document includes the Americans with Disability disclosure and filing notice but lacks any substantive agenda items.
Planning Board
This meeting of the Holbrook Planning Board is scheduled but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed.
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for the redevelopment of an industrial facility at 3,6 Phillips Road into a municipal solid waste transfer station, including site remediation and new construction. Other items include discussion of redesign at Off Weymouth Street (Brigadoon), an informal review of a new project at 33 Pine Street, an enforcement order for 7 Summit Road, and discussion of an old Order of Conditions at The Woodlands. The meeting will also approve minutes from October 28, 2024.
- Public hearing on NOI for 3,6 Phillips Road: redevelopment to solid waste transfer station with site remediation and new building, pavement, rail track, and stormwater controls
- Discussion of redesign at Off Weymouth Street, Brigadoon, presented by David Biancavilla of BSC Group
- Informal review of new project at 33 Pine Street, presented by David Biancavilla
- Enforcement order letter regarding gravel stone at 7 Summit Road
- Discussion of old Order of Conditions at The Woodlands, presented by Dominic Rinaldi of BSC Group
Council on Aging
The Holbrook Council on Aging Board of Directors will discuss liability policy, officer election procedures, and a possible reorganization. They will also receive updates on the Maple on Franklin project, consider alternate locations for a new COA facility, and review FY25 state budget funding for senior services. A vote on board reorganization is scheduled.
- Discuss/vote on reorganization of COA Board of Directors
- Discuss possible alternate location for a new COA facility
- Update on Maple on Franklin senior project
- Review FY25 final state budget COA funding via Senator Keenan
- Discussion of liability policy and election process
Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee
The Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 8, receive an update on Maple on Franklin facility use, and discuss a possible alternate site for a new COA building. No votes or decisions are listed; the items are for discussion and information.
- Approve minutes from October 8, 2024
- Update on Maple on Franklin facility use
- Discussion of possible alternate location for a new COA facility
- Next meeting set for December 10, 2024
Board of Health
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
Finance Committee
The agenda for the Holbrook Finance Committee meeting on November 7, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision by the committee.
Open Space Committee
The provided document is a procedural template for a public meeting notice. No specific agenda items, discussion topics, or decisions were listed for this meeting.
Planning Board
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for the Planning Board to decide or discuss. The meeting notice is filed under Massachusetts open meeting law, but no topics are identified.
Conservation Commission
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and notice requirements. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed for this meeting.
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is holding a meeting on October 24, 2024, but the posted agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
Planning Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
Select Board
This meeting agenda includes no substantive items for discussion or decision; it is limited to standard procedural notices and the Americans with Disabilities disclosure.
Select Board
The agenda for the Holbrook Select Board meeting on October 16, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific topics, decisions, or discussions. No action items or public hearings are listed.
Council on Aging
The posted agenda for the October 9, 2024, Council on Aging meeting contains only boilerplate language and no specific discussion or action items. The meeting notice includes standard public meeting disclosures but no topics, votes, or proposals. Residents should check for a revised agenda or contact the Town Clerk for details.
Board of Health
The provided document is a procedural meeting notice template. It contains no specific topics, decisions, or discussion items for the October 8, 2024, meeting.
Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee
This is a blank meeting notice for the Holbrook Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee. No decisions or discussions are scheduled as the agenda fields are empty. The document is purely procedural.
Select Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and public meeting notices. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.
Select Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and public meeting notices. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
The Holbrook Select Board approved a 12-month municipal electricity rate contract with PowerLogix at no higher than 10.018 cents per kWh, replacing the current ~18 cents rate and saving the town approximately $170,000. The board also authorized $2,000 for a used 2008 Ford F-250 truck, set the Special Town Meeting for December 3, 2024, and appointed four members to the COA committee. No formal action was taken on field use policy, but staff were directed to draft a policy for future discussion.
- Approved PowerLogix electricity rate contract (4-0)
- Authorized $2,000 purchase of 2008 Ford F-250 truck (4-0)
- Approved Special Town Meeting on 12/03/2024 with warrant closing 10/15/2024 (4-0)
- Appointed Catherine Boussallari, Beatrice Taggart, Robert Montgomery Thomas, and Thelma Douglas to COA committee (4-0)
Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee
This is a meeting of the Holbrook Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. No topics, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
- No items listed on the agenda
The committee approved prior minutes and discussed plans to officially change its membership from 6 to 7 members with the Select Board. It also reviewed progress on a temporary COA space at Maple on Franklin, a $25,000 ADA grant project, and funding updates. No formal votes were taken on these items.
- Approved minutes from 6/11/2024 (unanimous)
- Planned to request Select Board approval to change committee membership to 7 members
- Discussed leasing Maple on Franklin first floor for temporary COA (no decision)
- Noted $25,000 MCOA grant used for ADA improvements, total cost $38,875
- Reported $49,528.99 in Stabilization Fund, pending Town Meeting vote
- Noted no Community Action Grant for FY25; received $32,500 from Senator Keenen for programming
Conservation Commission
The Holbrook Conservation Commission holds a continued public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a municipal solid waste transfer station at 6 Phillips Road (TLA-Holbrook LLC). Other agenda items include a request for information about 7 acres at 3 Kleen Way and an enforcement order for a dock at 65 E Shore Road. The meeting also covers wetlands at 4 Summit Road and a proposed amendment to a Notice of Intent at 12 Leather Chip Road.
- Continued hearing on NOI for municipal solid waste transfer station at 6 Phillips Road (TLA-Holbrook LLC)
- Enforcement order for dock at 65 E Shore Road (Edward Dzengeleski, Isam Halwani)
- Request for information about 7 acres at 3 Kleen Way (Spector Metal Products)
- Discussion on wetlands at 4 Summit Road (Christine Sullivan, Community Development)
- Request to amend NOI to add addition at 12 Leather Chip Road (Joe Morgan)
Finance Committee
The posted agenda for the Holbrook Finance Committee meeting contains only a blank template and boilerplate language. No specific topics, votes, or discussions are listed. The meeting appears to be purely procedural with no actionable items.
Council on Aging
The provided document is a procedural meeting notice template. It contains no specific topics, decisions, or discussion items for the September 11, 2024, meeting.
The Council on Aging Board of Directors met on September 11, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so no official votes or decisions were made. The meeting was informational only, covering financial updates, facility plans, and staffing changes. No formal actions were taken.
- No votes taken due to lack of quorum
- Minutes of August 14, 2024 not approved
- Election of officers postponed
- Welcomed new member Holly Rose
Board of Health
This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The notice includes standard language for remote participation and disability accommodations but lists no public hearings, votes, or other business.
Planning Board
The provided document is a procedural meeting notice template. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
Planning Board
The posted agenda for the September 10, 2024, Planning Board meeting is a standard template with no listed discussion or decision items. The document provides only meeting logistics and a disability accommodation notice.
Select Board
This is a procedural meeting notice for the Holbrook Select Board. No specific agenda items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings were listed in the posted document. The meeting is scheduled for September 4, 2024, but the agenda contains only boilerplate disclosure language.
- No substantive agenda items were listed for this meeting.
Conservation Commission
This meeting of the Holbrook Conservation Commission is procedural only; the posted agenda does not contain any specific items for discussion or decision.
Select Board
The agenda for the August 21, 2024 Select Board meeting contains only standard public meeting notices and disability accommodation disclosures. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed.
- No substantive items were included in the posted agenda.
The Holbrook Select Board unanimously approved spending approximately $4,200 from opioid settlement funds for naloxone distribution cabinets and an AED, to be placed at Town Hall, Sumner Field, the Library, Brookville Bible Church, and one undetermined location. The board also unanimously approved hiring Ruben Fowler as a Public Works Craftsperson/Laborer Grade II. A decision on the Director of Public Works/Superintendent position was tabled to the August 21, 2024 meeting.
- Approved opioid settlement fund purchases totaling $4,200 plus shipping for naloxone cabinets and an AED (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Ruben Fowler as Public Works Craftsperson/Laborer Grade II (unanimous)
- Tabled Director of Public Works/Superintendent decision to August 21, 2024
Council on Aging
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items. The meeting notice includes standard ADA accommodation information but lists no topics for the Council on Aging to address.
The Council on Aging Board of Directors met on August 14, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so no formal votes were taken and the July minutes were not approved. The meeting was informational, covering updates on finances, the new van, and upcoming senior trips. The board is actively seeking new members and a new COA Director and Coordinator.
- No formal votes taken due to lack of quorum
- July 17, 2024 minutes not voted on
- New COA Board member Holly Rose noted, unable to attend
- COA Coordinator to request closing COA on Oct 9 for senior trip
- Next meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024
Board of Health
The Board will discuss and vote on several permits, set a public hearing date for tobacco regulations, and appoint a Health Director. Old business includes updates on potential public health threats at TLA Holbrook. Committee updates and citizen concerns will also be heard.
- Health Director Appointment (discussion and vote)
- Tobacco Regulations Public Hearing Date (discussion and vote)
- Sean Farrell Hauler Permit (discussion and vote)
- Dela Rose Construction Septic Installer Permit (discussion and vote)
- Home Run Way Irrigation Well Permit (discussion and vote)
The Holbrook Board of Health unanimously approved a performance evaluation for Health Agent Britney Jayne and appointed her as Health Director, a full-time position at $85,000 annually, effective August 14, 2024. The board also approved a disposal works permit for Dela Rose Construction and a hauler permit for Sean Farrell, and an irrigation well permit for Home Run Way Condo complex. A public hearing on tobacco regulations was scheduled for November 19, 2024.
- Appointed Britney Jayne as Health Director at $85,000/year, 35 hrs/week (4-0)
- Approved performance evaluation for Britney Jayne (4-0)
- Granted disposal works permit to Dela Rose Construction and hauler permit to Sean Farrell (4-0)
- Approved irrigation well permit for Home Run Way Condo complex (4-0)
- Scheduled public hearing on tobacco regulations for Nov 19, 2024 at 7 pm (4-0)
Conservation Commission
The Holbrook Conservation Commission will hold a discussion with CEC Inc. regarding TLA, then continue with public hearings and updates. Key items include a peer review for a proposed municipal solid waste transfer station at 3 and 6 Phillips Road, a stop work order and remediation plan at 2 Oak Street, and a request for partial certificate of compliance at Christies Way (75 South St). The commission will also hear updates on projects off Weymouth Street (Brigadoon) and off Plymouth Street (Hindu Temple) and approve meeting minutes from July 22.
- Discussion with CEC Inc., Karlis Skulte, Joseph Salvetti regarding TLA
- Cont., 182-557, NOI-1, 3, 6 Phillips Road, TLA-Holbrook LLC, municipal solid waste transfer station – peer review report
- 182-0452, 2 Oak Street, stop work order and remediation plan – Marthe and Albert Saint-Clermont
- 182-544, 1&2 and 7&8 Christies Way (aka 75 South St) – request for partial certificate of compliance
- Updates on 182-504 off Weymouth Street (Brigadoon) and 182-524 off Plymouth Street (Hindu Temple)
Select Board
This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and an ADA disclosure. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for the Select Board meeting on August 7, 2024.
The Holbrook Select Board approved the purchase of naloxone distribution cabinets and an AED using opioid settlement funds, totaling approximately $4,200 plus shipping. The board also hired Ruben Fowler for a public works position. A decision on the Director of Public Works was tabled to August 21.
- Approved opioid settlement fund purchases: three 10-unit naloxone cabinets, one 24-unit outdoor cabinet, one dual AED/naloxone cabinet, one ZOLL AED, total $4,200 plus shipping (unanimous)
- Hired Ruben Fowler as Public Works craftsperson/laborer Grade II (unanimous)
- Tabled Director of Public Works/Superintendent decision to August 21
Planning Board
This is a procedural meeting notice for the Holbrook Planning Board. The agenda contains only boilerplate text and no specific items for discussion or decision.
Planning Board
This meeting agenda for the Holbrook Planning Board includes only standard procedural notices and an ADA disclosure statement. No specific items, discussions, or decisions are listed for this meeting.
Select Board
The provided document is a procedural boilerplate notice. No specific discussion topics or decisions were listed for this meeting.
Select Board
The posted agenda for the Holbrook Select Board meeting on July 23, 2024, includes only the standard notice and disclosure template with no listed items to be discussed or decided. This meeting appears to be a placeholder or procedural filing without any substantive topics.
The Holbrook Select Board approved hiring Nathaniel Hernandez and Kyle Burns for DPW summer help positions and approved job descriptions for Health Coordinator and Health Director positions to be posted. A motion to table the health job discussion failed for lack of a second. The board also welcomed new Town Administrator Michael McGovern.
- Approved hiring Nathaniel Hernandez and Kyle Burns for DPW summer help (3-0)
- Approved posting Health Coordinator and Health Director job descriptions (2-1)
- Motion to table health job discussion failed (no second)
Council on Aging
The agenda for this Council on Aging meeting contains only standard boilerplate language (public meeting notice, ADA disclosure) and no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting may be cancelled or the agenda was not populated.
Select Board
The provided document is a blank meeting notice template. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.
Planning Board
This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The Planning Board is meeting but the topics are not provided in the posted agenda.
Planning Board
This is a notice of a meeting of the Holbrook Planning Board scheduled for July 16, 2024. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only procedural boilerplate. Residents should check for future detailed agendas.
- No substantive items listed in the agenda.
Finance Committee
This document is a boilerplate public meeting notice template. It does not contain any specific agenda items, topics, or meeting details for the Finance Committee meeting on July 11, 2024.
Select Board
The provided document is a blank public meeting notice template. It contains no specific topics, times, or locations for discussion.
Board of Health
The provided document is a public meeting notice for the Holbrook Board of Health. It contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics, discussions, or decisions for the meeting.
Conservation Commission
The provided text is a boilerplate public meeting notice for the Holbrook Conservation Commission. It does not contain any specific topics, projects, or decisions to be discussed.
Select Board
The provided document is a blank public meeting notice template. It contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any topics for discussion or decision.
Select Board
The provided notice for the Holbrook Select Board meeting on June 18, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate and ADA disclosure information. No specific agenda topics or items were included in the document.
Finance Committee
The provided text is a public meeting notice template for the Holbrook Finance Committee that contains no specific agenda items or topics for discussion.
Planning Board
The provided notice for the Holbrook Planning Board meeting on June 18, 2024, contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, projects, or decisions are listed in the document.
Town Clerk Meetings
The provided document is a template for a public meeting notice from the Holbrook Town Clerk. It contains only procedural information and lacks specific board names, meeting times, or agenda topics.
Select Board
The provided document is a blank template for a public meeting notice. It contains no specific topics, decisions, or discussions for the June 12, 2024, meeting.
Council on Aging
The provided document is a public meeting notice template containing only procedural boilerplate. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.
Board of Health
The provided notice contains only procedural information and contact details for accommodations. There are no topics, decisions, or discussions listed in the document.
Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee
The provided document is a boilerplate public meeting notice for the Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee. It does not contain any specific topics, dates, or times for discussion.
Conservation Commission
The provided text is a procedural public meeting notice for the Holbrook Conservation Commission. It does not contain any specific topics, projects, or decisions for discussion.
Planning Board
The provided document is a boilerplate public meeting notice from the Holbrook Town Clerk. It does not contain any specific topics, projects, or decisions for discussion.
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, receive an update from the chair, and discuss reserve fund transfers for a COA van. The committee will also review any updates to the FY25 budget and warrants for Town Meeting, along with other business.
- Approve meeting minutes
- Chair's update
- Reserve fund transfer for COA van
- FY25 budget updates
- Review warrants for Town Meeting
Select Board
The Holbrook Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on forming a Police Chief Search Committee and on water and sewer abatements for four specific properties. The board will also hear citizens' concerns and hold an executive session to prepare for negotiations with nonunion personnel, including the Superintendent of Public Works and Town Accountant.
- Vote on Police Chief Search Committee
- Vote on water and sewer abatements for 220 South Franklin Street, 16 Sherrick Ave, 7 Holly Road, and 7 Len Road
- Citizens' Concerns
- Executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Superintendent of Public Works, Town Accountant, Clerical Union)
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY25 budget, including warrant articles, the narrative for publication, and the capital plan. They will also discuss warrant articles, free cash guidelines, and new committee members. The agenda is primarily procedural and discussion-focused, with no votes or specific dollar amounts listed.
- Review of FY25 budget warrant articles
- Review of narrative for publication
- Review of the Capital Plan
- Discussion of warrant articles
- Free Cash Guideline discussion
Select Board
The Holbrook Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several key items, including union contracts for police and fire personnel, part-time dispatcher wages, articles for the June Town Meeting, and the FY2025 budget. The board will also hold an executive session to prepare for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Superintendent of Public Works and Town Accountant.
- Vote on union contracts: Police Patrolman Local 88A, Superior Police Local 88B, Fire Local 1452
- Discuss/vote on part-time dispatcher wage and salary
- Discuss/vote on June Town Meeting 2024 articles (Annual and Special)
- Discussion/vote on FY2025 budget
- Executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Superintendent of Public Works, Town Accountant)
Board of Health
The Holbrook Board of Health is meeting to vote on approving the minutes from the April 9 meeting, receive updates from the Health Agent, and discuss tobacco regulation updates. The agenda is brief and includes no other substantive items.
- Vote to approve minutes from 4/9 meeting
- Health Agent updates
- Discussion of tobacco regulation updates
Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee
The Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee will meet to approve prior minutes and revisit funding sources for the design/construction of the old JFK School. They will also discuss warrant articles related to the COA Stabilization Fund. The meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Council on Aging Building, 9 Jewel Road.
- Revisit funding sources for design/construction of old JFK School
- Revisit Warrant Articles (COA Stabilization Fund)
- Approval of minutes from April 16, 2024 meeting
- Next meeting set for June 11, 2024
Conservation Commission
The provided document is a procedural meeting notice template. It contains no specific topics, decisions, or discussion items for the meeting.
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive an update from the chair, conduct a final review of the FY25 budget book, and consider Capital Committee recommendations. They will also discuss warrant status, free cash guidelines, and new committee members.
- Final review of FY25 Budget Book
- Capital Committee recommendations
- Check status/discussion of warrants
- Free Cash Guideline discussion
- New Finance Committee members
Planning Board
The provided document contains a public meeting notice but does not list any specific topics, projects, or actions for discussion. There are no agenda items included in this record.
Planning Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and public meeting notices. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes, receive an update from the chair, discuss year-end transfers, and review the FY25 budget book including Capital Committee recommendations. They will also check the status of warrants and discuss free cash guidelines and new committee members.
- Approve meeting minutes
- Year-end transfers discussion
- Review FY25 budget book and Capital Committee recommendations
- Check status of warrants
- Discuss free cash guidelines and new Finance Committee members
Select Board
The Holbrook Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on articles for the FY2025 Town Meeting, and will hear a scholarship presentation from the Scholarship Committee. The board will also hold an executive session to prepare for negotiations with nonunion personnel, including the Town Administrator, Superintendent of Public Works, and Interim Police Chief. Citizens' concerns will be heard.
- Vote on FY 2025 Town Meeting Articles
- Town Scholarship Presentation by Scholarship Committee
- Executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator, Superintendent of Public Works, Interim Police Chief)
- Citizens' Concerns
Council on Aging
The Holbrook Council on Aging Board of Directors will meet to approve prior minutes, review the budget, and receive updates on renovations at 9 Jewel Road, FY25 warrant articles, and funding for the new COA location at the old JFK School on Plymouth Street. The agenda is routine with no votes on specific contracts or dollar amounts listed.
- Approval of minutes from April 10, 2024 meeting
- Budget review by Treasurer
- Update on 9 Jewel Road renovations
- Update on FY25 Warrant articles
- Progress update on funding for new COA location at old JFK School on Plymouth Street
Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee
The Holbrook Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss potential spending recommendations for the Select Board, including updates on Year 2 payments received in March and support for substance use prevention education in Holbrook Public Schools. The agenda also includes approving previous meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting.
- Vote to approve 3/25 Meeting Minutes
- Updates regarding Town Meeting articles
- Discuss Year 2 payments received in March
- Discuss potential spending recommendations to Select Board
- Updates in support Holbrook Public Schools with substance use prevention education
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY25 Budget Book and Capital Committee recommendations, check the status of warrants, and discuss other business including free cash guidelines and new committee members. The agenda is substantive, focusing on the upcoming fiscal year budget.
- Review FY25 Budget Book
- Capital Committee Recommendations
- Warrants status check and discussion
- Free Cash Guideline discussion
- New Finance Committee Members
Select Board
The Holbrook Select Board will discuss and vote on employment postings for several town positions, including Conservation Agent, DPW craftspersons/laborers, summer help, and Holbrook Regional Emergency Center roles. They will also interview a candidate for Superintendent of Public Works, vote on moving Town Meeting to June 18th and 20th, and hold an executive session on negotiations with nonunion personnel.
- Vote on employment postings for Conservation Agent, DPW Craftspersons/Laborer Grade II (2 positions), DPW Summer Help (4 positions), and two Holbrook Regional Emergency Center roles
- Interview of Superintendent Public Works candidate Gary Glazier at 7:30 PM
- Vote to change Town Meeting date to June 18th and 20th
- Executive session for strategy on negotiations with Town Administrator Michael McGovern, Superintendent of Public Works, and Interim Police Chief
Conservation Commission
The provided document contains a public meeting notice template but does not list any specific topics, projects, or decisions for discussion.
Town Clerk Meetings
The Holbrook Open Space Committee is meeting for a site walk and discussion on prioritizing open space locations in preparation for the upcoming Open Space and Recreation Plan, specifically regarding the town property at the Tumbling Brook Conservation Area. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 12:00 pm at 53 Sunflower Rd.
- Site walk and discussion on prioritization of open space locations
- Preparation for upcoming Open Space and Recreation Plan
- Focus on town property at Tumbling Brook Conservation Area
Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee
The Holbrook Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee is meeting to continue discussions on funding sources for the design and construction of the old JFK School on Plymouth Street, and to discuss Town Meeting articles. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other business.
- Ongoing discussion regarding funding sources for COA design/construction of old JFK School on Plymouth Street
- Discussion regarding Town Meeting Articles
- Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024 meeting
Conservation Commission
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed for this meeting.
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the FY25 budget with the Capital Committee, and review a Reserve Fund Transfer for the Library Director. They will also hear an update on the Free Cash Policy and discuss warrant articles including a Treasurer salary increase, transfers for interim positions, and the Deputy Fire Chief role.
- Reserve Fund Transfer for Library Director
- FY25 Budget discussion with Capital Committee
- Free Cash Policy subcommittee update
- Treasurer requested salary increase
- Transfers to cover interim positions and Deputy Fire Chief role
Council on Aging
This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are referenced for review. It appears to be a procedural or administrative session with no specific items listed for public decision or discussion.
Planning Board
The provided document is a meeting notice template and contains no specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics. It is procedural boilerplate.
Board of Health
The Holbrook Board of Health is meeting to discuss and vote on reorganizing the board, approve minutes from the previous meeting, receive updates from the health agent, and vote on a new retail food establishment permit for Nilo's Market. They will also discuss priorities for the upcoming year and hear updates from committee representatives.
- Vote on reorganization of the Board of Health
- Vote to approve minutes from 3/12 meeting
- Vote on Nilo's Market, 424 N. Franklin St - New Retail Food Establishment Permit
- Discussion of BOH priorities for upcoming year
- Committee representative updates: Open Space Committee, Opioid Settlement Committee
Conservation Commission
The provided document contains a public meeting notice but does not list any specific topics, projects, or business items to be discussed by the Conservation Commission.
Planning Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and legal notices. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed.
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, consider a reserve fund transfer for the Library Director, and review the FY25 budget, including education funding for Blue Hills Regional and Norfolk Agricultural High School, as well as capital planning. The agenda is largely procedural, with no detailed financial figures or specific proposals listed.
- Approve meeting minutes
- Reserve Fund Transfer for Library Director
- FY25 Budget review
- Education: Blue Hills Regional & Norfolk Agricultural High School
- Capital: Capital Planning Committee
Conservation Commission
The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and accessibility information. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee
The Holbrook Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, review final survey findings, and discuss outreach plans for groups not reached by the survey. The agenda also includes financial updates and scheduling the next meeting date. This is a routine working meeting with no votes on funding or policy decisions listed.
- Approve meeting minutes from 2/19/24
- Review final survey findings
- Outreach plans for groups not reached by survey
- Financial updates
- Schedule next meeting date
Planning Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and legal notices. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is meeting to review the FY25 budget presentation from the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center (HRECC). The agenda contains only this item, with no other substantive business listed.
- Review of HRECC FY25 budget presentation
Council on Aging
The Holbrook Council on Aging Board of Directors is meeting to approve prior minutes, review the budget, and receive an update on the architect/engineer report for the new COA location at the old JFK School on Plymouth Street. The agenda also includes other business and scheduling the next meeting.
- Approval of minutes from February 14, 2024 meeting
- Budget review by Treasurer
- Update on architect/engineer report for new COA location at old JFK School on Plymouth Street
- Next meeting scheduled for April 10, 2024
Board of Health
The Holbrook Board of Health is meeting to discuss and vote on a new septic plan for 3 Howard Ave, continue a public hearing on a livestock complaint at 15 Laurel Park, and hold a public hearing on proposed trash, recycling, and solid waste regulations. The board will also receive health agent updates and hear citizens' concerns.
- New septic plan for 3 Howard Ave
- Livestock complaint at 15 Laurel Park
- Proposed trash, recycling, and solid waste regulations
- Health agent updates
- Citizens' concerns
Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee
The Holbrook Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee will meet to discuss funding sources for the design and construction of the old JFK School on Plymouth Street. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the previous meeting and other business.
- Discussion on funding sources for COA design/construction at old JFK School, Plymouth Street
- Approval of minutes from February 20, 2024 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for April 16, 2024
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss a reserve fund transfer for the Library Director, review portions of the FY25 budget, and discuss opioid settlement information for the Town Meeting warrant, including establishing a special reserve fund.
- Approve meeting minutes
- Reserve Fund Transfer for Library Director
- FY25 Budget review: Financial (Assessors, Accountant, Insurance, Debt, Benefits), Services (Library, Inspectional Services, Town Clerk), Select Board Oversight (Town Counsel, Town Reports, Town Administrator, HCAM, Human Resources)
- Opioid Settlement info for Town Meeting warrant
- Establishment of a Special Reserve Fund for opioid settlement
Conservation Commission
The provided document is a procedural meeting notice template. It contains no specific discussion items, decisions, or agenda topics.
Planning Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and legal notices. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
Board of Health
The Holbrook Board of Health is meeting to address routine business, including accepting a resignation, voting on septic hauler/installer renewal permits, and holding a public hearing about a livestock complaint at 15 Laurel Park. They will also discuss rescheduling a solid waste regulation public hearing and receive updates on health agent activities and potential public health concerns related to TLA Holbrook.
- Public Hearing: Livestock Complaint at 15 Laurel Park
- Vote: Accept Catherine Goldrick Resignation
- Vote: 2024 Septic Hauler/Installer Renewal Permits
- Discussion & Vote: Reschedule Solid Waste Regulation Public Hearing
- Old Business: TLA Holbrook public health, safety, or environmental concerns
Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee
The Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on funding sources for the construction of a new Council on Aging building at the old JFK School. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the December 19, 2023 meeting and scheduling the next meeting for March 12, 2024.
- Update on funding sources for COA construction at the old JFK School
- Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023 meeting
- Next meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024
Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee
The Holbrook Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, review final survey results, and discuss municipal finance changes for opioid settlement funds. The committee will also draft Town Meeting warrant articles for review by the Select Board and Finance Committee, and schedule its next meeting.
- Approve meeting minutes from 1/22
- Review final survey results/report
- Review municipal finance changes for Opioid Settlement Funds
- Draft Town Meeting warrant articles for Select Board and Finance Committee review
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, consider a reserve fund transfer for the Library Director, and review the FY25 budget for public safety departments including Police, Fire, Emergency Management, and the Public Safety Building. This is a regular working meeting focused on budget review and administrative items.
- Approve meeting minutes
- Reserve Fund Transfer for Library Director
- FY25 Budget review: Public Safety (Police, Fire, Emergency Management, Public Safety Building)
Council on Aging
The Holbrook Council on Aging Board of Directors is meeting to approve minutes, review the budget, and receive updates on the new COA location at the old JFK School on Plymouth Street and ADA renovations funded by a $25K MCOA grant. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions listed.
- Approval of minutes from January 10, 2024 meeting
- Budget review by Treasurer
- Update on new COA location at old JFK School on Plymouth Street
- Update on ADA renovations of existing COA building with $25K grant from MCOA
Conservation Commission
The provided document is a procedural meeting notice template. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
Conservation Commission
The provided document is a procedural notice template. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed for this meeting.
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is meeting to review the Holbrook Public Schools full budget and a related presentation. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and review of the provided budget materials.
- Review of Holbrook Public Schools full budget
- Review of Holbrook Public Schools presentation
Conservation Commission
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, consider a reserve fund transfer for the Library Director, and review portions of the FY25 budget. Budget reviews will cover services like the Council on Aging, Town Clerk, and Veteran's affairs, as well as Select Board oversight areas and financial departments.
- Reserve Fund Transfer for Library Director
- FY25 Budget review: Council on Aging, Town Clerk, Forrest, Veteran's, Historical Commission
- FY25 Budget review: Select Board (Town Counsel & Town Reports), Town Administrator (Prof Technical, HCAM)
- FY25 Budget review: Human Resources
- FY25 Budget review: Treasurer/Collector (including Debt and Benefits)
Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee
The Holbrook Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, review survey responses and plan next steps, discuss fund expenditure changes due to state legal changes, and consider how to fill a vacancy for a professional in the substance use field. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project names mentioned.
- Vote to approve minutes from November 6 and November 27 meetings
- Review survey responses and next planning steps
- Discuss fund expenditure changes given state legal changes
- Discuss process for filling vacancy: professional working in substance use field
- Schedule upcoming meetings
Select Board
The Holbrook Select Board will meet to discuss the Police Department budget and ambulance abatements. The board also plans to vote on an Assistant Town Administrator job description and conduct strategy sessions regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel.
- Police Department budget presentation
- Discussion and vote on ambulance abatements
- Discussion and vote on Assistant Town Administrator job description and posting
- Discussion and vote on OML complaint dated January 5, 2024
- Executive session for negotiations with Fire Chief, HRECC Assistant Director, and DPW Superintendent
Planning Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed.
Bylaws, Policies, & Procedures
The committee will review reports from the Superintendent-Director, Treasurer, and various school administrators. Discussions include updates on the vocational lottery, practical nursing program, and facilities leadership changes.
- Approval of December 19, 2023 minutes
- Warrant #12 for voucher numbers 1041 - [amount not listed]
- Vocational Lottery Update
- Practical Nursing Program update
- Facilities Director transition and interim plan
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, consider a reserve fund transfer for the Library Director, and receive an update on the FY24 budget. The committee will also begin discussing the FY25 budget, covering financial departments, town clerk, veteran's services, and the historical commission.
- Reserve Fund Transfer for Library Director
- Update on FY24 Budget
- FY25 Budget discussion: Finance Committee, Treasurer/Collector (including Debt and Benefits)
- FY25 Budget discussion: Town Clerk, Veteran's, Historical Commission
- Approve Meeting Minutes
Select Board
The Holbrook Select Board will vote on appointing a police officer, accepting FEMA and FY24 Emergency Medical Dispatch grants, and posting the Town Accountant job. They will also discuss the Assistant Town Administrator job description and temporary accounting services. Two executive sessions are scheduled for negotiations with nonunion personnel.
- Police Officer Appointment
- FEMA Grant Acceptance
- FY24 Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Grant Acceptance
- Town Accountant Job Posting
- Assistant Town Administrator Job Description
Council on Aging
The Holbrook Council on Aging Board of Directors is meeting to approve prior minutes, review the treasurer's budget report, and get updates on the move to the old JFK School on Plymouth Street. The agenda also includes old and other business items. No votes on specific contracts or policy changes are listed.
- Approval of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes
- Budget report from treasurer
- Update on new COA location at old JFK School on Plymouth Street
- Next meeting scheduled for February 14, 2024
Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee
The Holbrook Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee is meeting to continue its discussion of a feasibility study by Habeeb & Associates on converting the old JFK School on Plymouth Street into a new, expanded COA facility. The committee will also receive updates on potential funding sources for construction. The meeting includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes and other routine business.
- Continued discussion of Habeeb & Associates feasibility study of old JFK School on Plymouth Street as new COA location
- Updates on funding sources for construction
- Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023
Planning Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and public meeting notices. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
Board of Health
The Holbrook Board of Health is meeting to vote on septic system matters, renew septic hauler/installer permits, and discuss trash/solid waste regulations. The Planning Board will join for a discussion on the MBTA Overlay Zoning Plan. The agenda includes routine administrative items and a public hearing vote.
- Vote on 27 Water St. septic system
- Vote on 2024 Septic Hauler/Installer Renewal Permits
- Discussion on trash/solid waste
- Vote on public hearing for trash/solid waste regulations
- Discussion with Planning Board on MBTA Overlay Zoning Plan
Conservation Commission
The provided document is a procedural template and public meeting notice. It contains no specific agenda items, discussion topics, or decisions for the January 8, 2024 meeting.
Select Board
The Holbrook Select Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several administrative matters, including an interim town administrator contract, an assistant town administrator job description, temporary accounting services, and a taxi/livery license renewal. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a town administrator's report, and a citizens' forum.
- Discussion/Vote on Interim Town Administrator Contract
- Discussion/Vote on Assistant Town Administrator Job Description
- Discussion/Vote on Temporary Accounting Services
- Discussion/Vote on Taxi/Livery License Renewal for Colonial Livery Service of Holbrook