Holbrook public meetings in 2025
51 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Conservation Commission
The Holbrook Conservation Commission meeting on December 29, 2025 will consider a discussion of wetland bylaws and approve the minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting. The board will also review several property‑related items, including notices of intent, certificate of compliance requests, and updates to enforcement orders for specific addresses.
- Notice of Intent for single‑family house at 182‑570, 1 Clag@ndon@ircle (Todd Sandler, 1928 Investments LLC)
- Notice of Intent for single‑family house at 182‑571, C aprencon Circle (Todd Sandler, 1928 Investments LLC)
- Stormwater peer review for Pine Woods Senior Housing at 33 Pine, 240R & 248R Weymouth Streets (BSC Group, Inc.)
- Update on Enforcement Order for 34 Belair Drive (Adam & Aleksandra Chudas) – seeking new engineer and condition plan
- Request for Certificate of Compliance for 75 South Street/Christies Way (Tom Tremblay, Merrill Engineers) – planting update needed
Select Board
The provided document is a blank meeting notice template. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.
The Select Board unanimously approved posting the Treasurer/Collector Clerk vacancy internally for five days then publicly, and adopted a one‑signature policy for warrant payments naming the Chair as primary signer. It chose to delay approval of storm‑water regulations, scheduling a public hearing and notifying the EPA. Several liquor, auto‑dealer and livery licenses were approved, some with pending compliance conditions.
- Approved posting Treasurer/Collector Clerk vacancy internally 5 days then publicly day 6 (4-0)
- Scheduled public hearing on storm‑water regulations and will notify EPA (decision, no vote recorded)
- Approved liquor licenses without issues for The Brook Kitchen and Tap and Viking Club (4-0)
- Approved pending liquor licenses for The Connection Cafe, Donahue's Pub, Golden Pacific Restaurant, Lucky 777, Pioboan LLC (4-0)
- Approved all Class II auto dealer licenses except RK Auto, with tax‑issue stipulation for three dealers (3-1)
- Approved Holbrook Auto Body Class III license (4-0)
- Approved Marc LLC livery license (4-0)
- Adopted one‑signature warrant policy, Chair as primary signer, backups Kevin Costa and Katie Goldrick (4-0)
Planning Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed.
Council on Aging
The provided document is a procedural meeting notice template. It contains no specific discussion topics, decisions, or agenda items for the December 10, 2025, meeting.
The board accepted a three‑year service agreement with LPI Printing that provides free ad‑supported newsletters and saves $12,000 each year. The Treasurer’s report was unanimously accepted. The FY27 budget was presented but tabled pending further work. The board also approved adding a $7,000 meals line item to the Keenan Grant budget.
- Approved 3‑year service agreement with LPI Printing (free ads, saves $12,000/yr)
- Treasurer report unanimously accepted (no dissent)
- FY27 COA budget tabled until more information is available
- Added $7,000 Meals line item to Keenan Grant Earmark Budget
- Recognized Marion (Missy) Rapoza as Treasurer and Sue Murray as Clerk
- Approved rental van expense $980/month under Vehicle Costs line item
- Board agreed to develop COA policies and procedures
- Sent letters to legislators requesting funding for a new COA building
Board of Health
The provided document is a procedural meeting notice template. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
The Board accepted an emergency temporary order to close Honeydew Donuts and Super Petroleum at 845 South Franklin Street until water service is restored. Minutes from the June 10, September 18, and October 21, 2025 meetings were approved. The Board voted to post revised Body Art Regulation language for public comment before a January vote. It also agreed to continue FY27 budget discussions at future meetings and adjourned the session.
- Approved emergency temporary shutdown of Honeydew Donuts and Super Petroleum (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from 6/10/25, 9/18/25, and 10/21/25 (unanimous)
- Agreed to post revised Body Art Regulation for public comment (unanimous)
- Decided to continue FY27 budget discussions at upcoming meetings (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will review several Notices of Intent for single-family homes and senior housing. The board will also discuss wetland bylaws and review a National Grid operational plan.
- NOI for single-family houses at 1, 2, 3, and 4 Clarendon Circle
- Detail plans for Pine Woods Senior Housing at 33 Pine, 240R & 248R Weymouth Streets
- National Grid Yearly Operational Plan (YOP) public notice
- Request for Certificate of Compliance for 75 South Street/Christies Way
- Discussion regarding Wetland Bylaws
Council on Aging
The COA Board approved a reorganization of its officer positions, naming Elaine Hyland as Chair, Beatrice Taggart as Vice‑Chair, Marion (Missy) Rapoza as Treasurer, and Susan Murray as Clerk. The minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and the Treasurer’s financial report were also approved unanimously. Capital expenditures and the mission statement were tabled for further discussion at the December 10, 2025 meeting.
- Reorganized Board officers (Chair Elaine Hyland, Vice‑Chair Beatrice Taggart, Treasurer Marion Rapoza, Clerk Susan Murray) – approved unanimously
- Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
- Approved Treasurer’s report – approved unanimously
- Capital expenditures – tabled for Dec 10, 2025
- COA mission statement – tabled for Dec 10, 2025
Finance Committee
The Town of Holbrook posted a public notice for the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the notice. The notice includes required posting instructions and information on disability accommodations. Contact information for the Town Administrator's Office is provided.
Planning Board
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed.
Planning Board
The agenda for the Holbrook Planning Board meeting on November 18, 2025 lists no specific items for decision or discussion. It provides procedural details such as meeting notice requirements, contact information for disability accommodations, and a dial‑in number. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or other concrete agenda items are included.
Conservation Commission
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.
Board of Health
The provided document contains only the standard public meeting notice and accessibility disclosures. No specific agenda items, discussion topics, or decisions were listed.
Planning Board
The Holbrook Town Clerk filed a notice for a Planning Board meeting but did not provide the specific date, time, location, or agenda items in the posted text.
- Meeting notice filed under Chapter 30A, §20
- ADA accommodation contact information provided
- No agenda items or meeting details listed
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025 is announced with only procedural information. No specific agenda items, contracts, or policy proposals are listed. The notice provides contact details for disability accommodations at 50 N Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA 02343.
Select Board
The Holbrook Select Board meeting notice complies with Chapter 30A, §20 of the Massachusetts General Laws. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are included in the posted agenda. The notice provides contact information for disability accommodations.
The board approved a one‑day liquor license for Flores Hospitality LLC to serve at the December 6 Holiday Stroll, with a $400 minimum fee, after a unanimous roll‑call vote. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Clerical Union, passing with three yes votes and two abstentions. The board removed Articles 7 and 19 from the Special Town Meeting warrant by unanimous vote. Items on the DPW salt shed site, the Assistant Town Administrator posting, and the Conservation Committee appointment were deferred pending more information.
- Approved one‑day liquor license for Flores Hospitality LLC for Dec 6 Holiday Stroll (Goldrick, Campanella, Lade, Costa, Conway – yes)
- Approved MOU with Clerical Union covering COLA increases and removal of Section 4 (Goldrick – yes, Costa – yes, Conway – yes; Campanella – abstain, Lade – abstain)
- Removed Articles 7 and 19 from Special Town Meeting warrant (Goldrick, Campanella, Lade, Costa, Conway – yes)
- Decided to seek additional information on DPW salt shed location before final decision
- Approved signing of interim loan note for $3,200,000 Massachusetts Clean Water Trust loan
- Deferred vote on posting Assistant Town Administrator position until next meeting
- Deferred appointment of Mary Cavagnaro to Conservation Committee until she can be introduced at next meeting
Conservation Commission
The posted notice for the Holbrook Conservation Commission meeting on 2025-10-27 contains only procedural information. No specific agenda items, such as rezoning proposals or contracts, are listed. The notice provides contact details for disability accommodations and dial‑in information.
Board of Health
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.
The Board approved septic repair plans for two properties, 41 Quincy Street and 18 Laurel Park, after finding the requests reasonable. It also granted a septic installer permit to Hart Title 5 Services LLC, approved an irrigation well at 719 South Franklin Street, and approved a temporary body‑art practitioner permit for Erin O'Neil pending CPR certification. The minutes from five prior meetings were adopted.
- Approved septic repair plan for 41 Quincy St (Collins Civil Engineering Group) – motion passed
- Approved septic repair plan for 18 Laurel Park (Collins Civil Engineering Group) – motion passed
- Granted septic installer permit to Hart Title 5 Services LLC – motion passed
- Approved irrigation well installation at 719 S. Franklin St (Folsom Well and Pump) – motion passed
- Approved temporary body art practitioner permit for Erin O'Neil (30 days, CPR cert required) – motion passed
- Approved minutes from Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8, and July 12, 2025 – motion passed
Planning Board
The Holbrook Planning Board will hold a public meeting on 2025-10-14. The agenda lists only the required public notice, a reference to the March 12, 2020 Executive Order suspending certain Open Meeting Law provisions, and information on disability accommodations. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or other items are proposed or decided.
Council on Aging
The board postponed the reorganization of its leadership positions (5‑Postpone, 2‑Proceed). Minutes from the September 10 meeting were approved (6‑Yes, 1‑Abstention). The board unanimously approved the by‑law amendment package to be sent to the special town meeting in November.
- Reorganization of Board postponed (5‑Postpone, 2‑Proceed)
- September 10 minutes approved (6‑Yes, 1‑Abstention)
- Treasurer's report approved unanimously
- Motion to obtain full‑flooring quotes under $10,000 passed unanimously
- Purchase of 8 additional ADA chairs tabled unanimously
- By‑law changes (reduce voting members, set term limits) approved unanimously for submission
- Board to continue revising COA mission statement (no vote recorded)
- Director to seek grant for a Type A vehicle (discussion, no formal vote)
Conservation Commission
The notice announces a Conservation Commission meeting in Holbrook, MA, providing date, time, dial‑in information, and disability accommodation contacts. It references compliance with Chapter 30A, §20 and an executive order suspending certain open‑meeting provisions. No specific agenda items are listed for discussion or decision.
Finance Committee
The Holbrook Finance Committee meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025, was announced via a public notice. The agenda includes only the statutory meeting notice and information on disability accommodations. No specific items, contracts, or policy proposals are listed for discussion or decision.
Board of Health
The Holbrook Board of Health posted a meeting notice for September 18, 2025. The agenda contains no listed discussion or decision items, only procedural information about the meeting format and disability accommodations.
The Board approved the minutes from previous meetings and adopted a memorandum of understanding for a state‑funded Tobacco Control Program that will run through June 2026. It also approved permits for a new body‑art establishment, a practitioner, several septic installers, and multiple septic and well projects. No citizens voiced concerns, and the next meeting is set for October 21, 2025.
- Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Tobacco Control Program MOU (unanimous)
- Approved Body Art Establishment permit for Neetle Juice at 21 N Franklin St (unanimous)
- Approved Body Art Practitioner permit for Maria Ibrahim (unanimous)
- Approved Septic Installer permit for E. Watson Excavating (unanimous)
- Approved Septic Installer permit for Metco Development (unanimous)
- Approved septic and well installation plan for 525‑526 Randolph St (unanimous)
- Approved septic repair plan for 101 Quincy St (unanimous)
Planning Board
The Holbrook Planning Board has scheduled a public meeting for September 16, 2025. The agenda posted contains no specific items for discussion or decision. The notice provides contact information for disability accommodations and a dial‑in number for remote participation.
Conservation Commission
The Holbrook Conservation Commission filed a public meeting notice for September 15, 2025. The document lists a dial-in number and meeting ID but does not specify the time, location, or agenda topics.
- Meeting notice filed for September 15, 2025
- Dial-in number: 1-929-205-6099
- Notice posted 48 hours in advance
- ADA accommodations available at Town Administrator's Office
Council on Aging
The Holbrook Council on Aging has posted a public meeting notice for September 10, 2025. The notice follows Chapter 30A, §20 of the Massachusetts General Laws and provides contact information for disability accommodations. No specific agenda topics or items are listed in the notice.
The board approved the minutes from the August 13 meeting (5‑yes, 1 abstention). The Treasurer's report was approved unanimously. The Director presented an Outreach Coordinator position, which the board approved and posted, funded by the Formula Grant and set as an hourly role (up to 8 hours/week at $21.60 per hour).
- Approved minutes from Aug 13 2025 (5‑yes, 1 abstention)
- Treasurer's report approved unanimously
- Outreach Coordinator position approved and posted (hourly, funded by Formula Grant)
Finance Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and administrative notices. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.
Council on Aging
The board approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑Yes, 1 Abstention). The Treasurer’s Report was approved unanimously (7‑Yes). The board also voted unanimously (7‑Yes) to let the COA Director handle any financial expense reclassifications or adjustments instead of the Treasurer.
- Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (6‑Yes, 1 Abstention)
- Approved Treasurer’s Report (7‑Yes)
- Authorized Director to handle all financial expense reclassifications (7‑Yes)
Board of Health
The provided document contains only the standard public meeting notice and accessibility disclosures. No specific agenda items, discussion topics, or decisions were listed.
The Board approved the septic repair plan for 3 Park Drive with a unanimous yes vote. It also approved three sets of past meeting minutes after recorded votes. The board decided to keep a small stock of 4‑5 ContraPest kits for rapid rodent control. Discussion on the Randolph Street septic and well project was deferred to the September 18 meeting.
- Approved meeting minutes for 1/9/24 & 2/20/24 (yes: Nickerson, Pinkhover; abstain: Donovan, Oliver) – motion carried
- Approved meeting minutes for 5/21/24, 6/10/24, 7/8/24 (yes: Nickerson, Donovan, Lucci-McShain, Pinkhover; abstain: Oliver) – motion carried
- Approved septic repair plan for 3 Park Drive (yes: Nickerson, Donovan, Oliver, Lucci-McShain, Pinkhover) – motion carried
- Decided to retain 4‑5 ContraPest kits on hand for quick rodent control (no vote recorded)
- Motion to continue discussion on Randolph Street septic and well plan postponed to Sept 18 (motion made, outcome to be revisited)
Select Board
The Select Board voted 5‑0 to appoint Anne Mahoney as interim Town Administrator effective July 30, 2025, and also voted 5‑0 to begin negotiations with her for the permanent Town Administrator position. The board approved the July 2 minutes (3‑0‑2) and the July 16 minutes (2‑0‑3). Discussion of an Assistant Town Administrator position was added to the agenda for the next meeting.
- Appointed Anne Mahoney as interim Town Administrator (5‑0)
- Authorized negotiations with Anne Mahoney for permanent Town Administrator role (5‑0)
- Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0‑2)
- Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0‑3)
- Added Assistant Town Administrator discussion to next meeting agenda
- Adjourned the meeting (5‑0)
Select Board
The board approved four FY26 communications grants totaling $16,903,240.17, including a $12,001,495 development grant and a $4,599,954.53 support incentive grant. They also accepted the police chief contract with David Del Papa, the Local 88A and 88B union agreements, and two COA grants of $17,100 and $12,800. The board declined a water abatement request at 41 Norfolk Road, approved a livery license for MarckDul LLC at 45 East Shore Road, and designated Town Administrator Michael McGovern as the public hearing officer for a dangerous dog case.
- Approved FY26 communications grants ($12,001,495, $4,599,954.53, $286,790.64, $15,000) (yes vote)
- Approved police chief employment contract with David Del Papa (yes vote)
- Approved Local 88A and 88B union agreements (yes vote)
- Approved COA transportation and senior center grants ($17,100 and $12,800) (yes vote)
- Declined water/ sewer abatement request at 41 Norfolk Road (yes vote)
- Approved livery license for MarckDul LLC at 45 East Shore Road (yes vote)
- Designated Town Administrator Michael McGovern as public hearing officer for dangerous dog case (yes vote)
- Adjourned meeting (yes vote)
Council on Aging
The Board voted to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting with a 5‑Yes, 1‑Abstention tally. The Treasurer’s financial report was also approved unanimously. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.
- Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (5-Yes, 1-Abstention)
- Approved Treasurer’s report (unanimous)
Board of Health
The Board of Health voted to issue a disposal works installer permit to K&T Contracting LLC for septic system installation in Holbrook. It also approved an irrigation well permit for Jim Water Well Drilling to install a well at 66 Sycamore Street. Allyson Pinkhover was confirmed to continue serving on the opioid settlement committee, while the DEI committee’s leadership issues were noted and the open space committee remains pending. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved disposal works installer permit for K&T Contracting LLC (unanimous yes)
- Approved irrigation well permit for Jim Water Well Drilling at 66 Sycamore St (unanimous yes)
- Confirmed Allyson Pinkhover will continue on opioid settlement committee
- Noted DEI committee leadership challenges (no vote)
- Open space committee activity pending pending select board plan approval
- Motion to adjourn carried (unanimous yes)
Select Board
The Holbrook Select Board entered executive session and then approved several unanimous motions, including an amendment to the state public‑health grant agreement, creation of a part‑time alternate clerk for the Council on Aging, acceptance of updated ambulance service rates, and a $7,500 donation for the Animal Control Officer. It also approved the appointment of Mary Jo Joyce as principal clerk, adopted year‑end budget transfers totaling $133,900, and confirmed committee and board appointments. A motion to draft a public‑interest letter about the TLA was approved with one abstention.
- Approved intermunicipal health grant amendment (4‑0)
- Created part‑time Council on Aging alternate clerk at $22.55/hr (4‑0)
- Accepted ambulance service rate increases (4‑0)
- Accepted $7,500 Copeland Foundation donation for Animal Control Officer (4‑0)
- Approved draft of TLA public‑interest letter (3‑0‑1, one abstention)
- Appointed Mary Jo Joyce as principal clerk in Treasurer‑Collector's office (4‑0)
- Approved year‑end budget transfers totaling $133,900 (4‑0)
- Confirmed committee and board appointments with adjustments (4‑0)
Council on Aging
The board approved the minutes from the April 9 and April 30 meetings by unanimous vote. The Treasurer’s financial report was also approved unanimously. The COA Building Advisory Committee voted unanimously to ask the Select Board to consider dissolving the committee. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.
- Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Treasurer’s report (unanimous)
- Building Advisory Committee requested dissolution of committee (unanimous)
Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. Members then voted to make this their final meeting and to ask the Select Board to dissolve the Building Advisory Committee. No other actions were formally approved.
- Approved minutes from 3/25/2025 (unanimous)
- Voted to request the Select Board dissolve the advisory committee (vote count not recorded)
Board of Health
The Board accepted the amended Norfolk County 5‑East inter‑municipal agreement for the shared‑services health grant and appointed Allyson Pinkhover as the primary and Cristina Lucci‑McShain as the secondary voting members for the arrangement. It also approved a permit for the Ramblewood Apartments swimming pool at 101 Longmeadow Drive. All three motions passed unanimously. No vote was taken on the proposed septic and well installations at 525‑526 Randolph Street.
- Accepted amended Norfolk County 5‑East inter‑municipal agreement (5‑0)
- Designated Allyson Pinkhover as primary voting member for Norfolk County 5‑East (5‑0)
- Designated Cristina Lucci‑McShain as secondary voting member for Norfolk County 5‑East (5‑0)
- Approved permit to operate swimming pool at Ramblewood Apartments, 101 Longmeadow Drive (5‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (5‑0)
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved extending the Health Coordinator position to Ziona Bodden with an offer of $24.50 per hour. The motion passed unanimously with votes from Lucci-McShain, Nickerson, Oliver, and Pinkhover. The hiring will be placed on the Select Board agenda for final approval. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Approved hiring Ziona Bodden as Health Coordinator at $24.50/hr (unanimous 4‑0)
- Set salary offer at $24.50/hr pending next fiscal year rebudgeting
- Motion to place hiring on Select Board agenda for June 4th approved
- Motion to adjourn meeting passed unanimously
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved a food service permit for the Council on Aging kitchen at 9 Jewel Road, with the condition that staff complete food‑allergy certification. The board postponed further discussion of its 2025‑2026 goals to the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved food service permit for 9 Jewel Road (contingent on allergy certification) – motion passed
- Postponed discussion and vote on 2025/2026 Board of Health goals to next meeting – motion passed
- Adjourned the meeting – motion passed
Select Board
The Select Board confirmed Garren Nordquist as a seasonal hire for the DPW department. It also approved the appointment of six part-time telecommunicators at a rate of $24.30 per hour. The board did not vote on hiring a DPW super‑temp and adjourned to the annual town meeting.
- Approved seasonal DPW hire Garren Nordquist (4-0)
- Did not vote on DPW super‑temp coverage (no decision)
- Approved appointment of six part-time telecommunicators: William Flynn, Morgan James, William Dowling, Jayden Cosme, Eric Livelsberger, George Burton (4-0)
- Adjourned to the annual town meeting (4-0)
Select Board
The board unanimously appointed Ted Bertrand to fill the Planning Board vacancy. It also appointed Chris Connolly as a Craftsperson Laborer Grade II, approved the 2024 Holbrook Annual Report, and appointed Susan Mann to the Council on Aging Board. The vote on a credit‑card authorization for Holbrook Public Schools was postponed for further study. Minutes from prior meetings were accepted.
- Appointed Ted Bertrand to Planning Board vacancy (joint vote 8-0)
- Appointed Chris Connolly as DPW Craftsperson Laborer Grade II (vote 4-0)
- Approved Holbrook Annual Report 2024 (vote 4-0)
- Appointed Susan Mann to Council on Aging Board (vote 4-0)
- Postponed Holbrook Public Schools credit‑card authorization (no vote)
- Accepted minutes from May and April 2024 meetings (vote passed, 3-0 with one abstention)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
Council on Aging
The board reviewed the final language of the revised By‑Law Article 20 and voted unanimously to forward it to the Annual Town Meeting as written. The board announced Amy Mills as the candidate for the COA Coordinator position, pending appointment by the Select Board, and that she will resign from the board if appointed. The next meeting is set for June 11, 2025, and the May 21 meeting was cancelled because of lack of quorum.
- Approved to present revised By‑Law Article 20 at Town Meeting (unanimous vote)
- Selected Amy Mills as candidate for COA Coordinator (to be appointed by Select Board)
- Cancelled May 21, 2025 meeting due to lack of quorum
Select Board
The board voted 5-0 to accept the FY2026 warrant as presented, noting that Articles 5, 9, and 26 may be adjusted after the Finance Committee meets. A motion to remove Article 20 (Council on Aging Bylaw) was defeated 0-5, so both Article 20 and Article 30 remain on the warrant for town‑meeting consideration. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Accepted FY2026 warrant as presented (5-0), with possible adjustments to Articles 5, 9, 26
- Defeated motion to remove Article 20 (Council on Aging); Article 20 stays (0-5)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Finance Committee
The committee approved the FY26 town budget with a 7-0 vote. It also adopted the free cash allocation policy (6-0) and approved the April 10 meeting minutes (7-0). Several warrant articles were either recommended, sent to the town meeting, or not recommended as recorded.
- Approved FY26 budget (7-0)
- Approved free cash policy (6-0)
- Approved April 10 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Articles 1 & 2 sent to town meeting (6-0-0)
- Articles 3 & 4 approved as annual requests (6-0-0)
- Article 16 not recommended (2-3-1)
- Article 29 not recommended (0-4-2)
- Article 30 not recommended (0-4-2)
Select Board
The board confirmed Patty Conway as chair, Kevin Costa as vice‑chair, and Katie Goldrick as clerk, each by unanimous 4‑0 votes. It approved an $800 water‑sewer credit for 23 Border Road, adopted the Health Consortium Norfolk County 5 East intermunicipal agreement, and accepted three fire department grants totaling $10,681.97. The board also authorized a training contract with Eric Kinsherf up to $16,000 (3‑1 vote) and approved the minutes of the April 2 meeting.
- Patty Conway nominated as chair (4‑0)
- Kevin Costa nominated as vice chair (4‑0)
- Katie Goldrick nominated as clerk (4‑0)
- Approved $800 water‑sewer abatement for 23 Border Road (4‑0)
- Approved Health Consortium Norfolk County 5 East intermunicipal agreement (4‑0)
- Accepted fire department grants totaling $10,681.97 (4‑0)
- Authorized Eric Kinsherf training contract up to $16,000 (3‑1)
- Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 (passed with one abstention)
Finance Committee
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3 meeting. It also approved a $1,500 transfer from the reserve fund to the police department for cruiser repairs. The members adopted new free cash allocation guidelines with a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved April 3 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved $1,500 reserve fund transfer to Police Department (5-0)
- Approved free cash allocation guidelines (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)
Council on Aging
The board unanimously approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and the treasurer’s financial report. It also approved the purchase of a new smaller 14‑passenger van using $24,500 from the van earmark account. No other motions were voted on; remaining items such as bylaw updates and staffing were discussed but not decided.
- Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Treasurer’s report (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of new smaller 14‑passenger van, funded by $24,500 earmark
- Transferred salary costs out of Formula Grant, freeing $17,000
- Allocated $10,000 for interior painting in FY26 building maintenance account
- Level‑funded gasoline expense at $10,000 for FY26
- Charged $500 Viking Club rental to Formula Grant
- Scheduled staff/volunteer meetings on Wednesdays at 8:00 am
Board of Health
The Board voted to approve the septic repair plan for 10 Mear Road, granting variances to reduce setbacks and separation distances. The Board also voted to keep the current organization with Allyson Pinkhover as Chair, Cristina Lucci‑McShain as Vice Chair, and Mary Donovan as Clerk. Finally, the Board designated the Chair and Vice Chair as the authorized signers for board documents.
- Approved septic repair plan for 10 Mear Rd (unanimous yes votes)
- Confirmed board organization: Allyson Pinkhover Chair, Cristina Lucci‑McShain Vice Chair, Mary Donovan Clerk (unanimous yes votes)
- Designated Chair and Vice Chair as authorized signers for board documents (unanimous yes votes)
Select Board
The Select Board voted 2-1 to close town hall on Good Friday, April 18, and pay employees a half‑day holiday. It also approved sewer abatements of $791.54 for 14 Thornton Road and $1,471.24 for 6 West Street, while denying an abatement request for 391 North Franklin Street. The board posted openings for two Council on Aging positions and appointed Catherine Curtis as the Republican registrar.
- Good Friday holiday approved, town hall closed (2-1)
- Sewer abatement $791.54 authorized for 14 Thornton Road (3-0)
- Sewer abatement $1,471.24 authorized for 6 West Street (3-0)
- Abatement request for 391 North Franklin Street denied (3-0)
- Post openings for COA alternate van driver and principal clerk (3-0)
- Catherine Curtis appointed Republican registrar (3-0)
- Minutes for prior meetings approved (3-0)
- Meeting adjourned (3-0)
Open Space Committee
The Open Space Committee approved the February 28 and March 18 meeting minutes. A unanimous motion was passed to support the town's participation in a two‑week pedestrian and bicycle counter study offered by the Boston Regional MPO. The committee also elected new officers: Denise Louis as Chair, Eric Helfer as Vice Chair, and Cristina Lucci‑McShain as Clerk.
- Approved February 28 and March 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Supported participation in temporary pedestrian and bicycle counters (unanimous)
- Elected Denise Louis as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Eric Helfer as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Cristina Lucci‑McShain as Clerk (unanimous)
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
Council on Aging Building Advisory Committee
The advisory committee unanimously approved the minutes from the 12/10/2024 meeting. It decided to adjust its meeting schedule as it winds down, scheduling the next meeting for June 10 at 7 pm. No other substantive actions were approved during this session.
- Approved minutes from 12/10/2024 (unanimous)
- Adjusted meeting schedule; next meeting set for June 10 at 7 pm
Select Board
The board accepted the FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant and named the Town Administrator as its certifying officer. It also approved participation in the HGAC cooperative purchasing program, posted two town positions, adopted a new park permit, set meeting dates for the spring, and accepted a $50,000 RISE opioid‑mitigation grant. All motions passed unanimously.
- Accepted FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant (3-0)
- Designated Michael McGovern as certifying officer for FY 2025 CDBG (3-0)
- Approved participation in HGAC cooperative purchasing program (3-0)
- Approved posting of Council on Aging part‑time coordinator position (3-0)
- Approved posting of principal clerk payroll position (3-0)
- Approved new Holbrook Park permit for immediate use (3-0)
- Approved meeting dates for April‑June 2025 (3-0)
- Accepted RISE opioid mitigation grant of $50,000 (3-0)