HOLBROOK, Mass. — On Friday, June 5, the class of 2026 had their high school diplomas conferred and celebrated at Holbrook Middle-High School’s annual graduation ceremony. Held in the school gymnasium, the ceremony marked the closing of a chapter for graduates while allowing attendees to reflect on the accomplishments of those they came to support. A little over an hour before the ceremony, graduates met in the school media center to put on their caps and gowns. As blue regal

HOLBROOK — From approving the town budget to deciding local bylaws and major community projects, Holbrook's town meeting gives residents the final say on some of the town's most important decisions. Twice a year, more than 100 Holbrook residents and town employees gather in the Holbrook Middle-High School auditorium to discuss and debate issues affecting the community. According to Town Clerk Meaghan Harrington, Holbrook holds two types of town meetings: annual town meetings

On May 27th, Holbrook held its Annual Town Meeting to discuss and vote on the Warrant sent by the Select Board. The Warrant includes both the 2026 fiscal report and the proposed 2027 budget. Town Moderator James J. Curran, Jr. led the Town Meeting, and all 20 Articles proposed were passed. The Financial Committee, or FinCom, emphasized in its report that 2026 was a significant improvement over previous years. Now that Holbrook has filled out its administrative team fully, the

On April 16, the Massachusetts House of Representatives proposed its 2027 budget plan for the Commonwealth. The $63.3 billion proposal would increase spending by 3.6% but is also $33 million less than Governor Maura Healey’s budget. View from the Massachusetts State House Balcony On April 16, the Massachusetts House of Representatives proposed its 2027 budget plan for the Commonwealth. The $63.3 billion proposal would increase spending by 3.6% but is also $33 million less tha

By: Joseph McLaughlin 5/13/2026 Caption: Holbrook's Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society standing with its 19 new inductees before the NJHS Induction Ceremony on May 6, 2026. Photo Credit: Barbara Davis. Like the National Honor Society the week before, Holbrook’s Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society held its induction ceremony, welcoming 19 new inductees last week on May 6. Holbrook students in grades 6-8 were recognized for both their academic achievements an

On May 5th, the Environmental Protection Agency hosted a presentation at Holbrook Middle High School detailing its plans to clean up the Baird & McGuire Superfund site at 775 South Street in Holbrook. From 1912 to 1983, the facility functioned as a chemical mixing and batching company. Its waste disposal methods directly released toxic material into the soil and nearby water sources. This dumping led to the suspension of two sources of the local water supply: the Cochato Rive

By: Joseph McLaughlin HCAM News May 5, 2026 Photo Caption: 19 Holbrook Middle-High School National Honor Society Inductees reading their pledge to pursue academic excellence and serve their community during the Holbrook NHS Induction Ceremony on April 30, 2026. Photo Credit: Joseph McLaughlin. The Holbrook Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 19 new members into its program at Holbrook Middle-High School on Thursday. Students in grades 10-12 were honored for their a

Proposed site of TLA-Holbrook solid waste transfer station TLA-Holbrook (TLA), the corporation attempting to construct a solid waste transfer station in Holbrook, is suing numerous boards and town officials in what it claims was a coordinated, unlawful attempt to stop the project. The 300-page lawsuit, filed in US District Court for the District of Massachusetts, alleges that the Conservation Commission, Planning Board, and Select Board colluded to stop TLA’s project. All thr

On April 15, the Holbrook Select Board met to reorganize following town elections, with Chris Eddington now joining the board. The two-and-a-half-hour meeting covered a wide range of topics, from formalities to crucial updates around the town. To start the meeting, the Holbrook Cultural Council, or HCC, announced new sponsors for the annual summer concert series, which runs on Sunday evenings from July to August. The increase in sponsorships and fundraising will allow the HCC

By: Joseph McLaughlin The Holbrook Council on Aging announced the postponement of its ‘Safe in Your Home’ presentation meeting on Tuesday. The original date, April 8th at 11:30 a.m., will be rescheduled and announced on the Council’s Facebook page. “We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding,” said the COA in a Facebook post. “A new date will be announced soon–stay tuned for updates!” The presentation will be in collaboration with Star Care Works, a

Voters in Holbrook chose to keep the treasurer/collector in an elected role and elected some new and familiar faces to town boards in today’s annual town election. Voting booths sit empty after a day of ballot casting in Holbrook’s annual town election. According to the unofficial results, 1,005 people cast ballots for the select board, town clerk, a ballot question, and more. The ballot question asking whether to make the treasurer/collector role appointed or keep it an ele

Holbrook voters will head to the polls Saturday April 4 with multiple key races on the ballot. Alongside a ballot question, both the Select Board and Town Clerk positions feature competitive contests. The Select Board race includes three candidates vying for two seats: incumbent Chair Patricia Conway, Current Planning Board Chair Christopher Eddington, and former Select Board member Daniel Lee. Select Board candidates Conway, a Holbrook resident of more than 30 years, is seek

Holbrook's November 2025 Town Meeting voted to send the issue of changing the elected Treasurer/Collector position to an appointed position. Voters in Holbrook will soon decide whether to make the treasurer/collector position appointed or keep it elected. The question, which has been discussed for many years in Holbrook, will appear on the April 4 ballot. Town meeting members voted in November to put the issue before the voters. A “yes” vote would make the position an appoint

Holbrook Center #23 Odens Massillon and Hoosac Valley Forward #14 Terrell Johnson leap to win the tip off of the 2026 MIAA D5 Boys Basketball State Finals. Photo By ZANAYAH DASILVA Lowell, Mass. — Despite Allen Brown Jr. putting up 40 points on the night, the Holbrook Bulldogs boys varsity basketball team fell to the Hoosac Valley Hurricanes, 91-76, in the MIAA Division 5 Boys’ Basketball State Championship Game held at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell on Sunday. The Hurri