MassVoter.com← Norfolk Select BoardNorfolk Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting
February 4, 2025
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Jim Lehan, Kevin Roche, Anita Mecklenburg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
7:00 p.m. Public Hearing on FY26 Water Enterprise Fund Rates
Open the public hearing
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to open the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Lehan - aye, Mr. Roche aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Close the public hearing
Roche made a motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Roche made a motion to close the public hearing. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve a proclamation to recognize April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day
Approve a proclamation to recognize April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve a proclamation to recognize April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve a proclamation to recognize April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the Farmer's Market from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 4,...
Approve the use of Town Hill for the Farmer's Market from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 4, 2025 through September 24, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the Farmer's Market from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 4, 2025 through September 24, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the Farmer's Market from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 4, 2025 through September 24, 2025. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to approve an allocation of Opioid Abatement funds
Approve the allocation of Opioid Funds as $10,000 to Gilly's House and $15,000 to the SAFE Coalition
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the allocation of Opioid Funds as $10,000 to Gilly's House and $15,000 to the SAFE Coalition.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the allocation of Opioid Funds as $10,000 to Gilly's House and $15,000 to the SAFE Coalition. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to approve a request by the Town Clerk for police officer detail at the May 6, 2025 Town Election
Approve one detail officer outside the polls on May 6, 2025 for the Annual Town Election with traffic assistance as needed
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve one detail officer outside the polls on May 6, 2025 for the Annual Town Election with traffic assistance as needed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve one detail officer outside the polls on May 6, 2025 for the Annual Town Election with traffic assistance as needed. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to allow early in-person voting for the May 6, 2025 Town Election e Friday, April 25th 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Allow early in-person voting for the annual Town Election scheduled on May 6, 2025 as printed on the agenda by our lovely Amanda for this meeting
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board allow early in-person voting for the annual Town Election scheduled on May 6, 2025 as printed on the agenda by our lovely Amanda for this meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board allow early in-person voting for the annual Town Election scheduled on May 6, 2025 as printed on the agenda by our lovely Amanda for this meeting. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to approve submission of a special act related to the Town sewer system
Approve submission of a special act related to the Town sewer system
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to vote to approve submission of a special act related to the Town sewer system.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to vote to approve submission of a special act related to the Town sewer system. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Warrants
Approve the warrants as printed in the agenda
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the warrants as printed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to approve the warrants as printed in the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of December 3, 2024 and January 4, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the meeting minutes of December 3, 2024 and January 4, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the meeting minutes of December 3, 2024 and January 4, 2025. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Executive Session
Go into executive session for the purposes of negotiations where to do so in a public forum would be a disadvantage to this Board. The Board would be discussing Fire and Police contracts
At 8:44 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to go into executive session for the purposes of negotiations where to do so in a public forum would be a disadvantage to this Board. The Board would be discussing Fire and Police contracts.
From the minutes
“At 8:44 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to go into executive session for the purposes of negotiations where to do so in a public forum would be a disadvantage to this Board. The Board would be discussing Fire and Police contracts. It was seconded by Mr. Roche. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche -~ aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Close the executive session and adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 8:58 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to close the executive session and adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 8:58 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to close the executive session and adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board. It was seconded by Mr. Roche. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Lehan - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye. The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
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