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March 18, 2025
17 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
Review and approve a contract for ADA Assessment of Conservation and Recreation Properties
Enter into a contract with BETA Group for an ADA Assessment of Conservation and Recreation Properties and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contracts on behalf of the Board
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to enter into a contract with BETA Group for an ADA Assessment of Conservation and Recreation Properties and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contracts on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to enter into a contract with BETA Group for an ADA Assessment of Conservation and Recreation Properties and authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contracts on behalf of the Board. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to authorize submission of a Statement of Interest to the MSBA
Authorize the Superintendent to submit a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (H. Olive Day School)
Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Mecklenburg and
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made by Ms. Mecklenburg and seconded by Mr. Roche, the Select Board voted to approve 3-0-0 as follows: Mr. Lehan - aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Roche - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Review and approve a contract for ADA Assessment of Conservation and Recreation Properties
Authorize the execution of a contract to accept the Green Communities Grant and authorize the Town Administrator to enter into the contract on the Board's behalf
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to authorize the execution of a contract to accept the Green Communities Grant and authorize the Town Administrator to enter into the contract on the Board's behalf.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to authorize the execution of a contract to accept the Green Communities Grant and authorize the Town Administrator to enter into the contract on the Board's behalf. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote to make an appointment to the Board of Registrars with a term expiration of March 31, 2028
Approve Terry Cronin to the Board of Registrars with a term expiration of March 31, 2028
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve Terry Cronin to the Board of Registrars with a term expiration of March 31, 2028.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve Terry Cronin to the Board of Registrars with a term expiration of March 31, 2028. 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 the appointment of Susan Rayner to the Council on Aging with a term expiration of June 30, 2026
Approve Susan Rayner to the Council on Aging with a term expiration of June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve Susan Rayner to the Council on Aging with a term expiration of June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve Susan Rayner to the Council on Aging with a term expiration of June 30, 2026. 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 the appointment of Peter Diamond to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term expiration of...
Approve Peter Diamond to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term expiration of June 30, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve Peter Diamond to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term expiration of June 30, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve Peter Diamond to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term expiration of June 30, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve the Norfolk Grange's 16th Annual Clean & Green Town-wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 12, 2025
Approve the Norfolk Grange's 16th Annual Clean & Green Town-wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 12, 2025 by authorizing the provision of a dumpster for trash removal
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the Norfolk Grange's 16th Annual Clean & Green Town-wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 12, 2025 by authorizing the provision of a dumpster for trash removal.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the Norfolk Grange's 16th Annual Clean & Green Town-wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 12, 2025 by authorizing the provision of a dumpster for trash removal. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the following events
Approve the use of Town Hill for the following events: Federated Church Easter Sunday Service on April 20, 2025 from 7:30 until 9:30 a.m. and Norfolk Lions concert on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the use of Town Hill for the following events: Federated Church Easter Sunday Service on April 20, 2025 from 7:30 until 9:30 a.m. and Norfolk Lions concert on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from noon until 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the use of Town Hill for the following events: Federated Church Easter Sunday Service on April 20, 2025 from 7:30 until 9:30 a.m. and Norfolk Lions concert on Saturday, August 2, 2025 from noon until 6:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to approve the use of Town Hill and parade route for Norfolk's Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 26, 2025
Authorize the road closures for the route of Norfolk's Memorial Day parade as well as the use of Town Hill for the ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board authorize the road closures for the route of Norfolk's Memorial Day parade as well as the use of Town Hill for the ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board authorize the road closures for the route of Norfolk's Memorial Day parade as well as the use of Town Hill for the ceremony on Monday, May 26, 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 the parade route for the Baseball and Softball parade on Saturday, April 26, 2025
Approve the parade route for the Baseball and Softball parade on Saturday, April 26, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the parade route for the Baseball and Softball parade on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the parade route for the Baseball and Softball parade on Saturday, April 26, 2025. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to award SERSG DPW procurement contracts and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contracts
Award the SERSG DPW procurement contracts as listed in the agenda
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to award the SERSG DPW procurement contracts as listed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to award the SERSG DPW procurement contracts as listed in the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Vote on the Board's intention to lay out Avery Way for acceptance at the May 14, 2025 Annual Town Meeting
On its own initiative and based upon the recommendation of the Town Planner, refer the proposed laying out of Avery Way to the Planning Board for its report and recommendations as to whether such...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to on its own initiative and based upon the recommendation of the Town Planner, refer the proposed laying out of Avery Way to the Planning Board for its report and recommendations as to whether such way should be laid out as a public way.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to on its own initiative and based upon the recommendation of the Town Planner, refer the proposed laying out of Avery Way to the Planning Board for its report and recommendations as to whether such way should be laid out as a public way. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
Review and execute the warrant for Annual Town Meeting
Close the warrant
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to close the warrant.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to close the warrant. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Warrants
Approve the warrants as printed in the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the warrants as printed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the warrants as printed in the agenda. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of January 21, 2025
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the meeting minutes of January 21, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the meeting minutes of January 21, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Executive Session
Go into executive session under M.G.L c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with both the Norfolk Police Officers represented by the Norfolk Police Officers Bargaining Unit and the...
A motion was requested to go into executive session under M.G.L c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with both the Norfolk Police Officers represented by the Norfolk Police Officers Bargaining Unit and the Norfolk Fire Union represented by Local 4134 I.A.F.F., AFL-CIO, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body as well as reviewing an approving executive session minutes. Mr. Lehan announced that the Board would not return following executive session.
From the minutes
“A motion was requested to go into executive session under M.G.L c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining with both the Norfolk Police Officers represented by the Norfolk Police Officers Bargaining Unit and the Norfolk Fire Union represented by Local 4134 I.A.F.F., AFL-CIO, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body as well as reviewing an approving executive session minutes. Mr. Lehan announced that the Board would not return following executive session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Lehan - aye..” (second: Mecklenburg)
Close executive session and adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 8:50 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to close executive session and adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 8:50 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to close executive session and adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board. It was seconded by Mr. Roche. A roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye; Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Lehan - aye. The meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Roche)
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