MassVoter.com← Norfolk Select BoardNorfolk Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 22, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Meeting video
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Attendance
Present: Anita Mecklenburg, Kevin Roche, Taiese Hickman
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Vote to approve the appointment of Justin Huff to the Norfolk Cultural Council with aterm expiration date of June...
Approve the appointment of Justin Huff to the Norfolk Cultural Council with a term expiration date of June 30, 2028
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Justin Huff to the Norfolk Cultural Council with a term expiration date of June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Justin Huff to the Norfolk Cultural Council with a term expiration date of June 30, 2028. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Review Screening Committee applications and possibly vote on filling vacancies. The six applicants are as follows:...
Appoint Kristen Balash, Edward Haddad, Michael Byrne, Paul Denver, Mark Williamson, and Michele St. Laurent to the Town Administrator Screening Committee with a term expiration upon the swearing...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to appoint Kristen Balash, Edward Haddad, Michael Byrne, Paul Denver, Mark Williamson, and Michele St. Laurent to the Town Administrator Screening Committee with a term expiration upon the swearing in of the new Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to appoint Kristen Balash, Edward Haddad, Michael Byrne, Paul Denver, Mark Williamson, and Michele St. Laurent to the Town Administrator Screening Committee with a term expiration upon the swearing in of the new Town Administrator. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve the use of Town Hill for a bench dedication, in remembrance of Scott Dittrich, by the Norfolk Lions...
Approve the use of Town Hill for a bench dedication, in remembrance of Scott Dittrich, by the Norfolk Lions on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Ms. Mecklenburg added a friendly...
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to approve the use of Town Hill for a bench dedication, in remembrance of Scott Dittrich, by the Norfolk Lions on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Ms. Mecklenburg added a friendly amendment that the approval was contingent upon the receipt of proper documentation including a Certificate of Insurance.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to approve the use of Town Hill for a bench dedication, in remembrance of Scott Dittrich, by the Norfolk Lions on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Ms. Mecklenburg added a friendly amendment that the approval was contingent upon the receipt of proper documentation including a Certificate of Insurance. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Roche)
Vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the Girl Scout's Pumpkin Decorating Event on Friday, October 17, 2025 from...
Approve the use of Town Hill for the Girl Scout's Pumpkin Decorating Event on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. contingent upon the receipt of proper documentation including a...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the Girl Scout's Pumpkin Decorating Event on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. contingent upon the receipt of proper documentation including a Certificate of Insurance.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the Girl Scout's Pumpkin Decorating Event on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. contingent upon the receipt of proper documentation including a Certificate of Insurance. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the Garden Club of Norfolk's Annual Plant and Bake sale on Saturday, May...
Approve the use of Town Hill for the Garden Club of Norfolk's Annual Plant and Bake sale on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 7 a.m.'- 1:30 p.m. (event is 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) contingent upon the receipt of...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the Garden Club of Norfolk's Annual Plant and Bake sale on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 7 a.m.'- 1:30 p.m. (event is 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) contingent upon the receipt of proper documentation including a Certificate of Insurance.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the Garden Club of Norfolk's Annual Plant and Bake sale on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 7 a.m.'- 1:30 p.m. (event is 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.) contingent upon the receipt of proper documentation including a Certificate of Insurance. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee, Michael H. Gallagher
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee, Michael H. Gallagher.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board determined that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee, Michael H. Gallagher. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Give Anita Mecklenburg permission to sign the statement on behalf of the Board
A second motion was made by Mr. Roche to give Anita Mecklenburg permission to sign the statement on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“A second motion was made by Mr. Roche to give Anita Mecklenburg permission to sign the statement on behalf of the Board. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve a contract between the Town and Capital Strategic Solutions for an Interim DPW Director not to...
Approve a contract between the Town and Capital Strategic Solutions for an interim DPW director not to exceed $30,000
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a contract between the Town and Capital Strategic Solutions for an interim DPW director not to exceed $30,000.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a contract between the Town and Capital Strategic Solutions for an interim DPW director not to exceed $30,000. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Acceptance of a $100 gift card donation from Roche Bros. to be used for the Norfolk Citizens Academy
Accept a $100 gift card donation from Roche Bros. to be used for the Norfolk Citizens Academy
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to accept a $100 gift card donation from Roche Bros. to be used for the Norfolk Citizens Academy.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to accept a $100 gift card donation from Roche Bros. to be used for the Norfolk Citizens Academy. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Warrants
Approve the warrants as listed in the agenda
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the warrants as listed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the warrants as listed in the agenda. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed _ unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of August 11, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to approve the meeting minutes of August 11, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to approve the meeting minutes of August 11, 2025. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Roche)
Executive Session
Convene in executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Interim Town Administrator, Michael H. Gallagher....
At 7:49 p.m. a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to convene in executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Interim Town Administrator, Michael H. Gallagher. The Board would be entering Executive Session and would NOT return to open session. The meeting would adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session.
From the minutes
“At 7:49 p.m. a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to convene in executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Interim Town Administrator, Michael H. Gallagher. The Board would be entering Executive Session and would NOT return to open session. The meeting would adjourn at the conclusion of the Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Roche - aye; Ms. Hickman - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board
At 8:51 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board.
From the minutes
“At 8:51 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting of the Norfolk Select Board. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. . Mecklenburg - aye; Mr. Roche - aye; Ms. Hickman - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
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