MassVoter.com← Norfolk Select BoardNorfolk Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
October 6, 2025
14 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
Executive Session
Enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with regard to potential litigation, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation...
At 6:02 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with regard to potential litigation, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body: 115 Park Street.
From the minutes
“At 6:02 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with regard to potential litigation, insofar as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigation position of the public body: 115 Park Street. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Conclude the executive session and return to open session
At 6:56 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to conclude the executive session and return to open session.
From the minutes
“At 6:56 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to conclude the executive session and return to open session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Consider referring a street acceptance for McArthur Avenue back to the Planning Board for a
Refer a street acceptance for McArthur Avenue back to the Planning Board for a public hearing
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to refer a street acceptance for McArthur Avenue back to the Planning Board for a public hearing.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to refer a street acceptance for McArthur Avenue back to the Planning Board for a public hearing. The motion 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 date change for the Lions bench dedication on Town Hill from Saturday, October 11, 2025 to Sunday,...
Change the date of approval for the use of Town Hill for a bench dedication, in remembrance of Scott Dittrich, by the Norfolk Lions from Saturday, October 11, 2025 to Sunday, October 12, 2025 from...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to change the date of approval for the use of Town Hill for a bench dedication, in remembrance of Scott Dittrich, by the Norfolk Lions from Saturday, October 11, 2025 to Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to change the date of approval for the use of Town Hill for a bench dedication, in remembrance of Scott Dittrich, by the Norfolk Lions from Saturday, October 11, 2025 to Sunday, October 12, 2025 from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. 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 date change for the Cactus and Succulent Society's Annual Festival on Town Hill from September 19,...
Change the date of approval for the use of Town Hill for Cactus and Succulent Society's Annual Festival on Town Hill from September 19, 2026 to September 12, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to change the date of approval for the use of Town Hill for Cactus and Succulent Society's Annual Festival on Town Hill from September 19, 2026 to September 12, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to change the date of approval for the use of Town Hill for Cactus and Succulent Society's Annual Festival on Town Hill from September 19, 2026 to September 12, 2026. 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 appointment of Police Chief James Barrett as Records Access Officer for Police/Public Safety...
Approve the appointment of Police Chief James Barrett as Records Access Officer for Police/Public Safety Records with a term expiration date of June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Police Chief James Barrett as Records Access Officer for Police/Public Safety Records with a term expiration date of June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Police Chief James Barrett as Records Access Officer for Police/Public Safety Records with a term expiration date of June 30, 2026. 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 appointment of Fire Chief Erron Kinney as Records Access Officer for ~ Fire/Paramedic Records...
Approve the appointment of Fire Chief Erron Kinney as Records Access Officer for Fire/Paramedic Records with a term expiration date of June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Fire Chief Erron Kinney as Records Access Officer for Fire/Paramedic Records with a term expiration date of June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Fire Chief Erron Kinney as Records Access Officer for Fire/Paramedic Records with a term expiration date of June 30, 2026. 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 Water Abatement in the amount of $2,309.82 for 6 Waite's Crossing
Approve a water abatement in the amount of $2,309.82 for 6 Waite's Crossing
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a water abatement in the amount of $2,309.82 for 6 Waite's Crossing.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a water abatement in the amount of $2,309.82 for 6 Waite's Crossing. 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 Water Billing Commitment for Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of $661,724.84
Approve the Water Billing Commitment for Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of $661,724.84
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the Water Billing Commitment for Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of $661,724.84.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the Water Billing Commitment for Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of $661,724.84. 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 Sewer Billing Commitment for Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of $39.661.38
Approve the Sewer Billing Commitment for Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of $39.661.38
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the Sewer Billing Commitment for Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of $39.661.38.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the Sewer Billing Commitment for Q2 Fiscal Year 2026 in the amount of $39.661.38. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to declare the following items as surplus property and to be disposed under M.G.L Chapter 30B, Section 15
Declare the items listed in the agenda as surplus property to be disposed of under M.G.L Chapter 30B, Section 15
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to declare the items listed in the agenda as surplus property to be disposed of under M.G.L Chapter 30B, Section 15.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to declare the items listed in the agenda as surplus property to be disposed of under M.G.L Chapter 30B, Section 15. 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 September 15, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to approve the meeting minutes of September 15, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to approve the meeting minutes of September 15, 2025. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Roche)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting
At 7:39 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 7:39 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
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