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November 3, 2025
5 recorded votes, 1 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
Consider a request by the Norfolk Lions for the Santa Parade to be held on Sunday, November 30, 2025 and utilization...
Approve a request by the Norfolk Lions for the Santa Parade on Sunday, November 30, 2025 and utilization of Town Hill by the Recreation Department from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to approve a request by the Norfolk Lions for the Santa Parade on Sunday, November 30, 2025 and utilization of Town Hill by the Recreation Department from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Yes: Hickman, MecklenburgAbstained: Roche
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to approve a request by the Norfolk Lions for the Santa Parade on Sunday, November 30, 2025 and utilization of Town Hill by the Recreation Department from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. Ms. Hickman and Ms. Mecklenburg approved and Mr. Roche abstained as he is a member of the Lions. The motion passed..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Mecklenburg)
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 October 20, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to approve the meeting minutes of October 20, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to approve the meeting minutes of October 20, 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
Enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Finance Director, Todd Lindmark and that the Board...
At 7:38 p.m., a motion was made.by Kevin Roche that the Board vote to enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Finance Director, Todd Lindmark and that the Board will not return to open session and adjourn directly from Executive Session.
From the minutes
“At 7:38 p.m., a motion was made.by Kevin Roche that the Board vote to enter into executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel - Finance Director, Todd Lindmark and that the Board will not return to open session and adjourn directly from Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll-call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Close the executive session and adjourn the meeting
At 7:57 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to close the executive session and adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 7:57 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to close the executive session and adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye. The meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
From the Norfolk Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the Town Clerk’s meeting minutes page. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Norfolk (Select Board page, norfolkmass.gov).
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