MassVoter.com← Norfolk Select BoardNorfolk Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
November 17, 2025
7 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
7:00 p.m. Public Hearing: Use Classification of all properties and exemptions in the Town for purposes in fiscal...
Open the public hearing regarding Use Classification of all properties and exemptions in the Town for purposes in fiscal year 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to open the public hearing regarding Use Classification of all properties and exemptions in the Town for purposes in fiscal year 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to open the public hearing regarding Use Classification of all properties and exemptions in the Town for purposes in fiscal year 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Close the public hearing regarding Use Classification of all properties and exemptions in the Town for purposes in fiscal year 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to close the public hearing regarding Use Classification of all properties and exemptions in the Town for purposes in fiscal year 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to close the public hearing regarding Use Classification of all properties and exemptions in the Town for purposes in fiscal year 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the hearing was closed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Adopt a single tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026, and further not to adopt an open space discount, residential exemption or small commercial exemption
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to adopt a single tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026, and further not to adopt an open space discount, residential exemption or small commercial exemption.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to adopt a single tax rate for Fiscal Year 2026, and further not to adopt an open space discount, residential exemption or small commercial exemption. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Consider and vote to approve a joint letter with the School Committee to the Department of Elementary and Secondary...
Approve the joint letter with the School Committee to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on Chapter 70 advocacy as included in the meeting packet
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the joint letter with the School Committee to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on Chapter 70 advocacy as included in the meeting packet.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the joint letter with the School Committee to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) on Chapter 70 advocacy as included in the meeting packet. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; ail were in favor and the motion passed..” (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)
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 8:12 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 8:12 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 9:09 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to close the executive session and adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 9:09 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)
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