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December 1, 2025
18 recorded votes, 2 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: Transfer of a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License from...
Open the public hearing regarding the transfer of a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License from Lesvos, Inc. d/b/a Provo Discount Liquors to Baystate Norfolk...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to open the public hearing regarding the transfer of a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License from Lesvos, Inc. d/b/a Provo Discount Liquors to Baystate Norfolk Liquors, LLC d/b/a Bay State Warehouse Liquors.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to open the public hearing regarding the transfer of a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License from Lesvos, Inc. d/b/a Provo Discount Liquors to Baystate Norfolk Liquors, LLC d/b/a Bay State Warehouse Liquors. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor, the motion passed and the hearing was opened..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Close the public hearing
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to close the public hearing. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the hearing was closed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve the transfer of a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License, Pledge of Inventory, and Pledge of Collateral, with Manager of Record to be Sachin Patel, at 282...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the transfer of a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License, Pledge of Inventory, and Pledge of Collateral, with Manager of Record to be Sachin Patel, at 282 Dedham Street, Norfolk, MA from Lesvos, Inc. d/b/a Provo Discount Liquors to Baystate Norfolk Liquors, LLC d/b/a Bay State Warehouse Liquors.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the transfer of a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License, Pledge of Inventory, and Pledge of Collateral, with Manager of Record to be Sachin Patel, at 282 Dedham Street, Norfolk, MA from Lesvos, Inc. d/b/a Provo Discount Liquors to Baystate Norfolk Liquors, LLC d/b/a Bay State Warehouse Liquors. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve the use of Town Hill by the Recreation Department for a menorah lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on...
Approve the use of Town Hill by the Recreation Department for a menorah lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on December 15, 2025. '
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the use of Town Hill by the Recreation Department for a menorah lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on December 15, 2025. '
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve the use of Town Hill by the Recreation Department for a menorah lighting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on December 15, 2025. 'The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve the use of Town Hill for the 2026 Farmers Market each Wednesday from June 3, 2026 through September...
Approve the use of Town Hill for the 2026 Farmers Market each Wednesday from June 3, 2026 through September 30, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (including setup and breakdown)
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the use of Town Hill for the 2026 Farmers Market each Wednesday from June 3, 2026 through September 30, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (including setup and breakdown).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the use of Town Hill for the 2026 Farmers Market each Wednesday from June 3, 2026 through September 30, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (including setup and breakdown). The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Consider final approval of the MacArthur Avenue As-Built Acceptance Plan
Sign the "As-Built Acceptance Plan MacArthur Avenue Norfolk, Massachusetts" prepared for Franz J. Burke, Kingsbury Homes LTD, 163 Highland Avenue, Needham MA 02494, prepared by Truax Engineering...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to sign the "As-Built Acceptance Plan MacArthur Avenue Norfolk, Massachusetts" prepared for Franz J. Burke, Kingsbury Homes LTD, 163 Highland Avenue, Needham MA 02494, prepared by Truax Engineering Group, Inc., 19 Exchange Street, Holliston, MA 01746, dated September 25, 2025 for the street acceptance of MacArthur Avenue as approved at Special Town Meeting on November 12, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to sign the "As-Built Acceptance Plan MacArthur Avenue Norfolk, Massachusetts" prepared for Franz J. Burke, Kingsbury Homes LTD, 163 Highland Avenue, Needham MA 02494, prepared by Truax Engineering Group, Inc., 19 Exchange Street, Holliston, MA 01746, dated September 25, 2025 for the street acceptance of MacArthur Avenue as approved at Special Town Meeting on November 12, 2025. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Consider approval of the order of taking for MacArthur Avenue
Adopt an Order of Taking for a part of MacArthur Avenue and related easements and appurtenances as authorized under Article 11 of the November 12, 2025 Special Town Meeting, and as shown on the...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Select Board adopt an Order of Taking for a part of MacArthur Avenue and related easements and appurtenances as authorized under Article 11 of the November 12, 2025 Special Town Meeting, and as shown on the Plan entitled "As-Built Acceptance Plan MacArthur Avenue Norfolk, Massachusetts" prepared for Franz J. Burke, Kingsbury Homes LTD, 163 Highland Avenue, Needham MA 02494, prepared by Truax Engineering Group, Inc., 19 Exchange Street, Holliston, MA 01746, dated September 25, 2025. No damages shall be awarded as set forth in said order.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Select Board adopt an Order of Taking for a part of MacArthur Avenue and related easements and appurtenances as authorized under Article 11 of the November 12, 2025 Special Town Meeting, and as shown on the Plan entitled "As-Built Acceptance Plan MacArthur Avenue Norfolk, Massachusetts" prepared for Franz J. Burke, Kingsbury Homes LTD, 163 Highland Avenue, Needham MA 02494, prepared by Truax Engineering Group, Inc., 19 Exchange Street, Holliston, MA 01746, dated September 25, 2025. No damages shall be awarded as set forth in said order. The motion was seconded by Ms.. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Renew permits for directional signs for Dunkin Donuts-Gulf-Subway and Fore Kicks Sports Complex for 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to renew permits for directional signs for Dunkin Donuts-Gulf-Subway and Fore Kicks Sports Complex for 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to renew permits for directional signs for Dunkin Donuts-Gulf-Subway and Fore Kicks Sports Complex for 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve waiving the public hearing for the renewal for the Class III Auto license for Norfolk Auto Repair
Waive the public hearing for the Class III Auto license renewal for Norfolk Auto Repair (motion as printed repeats the directional-sign wording)
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to renew permits for directional signs for Dunkin Donuts-Gulf-Subway and Fore Kicks Sports Complex for 2026.
Yes: Hickman, MecklenburgAbstained: RocheThis vote sits under the item "Vote to approve waiving the public hearing for the renewal for the Class III Auto license for Norfolk Auto Repair", but the motion as printed repeats the directional-sign motion just before it. Kevin Roche, the owner of Norfolk Auto Repair, left the room for this item; the minutes say "Mr. Roche abstained."
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to renew permits for directional signs for Dunkin Donuts-Gulf-Subway and Fore Kicks Sports Complex for 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. Ms. Mecklenburg and Ms. Hickman approved and the motion passed. Mr. Roche abstained..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
Approve and execute all Liquor License renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve and execute all Liquor License renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve and execute all Liquor License renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve and execute all Common Victualler License renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all - required documentation, inspections and payment of fees
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve and execute all Common Victualler License renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all - required documentation, inspections and payment of fees.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve and execute all Common Victualler License renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all - required documentation, inspections and payment of fees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve and execute all Entertainment License _ renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees
Amotion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve and execute all Entertainment License _ renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees.
From the minutes
“Amotion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve and execute all Entertainment License _ renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Approve and execute all Class I, IT & III Auto Dealer License renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve and execute all Class I, IT & III Auto Dealer License renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees.
Yes: Hickman, MecklenburgKevin Roche stepped aside (recused) on this vote and is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve and execute all Class I, IT & III Auto Dealer License renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. Ms. Mecklenburg and Ms. Hickman approved and the motion passed. Mr. Roche recused himself from the vote..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
Approve and execute all Taxi License renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve and execute all Taxi License renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve and execute all Taxi License renewals for 2026 for the businesses listed on the agenda subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted. All were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Warrants
Approve four warrants for the period of November 18, 2025 through November 28, 2025 as listed in the agenda for this meeting
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve four warrants for the period of November 18, 2025 through November 28, 2025 as listed in the agenda for this meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve four warrants for the period of November 18, 2025 through November 28, 2025 as listed in the agenda for this meeting. 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 23, 2025 and November 3, 2025 as printed in the agenda
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board approve the meeting minutes of October 23, 2025 and November 3, 2025 as printed in the agenda.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board approve the meeting minutes of October 23, 2025 and November 3, 2025 as printed in the agenda. The motion 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 a step 4 grievance hearing with Norfolk Police Officers Bargaining Unit as a public meeting would have a detrimental effect on...
At 7:21 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 a step 4 grievance hearing with Norfolk Police Officers Bargaining Unit as a public meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating or negotiating position of the public body and that the Board will not return to open session and adjourn directly from Executive Session.
From the minutes
“At 7:21 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 a step 4 grievance hearing with Norfolk Police Officers Bargaining Unit as a public meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating or negotiating position of the public body 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: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Close the executive session and adjourn the meeting
At 7:28 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to close the executive session and adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 7:28 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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