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Norfolk Select Board
How the Norfolk Select Board voted, from the Select Board’s official minutes. 3 Select Board members elected townwide for three-year terms. Taiese Hickman joined the board at the May 6, 2025 town election, replacing Jim Lehan. On May 13, 2025 the board chose Anita Mecklenburg as Chair, Kevin Roche as Vice Chair and Ms. Hickman as Clerk (each unanimous). Covers 27 meetings, May 7 to April 29, 2026.
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What does the Select Board do? It is the town’s executive board. It prepares the Town Meeting warrant (the list of articles voters decide), appoints members of many town boards, hires the town’s top staff, signs warrants to pay town bills, and grants licenses and permits.
Town Meeting, not the Select Board, votes the town budget and town bylaws.
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Members
ChairAnita MecklenburgChair · Select Board member (townwide) · at 27 of 27 meetings
Vice-ChairKevin RocheVice Chair · Select Board member (townwide) · at 27 of 27 meetings
Taiese HickmanClerk · Select Board member (townwide) · at 25 of 27 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the members the minutes list as present at the start of each meeting in this record. Members who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: Norfolk Select Board minutes from January 4, 2022 through July 13, 2026, including community forums, pre-Town Meeting sessions and one joint meeting with the School Committee (only the Select Board members’ votes are shown). These come from the Town Clerk’s minutes page, which holds the board’s minutes from January 2022 on. Not here: minutes before 2022 (not online); March 1 and April 5, 2022 (the posted files are empty); May 18, 2026 (its link opens the May 28 minutes); several forums, a March 7, 2026 joint meeting with the Advisory Committee and other sessions that have a video but no minutes; and meetings after July 13, 2026 (August 7, August 17, September 2, September 14 and September 28, 2026 minutes are not posted yet). Most minutes from March 2022 to January 2026 are scanned images, which MassVoter read with text recognition and checked by hand. Norfolk’s minutes name the mover and seconder and usually say “all were in favor” or list a roll call (“Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Ms. Mecklenburg - aye”), so each member present is shown voting yes; the few split votes and abstentions are named in the minutes. From July 2022 to February 2023 the board had two members after a resignation. Members who arrived late, stepped aside or did not take part are not shown as voting, with a note. Eleven motions with no vote recorded are not shown. We will ask the town to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where members disagreed
Most board votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one member voted no or abstained, newest first.
Mar 30Open the warrant for May 13, 2026 Annual Town…Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote…Passed Unanimous, 2 present · see note
March 30, 2026 (Special meeting): Open the warrant for May 13, 2026 Annual Town meeting to add two articles related to the Tri-County School Building assessment and Norfolk Cable Television's annual budget transfer
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to open the warrant for May 13, 2026 Annual Town meeting to add two articles related to the Tri-County School Building assessment and Norfolk Cable Television's annual budget transfer.
The minutes name Kevin Roche as both the mover and the seconder; the seconder is not shown.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to open the warrant for May 13, 2026 Annual Town meeting to add two articles related to the Tri-County School Building assessment and Norfolk Cable Television's annual budget transfer. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted; both were in favor and the motion passed..” (Motion: Roche)
Feb 9Approve the Norfolk Grange's 17th Annual Clean & Green…Motion: A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve…Passed 2–0 · see note
February 9, 2026: Approve the Norfolk Grange's 17th Annual Clean & Green Town-wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, 2026 and authorize the provision of a dumpster for trash removal
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the Norfolk Grange's 17th Annual Clean & Green Town-wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, 2026 and authorize the provision of a dumpster for trash removal.
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 the Norfolk Grange's 17th Annual Clean & Green Town-wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, 2026 and authorize the provision of a dumpster for trash removal. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg -aye, Ms. Hickman - aye. Mr. Roche recused himself. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
Dec 1Waive the public hearing for the Class III Auto…Motion: A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Roche
December 1, 2025: 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)
Dec 1Approve and execute all Class I, IT & III…Motion: A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve…Passed 2–0 · see note
December 1, 2025: 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,…
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)
Nov 3Approve a request by the Norfolk Lions for the…Motion: A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Roche
November 3, 2025: 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…
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)
Oct 20Lay out a portion of MacArthur Avenue substantially in…Motion: Ms. Mecklenburg made a motion that the Board vote to lay…Passed · see note
October 20, 2025: Lay out a portion of MacArthur Avenue substantially in the location of the private way known as MacArthur Avenue per the plan marked "As-Built Acceptance Plan MacArthur Avenue Norfolk...
Ms. Mecklenburg made a motion that the Board vote to lay out a portion of MacArthur Avenue substantially in the location of the private way known as MacArthur Avenue per the plan marked "As-Built Acceptance Plan MacArthur Avenue Norfolk Massachusetts" dated September 25, 2025 a by Truax Engineering Group.
The minutes record only part of the vote (Kevin Roche abstained); they do not say how Anita Mecklenburg and Taiese Hickman voted. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Ms. Mecklenburg made a motion that the Board vote to lay out a portion of MacArthur Avenue substantially in the location of the private way known as MacArthur Avenue per the plan marked "As-Built Acceptance Plan MacArthur Avenue Norfolk Massachusetts" dated September 25, 2025 a by Truax Engineering Group. Ms. Hickman seconded the motion. The motion passed with Mr. Roche abstaining..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
Aug 11Approve of the use of Town Hill for Norfolk's…Motion: A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote…Passed 2–0 · Abstained: Roche
August 11, 2025: Approve of the use of Town Hill for Norfolk's Small Business Association Discovery Day on September 27, 2025 from 2PM-7PM (event is 3PM-6PM) contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate…
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve of. the use of Town Hill for Norfolk's Small Business Association Discovery Day on September 27, 2025 from 2PM-7PM (event is 3PM-6PM) contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance.
Yes: Hickman, MecklenburgAbstained: RocheBefore this vote Mr. Roche announced that he was on the Board of the Small Business Association and recused himself; the roll call lists him as "abstained".
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to approve of. the use of Town Hill for Norfolk's Small Business Association Discovery Day on September 27, 2025 from 2PM-7PM (event is 3PM-6PM) contingent upon the receipt of a Certificate of Insurance. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye; Ms. Hickman aye; Mr. Roche - abstained. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
Jul 14Approve a contract in the amount of $12,000 between…Motion: A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote…Passed 2–1 · No: Roche
July 14, 2025: Approve a contract in the amount of $12,000 between the Town and MRI to conduct a search for the Town Administrator position
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to approve a contract in the amount of $12,000 between the Town and MRI to conduct a search for the Town Administrator position.
Yes: Hickman, MecklenburgNo: Roche
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to approve a contract in the amount of $12,000 between the Town and MRI to conduct a search for the Town Administrator position. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. Ms. Mecklenburg and Ms. Hickman voted aye and Mr. Roche voted no. The motion passed 2-1..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Mecklenburg)
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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