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January 12, 2026
9 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
Consider a water abatement for 31 Mirror Lake Avenue
Approve a water abatement in the amount of $ 377. 82 for 31 Mirror Lake Avenue
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a water abatement in the amount of $ 377. 82 for 31 Mirror Lake Avenue.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve a water abatement in the amount of $ 377. 82 for 31 Mirror Lake Avenue. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to appoint Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 as the Town Administrator with a term of office to expire on...
Appoint Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 as the Town Administrator with a term of office to expire on January 20, 2029
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to appoint Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 as the Town Administrator with a term of office to expire on January 20, 2029.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to appoint Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 as the Town Administrator with a term of office to expire on January 20, 2029. 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 Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 to the Fire Station Building Committee...
Approve the appointment of Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 to the Fire Station Building Committee with a term expiration of June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 to the Fire Station Building Committee with a term expiration of June 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 to the Fire Station Building Committee with a term expiration 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 Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust...
Approve the appointment of Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term expiration of June 30, 2027
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term expiration of June 30, 2027.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust with a term expiration of June 30, 2027. 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 Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 as the designee to the MBTA Advisory Board...
Approve the appointment of Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 as the designee to the MBTA Advisory Board for the Town of Norfolk with a term expiration on January 20, 2029
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 as the designee to the MBTA Advisory Board for the Town of Norfolk with a term expiration on January 20, 2029.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board vote to approve the appointment of Rob Garrity effective January 20, 2026 as the designee to the MBTA Advisory Board for the Town of Norfolk with a term expiration on January 20, 2029. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to appoint a member of the Select Board to the Open Space Committee with a term expiring upon certification of...
Appoint Mr. Roche as the Select Board designee to the Open Space Committee with a term expiring upon certification of the Open Space and Recreation Plan
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to appoint Mr. Roche as the Select Board designee to the Open Space Committee with a term expiring upon certification of the Open Space and Recreation Plan.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to appoint Mr. Roche as the Select Board designee to the Open Space Committee with a term expiring upon certification of the Open Space and Recreation Plan. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted; all were in favor and the motion passed unanimously..” (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 December 1, 2025, December 4, 2025 and December 15, 2025
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board approve the meeting minutes of December 1, 2025, December 4, 2025 and December 15, 2025.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board approve the meeting minutes of December 1, 2025, December 4, 2025 and December 15, 2025. The motion 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 8:19 p.m., a motion was made by Mr. Roche to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 8:19 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 meeting was adjourned..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
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