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February 9, 2026
7 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
During the meeting:
- Taiese Hickman did not take part in the warrants vote because of technical problems.
Every vote, in order
Open the public hearing to set the water rate
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to open the public hearing to set the water rate.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to open the public hearing to set the water rate. 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)
Vote to approve a request by the Town Clerk for an optional police officer detail at the May 5, 2026 Annual Town...
Approve one additional detail officer outside the polls on May 5, 2026 for the Annual Town Election with traffic assistance as needed
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve one additional detail officer outside the polls on May 5, 2026 for the Annual Town Election with traffic assistance as needed.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board approve one additional detail officer outside the polls on May 5, 2026 for the Annual Town Election with traffic assistance as needed. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve early in person voting hours for Annual Town Election May 5, 2026 Friday, April 24th 9:00 a.m. -...
Allow early in-person voting for the annual Town Election scheduled on May 5, 2026 as printed on the agenda for this meeting
A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board allow early in-person voting for the annual Town Election scheduled on May 5, 2026 as printed on the agenda for this meeting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche that the Board allow early in-person voting for the annual Town Election scheduled on May 5, 2026 as printed on the agenda for this meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche- aye, Ms. Hickman - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve a time extension for the Garden Club's Annual Plant and Bake Sale on May 16, 2026 from 7 a.m. - 1:30...
Approve a time extension for the Garden Club's Annual Plant and Bake Sale on May 16, 2026 from 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve a time extension for the Garden Club's Annual Plant and Bake Sale on May 16, 2026 from 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve a time extension for the Garden Club's Annual Plant and Bake Sale on May 16, 2026 from 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve the Norfolk Grange's 17th Annual Clean & Green Town-wide Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, 2025 from...
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)
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.
Yes: Mecklenburg, RocheTaiese Hickman did not take part in this vote (the minutes say so); not shown as voting.
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. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche aye. There were technological issues and Ms. Hickman did not participate in the vote. The motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)
Approve Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes for January 12, 2026
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board approve the meeting minutes for January 12, 2026.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board approve the meeting minutes for January 12, 2026. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roche and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Roche)
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