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February 25, 2026
8 recorded votes, 1 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
Open the public hearing regarding transfer of a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store Alcoholic Beverages License from Shubham Variety, Inc. d/b/a Linda's Variety to Laxsmi Market, Inc. d/b/a Main...
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to open the public hearing regarding transfer of a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store Alcoholic Beverages License from Shubham Variety, Inc. d/ b/ a Linda's Variety to Laxsmi Market, Inc. d/ b/ a Main Street Convenience.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to open the public hearing regarding transfer of a Section 15 Off-Premises Package Store Alcoholic Beverages License from Shubham Variety, Inc. d/ b/ a Linda's Variety to Laxsmi Market, Inc. d/ b/ a Main Street Convenience. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Mr. Roche aye..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Close the public hearing
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg to close the public hearing. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Mr. Roche aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve a transfer of a Section 15 Off- Premises Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License from Shubham...
Approve the transfer of a Section 15 Off- Premises Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License from Shubham Variety, Inc., d/b/a Linda's Variety to Laxsmi Market, Inc., d/b/a Main Street...
A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the transfer of a Section 15 Off- Premises Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License from Shubham Variety, Inc., d/ b/ a Linda's Variety to Laxsmi Market, Inc., d/ b/ a Main Street Convenience conditioned upon the receipt of all required documents.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve the transfer of a Section 15 Off- Premises Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License from Shubham Variety, Inc., d/ b/ a Linda's Variety to Laxsmi Market, Inc., d/ b/ a Main Street Convenience conditioned upon the receipt of all required documents. It was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Mr. Roche aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
Vote to approve an Application for Amendment requested by Sarthi Convenience, Inc. for a change of DBA from Liquor...
Approve the Sarthi Convenience, Inc's Doing Business As name change from " Liquor World" to" Liquor Hub" conditioned upon the receipt of all required documentation
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to approve the Sarthi Convenience, Inc's Doing Business As name change from " Liquor World" to" Liquor Hub" conditioned upon the receipt of all required documentation.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman that the Board vote to approve the Sarthi Convenience, Inc's Doing Business As name change from " Liquor World" to" Liquor Hub" conditioned upon the receipt of all required documentation. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Mr. Roche aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Mecklenburg)
Vote to appoint Amanda Johanns, MCPPO, as the town's Chief Procurement Officer
Appoint Amanda Johanns, MCPPO, as Norfolk's Chief Procurement Officer
A motion was made by Mr. Roche to appoint Amanda Johanns, MCPPO, as Norfolk's Chief Procurement Officer.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to appoint Amanda Johanns, MCPPO, as Norfolk's Chief Procurement Officer. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Mr. Roche aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Roche, second: Hickman)
Vote to refer Zoning Amendments to the Planning Board in preparation for the May 13, 2026 Annual Town Meeting
Refer the zoning amendments proposed as articles at the Annual Town Meeting to the Planning Board for a public hearing
A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to refer the zoning amendments proposed as articles at the Annual Town Meeting to the Planning Board for a public hearing.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. Hickman to refer the zoning amendments proposed as articles at the Annual Town Meeting to the Planning Board for a public hearing. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg -aye, Ms. Hickman - aye, Mr. Roche aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Mecklenburg)
Warrants
Approve the warrants as listed in the agenda
A motion was made by Mrs. Hickman that the Board approve the warrants as listed in the agenda.
Yes: Mecklenburg, RocheThe roll call does not list Taiese Hickman, who was at the meeting; this member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mrs. Hickman 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. The motion passed..” (Motion: Hickman, second: Mecklenburg)
Adjourn
Adjourn the meeting
At 7:27 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“At 7:27 p.m., a motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board vote to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Ms. Hickman and a roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mecklenburg - aye, Mr. Roche - aye, Ms. Hickman - aye..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Hickman)
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