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Kevin Roche

Select Board member (townwide) · 3 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

24 of 24meetings attended (100%) · whole board 100%
142votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 1split votes where Roche was in the minority
0abstained
3terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Roche as present or absent at the start.
  • Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
  • Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
  • A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
  • “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.

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Attendance

At the start of 24 of 24 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (24)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 1Approve the 2026 sewer rates at 80%Motion: A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the 2026…Passed 2–1 · Roche: Yes

April 1, 2025: Approve the 2026 sewer rates at 80%

ApprovePassed · 2–1

A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the 2026 sewer rates at 80%.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Mecklenburg, RocheNo: Lehan

From the minutes

“A motion was made by Mr. Roche to approve the 2026 sewer rates at 80%. It was seconded by Ms. Mecklenburg and so voted. Ms. Mecklenburg and Mr. Roche voted aye; Mr. Lehan voted nay. The motion passed 2-1..” (Motion: Roche, second: Mecklenburg)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Dec 3Approve and execute all Liquor License, Common Victualler Licenses,…Motion: A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve…Passed 2–0 · Roche: Not recorded

December 3, 2024: Approve and execute all Liquor License, Common Victualler Licenses, Entertainment Licenses, Class I, II & III Auto Dealer License renewals and Taxi licenses for 2025 subject to the receipt of…

ApprovePassed · 2–0

A motion was made by Ms. Mecklenburg that the Board approve and execute all Liquor License, Common Victualler Licenses, Entertainment Licenses, Class I, II & III Auto Dealer License renewals and Taxi licenses for 2025 subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees for the businesses listed on the agenda.

Yes: Lehan, 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 Liquor License, Common Victualler Licenses, Entertainment Licenses, Class I, II & III Auto Dealer License renewals and Taxi licenses for 2025 subject to the receipt of all required documentation, inspections and payment of fees for the businesses listed on the agenda. Mr. Lehan seconded the motion. Mr. Roche recused himself from all license renewal votes as the owner of Norfolk Auto Repair. Mr. Lehan and Ms. Mecklenburg approved and the motion passed..” (Motion: Mecklenburg, second: Lehan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jun 18Approve a small wedding ceremony on Town Hill on…Motion: (the minutes record no formal motion)Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Roche: Yes

June 18, 2024: Approve a small wedding ceremony on Town Hill on July 29, 2024

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

(the minutes record no formal motion)

Voted: Yes

The minutes record this as a decision of the Board without a formal motion.

From the minutes

“She noted that there were no public safety concerns. All were in favor of the wedding ceremony. Mr. Lehan declared this a unanimous vote..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jun 18Approve extended hours for the Farmer's Market to allow…Motion: (the minutes record no formal motion)Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Roche: Yes

June 18, 2024: Approve extended hours for the Farmer's Market to allow for set-up

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

(the minutes record no formal motion)

Voted: Yes

The minutes record this as a decision of the Board without a formal motion.

From the minutes

“All were in favor of the extension of the Farmer's market..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jun 18Serve on the Master Plan Committee as a Select…Motion: A motion was made to nominate Jim Lehan to serve on…Passed 2–0 · Roche: Yes

June 18, 2024: Serve on the Master Plan Committee as a Select Board liaison

AppointPassed · 2–0

A motion was made to nominate Jim Lehan to serve on the Master Plan Committee as a Select Board liaison.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Mecklenburg, RocheAbstained: Lehan

From the minutes

“A motion was made to nominate Jim Lehan to serve on the Master Plan Committee as a Select Board liaison. It was seconded by Mr. Roche and so voted. Mr. Lehan abstained and Ms. Mecklenburg and Mr. Roche approved. The motion passed..” (second: Roche)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (138)

    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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