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Norton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

June 17, 2025

19 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Alec Rich III, Roger Marsan, Robert Kimball, Kevin O’Neil

Absent: Denise Luciano

Every vote, in order

Accept the appointment of Jesse Anderson as a Full- Time Sergeant

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the appointment of Jesse Anderson as a Full- Time Sergeant

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to accept the appointment of Jesse Anderson as a Full- Time Sergeant. Seconded by Mr. Kimball: Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Kimball)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Accept the appointment of Kerry Craig, Jr. as a Full- Time Civil Service Police Officer to the Police Department effective August 4, 2025

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the appointment of Kerry Craig, Jr. as a Full- Time Civil Service Police Officer to the Police Department effective August 4, 2025

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to accept the appointment of Kerry Craig, Jr. as a Full- Time Civil Service Police Officer to the Police Department effective August 4, 2025. Seconded by Mr. O'Neil. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: O’Neil)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Nicholas Ferguson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a Permanent Member

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Nicholas Ferguson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a Permanent Member

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to appoint Nicholas Ferguson to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a Permanent Member. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Marsan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Appoint Carol McLaughlin as an Emeritus Member to the Council on Aging

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Carol McLaughlin as an Emeritus Member to the Council on Aging

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to appoint Carol McLaughlin as an Emeritus Member to the Council on Aging. Seconded by Mr. Kimball. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Kimball)

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

Appoint Paige Pennypacker as an Alternate Member of the Parks & Recreation Commission

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To appoint Paige Pennypacker as an Alternate Member of the Parks & Recreation Commission

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to appoint Paige Pennypacker as an Alternate Member of the Parks & Recreation Commission. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Marsan)

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

Accept the meeting minutes of March 27, 2025

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralFailed · 2–0

To accept the meeting minutes of March 27, 2025

The minutes record 2 yes and 0 no, 2 abstaining with 4 members listed as present, and the names do not account for every member, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to accept the meeting minutes of March 27, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Rich. Vote: 2 - Yes; 2 - Present. MOTION FAILS..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Rich)

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

Revote on accepting the minutes of March 27"

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To revote on accepting the minutes of March 27"

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to revote on accepting the minutes of March 27". Seconded by Mr. Kimball. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Kimball)

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

Accept the meeting minutes of March 27"

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the meeting minutes of March 27"

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to accept the meeting minutes of March 27". Seconded by Mr. Kimball. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Kimball)

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

Approve the Special Events Parking Permit Application of property owner Larry Enos, Tricia Enos, Attendant, at 254 Mansfield Avenue from May 30, 2025 to October 31, 2025

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the Special Events Parking Permit Application of property owner Larry Enos, Tricia Enos, Attendant, at 254 Mansfield Avenue from May 30, 2025 to October 31, 2025

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve the Special Events Parking Permit Application of property owner Larry Enos, Tricia Enos, Attendant, at 254 Mansfield Avenue from May 30, 2025 to October 31, 2025. Seconded by Mr. Kimball. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Kimball)

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

Approve Robert Alan Farnham located at 67 Cameron St., Pawtucket, RI, as the new Manager of Goat City Pub Inc. located at 184 West Main Street, Norton, MA 02766

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve Robert Alan Farnham located at 67 Cameron St., Pawtucket, RI, as the new Manager of Goat City Pub Inc. located at 184 West Main Street, Norton, MA 02766

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to approve Robert Alan Farnham located at 67 Cameron St., Pawtucket, RI, as the new Manager of Goat City Pub Inc. located at 184 West Main Street, Norton, MA 02766. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Mr. Kimball - Yes; Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Marsan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball. Seconded by Mr. O'Neil. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: O’Neil)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the bid to Spruce Home $36,059 for the award of the Paper Contract for Southeastern Regional Services Group

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the bid to Spruce Home $36,059 for the award of the Paper Contract for Southeastern Regional Services Group

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to approve the bid to Spruce Home $36,059 for the award of the Paper Contract for Southeastern Regional Services Group. Seconded by Mr. Kimball. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Kimball)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Accept the bid of Southeastern Regional Services Group for office supplies contract award for 7/1/25 to 6/30/27 to W.B. Mason

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the bid of Southeastern Regional Services Group for office supplies contract award for 7/1/25 to 6/30/27 to W.B. Mason

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to accept the bid of Southeastern Regional Services Group for office supplies contract award for 7/1/25 to 6/30/27 to W.B. Mason. Seconded by Mr. O'Neil. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: O’Neil)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Award the DPW Supplies Contract as listed in Southeastern Regional Services Group

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To award the DPW Supplies Contract as listed in Southeastern Regional Services Group

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to award the DPW Supplies Contract as listed in Southeastern Regional Services Group. Seconded by Mr. Kimball. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Kimball)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Approve the new rates in question for the ambulance fees for ambulance billing rates as listed on the document

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve the new rates in question for the ambulance fees for ambulance billing rates as listed on the document

The minutes record 4 yes and 0 no, 1 abstaining with 4 members listed as present, and the names do not account for every member, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to approve the new rates in question for the ambulance fees for ambulance billing rates as listed on the document. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: 4 - Yes; 1 - Abstention (Mr. Marsan). MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Luciano)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Declare the list of property submitted by the Norton Police Department as abandoned and surplus

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To declare the list of property submitted by the Norton Police Department as abandoned and surplus

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to declare the list of property submitted by the Norton Police Department as abandoned and surplus. Seconded by Mr. Kimball. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Kimball)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Accept the grant for a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon located in front of the Norton Public Library

Minutes, page 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To accept the grant for a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon located in front of the Norton Public Library

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to accept the grant for a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon located in front of the Norton Public Library. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Unanimous. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Marsan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Send a letter to the developer (185 Washington LLC) thanking them for their request for 40b but based on fact at 10.01% they would not look favorable on supporting friendly 40B

Minutes, page 15

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To send a letter to the developer (185 Washington LLC) thanking them for their request for 40b but based on fact at 10.01% they would not look favorable on supporting friendly 40B

The minutes record 4 yes and 1 no with 4 members listed as present, and the names do not account for every member, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to send a letter to the developer (185 Washington LLC) thanking them for their request for 40b but based on fact at 10.01% they would not look favorable on supporting friendly 40B. Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: 4 - Yes; 1 - No (Ms. Luciano). MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Marsan)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

That the Board go into executive session under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) for the purposes and reasons declared by the Chair and with the Board not to return to open session thereafter

Minutes, page 19

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Board go into executive session under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) for the purposes and reasons declared by the Chair and with the Board not to return to open session thereafter

From the minutes

“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball that the Board go into executive session under G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(2) for the purposes and reasons declared by the Chair and with the Board not to return to open session thereafter. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Kimball - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Luciano)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

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