MassVoter.com← Norton Select BoardNorton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 14, 2025
13 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Alec Rich III, Roger Marsan, Robert Kimball, Denise Luciano, Kevin O’Neil
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Mark Gould as the representative to the following effective September 2, 2025: MFN Regional Wastewater District Commission, Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group (SMHG), SEMRECC Board of Dir
To appoint Mark Gould as the representative to the following effective September 2, 2025: MFN Regional Wastewater District Commission, Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group (SMHG), SEMRECC Board of Directors
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to appoint Mark Gould as the representative to the following effective September 2, 2025: MFN Regional Wastewater District Commission, Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group (SMHG), SEMRECC Board of Directors. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Kimball - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Luciano)
Appoint Mark Gould as the Municipal Hearings Officer effective September 2, 2025
To appoint Mark Gould as the Municipal Hearings Officer effective September 2, 2025
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to appoint Mark Gould as the Municipal Hearings Officer effective September 2, 2025, Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. 1|Page Select Board - Agenda 08/14/2025 O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Kimball - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Luciano)
Approve the minutes including but not limited to May 22, 2025 (Executive Session); June 11, 2025 (Executive Session); June 17, 2025 (Executive Session); July 12, 2025; July 14, 2025 as written
To approve the minutes including but not limited to May 22, 2025 (Executive Session); June 11, 2025 (Executive Session); June 17, 2025 (Executive Session); July 12, 2025; July 14, 2025 as written
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to approve the minutes including but not limited to May 22, 2025 (Executive Session); June 11, 2025 (Executive Session); June 17, 2025 (Executive Session); July 12, 2025; July 14, 2025 as written. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Kimball - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Luciano)
Approve the minutes of July 24, 2025
To approve the minutes of July 24, 2025
Yes: Kimball, Marsan, O’Neil, RichAbstained: Luciano
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to approve the minutes of July 24, 2025. Seconded by Mr. O'Neil. Vote: Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Abstention; Mr. Kimball - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: O’Neil)
Approve the Special Events application of Melissa Niziolek on behalf of Parks and Recreation for the 32nd Annual Chartley Halloween Parade scheduled from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M on Sunday, October 26,
To approve the Special Events application of Melissa Niziolek on behalf of Parks and Recreation for the 32nd Annual Chartley Halloween Parade scheduled from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M on Sunday, October 26, 2025 pending approval by Board of Health, Police Department, and Fire Department
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to approve the Special Events application of Melissa Niziolek on behalf of Parks and Recreation for the 32nd Annual Chartley Halloween Parade scheduled from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M on Sunday, October 26, 2025 pending approval by Board of Health, Police Department, and Fire Department. Seconded by Mr. O'Neil. Vote: Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Kimball - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: O’Neil)
Adopt Clause 59 Section 5C % at 100%. Ms. Luciano proposed reducing that to 50%. MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan put forward to town meeting adopting Clause 59 section 5C %
To adopt Clause 59 Section 5C % at 100%. Ms. Luciano proposed reducing that to 50%. MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan put forward to town meeting adopting Clause 59 section 5C %
Yes: Kimball, Marsan, O’Neil, RichNo: Luciano
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Marsan to adopt Clause 59 Section 5C % at 100%. Ms. Luciano proposed reducing that to 50%. MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan put forward to town meeting adopting Clause 59 section 5C % . Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - No; Mr. Kimball - Yes; Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Luciano)
Reduce the age for senior exemptions from 70 years- old to 65 years-old
To reduce the age for senior exemptions from 70 years- old to 65 years-old
Yes: Kimball, Marsan, O’Neil, RichNo: Luciano
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to reduce the age for senior exemptions from 70 years- old to 65 years-old. Seconded by Mr. Kimball. Vote: Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - No; Mr. Kimball - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Marsan, second: Kimball)
Recommend to town meeting a reserve account for the money coming in from the AFFF for the PFAS mitigation
To recommend to town meeting a reserve account for the money coming in from the AFFF for the PFAS mitigation
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Marsan to recommend to town meeting a reserve account for the money coming in from the AFFF for the PFAS mitigation. Seconded by Mr. Kimball. Vote: Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Kimball - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES.” (Motion: Marsan, second: Kimball)
Declare NEMA's 2001 GMS Sierra 2500HD as surplus
To declare NEMA's 2001 GMS Sierra 2500HD as surplus
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to declare NEMA's 2001 GMS Sierra 2500HD as surplus. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr, Marsan - Yes; Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Kimball - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Luciano)
Accept the grant awarded to the Norton Council on Aging to be used on behalf of the Fitness First Program at the Council on Aging
To accept the grant awarded to the Norton Council on Aging to be used on behalf of the Fitness First Program at the Council on Aging
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to accept the grant awarded to the Norton Council on Aging to be used on behalf of the Fitness First Program at the Council on Aging. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Kimball - Yes; and Mr, Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Luciano)
Close Library Square for the 2025 Festival of Lights scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 5-6:30 PM on the Town Common
To close Library Square for the 2025 Festival of Lights scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 5-6:30 PM on the Town Common
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to close Library Square for the 2025 Festival of Lights scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2025 from 5-6:30 PM on the Town Common. Seconded by Ms. Luciano. Vote: Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Kimball - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES.” (Motion: Kimball, second: Luciano)
Approve the above-listed warrants as written
To approve the above-listed warrants as written
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to approve the above-listed warrants as written, Seconded by Mr. Marsan. Vote: Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Kimball - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: Marsan)
Adjourn at 8:19 P.M
To adjourn at 8:19 P.M
From the minutes
“MOTION was made by Mr. Kimball to adjourn at 8:19 P.M. Seconded by Mr. O'Neil. Vote: Mr. Marsan - Yes; Mr. O'Neil - Yes; Ms. Luciano - Yes; Mr. Kimball - Yes; and Mr. Rich - Yes. MOTION CARRIES..” (Motion: Kimball, second: O’Neil)
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