Norfolk County public meetings in 2025

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-31-2025 (Note 11AM Time Change)

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to discuss personnel matters, including several resignations and one retirement at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The body will also hold an executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Retirement of Gary J. Muse, Bldg. Maintenance Supervisor, at $100,573.71/yr
• Resignations of multiple student laborers, substitute instructors, and staff at Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Recognition of Ray O’Day for 30 years of service in the Maintenance Department

The Commissioners approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $1,284,536.38. The board also executed several personnel matters for the Agricultural High School, including one retirement and 20 resignations.

• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $1,284,536.38 (Unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Gary J. Muse, Bldg. Maintenance Supervisor (Unanimous)
• Approved 20 resignations for Agricultural High School staff and student labor (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2025 meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 17, 2025 meeting (Unanimous)
• Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy (Unanimous)

Commission Quorum

The Norfolk County Advisory Board and its Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY26 2nd Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests. The Finance Committee may take votes on agenda items.

• FY26 2nd Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests
• Approval of September 17, 2025 Executive Session minutes
• Approval of September 17, 2025 Open Session minutes

Norfolk County Advisory Board 12-17-2025

The Norfolk County Advisory Board will meet to discuss the FY26 2nd Supplemental Budget and transfer requests. The board will also review meeting minutes from September 17, 2025.

• FY26 2nd Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests
• Approval of September 17, 2025 Executive Session minutes
• Approval of September 17, 2025 Open Session minutes

The Board approved a second supplemental appropriation for FY26 and authorized several fund transfers for court renovations and school projects. This includes repurposing capital funds to prioritize a greenhouse replacement project at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School.

• Approved $455,000 for Greenhouse Replacement project, including $100,000 state earmark (Unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Second Supplemental Appropriation of $248,633.70 (Unanimous)
• Approved $26,800 transfer from Quincy District Court Capital Fund for Brookline and Wrentham court renovations (Unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 Executive Session Minutes and withheld release (57.34 yes, 4.91 abstaining)
• Approved September 17, 2025 Open Session Minutes as amended (Passed)

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 12-17-2025

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will meet to discuss budget adjustments and transfer requests for the second supplemental budget of FY26. The committee will also review minutes from September 17, 2025.

• FY26 2nd Supplemental Budget and Transfer Requests
• Approval of September 17, 2025 Executive Session minutes
• Approval of September 17, 2025 Open Session minutes

The committee approved a supplemental appropriation and transfer of $248,633.70 and a separate $26,800 transfer from the Quincy District Court fund. Members also reallocated $355,000 in capital funds toward a greenhouse replacement project. Minutes from September 17, 2025, were approved.

• Approved FY26 Second Supplemental Appropriation and Transfer of $248,633.70 (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $26,800 from the Quincy District Court fund (Unanimous)
• Approved reauthorizing $355,000 from EV van, window replacement, and lighting projects to the Greenhouse Replacement project (Unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 Executive Session minutes and withheld release (Unanimous)
• Approved September 17, 2025 Open Session minutes (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-17-2025 (2:30pm Start Time)

The Norfolk County Commission will consider personnel changes at Norfolk Agricultural High School and the Wollaston Recreational Facility. The body is also reviewing budget appropriation requests and awarding contracts for building management studies.

• Contracts with Habeeb Associates for Building Management Studies at Brookline, Stoughton, and Wrentham courthouses
• Authorization for Eversource Energy to erect utility poles at 1377 North Street, Walpole MA
• Appointment of Timothy Tetreault as Instructor at Norfolk Agricultural High School at $89,520.88/yr
• FY2026 2nd Supplemental Appropriation and/or Transfer Requests
• Acceptance of the September 2025 Trial Balance

The Commission approved a budget transfer to replace a greenhouse at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. They also approved several personnel changes, payroll warrants, and a utility pole easement in Walpole.

• Transferred $355,000 from EV Passenger Van, Administration Building Window Replacement, and Campus Lighting to the Plant Science Building greenhouse replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel appointments, resignations, and a rate change for Wollaston Recreational Facility staff (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $865,835.97 (Unanimous)
• Approved the Calendar 2026 Quarterly Meeting Notice (Unanimous)
• Accepted the September 2025 Trial Balance (Unanimous)
• Approved Eversource Energy to erect utility poles at 1377 North Street, Walpole (Unanimous)
• Tabled the Minutes of the December 10, 2025 meeting (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-10-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will discuss personnel changes and financial warrants. The body is considering a rental request for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and a memorandum regarding a Capital Stabilization Fund for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School.

• Vote to authorize Eversource Energy to erect utility poles at 1377 North Street, Walpole MA
• Request from Stalwart Productions, LLC to rent the Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Memorandum of Understanding with Norfolk County Agricultural High School Board of Trustees to create a Capital Stabilization Fund
• FY 2026 2nd Supplemental Appropriation and Transfer Requests
• Appointment of Kevin Mason as Carpenter at $35.08/hr

The Commission approved the FY 2026 2nd Supplemental Appropriation and Transfer Requests totaling $275,443.70. Other actions included approving a Capital Stabilization Fund MOU for the Agricultural High School and authorizing a facility rental for a production. The board also processed several personnel changes and payroll warrants.

• Approved FY 2026 2nd Supplemental Appropriation and Transfer Requests of $275,443.70 (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Norfolk County Agricultural High School for a Capital Stabilization Fund (2-0)
• Approved rental of Wollaston Recreational Facility to Stalwart Productions, LLC for $3,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $970,505.06 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kevin Mason as Carpenter effective 12/15/25 (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of four Seasonal Golf Course Associates effective 11/25/25 (Unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 Trial Balance (Unanimous)
• Approved December 3, 2025 Open Session Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 12-3-2025

The Commission will consider numerous personnel appointments, resignations, and rate changes for the Norfolk County Agricultural School and Wollaston Recreational Facility. The body will also receive a report on the first phase of the County Document Centralization and Digitization Project.

• Appointment of Erin Hayes as Animal Science Foreperson at $61,038.46/yr
• Approval of the 2026 County Calendar
• Report on Phase 1 of County Document Centralization and Digitization Project
• Bid openings and contract awards for Farrier Services at the Agricultural High School
• Appointments for AFSCME Council 93 Local 2417 leadership for employment contract cosigning

The Commission approved various personnel appointments, resignations, and rate changes for the Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreational Facility. The board also authorized payroll and expense warrants totaling $281,932.53 and approved the 2026 holiday calendar.

• Approved Minutes of the November 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including appointment of Erin Hayes as Animal Science Foreperson (unanimous)
• Approved 26-22 Payroll - County for $143,875.56 (unanimous)
• Approved 12-01-26 Expense - County for $125,296.97 (unanimous)
• Approved 12-2-25 WRF Credit Card Payment for $12,760.00 (unanimous)
• Approved the Calendar 2026 Norfolk County Holidays (unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-26-2025 (!!Note 12pm Start Time!!)

The Commission will consider personnel changes, including multiple resignations at the Wollaston Recreational Facility and the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The body is also scheduled to formally sign contracts with AFSCME Local 2417 for Maintenance, Registry, and Engineering units.

• Formal signature of contracts with AFSCME Local 2417 Maintenance, Registry, and Engineering Units
• Proposed revision to Section 3.3.5 of the Norfolk County Handbook
• Notice of retirement for Marc Caouette, Director of IT ($118,610.00/yr)
• Wage adjustment for Patrick Higgins, County Surveyor ($130,968.54/yr)
• Resignations of 16 Seasonal Golf Course Associates at Wollaston Recreational Facility ($15.00/hr)

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved three-year contracts for AFSCME Local 2417 and amended the employee handbook regarding vacation buyouts for non-union staff. The board also authorized payroll warrants and processed various personnel changes.

• Approved three-year contracts for AFSCME Local 2417 Maintenance, Registry, and Engineering Units (Unanimous)
• Amended Employee Handbook to ensure accrued unused vacation is paid upon separation, retroactive to July 1, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants: County $145,492.87 and School $461,208.51 (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel matters including 16 resignations at Wollaston Recreational Facility and 3 at Agricultural High School (Unanimous)
• Approved contingent employment for Liam Oniskey and Alexander J. Pimental as Student Labor (Unanimous)
• Approved wage adjustment for County Surveyor Patrick Higgins to $130,968.54/yr effective 7/1/25 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 19, 2025 meeting (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-19-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will discuss a letter of testimony regarding the feasibility of placing registries of deeds under the secretary of the Commonwealth. The body will also consider personnel appointments and a budget transfer request for the Maintenance Department.

• Testimony for H.3971 regarding oversight of registries of deeds
• Proposed changes to the Norfolk County Employee Handbook
• Contingent employment of Lily Gallaugher and Alyse Andresen at $15.75/hr
• FY 26 Budget Transfer Request for the Maintenance Department
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved a letter of testimony regarding proposed legislation to study the oversight of registries of deeds. The board also authorized personnel hires, processed payroll and expense warrants, and approved a budget transfer for plumbing supplies.

• Approved Letter of Testimony for Proposed Legislation H.3971 regarding registries of deeds oversight
• Approved $4,192.13 budget transfer for hardware plumbing supplies within FY26 Facilities Maintenance budget
• Approved contingent employment of Lily Gallaugher and Alyse Andresen as Student Labor at $15.75/hr
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $740,205.13
• Tabled discussion of the employee handbook
• Approved minutes of Open and Executive Session meetings from November 12, 2025
• Scheduled next Commissioners’ Meeting for November 26, 2025, at 12:00 pm

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-12-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will consider personnel appointments and resignations for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The body will also review proposed changes to the employee handbook and discuss letters of testimony for two state legislative acts.

• Personnel changes at Norfolk County Agricultural High School, including coaches with flat rates of $5,947.93 and $3,568.76
• Proposed lease agreement for Groundsmaster 3500-D at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Letters of testimony for H.3211 (deeds excise receipts) and H.3971 (registries of deeds oversight)
• Review of proposed changes to the Norfolk County Employee Handbook
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The Commission approved payroll and expense warrants totaling over $1 million and executed several personnel actions for the Agricultural High School. The board also voted to support legislation regarding deeds excise receipts and oppose a study on the oversight of registries of deeds.

• Approved payroll and expense warrants: County Payroll $151,642.90, County Expense $568,865.58, and School Payroll $402,261.89
• Approved personnel actions for Agricultural High School including one resignation, three contingent coach hires, and one regrade
• Voted to submit a letter in support of H.3211 An Act relative to deeds excise receipts
• Voted to direct counsel to draft a letter in opposition to H.3971 regarding registry of deeds oversight
• Approved Minutes of the Open and Executive Session Meetings from November 5, 2025
• Tabled changes to Employee Handbook section 3.3.5 regarding vacation payouts for future review
• Approved Lease Agreement for a Groundsmaster 3500-D for Wollaston Recreational Facility

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 11-05-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to consider various personnel updates for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The body will also review a contract for actuarial services and discuss opioid grant funding for the Canton Fire Department.

• Contract for Actuarial Services for approval
• Town of Canton/Canton Fire Department Opioid Grant Program Funding
• Retirement of Gary Muse, Bldg. Maintenance Supervisor ($100,573.71/yr)
• Regrade of Kymberli Brenton, Special Education Paraprofessional ($45,776.03/yr)
• Wollaston Recreational Facility year in review

The Commission approved several personnel actions for the Agricultural High School and authorized payroll and expense warrants totaling over $330,000. The board also received a report on the Wollaston Recreational Facility and approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved Minutes of October 29, 2025
• Approved Minutes of October 22, 2025
• Approved personnel matters for Agricultural High School including one retirement, one regrade, one contingent hire, and eight resignations
• Approved Payroll - County: $145,108.75
• Approved Expense - County: $51,344.73
• Approved Expense - School: $133,089.36
• Approved WRF - CCE Payment: $30,701.00
• Voted unanimously to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-29-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to consider personnel appointments and resignations. The body is also scheduled to review a contract for electricity supply.

• Appointment of Gerard Foye as Human Resources Director at $110,919.07/yr
• Temporary appointment of Charles Cushing as Maintenance Supervisor at $108,819.58/yr
• Contract for Electricity Supply, Part II
• Resignations of six Seasonal Golf Course Associates at the Wollaston Recreational Facility

The Commission approved several personnel changes, including the appointment of a Human Resources Director and the acceptance of six seasonal resignations. The board also authorized payroll and expense warrants totaling over $1.4 million.

• Appointed Gerard Foye as Human Resources Director at $110,919.07/yr
• Accepted 6 resignations of Seasonal Golf Course Associates at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Approved temporary appointment of Charles Cushing as Temporary Maintenance Supervisor at $108,819.58/yr
• Approved County payroll warrant 26-17 for $149,500.61
• Approved School payroll warrants 26-17(9) and 26-17(9.1) for $430,750.55
• Approved County expense warrant 10-05-26 for $576,495.58

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-22-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to consider personnel changes at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and approve payroll warrants. The body will also discuss the disbursement of opioid settlement funds to the Town of Canton.

• Disbursement of Opioid Settlement Funds to the Town of Canton
• Memorandum of Agreement with A.F.S.C.M.E Council 93 Local 2417 for Out of Grade Placement
• Personnel regrade for Sarah Hinkley ($46,619.93/yr)
• Personnel regrade for Ashraf P. Minias ($52,831.72/yr)
• Personnel regrade for Thomas M. Lombardi ($21.27/hr)

The Commission approved a $3,000 grant from Opioid Settlement Funds for the Town of Canton Fire Department to purchase blood warmers. The board also approved a labor agreement with A.F.S.C.M.E Council 93 Local 2417 and authorized several payroll and personnel updates.

• Awarded $3,000 of Opioid Settlement Funds to Town of Canton for emergency service equipment
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with A.F.S.C.M.E Council 93 Local 2417 for Out of Grade Placement (effective 10/20/25)
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $332,429.51
• Approved personnel matters for four Agricultural High School employees
• Approved minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-15-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to discuss personnel updates for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and the Registry of Deeds. The body will also review payroll and expense warrants and ARPA transfer requests.

• Personnel changes at Norfolk County Agricultural High School including rate changes for Thomas M. Lombardi ($21.27/hr) and Frederick Bernhardt ($61.97/hr)
• Salary updates for Stephen Maher ($32,795.78/yr) and Sarah Hinkley ($46,607.73/yr)
• Promotion of Anna Maria Bitto to Second Assistant Register at the Registry of Deeds ($115,456.23/yr)
• Discussion with the Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts regarding the Annual Walk
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants and ARPA transfer requests

The Commission approved several personnel rate and position changes for the Agricultural High School and Registry of Deeds. The board also authorized payroll and expense warrants totaling over $1.8 million.

• Approved Minutes of Open Session Meeting of October 1, 2025
• Approved Minutes of Open Session Meeting of October 8, 2025
• Approved Minutes of Executive Session Meeting of October 8, 2025 (withheld release)
• Approved position and rate changes for four Agricultural High School employees
• Approved promotion of Anna Maria Bitto to Second Assistant Register at $115,456.23/yr
• Approved County payroll and expense warrants totaling $1,296,300.91
• Approved School payroll and expense warrants totaling $554,561.00

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-8-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to consider personnel matters and approve procurement contracts. The body will discuss a retirement notice for the RSVP Program Volunteer Program Coordinator and review contracts for electricity supply and a temporary RSVP employee.

• Retirement of Cris Goldsmith, RSVP Program Volunteer Program Coordinator ($61,092.3/yr)
• Contract for Electricity Supply
• Contract for Temporary Employee for RSVP
• Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The Commission approved payroll and expense warrants and accepted the retirement of a Volunteer Program Coordinator. The board also tabled the minutes from the October 1, 2025, meeting.

• Approved retirement of Cris Goldsmith as Volunteer Program Coordinator effective 10/10/2025
• Approved Payroll - County $225,559.04
• Approved Expense - County $377,679.27
• Approved CCE Credit Card Payment $47,498.00
• Tabled Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of October 1, 2025

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 10-1-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to consider personnel appointments and retirements for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The body will also review contract awards for natural gas, HR assistance, and a Treasurer's Office operational review.

• Notice of retirement for Lee Hoegler ($114,138.85/yr)
• Notice of appointment for Breanna Cole ($57,927.93/yr)
• Contract awards for Natural Gas (3 year contract), Operational Review of Treasurer’s Office, and Interim Human Resources Assistance
• Request from Bar Association of Norfolk County to use Dedham District Court for 2026 Evening Legal Clinics
• Memorandum of Understanding with Norfolk County Agricultural High School Board of Trustees for Capital Fund Payments

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved several payroll and expense warrants and authorized the Norfolk County Bar Association to hold legal clinics in 2026. The board also approved personnel changes at the Agricultural High School and forwarded a draft MOU regarding Capital Fund Payments for review.

• Approved Minutes of the September 24, 2025 meeting
• Voted to convey draft MOU for Capital Fund Payments to Norfolk County Agricultural High School Board of Trustees
• Approved retirement of Lee Hoegler and appointment of Breanna Cole at Agricultural High School
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $1,051,236.47
• Accepted July 2025 Trial Balance
• Approved Norfolk County Bar Association legal proceedings clinics at Dedham District Court for Feb 10, June 9, and Oct 20, 2026

Norfolk County Commissioners Meeting 9-24-2025

The Norfolk County Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel appointments and a potential cost of living adjustment for non-union staff. The body will also review a memorandum of understanding regarding capital fund payments for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School.

• Appointment of Scott Machado as Network Administrator at $91,535.16/yr
• Appointment of Thomas Carter as Senior Clerk at $22.68/hr
• Discussion and possible vote on Non-Union Employee Cost of Living Adjustment
• Memorandum of Understanding with Norfolk County Agricultural High School Board of Trustees for Capital Fund Payments

The Commissioners approved a 3% cost of living and position wage adjustment for non-union employees retroactive to July 1, 2025. They also approved several personnel appointments and payroll warrants. A proposed Memorandum of Understanding regarding capital fund payments for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School was taken under advisement.

• Approved non-union cost of living adjustment totaling $120,106.78
• Approved appointment of Scott Machado as Network Administrator ($91,535.16/yr)
• Approved appointment of Thomas Carter as Senior Clerk ($22.68/hr)
• Accepted resignation of Christine Ryan as Seasonal Golf Course Associate
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $222,537.91
• Took MOU for Norfolk County Agricultural High School Capital Fund Payments under advisement
• Approved minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 9-17-2025

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will meet to review and vote on proposed FY26 first supplemental, transfer, and capital requests. The committee will also hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Vote on Proposed FY26 First Supplemental, Transfer, and Capital Requests
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Approval of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Norfolk County Advisory Board 9-17-2025

The board will consider and vote on the proposed FY26 First Supplemental, Transfer, and Capital Requests. The meeting also includes the introduction of the new Norfolk County High School Superintendent.

• Vote on Proposed FY26 First Supplemental, Transfer, and Capital Requests
• Introduction of New Norfolk County High School Superintendent Jeremy Guay
• Update from the Norfolk County Advisory Board By-law Review Committee
• Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Commission Quorum

The Norfolk County Advisory Board and its Finance Committee will meet to review and vote on proposed FY26 first supplemental, transfer, and capital requests. The meetings include executive sessions regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• Vote on Proposed FY26 First Supplemental, Transfer, and Capital Requests
• Introduction of new Norfolk County Agricultural High School Superintendent Jeremy Guay
• Update from the Norfolk County Advisory Board By-law Review Committee
• Executive sessions regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-17-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to consider amendments to the FY26 First Supplemental, transfers, and capital requests. The body will also review an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Dedham for Weights & Measures Services.

• Vote on FY26 First Supplemental, Transfer, and Capital Requests
• Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Dedham for Weights & Measures Services
• Retirement of Cristopher Goldsmith, RSVP Volunteer Coordinator ($47,449.80/yr)
• Retirement of John McCoy, Land Court Administrator ($106,377.39/yr)
• Retirement of Joseph W. Feeney, Foreman Carpenter / AC Tech ($42.66/hr)

NCAB Bylaw Review Sub-Committee 9-11-2025

The Bylaw Review Sub-Committee will meet to review the Norfolk County Advisory Board bylaws. The committee may vote on recommended changes to these bylaws.

• Review of Norfolk County Advisory Board Bylaws
• Possible vote on recommended bylaw changes

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-10-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will review and potentially ratify a Memorandum of Understanding with the AFSCME Council 93 Engineering Unit. The body will also consider proposed FY26 first supplemental, transfer, and capital requests. Personnel updates including resignations and retirements will be reviewed.

• Potential ratification of MOU with AFSCME Council 93, Local # 2417 Engineering Unit
• Vote on FY26 First Supplemental, Transfer, and Capital Requests
• Resignation of Human Resources Director Michelle Labadini ($107,688.42/yr)
• Retirement of Maintenance Supervisor John Vignoni ($105,650.08/yr)
• Retirement of 183 Day Instructor Peter Kane ($99,595.07/yr)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 9-3-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will discuss first supplemental budget requests and transfers for FY26. The body will also consider an inter-municipal agreement for Weights & Measures inspections with the Town of Dedham.

• FY26 First Supplemental Budget Requests & Transfers
• Inter-Municipal Agreement for Weights & Measures Inspections between Norfolk County and Town of Dedham
• Resignation of Mariah R. Watterson, 183 Day Instructor ($73,452.48/yr)
• Retirement of Edward Wheeler, Second Assistant to Register of Deeds ($112,093.43/yr)
• Regrades for James Bradbury ($31.91/hr) and Daniel Petrie ($31.19/hr) in Maintenance

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 8-27-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will consider several staff appointments and resignations at the Wollaston Recreational Facility and Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The body will also review a request for a community event in the County Complex parking lot and a smoking policy for the Dedham Complex.

• Appointment of Janice LaVoie as Vocational Assistant Principal at $120,061.95/yr
• Appointment of Lisa Crisafulli as 183 Day Instructor at $92,148.03/yr
• Request for Dedham Square Circle to hold Trunk-or-Treat event Oct 25, 2025
• Final approval of Smoking Policy for the Dedham Complex
• Declaration of surplus equipment for one plotter from the Engineering Department

The Commission approved several personnel appointments and resignations, executed payroll and expense warrants, and adopted a smoking policy for the Dedham Complex. The board also authorized a community event and declared a piece of engineering equipment as surplus.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Executed personnel matters for Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Approved the creditable service list
• Executed payroll and expense warrants totaling $1,654,354.45
• Declared an Engineering Department Plotter as surplus equipment
• Approved Dedham Square Circle Trunk-or-Treat Event for October 25, 2025
• Approved civic rate for Quincy Police Charitable Foundation golf tournament
• Approved the Dedham Complex Smoking Policy

NCAB Bylaw Review Sub-Committee 8-25-2025

The Bylaw Review Sub-Committee is meeting to review the Norfolk County Advisory Board Bylaws. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of the Norfolk County Advisory Board Bylaws

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 8-13-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to consider personnel matters and approve payroll and expense warrants. The body is expected to vote on ratified AFSCME contracts and related economic payment plans.

• Review and anticipated vote on ratified AFSCME contracts and economic payment plans
• Departmental update from County Chief Information Officer Sammuel Evans
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Procurement Department report on bid openings and contract awards
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved a proposal to fund benefit increases for the Registry of Deeds collective bargaining unit. The funding covers longevity pay, a training stipend, and a cost of living increase. The board will request a fund transfer from the advisory board on September 17, 2025.

• Approved $52,135.18 for Registry of Deeds contract funding (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy (unanimous)

Norfolk County Commissioners Meeting 8-6-2025

The Norfolk County Commissioners will review several staff appointments and resignations for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and IT Department. The body will also consider a second reading of a smoking policy for the Dedham County Complex.

• Appointment of Jamie Toto as Guidance Counselor ($98,341.59/yr)
• Appointment of Jayne E. Ingle as Instructor ($60,737.42)
• Appointment of Lauren O’Malley as Instructor ($112,858.90/yr)
• Smoking Policy for the Dedham County Complex (2nd Reading)
• Request for Sam Adams Company to use Presidents Golf Course for promotional filming

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 7-30-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will consider several personnel actions for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and a new smoking policy for the Dedham County Complex. The body will also review AFSCME contracts and procurement reports regarding asset junking and document digitization.

• Retirement of Superintendent John E. Martin ($171,036.00/yr)
• Retirement of instructors Lauren Fraser ($110,140.41/yr) and Melissa McKenna ($112,858.90/yr)
• Promotion of Nora Drabik to 183 Day Instructor ($71,956.53/yr)
• Approval of a smoking policy for the Dedham County Complex
• Procurement reports on a Document Consolidation and Digitization Project and the junking of County Assets

Norfolk County Commissioners Meeting 7-23-2025

The Norfolk County Commissioners will meet to approve the FY2026 County Tax and review personnel changes. The body will also consider a request for a civic rate at President's Golf Course and a stream naming request for the Town of Braintree.

• Approval of County Tax for FY2026
• Job grade and rate change for Farm Manager Edward O’Harte to $105,000.00/yr
• Request from Irish Pastoral Center of Boston for civic rate at President’s Golf Course for September 26, 2025
• Letter of support for Town of Braintree unnamed stream naming
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 7-15-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will consider a memorandum of understanding with the AFSCME Local #2417 Maintenance Unit. The body will also review fuel bids for the South Shore Purchasing Cooperative and address several personnel changes at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School.

• Potential ratification of MOU with AFSCME Council 93, Local #2417 Maintenance Unit
• Fuel bids for Diesel, Unleaded Gasoline, Unleaded Mid-Grade Gasoline, and #2 Fuel for the South Shore Purchasing Cooperative
• Address change for Kim Cattan-Skelly (Director of Student Services) at $130,593.70/yr
• Appointment of James Wilder as Foreman Plumber at $34.06/hr
• Position change for Thomas M. Lombardi (Building Maintenance – Summer Help) at $20.50/hr

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 7-9-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to consider personnel appointments and approve payroll and expense warrants. The body will also review ARPA transfers and requests for charity rates at the President’s Golf Course.

• Contingent employment of Jillian Sennott as Student Worker – Camp at $15.75/hr
• Contingent employment of Mark Wildes as Student Labor – Garden at $15.75/hr
• Charity rate requests for Marc A. Suzi Scholarship Fund and North Quincy High School/Quincy High School Alumni Association
• Approval of ARPA Transfers
• Approval of FY2025 Reserve List

The Commission approved a FY25 reserve list totaling $749,797.99 and authorized several ARPA fund transfers for infrastructure and stormwater projects. The board also approved payroll warrants, personnel hires for the Agricultural High School, and civic rates for two golf tournaments.

• Approved FY25 reserve list in the amount of $749,797.99
• Approved ARPA transfer of $12,924.35 for Quincy infrastructure project
• Approved ARPA transfer of $86,000 for Franklin stormwater project
• Approved ARPA transfer of $15,000 from ARPA 1171 and APRA 1310 to ARPA 1373
• Approved civic rate for Marc A. Susi Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament
• Approved civic rate for North Quincy/Quincy Alumni Association Golf Tournament
• Approved contingent employment of Jillian Sennott and Mark Wildes at $15.75/hr
• Approved payroll and expense warrants including $3,258,341.92 for County expenses

Norfolk County Commissioners Meeting 6-27-2025

The Norfolk County Commissioners will review and potentially ratify two Memorandums of Understanding with AFSCME Council 93 for the Registry and Maintenance units. The body will also consider a PERAC agreement for retired sheriffs employees.

• Ratification of MOU with AFSCME Council 93, Local # 2417 Registry Unit
• Ratification of MOU with AFSCME Council 93, Local # 2417 Maintenance Unit
• Approval of Norfolk County Retirement System PERAC Agreement for Retired Sheriffs Employees
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants
• Acceptance of May 2025 Trial Balance

The Commissioners ratified a Memorandum of Understanding with the AFSCME Council 93, Local #2417 Registry Unit. The board also approved a trial balance of $37,608,674.54 and a PERAC Agreement for retired sheriffs' employees.

• Ratified Memorandum of Understanding with AFSCME Council 93, Local #2417 Registry Unit (3-0-0)
• Approved expense warrant 25-12A for School Employee Benefit Accounts in the amount of $166,845.32 (Unanimous)
• Approved PERAC Agreement for Sheriffs Employees (Unanimous)
• Accepted trial balance of $37,608,674.54 (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 6-25-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will consider contingent employment and rate changes for student workers at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The body will also discuss a service request from the Town of Millis and a parking lot use request for a Dedham event.

• Request from the Town of Millis for Engineering Dept. Services
• Student worker employment and rate changes at Norfolk County Agricultural High School ($15.00 to $16.50/hr)
• Request by Dedham Square Circle to use County Registry of Deeds Parking Lot on July 17, 2025
• Approval of ARPA Transfers
• Approval of Payroll and Expense Warrants

The Commission approved several payroll and expense warrants totaling over $900,000 and authorized the hiring of student workers for the Agricultural High School. They also approved a schematic plan for the Oak Grove Farm Commission and a parking lot use request for a Dedham event. Additionally, $15,000 in ARPA funds was transferred to support a project in Medway.

• Approved Minutes of the June 19, 2025 Executive Session and withheld release
• Approved Oak Grove Farm Commission request for a schematic plan
• Approved contingent employment and rate changes for 8 student workers at Agricultural High School
• Approved payroll and expense warrants: County Payroll ($154,752.07), School Payroll ($430,806.27), County Expense ($309,929.27), and Medway ARPA ($15,000.00)
• Approved Dedham Square Circle use of Registry of Deeds parking lot on July 17, 2025
• Approved transfer of $15,000 from ARPA 1171 and APRA 1310 to ARPA 1373

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 6-18-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will review personnel appointments and payroll warrants. The body is considering the appointment of a new Superintendent/Director for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School.

• Appointment of Jeremy Guay as Superintendent/Director of Norfolk County Agricultural High School at $163,000.00/yr
• Student labor employment and rate changes for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School garden
• Employment of John P. Ghelli as Seasonal Golf Course Associate at Wollaston Recreational Facility at $15.00/hr
• Request for Engineering Department Services from the Town of Millis
• ARPA Program Transfer Requests

The Commission approved personnel appointments for the Agricultural High School and Wollaston Recreational Facility. It also authorized two ARPA fund transfers for a Weights and Measures pickup truck and court building system updates. A request for engineering services for Oak Grove Farm was tabled.

• Appointed Jeremy Guay as Agricultural High School Superintendent/Director at $163,000/yr (Unanimous)
• Approved employment/rate changes for four student laborers at Agricultural High School (Unanimous)
• Approved employment of John P. Ghelli as Seasonal Golf Course Associate at $15.00/hr (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $35,000 from ARPA 1222 to ARPA 1381 for Weights and Measures pickup truck (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $30,000 from ARPA 1222 to ARPA 1225 for Dedham District Court building management system (Unanimous)
• Tabled request from Oak Grove Farm Commission for a schematic plan (Unanimous)
• Approved payroll of $156,614.23 and expenses of $479,446.29 (Unanimous)
• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 6-11-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to discuss personnel matters, budget transfers, and procurement reports. The body is considering seasonal employment for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and a service request from the Town of Medfield.

• Employment of Casey Kelley and Lily Chansyna as Seasonal Golf Course Associates at $15.00/hr
• Budget transfer within the FY25 Wollaston Recreational Facility Budget
• Request for Engineering Department Services from the Town of Medfield
• Discussion of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• ARPA Program Transfers

The Commission authorized the installation of level two super chargers at County facilities. The board also approved several personnel hires, payroll warrants, and the return of ARPA funds from the Town of Canton and the Treasurer's Office.

• Approved execution of proposals for EV charging stations
• Hired Casey Kelley and rehired Lily Chansyna as Seasonal Golf Course Associates at $15.00/hr
• Accepted ARPA funds totaling $17,996.00 from Town of Canton and $70,833.34 from Treasurer's Office
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $753,043.29
• Approved engineering services for the Town of Medfield
• Approved $5,000 budget transfer for Wollaston Recreational Facility pro shop inventory
• Approved FY25 Vacation Carryover Requests for Registry of Deeds and Maintenance & Engineering
• Approved Open Session minutes from May 13, May 21, and May 28, 2025

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 6-4-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve a Public Employee Committee Healthcare Agreement and a transfer of equipment from the Town of Needham. The body will also consider a request for survey services from the Town of Bellingham.

• Public Employee Committee Healthcare Agreement for approval
• Transfer of ownership for Light Duty Trailer with Proofer from the Town of Needham
• Request from the Town of Bellingham for survey services from the Norfolk County Engineering Department
• Request for the Civic Rate at the President’s Golf Course for the 26th Annual JT’s Tee Off Tournament
• FY25 Vacation Carryover Request for Maintenance & Engineering Departments

The Commission approved the Public Employee Committee (PEC) Healthcare Agreement and accepted a light duty trailer and proofer from the Town of Needham. The board also authorized engineering services for the Town of Bellingham and approved several financial warrants.

• Approved Public Employee Committee (PEC) Healthcare Agreement
• Accepted transfer of ownership of a light duty trailer and proofer from the Town of Needham
• Approved request for Norfolk County Engineering Department services for Box Pond Road in Bellingham
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $579,640.61
• Approved March 2025 Trial Balance
• Approved FY25 Vacation Carryover Request for Maintenance & Engineering Departments
• Approved civic rate for JT’s Tee Off Tournament at Presidents Golf Course
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-28-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to discuss litigation strategy in executive session and review personnel matters. The body is considering seasonal hires for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and a lease agreement for golf course equipment.

• Lease agreement for eHoverPro 450, ProForce Blower and Ventrac 4520N Tractor for Presidents Golf Course
• Rehire of Isabella Fernald as Seasonal Golf Course Associate at $15.00/hr
• Contingent employment of Finn Kelly as Seasonal Golf Course Associate at $15.00/hr
• Acceptance of the March 2025 Trial Balance
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy

The Commission approved several payroll and expense warrants for the County and schools. They also authorized seasonal hiring for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and approved previous meeting minutes. The March 2025 Trial Balance was tabled.

• Approved Open Session Minutes of May 7, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of May 21, 2025 and withheld release (Unanimous)
• Approved rehire of Isabella Fernald and contingent employment of Finn Kelly as Seasonal Golf Course Associates at $15.00/hr
• Approved County payroll warrant 25-47 for $151,752.51 (Unanimous)
• Approved School payroll warrants 25-47(24) and 25-47(24.1) for $393,380.21 and $28,436.66 (Unanimous)
• Approved County expense warrant 05-04-25 for $547,371.67 (Unanimous)
• Approved School expense warrant 25-11A for $171,144.89 (Unanimous)
• Tabled the March 2025 Trial Balance (Unanimous)

Norfolk County Commissioners Meeting 5-21-2025

The Norfolk County Commissioners will meet to discuss a proposal for electric vehicles from Port Energy. The body will also consider an Open Meeting Law complaint and review seasonal staffing for the Wollaston Recreational Facility.

• Discussion and possible vote on Electric Vehicle proposal from Port Energy
• Executive session regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Marguerite Lee on May 7, 2025
• Seasonal Golf Course Associate employment at Wollaston Recreational Facility at a flat rate of $15.00/hr
• Request for the Civic Rate at President’s Golf Club for the Kevin J. Ryan Charity Tournament

The Commissioners authorized the County Director to move forward with a proposal from Port Energy to install electric vehicle charging stations at various county facilities. The board also approved seasonal hiring for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and authorized specific payroll and expense warrants.

• Authorized County Director to proceed with Port Energy EV charging station proposal
• Approved $148,443.11 for Payroll - County 25-46
• Approved $100,237.55 for Expense - County 05-03-25
• Approved civic rate for the Kevin J. Ryan Charity Golf Tournament
• Approved seasonal employment for Gavin Hoffman, Laura Miceli, and Andrew Balestra at $15.00/hr
• Approved rehire of Edmund Tirabassi as Seasonal Golf Course Associate at $15.00/hr
• Accepted resignation of Paul Blaney as Seasonal Golf Course Associate
• Approved Minutes of the Executive Session of May 14, 2025, and voted to withhold release

Norfolk County Advisory Board 5-14-2025

The Norfolk County Advisory Board will meet to consider and vote on the proposed FY26 budget and a FY25 fourth supplemental appropriation. The board will also discuss forming a Bylaw Review Committee and receive a report from the Nominating Committee for new officers. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Vote on Proposed FY26 Budget
• FY25 Fourth Supplemental Appropriation and Transfers
• Discussion and Possible Formation of Bylaw Review Committee
• Report of the Nominating Committee for New Officers
• Approval of April 16, 2025 meeting minutes

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 5-14-2025

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and vote on the proposed FY26 Budget. The committee will also address the FY25 Fourth Supplemental Appropriation and Budget Transfers.

• Vote on Proposed FY26 Budget
• FY25 Fourth Supplemental Appropriation and Budget Transfers

Norfolk County Commissioners Meeting 5-14-2025

The Norfolk County Commissioners will meet in open session before moving into three executive sessions to discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining with AFSCME Council 93 Local #2417, and litigation strategy. The board will also consider personnel actions including a seasonal hire and termination at Wollaston Recreational Facility, approve payroll and expense warrants, and receive reports on procurement and finances. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Executive session to discuss reputation, character, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with AFSCME Council 93, Local #2417
• Executive session for litigation strategy
• Notice of contingent employment for Nicholas Antoniewicz as Seasonal Golf Course Associate at $15.00/hr effective 5/15/25
• Notice of termination for Marian Conroy as Seasonal Golf Course Associate effective 5/8/25

The Commissioners approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $789,918.84 and authorized specific personnel actions for the Wollaston Recreational Facility. The board also approved vacation carryover requests for Maintenance Union employees and accepted the February 2025 Trial Balance.

• Approved payroll and expense warrants: County Payroll $148,995.78, School Payroll $384,979.07, County Expense $100,414.42, School Expense $155,529.07
• Approved FY25 Vacation Carryover Request for Maintenance Union employees
• Approved contingent employment of Nicholas Antoniewicz as Seasonal Golf Course Associate ($15.00/hr)
• Approved termination of Marian Conroy as Seasonal Golf Course Associate
• Accepted February 2025 Trial Balance
• Tabled Minutes of May 7, 2025
• Voted unanimously to enter Executive Session for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation strategy

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-13-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will hold a meeting to conduct a final review of FY25 transfer and supplemental budget requests. Votes may be taken on these items. Public comment will be heard.

• Final review of FY25 transfer and supplemental budget requests
• Public comment opportunity
• Remote participation via Zoom and phone due to extension of COVID-19 remote meeting provisions through June 30, 2027

The Commission approved a revised FY26 operating budget and revenue plan for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School (NCAHS). They also approved a $160,000 budget transfer for NCAHS to cover utilities and maintenance. A supplemental funding request from the Register of Deeds was not approved due to insufficient funds.

• Approved FY26 NCAHS Operating Budget of $18,438,465 and revenues of $18,648,035 (2-1)
• Approved $160,000 FY25 budget transfer for NCAHS (unanimous)
• Denied/did not act on $154,840 supplemental request from Register of Deeds

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 5-7-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to approve personnel changes and payroll warrants. The session includes a presentation on the Transatlantic Climate Conference and an executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation.

• Rehire of Cecilie Elie and Edward Brodney McDevitt as Seasonal Golf Course Associates at $15.00/hr
• Rate and title change for Michale D. Cullett Jr. to Seasonal Assistant Golf Pro at $22.00/hr
• Contingent employment of Gabriella Pannone and Abigail Van as Student Labor at $16.50/hr
• Presentation by Plymouth County Commissioner Gregory Hanley regarding the Transatlantic Climate Conference
• Approval of payroll and expense warrants

The Commissioners voted to join the Transatlantic Climate Council to focus on zero-carbon technologies and green initiatives. The board also approved several seasonal personnel changes and authorized payroll and expense warrants.

• Approved joining the Transatlantic Climate Council
• Approved Minutes of the April 30, 2025 meeting
• Approved rehire of Cecilie Elie and Edward Brodney McDevitt as Seasonal Golf Course Associates ($15.00/hr)
• Approved rate and title change for Michale D. Cullett Jr. to Seasonal Assistant Golf Pro ($22.00/hr)
• Approved contingent employment for Gabriella Pannone and Abigail Van as Student Labor ($16.50/hr)
• Approved 25-44 County Payroll for $151,493.09
• Approved 05-01-25 County Expense for $88,621.65
• Approved 5-2-25 WRF Credit Card Payment for $25,597.00

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 4-30-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to review personnel hires for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and maintenance staff. The body will also consider a request for a civic rate at President’s Golf Course and a road discontinuance in Stoughton.

• Vote to order the discontinuance of a portion of Page Street, Stoughton, MA (West of Rte. 24) Docket 2037
• Rehire of five Seasonal Golf Course Associates at $15.00/hr and contingent employment of three others at $15.00/hr
• Appointment of John Davis as Night Custodian at $21.66/hr
• Request for Civic Rate at President’s Golf Course from Regina Caeli Tournament
• Review of FY24 Norfolk County Schedule of Costs to Service Court Facilities

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved the discontinuance of a section of Page Street in Stoughton, requiring the developer to reimburse the county for all expenses. The board also approved several seasonal hires for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and authorized payroll and expense warrants.

• Approved discontinuance of Page Street portion in Stoughton (Docket 2037)
• Ordered petitioners to pay all county expenses for Page Street discontinuance within 30 days
• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of April 23, 2025
• Approved rehire of 5 and contingent employment of 3 Seasonal Golf Course Associates at $15.00/hr
• Approved appointment of John Davis as Night Custodian at $21.66/hr
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $764,897.58
• Approved FY24 Schedule of Costs to Service Court Facilities
• Approved civic rate for Regina Caeli Golf Tournament at Presidents Golf Course

Norfolk County Commissioners Meeting 4-23-2025

The Norfolk County Commissioners will hold an open session followed by an executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation. They will consider approving minutes from a prior meeting, personnel rehires for seasonal positions at the Wollaston Recreational Facility and a student laborer at Norfolk County Agricultural High School, and a letter to the federal delegation in support of RSVP program funding.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Rehire of Isabelle Medua as Seasonal Golf Course Associate at $15.00/hr effective 4/24/25
• Rehire of Brennan Shapiro as Seasonal Golf Course Associate at $15.00/hr effective 4/25/25
• Contingent employment of Olivia Rose Polvere as Student Labor at $15.75/hr effective 4/28/25
• Letter to federal delegation supporting RSVP program funding

The Norfolk County Commissioners approved the rehire of two seasonal golf course associates and one contingent student laborer. The board also authorized a letter to the federal delegation supporting RSVP funding for seniors. Payroll and expense warrants totaling $191,024.92 were executed.

• Approved Minutes of the April 16, 2025 meeting
• Approved rehire of Isabelle Medua as Seasonal Golf Course Associate at $15.00/hr
• Approved rehire of Brennan Shapiro as Seasonal Golf Course Associate at $15.00/hr
• Approved contingent employment of Olivia Rose Polvere as Student Labor at $15.75/hr
• Approved 25-42 Payroll - County for $144,961.03
• Approved 04-04-25 Expense - County for $46,063.89
• Approved sending a letter to the federal delegation in support of the RSVP Program

Commission Quorum

The Norfolk County Advisory Board and its Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY2026 County Budget and a FY25 Third Supplemental Appropriation, with a public hearing scheduled for 6pm. Both meetings will begin with an executive session on collective bargaining and litigation. No votes are anticipated at the Advisory Board meeting.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy
• FY25 Third Supplemental Appropriation
• FY2026 County Budget Presentation and Public Hearing
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024

Norfolk County Advisory Board 4-16-2025

The board will hold a public hearing and presentation regarding the FY 2026 County Budget. Members will also consider the FY25 Third Supplemental Appropriation.

• FY 2026 County Budget Presentation & Public Hearing
• FY25 Third Supplemental Appropriation
• Executive Session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The Board unanimously approved the FY25 Third Supplemental and Transfer Requests totaling $451,875. The board also held a public hearing on the proposed FY26 County Budget of $37,824,798.34.

• Approved FY25 Third Supplemental and Transfer Requests totaling $451,875 (Unanimous)
• Approved $128,000 from County Surplus for a new Settlement Reserve for Registry of Deeds bills per 12/2/24 court ruling (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to open public hearing on the FY26 Norfolk County Budget (Unanimous)

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 4-16-2025

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY26 County Budget Presentation and consider a FY25 Third Supplemental Appropriation. The meeting also includes an executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy, approval of previous meeting minutes, and possible discussion of unanticipated topics. Votes may be taken on any item.

• Executive Session (M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3)) to discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation
• FY25 Third Supplemental Appropriation
• FY 2026 County Budget Presentation
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024 meeting

County Commissioners Meeting 4-16-2025

The Norfolk County Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation. The open session includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and several personnel actions: rehiring six seasonal golf course associates at $15.00/hr, appointing a fiscal specialist at $65,000/yr, a budget code change for an Agricultural High School foreperson, and contingent student labor hires. Also on the agenda is a proclamation request for National Therapy Animal Day.

• Executive Session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining/litigation strategy
• Rehire of six seasonal golf course associates at $15.00/hr for Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Appointment of Alec Laurino as Fiscal Specialist in Commissioners’ Office at $65,000/yr
• Budget code change for Kurt J. Buckman as Animal Science Foreperson at Norfolk County Agricultural High School ($52,542.39/yr)
• Proclamation request for National Therapy Animal Day

The Commissioners approved several seasonal rehires for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and a new Fiscal Specialist appointment. The board also authorized payroll and expense warrants totaling over $1.2 million and proclaimed National Therapy Animal Day.

• Approved rehire of 6 Seasonal Golf Course Associates at $15.00/hr
• Approved appointment of Alec Laurino as Fiscal Specialist at $65,000/yr
• Approved budget code change for Kurt J. Buckman and contingent employment for 2 student laborers
• Approved payroll and expense warrants including $685,168.67 for County expenses
• Approved $49,000.00 ARPA transfer to Dover
• Proclaimed National Therapy Animal Day on April 30, 2025
• Approved minutes from April 9, 2025 meeting

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 4-9-2025

The Commission will enter executive session to discuss individual reputation/character and collective bargaining strategy, then consider routine items including approval of minutes, appointments, and public comment. Notable action items include a vote on the FY26 3rd Supplemental Budget, approval of payroll and expense warrants, and personnel decisions such as a retirement and contingent employment hires for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and Norfolk County Agricultural High School. A resolution proclaiming Education and Sharing Day will also be considered.

• FY26 3rd Supplemental Budget for approval
• Retirement of Francis E. Crowley as Night Custodian ($52,116.99/yr effective 3/31/25)
• Contingent employment of Meghan O'Boyle as Seasonal Golf Course Associate ($15.00/hr effective 4/10/25)
• Contingent employment of three student laborers at Norfolk County Agricultural High School ($15.75–$16.50/hr effective 4/10/25)
• Resolution Proclaiming Education and Sharing Day in Norfolk County

The Commission approved a third supplemental funding and transfer request to address health insurance shortfalls and legal settlements. They also executed several personnel changes and payroll warrants. Additionally, the board proclaimed April 9, 2025, as Education and Sharing Day.

• Approved Third Supplemental funding and transfer request totaling $451,875
• Approved $128,000 for a Settlement Reserve account for Registry of Deeds bills
• Approved 25-40 Payroll - County ($148,474.15)
• Approved 04-02-25 Expense - County ($79,204.25)
• Approved 4-2-25 WRF - Credit Card Payment ($7,007.00)
• Approved contingent employment for Meghan O’Boyle, Seamus Michael MacCurtain, Peyton Marie Hotaling, and Connor Thompson
• Approved retirement of Francis E. Crowley effective 3/31/25
• Proclaimed April 9, 2025, as Education and Sharing Day

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 4-2-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will enter executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation. The open session will consider minutes from March 12 and 19, approve several personnel actions including new hires and a resignation, and vote on FY26 indirect cost revision and a FY25 supplemental request from the Register of Deeds. Other business includes payroll warrants, procurement report, and trial balance acceptance.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Personnel actions: John Corrigan as Seasonal Golf Course Associate at $15.00/hr; Carol Graham resignation as Senior Clerk at $43,108.62/yr; Isabelle Rose Fitzpatrick as Student Labor at $16.50/hr
• FY26 Indirect Cost Revision and possible vote
• FY25 Supplemental Request from the Register of Deeds
• Report from Procurement Department on bid openings and contract awards

The Commission approved several personnel changes and payroll warrants. The board took a supplemental funding request for the Registry of Deeds under advisement and accepted the January 2025 Trial Balance.

• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $632,022.57
• Approved employment of John Corrigan at Wollaston Recreational Facility ($15.00/hr)
• Approved employment of Isabelle Rose Fitzpatrick and Mary (Tessa) Masnyk as Student Labor ($16.50/hr)
• Approved employment of Carlos E. Terron as Substitute Instructor ($125/day)
• Accepted resignation of Carol Graham from Registry of Deeds
• Accepted January 2025 Trial Balance
• Took FY25 Registry of Deeds Third Supplemental Request under advisement
• Tabled minutes from March 12 and March 19, 2025

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 3-26-2026

The Norfolk County Commission will consider and possibly vote on the proposed FY26 budget. The agenda also includes executive session on collective bargaining or litigation, approval of minutes, and personnel actions including rehiring and appointments for seasonal and permanent positions. Public comment and reports from procurement and county director are also scheduled.

• FY26 Proposed Commissioners’ Budget for consideration and possible vote
• Re-hire of Thomas Ford as Seasonal Golf Associate at $15.00/hr effective 3/27/25
• Contingent appointment of Steven Luque as Seasonal Golf Associate at $15.00/hr effective 3/27/25
• Appointment of Kurt J. Buckman as Animal Science Foreperson at $52,542.39/yr effective 3/27/25
• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

The Commission approved the FY26 budget proposal, though it will be revoted on April 9 due to a $206,000 error in the NCAHS budget. The board also approved several personnel appointments and authorized payroll and expense warrants.

• Approved FY26 Norfolk County Budget of $37,824,798.34 (2-0)
• Approved Minutes of the March 5, 2025 meeting
• Approved re-hire of Thomas Ford as Seasonal Golf Associate at $15.00/hr
• Approved contingent appointment of Steven Luque as Seasonal Golf Associate at $15.00/hr
• Approved appointment of Kurt J. Buckman as Animal Science Foreperson at $52,542.39/yr
• Approved County Payroll 25-38 for $146,314.23
• Approved County Expense 03-04-25 for $572,762.67
• Approved School Expense 25-09A for $342,935.19

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 3-19-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy. The open session includes approval of previous meeting minutes, consideration of multiple personnel actions such as a resignation and appointment with salary figures, and a request for a letter of support for a bill regarding a police officer's disability retirement. The Commission will also approve payroll warrants and hear a procurement report.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining/litigation strategy
• Resignation of Fiscal Specialist William Robertson, salary $66,462.50/yr, effective 3/28/25
• Appointment of Todd Salamone as Assistant Superintendent at Wollaston Recreational Facility, $70,000/yr, effective 3/24/25
• Re-hires for seven seasonal golf course associates at $15.00–$17.00/hr, effective 3/20/25
• Request for letter of support for HB No. 3914 concerning disability retirement of Randolph police officer Casey L'Italien

The Commission approved several personnel appointments and resignations, including seasonal staff for the Wollaston Recreational Facility. The board also voted to support HB No. 3914 regarding the disability retirement of a Randolph police officer and authorized payroll and expense warrants.

• Approved Minutes of the February 26, 2025 meeting
• Accepted resignation of William Robertson (Fiscal Specialist) effective 3/28/25
• Appointed Todd Salamone as Assistant Superintendent at Wollaston Recreational Facility effective 3/24/25
• Re-hired 7 seasonal golf course associates and approved 2 contingent hires effective 3/20/25
• Accepted resignation of Wendy S. Cameron (Animal Science Foreperson) effective 2/21/25
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $555,809.19
• Voted to support HB No. 3914 regarding the disability retirement of Casey L'Italien

NCAB Fin Com Meeting 3-12-2025

The Norfolk County Advisory Board Finance Committee will discuss the Norfolk County Agricultural High School budget for fiscal year 2026. No votes or other decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting is procedural, focusing solely on that budget discussion.

• Discussion of Norfolk County Agricultural High School Budget for FY2026

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 3-12-2025

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The body will also vote on electric car charging stations at county buildings and a transfer request for the Town of Dover.

• Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Vote on electric car charging stations at County Buildings
• First ARPA Transfer Request for the Town of Dover
• Appointment of Susan Calabro as Golf Professional at $90,000/yr
• Re-hire and contingent employment of seven seasonal golf course associates at $15.00/hr

The Commission held a public hearing on the FY26 budget proposal and approved several personnel appointments for the Wollaston Recreational Facility and Agricultural High School. They also authorized a feasibility study for electric vehicle charging stations at county locations and approved a fund transfer for the Town of Dover.

• Opened and closed public hearing on FY26 Norfolk County Budget Proposal
• Appointed Susan Calabro as Golf Professional ($90,000/yr)
• Re-hired 4 seasonal golf associates and hired 3 contingent associates at $15.00/hr
• Approved rate change for Georgeanne Wallace to $17.00/hr
• Approved rate change for Jayne E. Ingle to $39.44/hr
• Approved payroll ($147,341.43) and expense warrants ($32,857.44)
• Authorized vendor to study all county locations for electric vehicle charging stations
• Approved Town of Dover request to transfer $49,000 from ARPA #1233 to ARPA #1369

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 3-5-2025

The Commission will hold budget presentations for the County Commissioners Office, Regional Services Division, and Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The body will also consider a vote on electric car charging stations at County buildings and review opioid grant awards.

• FY26 Budget Presentations for Agricultural High School, Commissioners Office, and Regional Services Division
• Vote on Electric Car Charging Stations at County Buildings
• FY26 Second Round of Opioid Grant Awards
• 1st ARPA Transfer Request for the Town of Dover
• Re-hire of 9 seasonal golf course associates for Wollaston Recreational Facility at $15.00/hr

The Commission approved the re-hire and contingent employment of eight seasonal golf course associates for the Wollaston Recreational Facility. The board also voted to support the Town of Randolph's FY2025 CDBG grant application and designated March 9-15 as AmeriCorps Week 2025. Several FY26 budget proposals were taken under advisement.

• Approved re-hire and contingent employment of 8 seasonal golf course associates at $15.00/hr
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $672,381.48
• Tabled ARPA transfer request from the Town of Dover
• Approved support for Town of Randolph's FY2025 CDBG grant application
• Declared March 9-March 15 as AmeriCorps Week 2025 in Norfolk County
• Took FY26 Regional Services Budget Proposal under advisement
• Took FY26 Commissioners’ Office Budget Proposal under advisement
• Took FY26 Norfolk County Agricultural High School Budget Proposal under advisement

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-26-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will hold an open meeting including an executive session for collective bargaining or litigation strategy. The agenda includes presentations on electric vehicle charging stations at county properties, the FY26 departmental budgets for the Registry of Deeds, Engineering, and Treasurer's Office, and the resignation of a head golf professional with a salary of $105,650.08. Votes may be taken on any listed item.

• Presentation from Port Energy, LLC on installing car charging stations at county properties
• Notice of resignation for Dana Smith as Head Golf Professional/Assistant Director at $105,650.08/yr, effective 3/7/25
• FY26 departmental budget presentations: Registry of Deeds, Engineering, Treasurer's Office
• Report of the Norfolk County ARPA Program
• December 2024 Trial Balance for acceptance

The Commission took the FY26 budget proposals for the Treasurer's Office, Engineering Department, and Registry of Deeds under advisement. The board also approved payroll and expense warrants and accepted the December 2024 Trial Balance.

• Took FY26 Treasurer’s Budget Proposal under advisement
• Took FY26 Engineering Budget Proposal under advisement
• Took FY26 Registry of Deeds Budget Proposal under advisement
• Tabled February 19, 2025 Open and Executive Session minutes
• Approved resignation of Dana Smith as Head Golf Professional/Assistant Director
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $822,481.72
• Accepted December 2024 Trial Balance
• Entered Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-19-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to hold an executive session on collective bargaining or litigation strategy, and to conduct FY26 departmental budget hearings for County IT, Wollaston Recreational Facility, and Maintenance. The agenda also includes personnel actions, approval of payroll warrants, ARPA program updates, and a procurement report on a golf course equipment lease. Public comment is limited to three minutes.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• FY26 budget hearings for County Information Technology, Wollaston Recreational Facility, and Maintenance Department
• Contingent employment of William W. Brady Jr. as Substitute Instructor at $125/day
• Resignation of Clifford Lovelace as Foreman Plumber ($71,111.98/yr)
• Wollaston Recreational Facility's Presidents Golf Course equipment lease #1 with PNC Bank (Greenmaster Triflex Hybrid 3320)

The Norfolk County Commissioners reviewed FY26 budget proposals for Information Technology, the Wollaston Recreational Facility, and Facilities Maintenance, taking all three under advisement. The board also approved several personnel changes and authorized payroll and expense warrants.

• Approved Minutes of the February 12, 2025 meeting
• Took FY26 IT Budget Proposal under advisement
• Took FY26 Wollaston Recreational Facility Budget Proposal under advisement
• Took FY26 Facilities Maintenance Budget Proposal under advisement
• Approved contingent employment of William W. Brady, Jr. as Substitute Instructor ($125/day)
• Accepted resignation of Foreman Plumber Clifford Lovelace
• Approved change of hours for RSVP Recruiter Coordinator Cristopher Goldsmith
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $613,808.52

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-12-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to discuss the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) program and fund transfers. The meeting includes an update on state cybersecurity grants and the introduction of the incoming R.S.V.P. Program Director.

• Introduction of Lucille Cassis as incoming Director of the R.S.V.P. Program
• Update on State Cyber Security Grants from CIO Sammuel Evans
• Report and fund transfers regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Program
• Procurement Department bid openings and contract awards
• Recommendation for Assistant ARPA Coordinator

The Commission approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $350,875.53. The board also approved minutes from previous open and executive sessions. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of February 5, 2025
• Approved Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of January 29, 2025, and withheld their release
• Approved Payroll 25-32 - County: $142,760.82
• Approved Expense 02-02-25 - County: $60,239.85
• Approved Expense 25-08 - School: $147,874.86

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-5-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will enter an executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, personnel changes (retirement of RSVP Director Robert Pierson and appointment of Lucille Cassis at $75,000/yr), payroll and expense warrants, ARPA warrants, and a transfer request for the Wollaston Recreation Facility.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Retirement of Robert Pierson as RSVP Director, salary $77,367.25/yr, effective 2/28/25
• Appointment of Lucille Cassis as RSVP Director, flat rate $75,000/yr, effective 2/10/25
• FY25 Wollaston Recreation Facility Transfer Request
• ARPA Update Warrants for Approval

The Commission appointed Lucille Cassis as RSVP Director and approved a $14,685 budget transfer for the Wollaston Recreational Facility to replace a failed pump. The board also authorized payroll and expense warrants and approved the January 29 open session minutes.

• Approved Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of January 29, 2025
• Tabled Minutes of the Executive Session Meeting of January 29, 2025
• Appointed Lucille Cassis as RSVP Director at $75,000/yr effective 2/10/25
• Accepted retirement of RSVP Director Robert Pierson effective 2/28/25
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $592,786.13
• Approved $14,685 transfer in Wollaston Recreational Facility budget for hardware and plumbing supplies

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 1-29-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will convene in executive session to discuss strategy regarding a collective bargaining grievance filed by AFSCME Council 93, Local 2417. The open session includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a contingent hire for Norfolk County Agricultural High School, and acceptance of resignations from dozens of seasonal golf course associates at Wollaston Recreational Facility. The Commission will also consider a service agreement with the Abrahams Group and a contract amendment with Comprehensive Investigations and Consulting, along with payroll warrants and a report from the County Director.

• Executive session for collective bargaining grievance strategy (AFSCME Council 93, Local 2417)
• Contingent employment of Jennifer A. Coes as Substitute Instructor at $125/day for Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Resignations of 40+ seasonal golf course associates (flat rate $15/hr) from Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Service agreement with the Abrahams Group (no dollar amount stated)
• Contract amendment for services with Comprehensive Investigations and Consulting (no dollar amount stated)

The Commission approved payroll and expense warrants and processed numerous personnel actions, including a contingent hire and multiple seasonal resignations. The board also entered executive session to discuss a collective bargaining grievance with AFSCME Council 93, Local 2417.

• Approved 25-30 Payroll - County for $147,413.39
• Approved 01-04-25 Expense - County for $722,387.26
• Approved contingent employment of Jennifer A. Coes as Substitute Instructor ($125.00/day)
• Approved resignations of 48 Seasonal Golf Course Associates at Wollaston Recreational Facility
• Approved minutes from January 15 and January 22, 2025
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session regarding AFSCME Council 93, Local 2417 grievance

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 1-22-2025

This meeting is largely procedural, including approval of minutes, payroll warrants, and personnel matters. Commissioners will receive a budget update for fiscal year 2026 and enter executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3) for collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• FY26 Budget Update
• Payroll and Expense Warrants for approval
• Personnel Matters for Consideration
• Report from Procurement Department on bid openings and contract awards

The Commission approved several payroll and expense warrants totaling $827,233.14. The board tabled the minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting and received updates on the FY26 budget and facility maintenance.

• Approved County Payroll 25-29 ($143,304.34)
• Approved School Payroll 25-29(19) ($378,195.58)
• Approved County Expense 01-04-25 ($50,474.76)
• Approved School Expense 25-07A ($255,258.46)
• Tabled Minutes of the Open Session Meeting of January 15, 2025

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 1-15-2025

The Norfolk County Commission will hold an open session with an executive session for collective bargaining or litigation. They will discuss the FY26 budget production update, the use of the Disaster Recovery Room at the county building, and consider a personnel matter for a long-term substitute teacher. Votes may be taken on agenda items.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A §21(a)(3) for strategy on collective bargaining or litigation
• Personnel matter: Notice of Contingent Employment for Jayne E. Ingle as Long-Term Substitute at Norfolk County Agricultural High School, $125/day, effective 1/16/25
• FY26 Budget Production Update
• Discussion of Use of Disaster Recovery Room at 614 High Street Facility

The Commission approved moving the disaster recovery room from 614 High Street in Dedham to a location at Norfolk County Agricultural High School known as the Lizard Lounge. The current room will not be decommissioned until the new space is ready. The Commission also approved personnel changes and financial warrants.

• Approved relocation of disaster recovery room to Norfolk County Agricultural High School (Lizard Lounge)
• Approved contingent employment of Jayne E. Ingle as Long-Term Substitute at Agricultural High School ($125.00/day)
• Approved 25-28 County Payroll of $151,272.06
• Approved 01-03-25 County Expense of $879,591.38
• Approved minutes from January 8, 2025 meeting

Norfolk County Commission Meeting 1-8-25

The Norfolk County Commission will meet to reorganize the commission and review personnel matters. The body will discuss grant awards to community organizations from the National Opioid Settlement and the FY26 budget memo and schedule.

• Opioid Grant Awards to Norfolk County Community organizations from National Opioid Settlement
• FY26 Budget Memo and Schedule
• Reorganization of the County Commission
• Resignation of Madalyn Becker as Substitute Instructor at Norfolk County Agricultural High School
• Report from the Procurement Department on Bid Openings and Contract Awards

The Commission approved 11 grants of $1,500 each for community organizations and towns to be funded by the National Opioid Settlement. The board also reorganized its leadership and approved the FY26 budget schedule.

• Approved Joseph P. Shea as Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved $16,500 for second round of Norfolk County Opioid Grants
• Approved FY26 Budget Schedule
• Approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $1,966,080.63
• Approved resignation of Madalyn Becker as Substitute Instructor
• Approved minutes from Dec 18, Dec 30, and Dec 31, 2024 meetings
• Approved Dec 18, 2024 Executive Session minutes (withheld from release)

Commission Quorum

This is a ceremonial meeting for the swearing-in of Norfolk County Commissioners Joseph P. Shea and Richard R. Staiti, and Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell. No votes on county business are anticipated.

• Swearing-in of Commissioner Joseph P. Shea
• Swearing-in of Commissioner Richard R. Staiti
• Swearing-in of Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell