Norfolk County public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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