Retirement of Longtime Volunteer Program Coordinator Highlights Norfolk County Commission Meeting
- Meeting Overview:
The Norfolk County Commission meeting on October 8, 2025, prominently featured the retirement of Chris Goldsmith, the Volunteer Program Coordinator for the RSVP program. Goldsmith’s departure marks the end of a decade of service, where he played a role in supporting various community services, such as aiding veterans and addressing food insecurity. The meeting also covered personnel matters and contract approvals but was notably highlighted by the emotional farewell to Goldsmith.
During the meeting, attendees took time to acknowledge Chris Goldsmith’s contributions to the RSVP program over the past ten years. Colleagues praised Goldsmith for his commitment and effectiveness in encouraging community participation. He was credited with being particularly skilled at engaging volunteers and expanding their involvement in the program. Goldsmith expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the county and emphasized the importance of the RSVP program in providing essential services to the community. He also mentioned his intention to continue contributing as a volunteer in the future.
Aside from Goldsmith’s retirement announcement, the commission addressed various routine agenda items. They approved a temporary contract for a new employee to assist with the RSVP program and finalized an electricity supply contract that secures a fixed rate for the next three years, which was noted as a favorable deal for the county.
Furthermore, the commission is progressing in its search for a new Human Resources Director, having moved into the second round of interviews. They expect to present a candidate for consideration shortly. The meeting concluded with reminders about adhering to the smoking policy at the county complex and an upcoming presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association, which received a grant from the county.
County Council Officials:
-
Meeting Type:
County Council
-
Committee:
-
Meeting Date:
10/08/2025
-
Recording Published:
10/28/2025
-
Duration:
18 Minutes
-
Notability Score:
Routine
Receive debriefs about local meetings in your inbox weekly:
-
State:
Massachusetts
-
County:
Norfolk County
-
Towns:
Avon, Bellingham, Braintree, Brookline, Canton, Cohasset, Dedham, Dover, Foxborough, Franklin, Holbrook, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Milton, Needham, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Quincy, Randolph, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, Wellesley, Westwood, Weymouth, Wrentham
Recent Meetings Nearby:
- 12/06/2025
- 12/06/2025
- 50 Minutes
- 12/06/2025
- 12/06/2025
- 115 Minutes