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- Norfolk County
- 5/20/25
- 05/22/2025
- 50 Minutes
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Overview: The Norfolk School Committee recently held a meeting where they decided on new leadership roles, addressed appointments within the school system, and discussed community involvement initiatives. Notably, Lisa Sheldon was re-elected as chair, and Lauren Vives was elected as vice chair. Discussions also included potential changes to the leadership rotation system to enhance engagement, while other agenda items covered various appointments and acknowledgments of community contributions.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 5/14/25
- 05/15/2025
- 126 Minutes
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Overview: The Norfolk Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 14, 2025, delved into pressing financial matters, including a notable 22% increase in in-county tuition, budget allocations, and impending fiscal adjustments. The tuition hike, which raised the cost from $4,500 to $5,500, sparked debate among board members, highlighting concerns about the financial burden on local communities, particularly amid ongoing fiscal challenges.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 5/14/25
- 05/28/2025
- 212 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Norfolk School Committee, the proposed general fund operating budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, totaling $55,159,498, was a central topic of discussion. This budget reflects a 4.2% increase over the current fiscal year, with a portion funded through various sources, including ambulance receipts and free cash. Despite approval, the advisory committee expressed concerns over the reliance on one-time revenues, particularly the use of $1.1 million in free cash for fiscal year 2026, potentially indicating future financial challenges.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 5/13/25
- 05/13/2025
- 49 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent Norfolk School Committee meeting, the discussion centered on financial challenges, including a reported $1.1 million deficit, and the appointment of Michael Gallagher as the interim town administrator. The committee also addressed issues related to communication strategies, personnel changes, and community engagement.
- MA
- Norfolk County
- 5/13/25
- 05/14/2025
- 16 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In the recent Norfolk Board of County Commissioners meeting, the commissioners approved a $160,000 budget transfer to correct previous inaccuracies in fund allocations for the North County Agricultural High School. However, a separate request from the Registry of Deeds for $154,840 in supplemental funding was postponed due to insufficient funds and ongoing litigation.
