Norfolk County Grapples with Cyber Security Staffing Amid Budget Deliberations

Overview: The Norfolk Board of County Commissioners meeting focused on the issue of cyber security staffing as part of the fiscal year 2026 budget discussions. This topic emerged as a point of debate. Various department heads presented their budget proposals, with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) emphasizing the necessity of creating a new position dedicated to Network and Cyber Security Administration. This proposed role was justified as a response to past cyber security incidents and the evolving threat landscape, though it would result in a net budget increase.

Norfolk County Advances Cybersecurity Training with New State Program

Overview: During the recent meeting of the Norfolk Board of County Commissioners, developments were presented in the county’s cybersecurity training initiatives, while Lucille Casses was introduced as the new director of RSVP. Other discussions included financial matters, a new transfer tool, and updates on opioid grants.

Norfolk County’s Pension Liability Reassessed: Significant Relief for Future Financial Planning

Overview: The Norfolk Board of County Commissioners meeting covered several topics, with a major financial update on the Norfolk County Retirement System taking precedence. An error in assessing the County’s pension liability was corrected, reducing what was initially forecasted as a daunting multi-million dollar obligation. This adjustment alleviates financial pressure on the County, providing a more manageable liability projection over the next five years.

Norfolk County Commissioners Discuss Remote Meetings, Budget Innovations, and Federal Grant Concerns

Overview: The Norfolk Board of County Commissioners recently met to address several issues, including the extension of remote meeting options, budget preparation advancements, and potential impacts of federal grant pauses on local programs. The meeting also covered personnel changes and the ongoing administration of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

Norfolk Commissioners Debate Relocation of Disaster Recovery Office Amidst Concerns Over Registry Operations

Overview: The Norfolk Board of County Commissioners meeting on January 15, 2025, centered primarily around the proposal to relocate the Disaster Recovery Office from its current position in Denham to a new site in Walpole. This proposal sparked a debate among participants, highlighting differing views on the necessity and implications of such a move, particularly concerning the operational continuity of the registry.