Alzheimer’s Association Walk Gains Support Amid Personnel Changes and Farewell at Norfolk County Meeting

Overview: The Norfolk County Commission meeting on October 15, 2025, focused on several issues, including support for the upcoming Alzheimer’s Association Walk, personnel changes, and a farewell to a long-serving county employee. Commissioners addressed these matters with unanimous decisions and shared gratitude for past contributions.

Retirement of Longtime Volunteer Program Coordinator Highlights Norfolk County Commission 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.

Norfolk County Commissioners Discuss Funding for Agricultural High School, Approve Courthouse Use for Legal Clinics

Overview: The Norfolk County Commissioners’ meeting on October 1, 2025, focused primarily on financial agreements and community service initiatives. Key topics included the approval of a memorandum of understanding to allocate surplus capital funds to the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and granting permission for the use of the Dedham District Court for evening legal clinics in 2026.

Norfolk County Commissioners Approve Cost of Living Adjustment Amid Capital Fund Discussions

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Norfolk Board of County Commissioners approved a 3% cost of living adjustment for non-union employees, discussed a memorandum of understanding for school capital funding, and bid farewell to a longtime human resources director. Each agenda item highlighted the ongoing financial planning efforts and administrative changes within the county.

Norfolk School Committee Recognizes Leadership Amidst Challenges and Advances in School Facilities

Overview: During a recent meeting, the Norfolk School Committee recognized the exemplary leadership of Superintendent Dr. Ingrid Allardi amidst the challenges posed by the unexpected opening of the Bayate shelter, while also advancing plans for significant school facilities improvements. Dr. Allardi’s adept handling of the shelter’s impact and her role in securing substantial grant funding were key highlights, alongside discussions about the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) site visit for potential funding of a major school building project.