Town of Norfolk, MA

08/25/2026

Got a question? Have an issue you need to talk about? Need to rave about the excellent experience you just had with one of our great town employees? Come on down. I'll be in my usual spot in the library lounge this Friday at 10:15 (note the later start time as I'll be coming from another town group meeting).

See you then, or you can always get in touch with me at [email protected], or 508-440-2800.

08/17/2026

📢 Select Board Meeting Tonight!

The Select Board will meet Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

📍 Freeman-Kennedy School
70 Boardman Street, Norfolk, MA

Executive Session will be held from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room.

The public meeting will follow in the cafeteria. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person.

📺 NCTV will be live-streaming the meeting on the local government channels and on the NCTV YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NorfolkCable
The meeting will also be recorded for future rebroadcast.

Please note that if there are technical issues with the livestream, it will not interrupt or stop the in-person meeting.

If you wish to participate and make a comment during the meeting, you must attend in person.

We hope to see you there!

08/17/2026

Reminder from the Town Clerk's Office
This Saturday, 8/22, begins in-person early voting. Please see the hours and days below.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you,

Carol - [email protected] - 508-641-0929

Susan - [email protected]

08/13/2026

A Statement from Select Board Chair Kevin Roche Regarding Monday Evening's Meeting.

After hearing from a large number of residents who indicated they would be coming to the Select Board meeting in person, I felt it was important to move to a larger site. The meeting will now be held at the Freeman Kennedy School Cafeteria. As previously planned, we will have an executive session from 6 to 7pm, and will convene in full open meeting at 7pm.

While this means we will not be able to stream the meeting live and have virtual participation, the meeting will be available online afterward. This will certainly not be the last meeting on this topic as the Board works through the issues raised by the Inspector General.

-Select Board Chair Kevin Roche

08/12/2026

Note about the timing and location of Monday's Select Board Meeting.

The Board will meet in their usual meeting room, 124 in Town Hall, while using extra space both in Town Hall (room 120), and the library community room, as overflow capacity.

Several people suggested moving the meeting but given the timing and the difficulty with ensuring the meeting could be livestreamed and allow for remote participation by the public in a different location, it was determined to hold the meeting in the normal room, with overflow capacity elsewhere.

The Select Board will begin the meeting at 6pm and immediately enter into Executive Session. The Executive Session is to discuss pending and potential litigation matters with Town Counsel. The meeting will move to full open session at 7pm, with a discussion of the Inspector General's letter as the first business item on the agenda. There will be opportunity for public comment, as usual. The formal meeting notice will be posted tomorrow.

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Rob Garrity, Town Administrator
[email protected]

08/12/2026

I'll be at the library from 10-11:30 this Friday. As usual, I'll be in the library lounge. If you hear I'm in with someone just give the door and knock and I'll be with you as soon as I can.

08/06/2026

Last call to submit an application to be part of the next Citizens Academy class!

08/04/2026

On Tuesday, the Town of Norfolk received the Inspector General’s final report into the actions of two former employees, which raised concerns about the Town’s human resources and procurement practices.

The Town cooperated fully with the IG’s staff during its investigation and thanks them for their thorough review of the issues.

The IG’s Office shared recommendations with the Town to strengthen protocols in these areas. The Town has addressed some of these issues proactively, including appointing a new Chief Procurement Officer and developing new procurement protocols. Four senior staff members are designated as Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Officials to ensure that proper procedures are being followed.

Town Administration and the Select Board are committed to fully addressing the Inspector General’s recommendations in the coming weeks and sharing this progress transparently.

The Inspector General's letter may be found at the link below.

07/30/2026

📢 Liberty Lane Commuter Parking Applications Now Open!

The Town of Norfolk Select Board is now accepting applications for Liberty Lane commuter parking permits for the 2026–2027 permit cycle (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

🚗 32 parking permits are available. If more than 32 applications are received, a lottery will be conducted and a waiting list will be established.

Eligibility: Norfolk residents only

📅 Application Deadline:
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, by 6:00 PM

🎟️ Lottery: Will be held after September 10 and on or before September 17, 2026.

📧 Applicants selected for a permit will be notified by email during the week of September 21, 2026, with instructions for obtaining their parking permit decal. A valid driver's license and vehicle registration will be required when picking up the permit.

📝 Applications are available at the link below or on the Town of Norfolk Select Board webpage. Click "Parking Permit Applications" in the left-hand menu.

Once completed and signed, please email your application to [email protected].

07/30/2026