County director warns IBM server payment could encroach on surplus; supplemental appropriation planned

Aug 5, 2026

County Director John Cronin told commissioners the upcoming supplemental appropriation may be needed because payment for a new IBM server could encroach on the county's surplus; he also reported ongoing website revisions and several open positions in HR and facilities.

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John Cronin, Norfolk County’s director, reported Aug. 5 that county staff are discussing website revisions with the vendor, held a department head meeting covering technology and goals, and that a first supplemental appropriation is forthcoming. Cronin warned that payment for the county’s new IBM server could encroach on the surplus, suggesting the supplemental appropriation may be used to address the shortfall.

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