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- Approval of open session minutes: Motion to approve open session minutes of Feb. 5, 2025. Motion made, seconded and approved (vote recorded as Aye).

- Executive session minutes: Motion to approve executive session minutes of Jan. 29, 2025, with stipulations that the minutes be held until certain stipulations (release of SA) are met. Motion made, seconded and approved (vote recorded as Aye).

- Payroll warrant 25‑32: Motion to approve county payroll warrant 25‑32 in the amount of $142,760.82. Motion made, seconded and approved (Aye).

- County expense warrant 020225: Motion to approve county expense warrant for $60,239.85. Motion made, seconded and approved (Aye).

- School expense warrant 25‑08: Motion to approve school expense warrant for $147,874.86. Motion made, seconded and approved (Aye).

- Contract award (procurement): Motion to approve a consultant contract awarding ARPA monitoring services to William C. Galvin at $2,500 per month through June 30, 2026 (one‑year term with option to renew for one six‑month period). Motion made, seconded and approved (recorded vote: 3–0 in favor).

Motions were generally recorded as made and seconded and carried with unanimous vocal votes (“Aye”) by the commissioners present. The meeting transcript records the roll call and confirmations that a quorum was present. No recorded roll‑call split votes or abstentions were noted in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Norfolk County Commission Meeting 2-12-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions and recorded votes at the Norfolk County Commission meeting on Feb. 12, 2025, including minutes approvals, payroll and expense warrants, and a procurement contract award.","taxTitle","Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",3603,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6325099,"Norfolk County introduces Lucille Casas as incoming RSVP director",461,172000,633000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2334300-d7d534daeaff80ca120d5f15f2b64027&start=172&end=633","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2334300-d7d534daeaff80ca120d5f15f2b64027/thumbnail_172000.jpg","/articles/6325099/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norfolk-County-introduces-Lucille-Casas-as-incoming-RSVP-director","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325099-fefa75d4d175f5ae6cda8d7229dec894/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189321&Signature=YNDbU7-F3D-cWbvit~xbukpHyvyz~cGZzk5K89wS20-JsyJHXNQiYEUr2crtk05FJNfRJ3uLDM6YoC7E~lB3OQbZKZOVWm2WsemsrIb88ur0fUba~iQB14HEUFVymO9OS5C6c9H4~qJP2MHS~YPc5dVLelU8igkIkj-FZrX6jqsHeLLw9qXL~2vyk1scMEvxs-9yA8J48M0ATgoUyWZs4VY0xhk6NxRQ-cEGctiFmZPk0RudRvahsqFhOp25ulsbVyhGMP3AiqoqFKNzGVBJNhWHOqjL5EFEQJhYhlaFFPzerxJv~yBdWKvMYHD8ookZTjZchgR87AH7o4BflR~8fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Norfolk County commissioners introduced Lucille Casas as the incoming director of the county’s RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) on Feb. 12. The commission said Casas joined the county after a nationwide search and will take over leadership of RSVP.

Lucille Casas described a background in public service and nonprofit work, including roles in hospital public affairs and as chief development officer at Father Bill’s (a nonprofit homeless services organization). She said she managed about 400 volunteers at a prior organization, developed a donation distribution center to create volunteer roles, and oversaw marketing, communications and fundraising. “I love working with seniors,” Casas said, and she emphasized plans to meet partner sites, shore up relationships and publicize the program’s work through newsletters and social media.

Commissioners and staff welcomed Casas and noted the program’s focus on veterans transportation and volunteer services. County staff said Robert (last name not specified) and John (Cronin) will help Casas onboard and that she will begin working on program continuity and outreach. The commission did not record a separate roll‑call vote for the introduction during the public presentation; the hiring process had concluded earlier and the item on the agenda was an introduction and orientation to the commissioners.

Casas said she looks forward to meeting partners and volunteers across the county and to building on existing relationships. Commissioners encouraged her to “get your feet wet” and acknowledged the contributions of her predecessor and staff.","The commission introduced Lucille Casas as the incoming director of Norfolk County’s RSVP volunteer program; Casas summarized her nonprofit and volunteer management background and said she plans to expand outreach and publicity.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6325104,"Norfolk County advances ARPA transfer tool and awards contract for monitoring services",436,1648000,2084000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2334300-d7d534daeaff80ca120d5f15f2b64027&start=1648&end=2084","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2334300-d7d534daeaff80ca120d5f15f2b64027/thumbnail_1648000.jpg","/articles/6325104/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norfolk-County-advances-ARPA-transfer-tool-and-awards-contract-for-monitoring-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325104-631be63c7064d7a3e9d3158300988482/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189321&Signature=SjC6ZKtStSfvfNodeePnn9AvbivDIs9frk62cdI2eHnZBMyzU0ZBY1USfqqC2sUepH0N9nke8KsWk1jfMVfdHfjnzOeLVQ8eql1sPBBT9iKNdsPRmwvtiqcLXspYVm7ME9iR2zHwUOfzEE1fsWFu8wg73chagWWCpHJmOvtqTtvxRpVnGJl2tLLKINX0rzZJq5eZG1BLXeLmFS~g0zjPuV2NG2IB8Kf4LRJQw5baAwCFzVJKw89Xsl7swZvCSIDjzrJOmpIWRUu2dp50BnQ3FsaobdTj~BKSQuxdp7YaQwF-0g4rajcBMBDEYZwRMi5DnAUO4iI-WXdEWuSCJwYKzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County staff told commissioners on Feb. 12 that Norfolk County sponsored development of a transfer tool in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) portal to let obligated funds deemed surplus be moved to other approved ARPA obligations. The tool was developed by Clifton Larson (presented by county staff) and was accepted in principle by participating neighboring counties to share costs.

County Director John Cronin said the transfer function will allow surplus funds from one obligated grant to be reallocated to another obligated program, either within the same organization or to a different eligible grantee, and that use of the tool is likely to increase as grants approach their obligation or expenditure deadlines in 2026. He said the town of Dover has a $15,000 transfer request in the queue and staff hope to have the tool approved within a week so the request can proceed.

Procurement staff presented a separate ARPA monitoring contract and recommended awarding it to William C. Galvin of Canton, Massachusetts. The contract covers monitoring and communications tasks with county partners and Clifton Larson and sets Galvin’s rate at $2,500 per month through June 30, 2026. Staff described the role as the point of contact to follow up with communities that do not provide required ledger and monitoring information.

A motion to approve the contract to William C. Galvin was made, seconded and approved unanimously. The motion’s recorded language described a consultant contract effective immediately for one year with an option to renew for one six‑month period and an expiration date of June 30, 2026. The commissioners voted in favor (3–0).

Cronin also said Norfolk County currently expects to have surplus from its Building Management System project at the district court when installation completes in May; staff will bring transfer requests for that surplus as appropriate. He emphasized that surplus funds can be transferred only into other approved ARPA obligations that have the capacity to receive transfers—entities that do not already have an eligible obligation cannot receive those transfers.

Staff said the multi‑county group (including Bristol and Plymouth counties) agreed to adopt the transfer tool, splitting cost and avoiding duplicate purchases. Cronin predicted 2026 will see more transfer activity as earlier grants begin to sunset.","Commissioners heard an update on a new ARPA transfer tool developed with neighboring counties and approved a contract to hire William C. Galvin as an ARPA monitoring consultant through June 30, 2026.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6325109,"Norfolk County touts 86% completion in state cybersecurity training; annual program to continue",798,725000,1523000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2334300-d7d534daeaff80ca120d5f15f2b64027&start=725&end=1523","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2334300-d7d534daeaff80ca120d5f15f2b64027/thumbnail_725000.jpg","/articles/6325109/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norfolk-County-touts-86-completion-in-state-cybersecurity-training-annual-program-to-continue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325109-abe76688ed163cf9b06820655ff17f99/orig.mp4?Expires=1771189321&Signature=RUIudZ7pziXnYrf6GENa~SF41g7UUNNNTtClxV5NwzJ49DnAZxu~9wNu6O7zS1mkn23j6ncs9ZWoIaaQ45wTBhzhgjBHAVmqaZjiXbn8MvTiTzJdprzRFg0uuiA7fC1i~jYgREZHFE5gX1LS3Yyl6qo~QDhQBx505buWWnYfHbM~lYZnWlqktnySSW61-AHmSeBcbWLfe~LAAacd~B8GzE9MQhLRrdmdZ5OkESj740Y5sSLKJAixPw7bAG0~HYVCOTSCKP11LBWLjNdn7eRLB8LvkJIYVoq-KF3IyjkywN5Wu1Nce0P~xKHe3qg9wmHLWYlI5oE368SoOwWZn91SaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sam Edmonds, Norfolk County chief information officer, told commissioners on Feb. 12 that the county achieved an 86% completion rate last year in the state’s municipal cybersecurity training program and was named one of the program’s “high achievers.”

The training, provided at no cost through the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, uses the Know Before platform this year and includes 18 lessons plus entry and exit awareness tests. Edmonds said the county’s completion figure—86% of participants finishing the full course—placed it among about 28 programs that exceeded the state’s 70% high‑achiever threshold.

Edmonds said the state’s platform offers flexibility this year: counties can group and schedule lessons rather than taking modules only when the state releases them. He described features intended to boost retention, including monthly security tip emails, mobile access to lessons, certificate issuance when staff finish, and simulated phishing emails with remedial lessons for anyone who clicks a test phishing link. “We actually had 86% completion,” Edmonds said, adding that the county had 29 people who completed the full set of lessons last year.

Commissioners discussed expectations that cybersecurity training be recurring and part of broader defensive measures such as multi‑factor authentication. One commissioner said Sam included a new hire request in his FY2026 budget proposal for a cybersecurity awareness position; the commissioner framed that as a proposed step to sustain the program and reporting.

Edmonds clarified operational details: the full 18‑lesson traditional path takes about an hour total and is usually spaced across months; there is an advanced path for people who can pass module tests and skip lessons. He noted the county will continue to allow the registry staff to use their existing training path where internet access at their desks is limited.

The commissioners asked whether the program carries a fee; Edmonds said the state provides the program at no cost. He also said the school district is signed up for the 2025 session and that county staff will continue to coordinate with school IT staff on enrollment.

Looking ahead, Edmonds invited commissioners to participate voluntarily in the training and said staff will provide status reports through the year. He said the county will review last year’s scores to place qualifying staff on the advanced path where appropriate.","County Chief Information Officer Sam Edmonds reported Norfolk County’s high completion rate in the state’s Know Before cybersecurity training, described annual requirements, simulated phishing tests and plans to continue and expand training in 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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