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Records consolidation: Kronen said a high-density file system on the first floor at 614 High Street has been installed and the county has convened a stakeholder team to move records. Human resources records movement is scheduled to begin Sunday, with a temporary hire planned to coordinate non‑HR records review and retention scheduling per state retention law.
Court facility projects: The ARPA-funded building management system for the Dedham District Court is nearing completion, with only minor change-order decisions outstanding, Kronen reported. A separate, larger Dedham Superior Court project, previously estimated at more than $2 million and funded from county capital appropriations, is under review; Kronen said he has hesitations and will consult further with the chair before deciding whether to advance that project to a bid cycle in September or October.
Solar project determination: Kronen said the county received a favorable determination letter from the Department of Energy Resources regarding the Kearsarge solar project at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. He noted that the notice is meaningful and had been circulated to commissioners.
Smoking policy: In response to complaints about smoke infiltrating some county buildings, Kronen said he is working with Dedham public‑health agent Samantha Menard. He expects one outstanding item to be resolved before presenting a smoking policy recommendation to the commissioners in the next week or two.
Other items: Kronen noted completion of a deep cleaning in the Grand Jury room at the registry of deeds and upcoming site visits to Quincy District Court and Wall Street recreation facilities to check cooling systems during the summer season. He also relayed an invitation to commissioners for a July 24 dedication in Wrentham for a park renovated with ARPA funds.
Why it matters: These operations and capital decisions affect county recordkeeping, court facilities, energy projects, and building‑use policies; several items require near‑term staff follow‑up and decisions by the chair and commissioners.
Next steps: Kronen will continue coordination with stakeholders on records transfers, bring a smoking policy recommendation in the next one to two weeks, consult with the chair on the Dedham Superior Court project timing, and report back on procurement or furniture decisions for the Grand Jury room.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Norfolk County Commissioners Meeting 7-15-2025","oneSentenceSummary","County Director Kronen told commissioners on July 15 that a new high-density file room is in service, courthouse projects are advancing or under review, and the Department of Energy Resources issued a favorable determination for a solar project at the Norfolk County Agricultural High School.","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},6150075,"Local arts-in-recovery group asks Norfolk County to consider opioid settlement funds for performances",52,180000,232000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5509593-a46438d9b0ba73200163e6dc2da7d256&start=180&end=232","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5509593-a46438d9b0ba73200163e6dc2da7d256/thumbnail_180000.jpg","/articles/6150075/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Local-arts-in-recovery-group-asks-Norfolk-County-to-consider-opioid-settlement-funds-for-performances","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150075-2b73a3fcd8fdbc2befe20694d83ada4e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864289&Signature=n0cEM0OL0VawZHSzIO1l-fgeoEs0hXIpRfJsfkvUqm0UykTXEx7soFCJOJccYA3RZER17hLFLHoAi7v07a6GuD6NK7SGWqjaLnb4o1cT~JC8gqPP2hFP35AICRM3R6F1WyAWlh8ykOxe84dpPQKcUwV7DbSxJSL5LN~QMsPqIWozUyERi6ejeB9iRlwwhtLj27M5Rcs7b5RGcoRBl5~H5AMwWMxNeCyYzviGk9HGGnkprh5yo2Cs-Bg5ceEEluOVEjzYp5Y2qg7qfH4IFBCEkIl01ai25LHeoZtSsxOept3H4Ktaj9ursKWALbJo0M6OEHT3lmCDnxePMjEpN7~xdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment on July 15, a county staff member reported that Karen Snyder, who represents an arts-in-recovery nonprofit called We Are Second Act, contacted commissioners seeking county support for theater and film programming led by people in recovery.
Staff said Snyder described the organization as a collective of artists in recovery that uses theater, film and drama therapy to address substance‑use impacts, and expressed interest in partnering with local opioid‑grant coalitions that have received county funding. Staff said they shared a list of coalitions with Snyder and expected follow-up contacts to explore whether opioid funds could support performances.
Why it matters: County opioid‑settlement or grant funds are being used for programming and services related to substance‑use disorder; a new arts-based program could be considered as a use of those funds if it aligns with grant rules and coalition priorities.
Discussion: Commissioners and staff noted possible partners and said they would follow up. No formal direction to allocate funds was taken at the meeting; the item was presented as a public‑comment referral for possible future consideration.
Next step: Staff said they would follow up with Snyder and the coalitions to determine interest and funding availability.","A representative of We Are Second Act told commissioners she is seeking partnerships with county opioid-grant coalitions to fund theater and film programming led by people in recovery, and asked the commission to consider using available opioid funds to support performances.",{"_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},6150080,"Commission approves personnel changes, payroll and expense warrants",134,282000,416000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5509593-a46438d9b0ba73200163e6dc2da7d256&start=282&end=416","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5509593-a46438d9b0ba73200163e6dc2da7d256/thumbnail_282000.jpg","/articles/6150080/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Commission-approves-personnel-changes-payroll-and-expense-warrants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150080-74ce5cea5bb3b4e83bf7619801d517fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864289&Signature=YlUmBSiEVfpOlH~L~9opVRuRHtaBaI9gcse8Jt6CfR9iAj79MZjsxxhusvQH4Y~gKs8hSyd7xWcCa0zRlNBiljfGC341fuWjqcrb5Sr6KaDve6NS06HN964~OI2Nm31sDrdZAjXPLj42mQzAM5c1Kv8M~Ut~anhoqV39AVCTOoXh7qG2wBEa5ZT2CtknFEfhVGFU02HiyYurDBOv7gdziZEcPeMeukHeTdKvhqryJDSf5282xhCFW9v1HX2jXKyGmI0Y9O7Bs~vapOgXs8xcMwxYnTWTqDHto~oHaZQcELnW~N-owmGSzG3sLUaYUOW2GBeny51Fo4JKMrcNKLvLXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Norfolk County Commission on July 15 approved a set of personnel actions and the county’s payroll and expense warrants.
Personnel items included address and position updates for agricultural high school staff, approval of summer help and student worker rate changes, acceptances of several student labor and substitute nurse resignations, and the appointment of James Wilder as foreman plumber in the maintenance department with an effective date of July 21, 2025. The county noted one resignation paperwork (a substitute nurse) reflected an earlier effective date of Feb. 13, 2025, because paperwork was received late.
Financial warrants approved in open session included payroll warrant number 2602 totaling $195,044.32 and expense warrant number 070326 totaling $62,648.77. Both were moved, seconded and approved during the meeting.
Why it matters: The personnel changes update staffing in both the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and county maintenance operations. The warrants represent routine disbursements approved by the commission.
Discussion and process: Personnel and payroll items were presented as consent items with motions and second votes recorded in open session. Commissioners voiced routine acknowledgments and the motions were approved by voice vote.","The commission approved routine personnel actions for the Norfolk County Agricultural High School and county maintenance department, and approved payroll and expense warrants totaling $195,044.32 and $62,648.77, respectively.",{"_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},6150085,"Norfolk County awards three fuel contracts for 2025–2028 purchasing cycle",314,469000,783000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5509593-a46438d9b0ba73200163e6dc2da7d256&start=469&end=783","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5509593-a46438d9b0ba73200163e6dc2da7d256/thumbnail_469000.jpg","/articles/6150085/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norfolk-County-awards-three-fuel-contracts-for-20252028-purchasing-cycle","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150085-620e075bc15cf9c5b586000e7bceeedf/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864289&Signature=b5CF-YBFx-SLC6FaFYI1zRY6Vu6d68AN2EbePnaricpxcLeBEgtABUu~F0Pn-hSeo6eunq7dL4YtiQEPhkdH1HrIO8rg9cRS-ZyLJMMNi72tZvT6COZACNFB00uJuFWFdMCR5tnqIw2U-Eeia6AGnoAomHbJG0x5nc5YEcXnqePQcS4p-tLkT5GHJ7hCeyx3tDiO817VJyRKpwHlqI-mEthPgRy8WC5OLmLGsEZ051M~O5BxHFBbpuJO2Jy5Ke~G7EUWvA03j8BrdVT4CtQebUWJ40HOq5NBOzxdZ8S84-3pjo0WOv9tML4vWwZqmeP7xZWoXwCWTBQGqAf2tZER-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Norfolk County Commission approved multi-year fuel contracts on July 15 that lock in suppliers and pricing for diesel, unleaded regular and midgrade gasoline, and number‑2 heating fuel for the South Shore Purchasing Cooperative administered by the county.
The commission voted to award the diesel contract to Dennis K. Burke, Inc.; unleaded regular and midgrade gasoline to Global Montello Group; and number‑2 heating fuel to Devaney Energy. The contracts were presented by the purchasing agent and, where shown in the procurement record, cover a three‑year term from Sept. 1, 2025, through Aug. 30, 2028. Staff said some volume discounts were available for diesel but not for the other fuel categories.
Why it matters: Locking in suppliers and prices aims to provide price stability for county fleets and the South Shore Purchasing Cooperative members through the three‑year period identified in the contracts.
Discussion and process: Purchasing staff said Quincy procurement staff advised initiating bids early to lock prices before current contracts expire in September. The purchasing agent described winners for each fuel category and confirmed prior work relationships with some vendors.
Vote: Commissioners moved and seconded each award in open session and recorded the approvals for the advertised contract period. The contracts will proceed to procurement signatory procedures.","The county’s purchasing agent presented and the commission approved three-year fuel contracts for diesel, unleaded (regular and midgrade), and heating oil, locking in prices and suppliers for the South Shore Purchasing Cooperative through Aug. 30, 2028.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6150089,"Norfolk County commissioners ratify 3-year agreement with AFSCME maintenance unit",97,804000,901000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5509593-a46438d9b0ba73200163e6dc2da7d256&start=804&end=901","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5509593-a46438d9b0ba73200163e6dc2da7d256/thumbnail_804000.jpg","/articles/6150089/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norfolk-County-commissioners-ratify-3-year-agreement-with-AFSCME-maintenance-unit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150089-ca25e8c020c3b5379518b7f42eb4c89a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770864289&Signature=osrghwh8Cw06AFqEcW0HCmErcQTDwVARz7VAQddLV0kwHWT840wclhlddyUnAPJDM~g7g55-TUaeKMllHlsSww9x14-P2hURrYm58qKHOzqltrax9Cpto2OceegybT5te9X9r8UMDc13DOia4fBtsavgERIUWng5kQldpPnBz7N6NhlgCLobHbWJsH7iOKOQVnQY7XIk4jUEO48xzEyWhMQM5mwktVe7p4TbVKRQ7J5-ckGint61PxQ-r8eFfitSo20hOlB0wh4-kiihWR55dZeQTOPqnkva419Uth5Yf4NhjibpMAwmhNsshIGJOkpC~haP0~-PtPCMG-25Zsw5aA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Norfolk County commissioners on July 15 ratified a three-year memorandum of understanding with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Council 93, Local 2417, the county’s maintenance unit.
The agreement aligns the collective bargaining agreement with the county employee handbook and includes 3% cost-of-living adjustments each year for the three-year term, an annual hazardous-material stipend increase of $100, and a one-time $250 training bonus per member. County officials described the contract as negotiated in good faith after several months of bargaining.
Director Kronen, who presented the tentative deal to the commission, asked the board for authorization to sign the memorandum of understanding following review by county counsel and human resources. The board voted to ratify the memorandum during open session. The motion was made and seconded and the result was recorded as approved.
Why it matters: The contract affects the county’s maintenance workforce and adjusts compensation and benefits over three years, which will affect payroll planning and budget forecasting for affected departments.
Discussion: County staff said the deal aligns handbook policies with the collective bargaining agreement and stabilizes labor terms for maintenance employees. County counsel Michelle McNulty and Human Resources Director Michelle Levadini were credited by staff for negotiating details.
Next steps: Director Kronen was authorized to sign the memorandum on behalf of the commissioners and county staff will implement payroll and handbook updates required by the agreement.","The Norfolk County Commission voted to ratify a three-year memorandum of understanding with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 93, Local 2417, covering maintenance employees and including annual cost-of-living increases and other pay adjustments.","actionData","errors"]

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