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\"The waivers were granted, so, that's a very favorable letter from DOR dated 06/26/2025,\" the county director told commissioners and added that counsel also has a copy of the letter.

Staff described the letter as a favorable outcome for the school's solar project; the transcript records the director noting the existence of complaints and the DOER waivers but does not detail the nature of the complaints or the exact waiver language. County counsel has the DOER approval letter and staff did not request any formal commission action at the July 9 meeting.

The director said the matter is now resolved in the agency review, and county counsel will retain the DOER correspondence as part of the project file. There was no further action recorded in the transcript.

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Procurement staff told commissioners the exercise gathers department requests for funds that should be held open into fiscal year 2026 so the county can make payments on outstanding purchase orders and obligations. \"We do request your approval for the treasurer to reserve a total of $749,797.99,\" the presenter said. Earlier in the discussion staff also cited a slightly different total, $749,806.99, during the review process; the motion recorded and approved in the minutes is $749,797.99.

Staff explained these reserves include both operating and capital items and reflect obligations that have purchase orders or other encumbrances. Commissioners asked how the reserved amounts appear in accounting: staff said the funds remain protected to meet obligations and that anything not expended from the reserved batch would revert to surplus and be declared by the treasurer's office. Staff also noted the county maintains a separate budget line for unpaid bills from prior fiscal years.

The commission approved the reserve by motion and recorded a voice vote of \"aye,\" and staff said most of the reserved funds are expected to be expended by August as departments complete payments.

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Director Cronin presented the first request: the city of Quincy asked to move $12,924.35 from ARPA account 10‑17 (an infrastructure project category) to ARPA account 13‑23 (another infrastructure project), citing a surplus in the original award. \"They're moving it from ARPA 10 17 to ARPA 13 23. The total sum is $12,924.35,\" Cronin said. A motion was made, seconded and recorded as approved by voice vote.

The commission also approved a transfer requested by the town of Franklin. Franklin had an $86,000 surplus in ARPA account 12‑35 (a mental-health clinician program) and sought to move that amount to ARPA account 10‑45 for a previously approved stormwater improvement project. Cronin described Franklin's program as \"one of the two in Norfolk County that were kind of unique,\" and commissioners approved the transfer by voice vote.

Both transfers were carried with motions and seconding recorded in the minutes; the transcript records the chair asking for and receiving ayes for each item.

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\"We have some good news, lots of good news, and a challenge,\" Lucille said, then summarized recent growth: two new volunteer stations, reactivation of partner sites, an active roster of about 200 volunteers (175–180 active), and outreach events including a July volunteer luncheon.

The program's transportation service for veterans reported 41 volunteer drivers and 562 rides since January — \"about 80 rides a month,\" Lucille said — an 11% increase in requests compared with the prior year. RSVP also supports Meals on Wheels, food pantries and school volunteer placements.

Lucille said AmeriCorps Seniors had an April cut that included a large staffing reduction at the federal office and a loss of the program's portfolio manager; that has left local programs without the same federal liaison. \"We're in a watch and wait status,\" she said, and added the county's RSVP is funded through April 2026 but told commissioners it must prepare for a potential abrupt change.

Commissioners and staff discussed options. County staff proposed drafting and updating an advocacy letter to federal representatives to request continued funding for AmeriCorps; Assistant/Deputy staff Bill Buckley was identified as having a copy of a prior advocacy letter to update. The commission indicated support for preparing the letter for endorsement.

Lucille gave a rough estimate of the program shortfall if funds were cut: \"About 80,000,\" she said when asked by a commissioner. She also noted administrative timelines: the application deadline to apply for the next three-year funding cycle is Sept. 30, which may require clarity from the federal program by August on whether the county should reapply.

Lucille and commissioners discussed contingency ideas, such as exploring other volunteer pools or county partnerships, and noted volunteers provide services that would otherwise be costly to replace. County staff said they will continue to monitor federal announcements and notify the commission if there are changes.

","RSVP (the county's AmeriCorps Seniors program) reported expanded volunteer activity and transport services but said recent federal staffing cuts at AmeriCorps have put future funding at risk. County officials agreed to prepare an advocacy letter to congressional representatives.",{"_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},6150079,"Norfolk Aggie introduces new superintendent; school to present lottery-admissions plan after state regulations",523,200000,723000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5509594-e55bf42bdf1e01c7d582809b4110236b&start=200&end=723","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5509594-e55bf42bdf1e01c7d582809b4110236b/thumbnail_200000.jpg","/articles/6150079/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norfolk-Aggie-introduces-new-superintendent-school-to-present-lottery-admissions-plan-after-state-regulations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6150079-fb6b03adb4950cf41467a667c927f3c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140319&Signature=GUN9-26THez9vVD8CcZFPmFIQ0TQO4Qd4CDhjQ6jQ3yckf2O5ZAhSOIUdthDvD~7FLqrzw2GKMdtOGtRK0xTuMqVdea5dGSioiVE6dCFf4LUwA9yyoHBEjPvPZjyGyrloqpYobkCHEceLFzoZHQdebIPc6E2qxtckessCRplJOePO9lJISfSpiXd6Z1swu9UCkV3ADweFMDUYlzWHBJblt~ifaqPuFQbvYtZ7E6FOQyswZXeyi0XC3zdF~9qRLt5MevZOna0PIarDEat7YfeIMEfyNffYMmXmp3Gt1tDFrBt2zP~y5Lm6V67P4MCGLS~NaoaW-9aUkbcW5J7WdGN8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jeremy Gray, the newly appointed superintendent of the Norfolk County Agricultural High School, introduced himself to the Norfolk County Commission on July 9 and said he will work with state and local partners to implement recently adopted admissions regulations.

Gray told the commission the first few days at the school had been \"welcoming\" and that staff and parents were engaged as the school prepares to update its admissions policy in light of new rules. \"It's been exciting, few days at the Aggie, and I can say that the, the welcome that I've received so far has been, welcoming,\" Gray said.

The change follows action at the state level: commissioners opened the meeting by citing House Bill 63 and Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 38, §§18–25 in connection with remote meetings; during the school discussion Gray and commissioners referenced a recent vote by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to implement a lottery-based admissions policy and legislative activity that included a proposed amendment by a legislator named Moran. Gray said that an amendment to delay the lottery was removed prior to a legislative vote, and \"we are bound by the, the board's vote to begin work on a a lottery policy.\"

Gray said the school will work with regional partners, including vocational-administrator groups and neighboring county vocational schools, to develop a policy that fits agricultural and vocational settings. \"We're working with LAVA, the master association of vocational administrators. We're working with other vocational schools,\" he said. He also told commissioners the school expects to place the item on the board of trustees' agenda and will provide information in advance; Gray said the school will do \"a presentation at the first meeting of September.\"

Commissioners and staff discussed related statewide regulatory work, including seminars offered by legal counsel on new rules about calming methods and time out. Gray and commissioners noted that county agricultural/vocational schools are uncommon: \"County schools are, you know, basically 2 in the state, really,\" a description Gray used in explaining coordination efforts with neighboring Bristol County.

No formal commission vote or appointment motion appears in the transcript for the superintendent during this meet-and-greet; Gray's introduction was recorded as a welcome and an informational exchange. The commission and school officials signaled follow-up: the school will present proposed admissions materials and permit commissioners to review them before the September meeting.

Background: Gray said he comes to Norfolk Aggie after previous vocational and administrative roles, including teaching and program development, and marked his 30th year in education this October. Commissioners thanked Gray and noted the matter will return to a regular September agenda for a fuller discussion.

","The Norfolk County Agricultural High School introduced Jeremy Gray as its new superintendent and said the school will revise admissions policies to comply with recently implemented state education regulations. The school plans a presentation to the county commission in September.","actionData","errors"]

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