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Norfolk County approves routine personnel actions, small contracts and minutes; new HR director introduced
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Summary
Commissioners approved multiple resignations and hires, accepted small contract awards (actuarial services and a carpentry emergency contract not to exceed $9,999), and introduced Gerard Foy as the new human resources director.
During the Nov. 5 Norfolk County meeting, commissioners processed a standard slate of personnel items, contract approvals and minutes.
Personnel: The board approved resignations and retirement notices read into the record, including a resignation from Danielle Cammarano (camp horse instructor) and the retirement notice of Gary Muse (building maintenance supervisor) with an effective date read in the record. Commissioners also approved a contingent hire of Samantha Reynolds as a substitute instructor and a regrade for Kim Bertie Brenton (special education paraprofessional), and accepted multiple student‑worker resignations as presented. Earlier in the meeting the chair introduced Gerard Foy, identified as the county’s new human resources director; Foy said he will complete a transition with interim HR director Michael McGovern and review the personnel handbook as part of onboarding.
Contracts and procurement: Procurement reported two small contract actions. The board moved to approve an actuarial services engagement with Sherman Actuarial Services LLC described in the meeting as four hours of consulting (with an option for an additional four hours). The meeting transcript states a rate that appears as "$2.50 an hour" when read into the record — that figure is recorded here as stated in the transcript, but county procurement documents should be consulted for the correct contract terms. Separately, the board approved an emergency carpentry award to Ryan Love Construction to complete restroom work at Wrentham District Court, described in the meeting as not to exceed $9,999 and to be completed before year’s end.
Warrants and minutes: Commissioners approved payroll and expense warrants (payroll $145,108.75; county expense $51,344.73; school expense $133,089.36) and a Walter Recreation Facility credit‑card payment of $30,701. The board also moved to approve open‑session minutes for Oct. 22 and Oct. 29, 2025.
Executive session and public comment: The board moved into executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation under General Laws, chapter 38 (section number read into the record). The commission returned to open session and opened a public‑comment period, during which no comments were received.
All motions in this portion of the meeting were moved, seconded, and recorded by the chair as approved 'all in favor' in the transcript; the meeting record in county minutes should be consulted for roll‑call details and precise contract terms.
