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August 28, 2018
24 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Troy E. Garron, Thomas Millias
Absent: Kim R. Roy
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the agenda for Tuesday, August 28th
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, August 28th
From the minutes
“The agenda for Tuesday, August 28th, was unanimously approved..”
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 15, 2018 Regular Session - July 25, 2018 Regular Session - August 20, 2018
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 15, 2018 Regular Session - July 25, 2018 Regular Session - August 20, 2018
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 15, 2018 Regular Session - July 25, 2018 Regular Session - August 20, 2018.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 16 $ 224,310.07 Vendor Warrant # 17 $ 81,347.62 Withholding Warrant # 18 $ 75,947.11
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 16 $ 224,310.07 Vendor Warrant # 17 $ 81,347.62 Withholding Warrant # 18 $ 75,947.11.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 19 $ 99,811.05
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant # 19 $ 99,811.05.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 77.16 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,430.01 Harry B. Harding & son, Inc. (printing STM/8-20-18).……….. $ 1,448.75
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (service/concession stand)…………………........ $ 77.16 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,430.01 Harry B. Harding & son, Inc. (printing STM/8-20-18).……….. $ 1,448.75.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Recycling Grant
Authorize Garron to sign the contract between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Town of Halifax for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant
To authorize Garron to sign the contract between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Town of Halifax for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously authorized Garron to sign the contract between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Town of Halifax for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program grant..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
MBTA Parking Fees
Have Seelig send a letter to the MBTA regarding free parking on the weekends
To have Seelig send a letter to the MBTA regarding free parking on the weekends.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig send a letter to the MBTA regarding free parking on the weekends..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Fire Chief Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Fire Chief
To approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Fire Chief.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Fire Chief..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Exit Interviews
Authorize Seelig to start the process of performing exit interviews
To authorize Seelig to start the process of performing exit interviews.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously authorized Seelig to start the process of performing exit interviews..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
General Mail / Discussions (Continued)
Send congratulation letters to both of them and that the letter from the district attorney be attached to the letters
To send congratulation letters to both of them and that the letter from the district attorney be attached to the letters.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send congratulation letters to both of them and that the letter from the district attorney be attached to the letters..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Council on Aging Building - OPM Services Contract
Approve the contract with Vertex for its OPM work on the COA project
To approve the contract with Vertex for its OPM work on the COA project.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the contract with Vertex for its OPM work on the COA project..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Contract for Wildland Firefighting Vehicle
Sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and Greenwood Emergency Vehicle for the Wildland Firefighting vehicle
To sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and Greenwood Emergency Vehicle for the Wildland Firefighting vehicle.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and Greenwood Emergency Vehicle for the Wildland Firefighting vehicle..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Stormwater Compliance Contract
Approve the Stormwater Compliance Contract contingent upon funding
To approve the Stormwater Compliance Contract contingent upon funding.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the Stormwater Compliance Contract contingent upon funding..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Police Chief Assessment Center
Approve the job description for the Police Chief and have it include Bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement with a Master's preferred
To approve the job description for the Police Chief and have it include Bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement with a Master's preferred.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve the job description for the Police Chief and have it include Bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement with a Master's preferred..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Housing Authority - filling a vacancy
Housing Authority voted as follows to appoint Paula Walker to the Halifax Housing Authority with a term to expire to May 18 2019
To housing Authority voted as follows to appoint Paula Walker to the Halifax Housing Authority with a term to expire to May 18 2019:
Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 2 yes and 0 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board and members of the Halifax Housing Authority voted as follows to appoint Paula Walker to the Halifax Housing Authority with a term to expire to May 18 2019: Board of Selectmen Troy Garron yes Thomas Millias yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Angels in America
Allow Angels in America to put up yellow ribbons on the Town Hall and Police and Fire Stations
To allow Angels in America to put up yellow ribbons on the Town Hall and Police and Fire Stations.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to allow Angels in America to put up yellow ribbons on the Town Hall and Police and Fire Stations..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Kestrel Lane & Highland Circle
Allow Seelig to contact Highway Surveyor, Steve Hayward, asking him to place boulders or jersey barriers at the above mentioned location
To allow Seelig to contact Highway Surveyor, Steve Hayward, asking him to place boulders or jersey barriers at the above mentioned location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to allow Seelig to contact Highway Surveyor, Steve Hayward, asking him to place boulders or jersey barriers at the above mentioned location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Scheduled Appointments (Continued)
Continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage to October 23rd at 7:45 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage to October 23rd at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage to October 23rd at 7:45 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Peter Veneto - appt. - Central Ply. County Water District Advisory Board
Appoint Peter Veneto to the Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board
To appoint Peter Veneto to the Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Peter Veneto to the Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Appoint Laurie Monahan as the Alternate to the Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board
To appoint Laurie Monahan as the Alternate to the Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Laurie Monahan as the Alternate to the Central Plymouth County Water District Advisory Board..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Road Opening - 67 Holmes Street
Approve Permit #2018-57 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2018-57 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-57 issued to Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut tie in & 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Live Entertainment Permit - Salon Serenity
Approve Permit #2018-18 to Kelly McAndrews for live entertainment at Salon Serenity Day Spa on Saturday, September 15th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2018-18 to Kelly McAndrews for live entertainment at Salon Serenity Day Spa on Saturday, September 15th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2018-18 to Kelly McAndrews for live entertainment at Salon Serenity Day Spa on Saturday, September 15th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #1290, #2510, #2156, #368, #204, #2630, #1442, #304, #742, #1542, #694, #869, #2337, #401, #1498, #700, #610, #728, #243, #1913, #2371, #2121, #2551, #359, #358, #1885, #626, #682,...
To abate Bill #1290, #2510, #2156, #368, #204, #2630, #1442, #304, #742, #1542, #694, #869, #2337, #401, #1498, #700, #610, #728, #243, #1913, #2371, #2121, #2551, #359, #358, #1885, #626, #682, #2252, #1237, #1642, #2580, #2628, #1265, #1443, #2395, #2334, #2367, #1227, #2167, #1674, #2479, #2381, #2609, #112, #466, #615, #257, #86, #1820, #1712, #2023, #122, #2021, #945, #1014, #772, #2008, #1804, #876, #1459, #1427, #768, #989, #1552, #599, #318, #82, #2208, #674, #790, #2507, #124, #210, #2553, #60, #2624, #923, #2148, #2346, #1082, #399, #1013, #2631, #690, #2305, #2620, #96, #1477, #952, #1698, #1072, #2550, #1511, #1805, #661, #1320, #1441, #1033, #1713, #1697 and #2616, based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #1290, #2510, #2156, #368, #204, #2630, #1442, #304, #742, #1542, #694, #869, #2337, #401, #1498, #700, #610, #728, #243, #1913, #2371, #2121, #2551, #359, #358, #1885, #626, #682, #2252, #1237, #1642, #2580, #2628, #1265, #1443, #2395, #2334, #2367, #1227, #2167, #1674, #2479, #2381, #2609, #112, #466, #615, #257, #86, #1820, #1712, #2023, #122, #2021, #945, #1014, #772, #2008, #1804, #876, #1459, #1427, #768, #989, #1552, #599, #318, #82, #2208, #674, #790, #2507, #124, #210, #2553, #60, #2624, #923, #2148, #2346, #1082, #399, #1013, #2631, #690, #2305, #2620, #96, #1477, #952, #1698, #1072, #2550, #1511, #1805, #661, #1320, #1441, #1033, #1713, #1697 and #2616, based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
From the Halifax Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Jonathan Selig from the Plympton-Halifax-Kingston Express (December 2017); Thomas Pratt and William Smith from Area 58 video of the June 23, 2026 Select Board meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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