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November 27, 2018
25 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Kim R. Roy, Troy E. Garron, Thomas Millias
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 25, 2018 Regular Session - October 9, 2018 Regular Session - October 23, 2018
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 25, 2018 Regular Session - October 9, 2018 Regular Session - October 23, 2018
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 25, 2018 Regular Session - October 9, 2018 Regular Session - October 23, 2018.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirmed Warrants And Commitments
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 41 $ 36,254.85 School Warrant # 42 $ 264,812.70 Payroll Warrant # 43 $ 390,155.00 Vendor Warrant # 44 $ 4,711,563.37 Withholding Warrant # 45 $ 147,032.82 Vendor Warrant # 46 $ 386,233.21 Ambulance Commitment $ 159,985.70 from 10/8/18 - 10/28/18 Ambulance Commitment $ 59,976.60 from 10/29/18 - 11/11/18 Ambulance Commitment $ 59,045.50 from 11/12/18 - 11/18/18
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 41 $ 36,254.85 School Warrant # 42 $ 264,812.70 Payroll Warrant # 43 $ 390,155.00 Vendor Warrant # 44 $ 4,711,563.37 Withholding Warrant # 45 $ 147,032.82 Vendor Warrant # 46 $ 386,233.21 Ambulance Commitment $ 159,985.70 from 10/8/18 - 10/28/18 Ambulance Commitment $ 59,976.60 from 10/29/18 - 11/11/18 Ambulance Commitment $ 59,045.50 from 11/12/18 - 11/18/18.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 47 $ 380,928.32 Vendor Warrant # 48 $ 402,519.60 Withholding Warrant # 48 $ 135,143.74
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant # 47 $ 380,928.32 Vendor Warrant # 48 $ 402,519.60 Withholding Warrant # 48 $ 135,143.74.” (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)…………………........ $ 54.11 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,041.62 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/October) ………………….. $ 1,025.00 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/October) …................................ $ 4,419.95
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)…………………........ $ 54.11 National Grid (service/Town Hall)…………………………….. $ 1,041.62 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/October) ………………….. $ 1,025.00 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/October) …................................ $ 4,419.95.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Late Night Train Service
Send a letter of support for the late night train program
To send a letter of support for the late night train program.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Roy, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter of support for the late night train program..” (Motion: Garron, second: Roy)
Contract - Fuel Storage Tanks - Highway Barn
Award the contract to Boston Green Fuel for the removal of underground storage tank and construction and placement of new aboveground storage tanks and associated infrastructure and systems at the...
To award the contract to Boston Green Fuel for the removal of underground storage tank and construction and placement of new aboveground storage tanks and associated infrastructure and systems at the Highway Barn.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to award the contract to Boston Green Fuel for the removal of underground storage tank and construction and placement of new aboveground storage tanks and associated infrastructure and systems at the Highway Barn..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
School Renovation Project - Fire Suppression System & Shades
Approve the proposal from Habeeb & Associates Architects for the rebidding of the Fire Suppression Upgrades Project at the Halifax Elementary School
To approve the proposal from Habeeb & Associates Architects for the rebidding of the Fire Suppression Upgrades Project at the Halifax Elementary School.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the proposal from Habeeb & Associates Architects for the rebidding of the Fire Suppression Upgrades Project at the Halifax Elementary School..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approve proposal request #14 from Lambrian for the installation of window shades
To approve proposal request #14 from Lambrian for the installation of window shades.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously approved proposal request #14 from Lambrian for the installation of window shades..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Scheduled Appointments
Rescind their vote taken on November 5th revoking Davis Automotive's Class II license and continue the hearing to January 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m. Evergreen Beverage d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquors -...
To rescind their vote taken on November 5th revoking Davis Automotive's Class II license and continue the hearing to January 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m. Evergreen Beverage d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquors - Continuation of Revocation Hearing Mr. Murphy is back on schedule with his payment plan at the Collector's office therefore Seelig is recommending that the Board continue the hearing to January 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to rescind their vote taken on November 5th revoking Davis Automotive's Class II license and continue the hearing to January 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m. Evergreen Beverage d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquors - Continuation of Revocation Hearing Mr. Murphy is back on schedule with his payment plan at the Collector's office therefore Seelig is recommending that the Board continue the hearing to January 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Continue the hearing to January 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m
To continue the hearing to January 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the hearing to January 22, 2019 at 7:45 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Surplus IT Equipment - Police Station
Declare fifty-eight (58) items from the Police Department surplus
To declare fifty-eight (58) items from the Police Department surplus.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Garron, the Board unanimously declared fifty-eight (58) items from the Police Department surplus..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Class II Name Change - RG Automotive
Accept the name change request submitted from Mr. Greene
To accept the name change request submitted from Mr. Greene.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously accepted the name change request submitted from Mr. Greene..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Election Day at Elementary School
Send a letter to SLRSD regarding alternate options for the school for future election days
To send a letter to SLRSD regarding alternate options for the school for future election days.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to SLRSD regarding alternate options for the school for future election days..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Fitzgerald Garden Donation
Send Mr. Fitzgerald a thank you letter for his kind donation to the Fitzgerald Garden
To send Mr. Fitzgerald a thank you letter for his kind donation to the Fitzgerald Garden.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send Mr. Fitzgerald a thank you letter for his kind donation to the Fitzgerald Garden..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Resignation - Thomas Fitzgerald - Beautification Committee
Send Mr. Fitzgerald a letter thanking him for serving on the Beautification Committee
To send Mr. Fitzgerald a letter thanking him for serving on the Beautification Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send Mr. Fitzgerald a letter thanking him for serving on the Beautification Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Dog hearing - Margaret Compton-Severance
Dog-bite hearing (Margaret Compton-Severance's dog): take no action
To roy: Do I have a motion? Garron: So moved Millias: Second Roy: All those in favor
From the word-for-word transcript in the minutes.
From the minutes
“Roy: Do I have a motion? Garron: So moved Millias: Second Roy: All those in favor Roy: Aye Garron: Aye Millias: Aye.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Richard Goulart - Area 58 - Possible Live Coverage of Meetings
Have Area 58 make the connection but not to go live yet
To have Area 58 make the connection but not to go live yet.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have Area 58 make the connection but not to go live yet..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Steve Hayward - Cemetery Fees
Approve fee schedule presented by the Cemetery Superintendent for the Cemetery Department, effective November 27, 2018
To approve fee schedule presented by the Cemetery Superintendent for the Cemetery Department, effective November 27, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Garron, the Board unanimously approved fee schedule presented by the Cemetery Superintendent for the Cemetery Department, effective November 27, 2018..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
That each new planting needs to be approved by the Cemetery Superintendent
To that each new planting needs to be approved by the Cemetery Superintendent.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted that each new planting needs to be approved by the Cemetery Superintendent..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approve to adopt the Rule and regulations for the Halifax Central Cemetery presented by the Cemetery Superintendent, effective December 1, 2018
To approve to adopt the Rule and regulations for the Halifax Central Cemetery presented by the Cemetery Superintendent, effective December 1, 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Garron, the Board unanimously approved to adopt the Rule and regulations for the Halifax Central Cemetery presented by the Cemetery Superintendent, effective December 1, 2018..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Allow the Cemetery Superintendent to open up a new 40 x 75 foot section of lots located next to the double deep lots
To allow the Cemetery Superintendent to open up a new 40 x 75 foot section of lots located next to the double deep lots.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to allow the Cemetery Superintendent to open up a new 40 x 75 foot section of lots located next to the double deep lots..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Contract - Sally Port Roof - Police Station
Affirm signing the contract between the Town of Halifax and E5 Builders for the Sally Port Roof at the Police Station
To affirm signing the contract between the Town of Halifax and E5 Builders for the Sally Port Roof at the Police Station.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and second by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed signing the contract between the Town of Halifax and E5 Builders for the Sally Port Roof at the Police Station..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Contract - HVAC Units - Police Station
Affirm signing the contract between the Town of Halifax and Healthy Air Solutions for the new HVAC Units at the Police Station
To affirm signing the contract between the Town of Halifax and Healthy Air Solutions for the new HVAC Units at the Police Station.
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and second by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed signing the contract between the Town of Halifax and Healthy Air Solutions for the new HVAC Units at the Police Station..” (Motion: Roy, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatements - Received after Deadline
Deny the request for an abatement for Bill #1953 based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date
To deny the request for an abatement for Bill #1953 based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to deny the request for an abatement for Bill #1953 based on the fact that it was received after the deadline date..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
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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