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March 12, 2019
17 recorded votes, 2 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
Swearing in of Fire Department personnel
Appoint Jeanne Donahue and Kathleen McLaughlin to the Halifax Fireworks Committee, terms to expire August 31, 2021
To appoint Jeanne Donahue and Kathleen McLaughlin to the Halifax Fireworks Committee, terms to expire August 31, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Jeanne Donahue and Kathleen McLaughlin to the Halifax Fireworks Committee, terms to expire August 31, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - January 22, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - January 22, 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Executive Session - January 22, 2019.” (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: Payroll Warrant # 78 $ 363,321.13 Vendor Warrant # 79 $ 45,571.54 Withholding Warrant # 80 $ 131,586.80 School Warrant # 81 $ 220,466.00 Ambulance Commitment $ 23,758.95 from 2/15/19 - 2/24/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 48,385.41 from 2/25/19 - 3/3/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 78 $ 363,321.13 Vendor Warrant # 79 $ 45,571.54 Withholding Warrant # 80 $ 131,586.80 School Warrant # 81 $ 220,466.00 Ambulance Commitment $ 23,758.95 from 2/15/19 - 2/24/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 48,385.41 from 2/25/19 - 3/3/19.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants And Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrant and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 82 $ 1,357,159.11 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 82 $ 1,357,159.11 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills with the exception of Roy abstaining from payment to MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills with the exception of Roy abstaining from payment to MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc.: MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (FY 2019 policy)……... $ 1,775.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/February) ………………… $ 1,896.88 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/February) ….............................. $ 5,376.95 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/February) ………………................ $ 539.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/January)…………………………………... $ 3,055.11
The minutes call the vote unanimous but note that Kim R. Roy abstained from or stepped aside on part of it (see the quoted text).
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills with the exception of Roy abstaining from payment to MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc.: MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc. (FY 2019 policy)……... $ 1,775.00 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/February) ………………… $ 1,896.88 Brooks & Derensis, P.C. (legal/February) ….............................. $ 5,376.95 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/February) ………………................ $ 539.00 KP Law, P.C. (legal/January)…………………………………... $ 3,055.11.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Spring Splash/Polar Plunge
Grant the request from the Silver Lake Regional Middle School PTO to use the Lingan Street beach for a Spring Splash/Polar Plunge"
To grant the request from the Silver Lake Regional Middle School PTO to use the Lingan Street beach for a Spring Splash/Polar Plunge".
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously granted the request from the Silver Lake Regional Middle School PTO to use the Lingan Street beach for a Spring Splash/Polar Plunge"..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Unregistered Vehicle Permit
Send a letter to Richard Harrison stating that his vehicle needs to be removed within two weeks
To send a letter to Richard Harrison stating that his vehicle needs to be removed within two weeks.
The motion was seconded by Millis, who was not a Select Board member at the time.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millis, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to Richard Harrison stating that his vehicle needs to be removed within two weeks..” (Motion: Garron)
Green Apple Farms Solar - Franklin Street
Sign the PILOT agreements between Green Apple Farms IV LLC and the Town of Halifax for a large solar array located at 269 Franklin Street
To sign the PILOT agreements between Green Apple Farms IV LLC and the Town of Halifax for a large solar array located at 269 Franklin Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to sign the PILOT agreements between Green Apple Farms IV LLC and the Town of Halifax for a large solar array located at 269 Franklin Street..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant
Send a letter of support for the Town of Halifax's application for a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant
To send a letter of support for the Town of Halifax's application for a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter of support for the Town of Halifax's application for a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Inmate Work Crews for Litter Pickup
Have Seelig send a letter to the Sherriff's office asking if a crew could come and do litter pick-up
To have Seelig send a letter to the Sherriff's office asking if a crew could come and do litter pick-up.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig send a letter to the Sherriff's office asking if a crew could come and do litter pick-up..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Generations Sandwich Board Sign
Grant Generations permission to place a non-electric message board on the lawn of the Council on Aging or Town Hall 3 or 4 days before events and to be taken down within 24 hours of each event
To grant Generations permission to place a non-electric message board on the lawn of the Council on Aging or Town Hall 3 or 4 days before events and to be taken down within 24 hours of each event.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously granted Generations permission to place a non-electric message board on the lawn of the Council on Aging or Town Hall 3 or 4 days before events and to be taken down within 24 hours of each event..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Road Opening - Pine Street
Affirm approval of Permit #2019-02 issued to Northern Drill Service, Inc. to excavate two (2) 4" test boring cuts at the Pine Street Bridge to test boring for new bridge design
To affirm approval of Permit #2019-02 issued to Northern Drill Service, Inc. to excavate two (2) 4" test boring cuts at the Pine Street Bridge to test boring for new bridge design.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval of Permit #2019-02 issued to Northern Drill Service, Inc. to excavate two (2) 4" test boring cuts at the Pine Street Bridge to test boring for new bridge design..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Doors/Windows/Siding Project
Affirm approval of the following proposal requests that were signed by the Seelig
To affirm approval of the following proposal requests that were signed by the Seelig: #15 for $1,803.87 #16 for $2,515.80 #17 for $4,887.04
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously affirmed approval of the following proposal requests that were signed by the Seelig: #15 for $1,803.87 #16 for $2,515.80 #17 for $4,887.04.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Fire Suppression System II Contract
That the Town Administrator, Charles Seelig, to sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and the General Contractor, Paul J. Rogan Co., Inc., for the Halifax Elementary School Fire...
To that the Town Administrator, Charles Seelig, to sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and the General Contractor, Paul J. Rogan Co., Inc., for the Halifax Elementary School Fire Suppression System.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted that the Town Administrator, Charles Seelig, to sign the contract between the Town of Halifax and the General Contractor, Paul J. Rogan Co., Inc., for the Halifax Elementary School Fire Suppression System..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:17 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, Firefighters, Police Chief and Town Administrator
To enter into Executive Session at 8:17 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, Firefighters, Police Chief and Town Administrator:
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:17 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, Firefighters, Police Chief and Town Administrator: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:55 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:55 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:55 p.m.: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:55 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 8:55 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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