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March 26, 2019
23 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
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss union negotiations for Highway
To enter into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss union negotiations for Highway:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss union negotiations for Highway: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 7:05 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 7:05 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Roy and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 7:05 p.m.: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Roy, second: Garron)
Continuation of revocation hearings
Continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage Company d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquors & Convenience and Davis Automotive to April 9th at 735 p.m
To continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage Company d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquors & Convenience and Davis Automotive to April 9th at 735 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to continue the revocation hearing for Evergreen Beverage Company d/b/a Twin Lakes Liquors & Convenience and Davis Automotive to April 9th at 735 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - February 25, 2019 Executive Session - February 12, 2019 Executive Session - February 26, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - February 25, 2019 Executive Session - February 12, 2019 Executive Session - February 26, 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - February 25, 2019 Executive Session - February 12, 2019 Executive Session - February 26, 2019.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Scott Materna & Chief Chaves - trade-in of public vehicle
Support the request for Scott Materna to receive and additional vehicle for his department
To support the request for Scott Materna to receive and additional vehicle for his department.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to support the request for Scott Materna to receive and additional vehicle for his department..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Bob Bergstrom - Mudfest - June 16th
Issue a one day Live Entertainment Permit for the Mudfest event to be held on Sunday, June 16th, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All stipulations are to remain in place
To issue a one day Live Entertainment Permit for the Mudfest event to be held on Sunday, June 16th, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All stipulations are to remain in place.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one day Live Entertainment Permit for the Mudfest event to be held on Sunday, June 16th, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All stipulations are to remain in place..” (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 # 83 $ 371,420.81 Vendor Warrant # 84 $ 222,809.72 Withholding Warrant # 85 $ 135,416.20 Ambulance Commitment $ 25,248.22 from 3/4/19 - 3/10/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 11,571.41 from 3/11/19 - 3/17/19
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 # 83 $ 371,420.81 Vendor Warrant # 84 $ 222,809.72 Withholding Warrant # 85 $ 135,416.20 Ambulance Commitment $ 25,248.22 from 3/4/19 - 3/10/19 Ambulance Commitment $ 11,571.41 from 3/11/19 - 3/17/19.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants And Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitments
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 86 $ 196,832.76
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant # 86 $ 196,832.76.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Halifax Postmaster (stamps)…………………............................ $ 178.50 National Grid (service/Town Hall)………………….................. $ 821.66 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 907.01 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 1,661.07 CNA Surety Direct Bill (2 bonds/P. Adduci)………………….. $ 1,362.50 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/L. Cole)………………………... $ 600.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Halifax Postmaster (stamps)…………………............................ $ 178.50 National Grid (service/Town Hall)………………….................. $ 821.66 ENGIE Resources (service/Town Hall)………………………... $ 907.01 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc. (MA law books)…………………. $ 1,661.07 CNA Surety Direct Bill (2 bonds/P. Adduci)………………….. $ 1,362.50 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/L. Cole)………………………... $ 600.00.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Special Town Meeting - May 13, 2019
Open the warrant for the May 13, 2019 Special Town Meeting
To open the warrant for the May 13, 2019 Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to open the warrant for the May 13, 2019 Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Surplus Property - Town Clerk
Declare twenty-four (24) metal, collapsible voting booths surplus (this was previously voted on January 22, 2019)
To declare twenty-four (24) metal, collapsible voting booths surplus (this was previously voted on January 22, 2019).
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously declared twenty-four (24) metal, collapsible voting booths surplus (this was previously voted on January 22, 2019)..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Family Medical Leave
Grant Irma Vasel's request for Family Medical Leave beginning April 1, 2019 with an anticipated end date of May 18, 2019
To grant Irma Vasel's request for Family Medical Leave beginning April 1, 2019 with an anticipated end date of May 18, 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded Millias, the Board unanimously voted to grant Irma Vasel's request for Family Medical Leave beginning April 1, 2019 with an anticipated end date of May 18, 2019..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Late Petition Article
Re-open the warrant for the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting for a petition Article from South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center for $3,500 for domestic violence intervention and prevention services
To re-open the warrant for the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting for a petition Article from South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center for $3,500 for domestic violence intervention and prevention services.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded Millias, the Board unanimously voted to re-open the warrant for the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting for a petition Article from South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center for $3,500 for domestic violence intervention and prevention services..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Close the warrant for the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting
To close the warrant for the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded Millias, the Board unanimously voted to close the warrant for the May 13, 2019 Annual Town Meeting..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
John Peck - Earth Removal Permit
That a certified letter be sent to Mr. Peck
To that a certified letter be sent to Mr. Peck.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded Millias, the Board unanimously voted that a certified letter be sent to Mr. Peck..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Property/Liability/Workers' Comp Insurance
Accept the quote from MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc
To accept the quote from MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc.:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Roy
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded Millias, the Board voted as follows to accept the quote from MIIA Property & Casualty Group, Inc.: Kim R. Roy Abstained Troy E. Garron Yes Thomas Millias Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Use of Town Green - Historical Society Spring Plant Sale
Grant the Halifax Historical Society the use of the Town Green on Saturday, May 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for their annual spring plant sale
To grant the Halifax Historical Society the use of the Town Green on Saturday, May 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for their annual spring plant sale.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously granted the Halifax Historical Society the use of the Town Green on Saturday, May 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for their annual spring plant sale..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Donation of T-Shirts
Declare approximately one hundred 275th Celebration T-Shirts surplus
To declare approximately one hundred 275th Celebration T-Shirts surplus.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias the Board unanimously declared approximately one hundred 275th Celebration T-Shirts surplus..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Scott Elliott - live entertainment permit
Approve Permit #2019-04 issued to Scott Elliott for live entertainment at 126 Clyde O Bosworth Road on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2019-04 issued to Scott Elliott for live entertainment at 126 Clyde O Bosworth Road on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2019-04 issued to Scott Elliott for live entertainment at 126 Clyde O Bosworth Road on Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Live Entertainment - Cruise Night at Walmart
Approve Permit #2019-06 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 3rd through September 27th
To approve Permit #2019-06 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 3rd through September 27th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2019-06 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 3rd through September 27th..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:36 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, Firefighters, Police Chief and Town Administrator
To enter into Executive Session at 9:36 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, Firefighters, Police Chief and Town Administrator:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:36 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 Seelig announced that no statement would be made at the end of the Executive Session and the Board would not reconvene in open session..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:47 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:47 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:47 p.m.: Kim R. Roy - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:47 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 9:47 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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