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September 10, 2019
20 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Troy E. Garron, Thomas Millias, Gordon C. Andrews
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 23, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 23, 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 23, 2019.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Executive Session - March 26, 2019 - First Executive Session - March 26, 2019 - Second Executive Session - April 8, 2019 Executive Session - April 9, 2019 Executive Session - April 23, 2019.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants And Commitment
Affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitment
To affirm approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant # 19 $ 372,742.62 Vendor Warrant # 20 $ 112,661.33 Withholding Warrant # 21 $ 133,225.54 Ambulance Commitment for $ 582.71 from 8/26/19 - 9/1/19
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed approval for the payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant # 19 $ 372,742.62 Vendor Warrant # 20 $ 112,661.33 Withholding Warrant # 21 $ 133,225.54 Ambulance Commitment for $ 582.71 from 8/26/19 - 9/1/19.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrants And Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: School Warrant # 22 $ 320,498.90 Vendor Warrant # 23 $ 206,781.21 Mobile Home Park Fee # $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: School Warrant # 22 $ 320,498.90 Vendor Warrant # 23 $ 206,781.21 Mobile Home Park Fee # $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/August) …………………... $ 2,606.85 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/August) ……………….................. $ 3,840.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/August) …………………... $ 2,606.85 Michael Gilman Esq. (legal/August) ……………….................. $ 3,840.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve payment of the following Selectmen bill: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Live Entertainment - Lisa Ghelfi
Approve Permit #2019-34 to Lisa Ghelfi for live entertainment at 496 Laurel Street on Saturday, October 5th, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2019-34 to Lisa Ghelfi for live entertainment at 496 Laurel Street on Saturday, October 5th, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2019-34 to Lisa Ghelfi for live entertainment at 496 Laurel Street on Saturday, October 5th, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Nessralla Corn Maze - Entertainment Permit
Approve Permit #2019-35 to Kozhaya Nessralla for live entertainment at 139 Hemlock Lane from Saturday, September 14th to October 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Flashlight Maze Friday &...
To approve Permit #2019-35 to Kozhaya Nessralla for live entertainment at 139 Hemlock Lane from Saturday, September 14th to October 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Flashlight Maze Friday & Saturday nights from October 4th to the 26th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2019-35 to Kozhaya Nessralla for live entertainment at 139 Hemlock Lane from Saturday, September 14th to October 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Flashlight Maze Friday & Saturday nights from October 4th to the 26th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Continue the hearing until September 24th
Notify the previous new owner of Twin Lakes Liquors stating that the license will not be issued until the back taxes are paid and an occupancy permit has been issued from the Building Inspector
To notify the previous new owner of Twin Lakes Liquors stating that the license will not be issued until the back taxes are paid and an occupancy permit has been issued from the Building Inspector.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to notify the previous new owner of Twin Lakes Liquors stating that the license will not be issued until the back taxes are paid and an occupancy permit has been issued from the Building Inspector..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Earth Removal/Sludge/John Peck
Give Mr. Peck two (2) more weeks but after that the Town will start accessing fees
To give Mr. Peck two (2) more weeks but after that the Town will start accessing fees.
The minutes record this action but do not say it was unanimous, give a count, or name how members voted.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted to give Mr. Peck two (2) more weeks but after that the Town will start accessing fees..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Zoning Amendments by Planning Board
Send the six (6) amendments that the Planning Board has proposed to the Planning Board
To send the six (6) amendments that the Planning Board has proposed to the Planning Board:
Yes: Andrews, GarronAbstained: Millias
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to send the six (6) amendments that the Planning Board has proposed to the Planning Board: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Abstained Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
David Feight - live entertainment
Approve Permit #2019-33 to David Feight for live entertainment at 37 Franklin Street on Saturday, October 19th, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2019-33 to David Feight for live entertainment at 37 Franklin Street on Saturday, October 19th, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2019-33 to David Feight for live entertainment at 37 Franklin Street on Saturday, October 19th, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Chapter 61A Land Offer
Waive the Town's first purchase option to purchase the parcel of land designated on the maps of the Halifax Board of Assessors
To waive the Town's first purchase option to purchase the parcel of land designated on the maps of the Halifax Board of Assessors: Map 84, Lot 13A-2 (2.21 acres)
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to waive the Town's first purchase option to purchase the parcel of land designated on the maps of the Halifax Board of Assessors: Map 84, Lot 13A-2 (2.21 acres).” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Scheduled Appointments
Renew the earth removal permit issued to White Dog Cranberry for one year
To renew the earth removal permit issued to White Dog Cranberry for one year.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to renew the earth removal permit issued to White Dog Cranberry for one year..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Monponsett Invasive Weed Survey
Approve the proposal from SOLitude to conduct an invasive weed survey for East Monponsett Pond for $1,500
To approve the proposal from SOLitude to conduct an invasive weed survey for East Monponsett Pond for $1,500.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the proposal from SOLitude to conduct an invasive weed survey for East Monponsett Pond for $1,500..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #2181, #2337, #486, #2092, #945, #610, #1272, #2393, #549, #2022, #2616, #2627, #210, #2515, #2479, #97, #2551, #876, #1290, #1241, #53, #2618, #2346, #198, #2427, #317, #2396, #1594,...
To abate Bill #2181, #2337, #486, #2092, #945, #610, #1272, #2393, #549, #2022, #2616, #2627, #210, #2515, #2479, #97, #2551, #876, #1290, #1241, #53, #2618, #2346, #198, #2427, #317, #2396, #1594, #1712, #1098, #565, #2410, #642, #2432, #1203, #124, #2584, #139, #318, #948, #2613, #1320, #2620, #367, #1898, #1218, #2609, #1441, #2448, #1065, #2550, #1105, #1307, #224, #1473, #476, #1602, #129, #2572, #1870, #2036, #1345, #727, #7260, #734, #1884, #2119, #1257, #1579, #1432, #1829, #1265, #2173, #1850, #294, #1820, #1131, #86, #668 and #1654 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 Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #2181, #2337, #486, #2092, #945, #610, #1272, #2393, #549, #2022, #2616, #2627, #210, #2515, #2479, #97, #2551, #876, #1290, #1241, #53, #2618, #2346, #198, #2427, #317, #2396, #1594, #1712, #1098, #565, #2410, #642, #2432, #1203, #124, #2584, #139, #318, #948, #2613, #1320, #2620, #367, #1898, #1218, #2609, #1441, #2448, #1065, #2550, #1105, #1307, #224, #1473, #476, #1602, #129, #2572, #1870, #2036, #1345, #727, #7260, #734, #1884, #2119, #1257, #1579, #1432, #1829, #1265, #2173, #1850, #294, #1820, #1131, #86, #668 and #1654 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Abate Bill #2539, #2276 and #1295, contingent upon receipt of abatement forms
To abate Bill #2539, #2276 and #1295, contingent upon receipt of abatement forms.
From the minutes
“Moved Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #2539, #2276 and #1295, contingent upon receipt of abatement forms..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Deny the requests for an abatement for Bill #885 and #567 based on the fact they were received after the deadline date
To deny the requests for an abatement for Bill #885 and #567 based on the fact they were received after the deadline date.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to deny the requests for an abatement for Bill #885 and #567 based on the fact they were received after the deadline date..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Bob Bergstrom - live entertainment - Mudfest
Issue a one-day Live Entertainment Permit for the Mudfest event to be held on Sunday, November 10th, between the hours of 9:00 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, November 10th, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All stipulations are to remain in place.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one-day Live Entertainment Permit for the Mudfest event to be held on Sunday, November 10th, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All stipulations are to remain in place..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
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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