MassVoter.com← Halifax Board of SelectmenHalifax Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
August 20, 2020
7 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Millias, Gordon C. Andrews, Troy E. Garron
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Unemployment Fund
Pay any unemployment claims that come through
To pay any unemployment claims that come through.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to pay any unemployment claims that come through..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Zoning Article for Abandoned Uses
Place the following Articles in the warrant for an additional Special Town Meeting on September 12th
To place the following Articles in the warrant for an additional Special Town Meeting on September 12th: ➢ heating/air conditioning project for the Town Hall ➢ unemployment fund ➢ Pasture Lane ➢ Council on Aging van ➢ traffic enforcement ➢ sidewalk along Plymouth St. & Cranberry Dr.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to place the following Articles in the warrant for an additional Special Town Meeting on September 12th: ➢ heating/air conditioning project for the Town Hall ➢ unemployment fund ➢ Pasture Lane ➢ Council on Aging van ➢ traffic enforcement ➢ sidewalk along Plymouth St. & Cranberry Dr..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approval of Recycling Fee
Set the recycling fee at $50, with bills due in 30 days and a 60-day abatement deadline
To on the motion:
Yes: AndrewsNo: Garron, Millias
From the minutes
“Andrews made the motion that the recycling fee be set at $50, and the due date be 30 days and the abatement deadline 60 days. Garron did not agree with it but will second it ... The Board voted as follows on the motion: Thomas Millias - No Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - No The motion failed..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Set the recycling fee at $50 and leave the abatement deadline as it is
To on the motion:
Yes: Garron, MilliasNo: Andrews
From the minutes
“Millias then made the motion to set the rate at $50 and to leave the abatement deadline as it currently is. ... Garron seconded Millias motion. The Board voted as follows on the motion: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - No Troy E. Garron - Yes The motion passed..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Appointment - Animal Control Officer
Appoint Amanda Feighery as the Halifax Animal Control Officer, term to expire April 30, 2021
To appoint Amanda Feighery as the Halifax Animal Control Officer, term to expire April 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously appointed Amanda Feighery as the Halifax Animal Control Officer, term to expire April 30, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Eee
Request another aerial spraying be done by the State
To request another aerial spraying be done by the State
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted request another aerial spraying be done by the State.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 2:41 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 2:41 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 2:41 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, 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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