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August 31, 2020
6 recorded votes, 1 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
Approve the agenda for Monday, August 31, 2020
To approve the agenda for Monday, August 31, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Monday, August 31, 2020..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Covid-19 Update
Spend no more than $70,000 from the Cares Account for a Council on Aging van
To spend no more than $70,000 from the Cares Account for a Council on Aging van.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to spend no more than $70,000 from the Cares Account for a Council on Aging van..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Surplus Equipment - Highway Department
Declare surplus the following vehicles from the Highway Department
To declare surplus the following vehicles from the Highway Department: 2001 Ford F550 VIN #1FDAF56SX1EA35637 2012 Ford E350 VIN #1FDEE3FS9CDA7554 2004 Ford VIN #1GBHK29U9HE1
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously declared surplus the following vehicles from the Highway Department: 2001 Ford F550 VIN #1FDAF56SX1EA35637 2012 Ford E350 VIN #1FDEE3FS9CDA7554 2004 Ford VIN #1GBHK29U9HE1.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Cemetery Engraving Fee
Include an engraving fee of $100 for plaques be included in the price of the monuments (Niche & Boulder)
To include an engraving fee of $100 for plaques be included in the price of the monuments (Niche & Boulder).
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to include an engraving fee of $100 for plaques be included in the price of the monuments (Niche & Boulder)..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 2:02 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Administrator & all...
To enter into Executive Session at 2:02 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Administrator & all unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District and Halifax Elementary School. As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town.
All three voted yes; the minutes add that Gordon C. Andrews abstained from the part of the executive session about the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 2:02 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Administrator & all unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District and Halifax Elementary School. As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Andrews abstained from any part of the Executive Session pertaining to Town Administrator.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 2:04 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 2:04 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 2:04 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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