MassVoter.com← Halifax Board of SelectmenHalifax Board of Selectmen · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 3, 2020
12 recorded votes, 3 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
Council on Aging Van
Approve funds from the Cares Account to purchase a van for the Council on Aging in the amount of $55,960.40
To approve funds from the Cares Account to purchase a van for the Council on Aging in the amount of $55,960.40.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved funds from the Cares Account to purchase a van for the Council on Aging in the amount of $55,960.40..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Vehicles Requests for Covid Related Issues
Authorize Chief Viveiros to move forward with the purchase of the above-mentioned vehicles
To authorize Chief Viveiros to move forward with the purchase of the above-mentioned vehicles.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized Chief Viveiros to move forward with the purchase of the above-mentioned vehicles..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Halifax School Committee Requests
Authorize the expense to hire three (3) long term sub teachers and one (1) building sub at the Halifax Elementary School
To authorize the expense to hire three (3) long term sub teachers and one (1) building sub at the Halifax Elementary School:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted as follows to authorize the expense to hire three (3) long term sub teachers and one (1) building sub at the Halifax Elementary School: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Silver Lake School Committee Requests
Authorize the expense to hire one (1) building sub for the Silver Lake Regional Middle School and one (1) building sub for the Silver Lake Regional High School
To authorize the expense to hire one (1) building sub for the Silver Lake Regional Middle School and one (1) building sub for the Silver Lake Regional High School:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted as follows to authorize the expense to hire one (1) building sub for the Silver Lake Regional Middle School and one (1) building sub for the Silver Lake Regional High School: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Wage & Personnel Designee
Designate Thomas Millias as the representative from the Board of Selectmen to the Wage and Personnel Board
To designate Thomas Millias as the representative from the Board of Selectmen to the Wage and Personnel Board:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted as follows to designate Thomas Millias as the representative from the Board of Selectmen to the Wage and Personnel Board: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Cemetery Intermittent Fees for Saturdays
Approve the following fees for Saturday Interments, effective September 1, 2020: FROM TO Resident $500.00 $300.00 Non-Resident $600.00 $400.00
To approve the following fees for Saturday Interments, effective September 1, 2020: FROM TO Resident $500.00 $300.00 Non-Resident $600.00 $400.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following fees for Saturday Interments, effective September 1, 2020: FROM TO Resident $500.00 $300.00 Non-Resident $600.00 $400.00.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
FY 2018 Abatement Request
Not to abate Bill #790 due to the fact that it was submitted after the deadline
To not to abate Bill #790 due to the fact that it was submitted after the deadline.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted not to abate Bill #790 due to the fact that it was submitted after the deadline..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Board Recessed
Recess at 2:15 p.m
To recess at 2:15 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to recess at 2:15 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Construction Procurement for the Paving
Declare the paving construction an emergency procurement
To declare the paving construction an emergency procurement.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to declare the paving construction an emergency procurement..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 2:30 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Police Chief, Fire Chief, all unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District and Halifax Elementary School
To enter into Executive Session at 2:30 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Police Chief, Fire Chief, 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.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 2:30 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Police Chief, Fire Chief, 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.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Come out of Executive Session at 3:02 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 3:02 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 3:02 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 3:02 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 3:02 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 3:02 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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