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September 14, 2020
5 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
Tax Classification Hearing
NOT adopt the Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption and the Small Commercial Exemption and NOT recommend a split rate
To nOT adopt the Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption and the Small Commercial Exemption and NOT recommend a split rate:
The minutes say the Board voted not to adopt these tax options, but the roll call lists the two voting members as "No" and the third as abstaining. The "No" answers seem to mean no to adopting the options, but because the wording is unclear we show the result only.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to NOT adopt the Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption and the Small Commercial Exemption and NOT recommend a split rate: Thomas Millias - Abstained Gordon C. Andrews - No Troy E. Garron - No.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Maintenance Position
Approve a maintenance position at the Halifax Elementary School and such position will be paid from the Cares Act Account until December 30, 2020
To approve a maintenance position at the Halifax Elementary School and such position will be paid from the Cares Act Account until December 30, 2020:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to approve a maintenance position at the Halifax Elementary School and such position will be paid from the Cares Act Account until December 30, 2020: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Covid (continued)
Support the cost for two (2) custodians and that any future requests will be portioned to what Halifax has already paid
To support the cost for two (2) custodians and that any future requests will be portioned to what Halifax has already paid:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to support the cost for two (2) custodians and that any future requests will be portioned to what Halifax has already paid: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Recycling Abatement Requests
Abate Bill #1406 for FY18, FY19, FY20 & FY21 as written confirmation has been received from the private hauler stating they provide recycling services at the business but NOT to abate FY15, FY16 &...
To abate Bill #1406 for FY18, FY19, FY20 & FY21 as written confirmation has been received from the private hauler stating they provide recycling services at the business but NOT to abate FY15, FY16 & FY17 as apartments did exist at that time.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, The Board unanimously vote to abate Bill #1406 for FY18, FY19, FY20 & FY21 as written confirmation has been received from the private hauler stating they provide recycling services at the business but NOT to abate FY15, FY16 & FY17 as apartments did exist at that time..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 2:06 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 2:06 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 2:06 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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