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September 17, 2020
8 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Thomas Millias, Gordon C. Andrews, Troy E. Garron
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Gordon C. Andrews left the meeting (at 2:25 p.m).
Every vote, in order
Covid-19 Update
Approve the purchase of fifty-two (52) air purifiers at $820 each contingent on receiving them by December 15, 2020
To approve the purchase of fifty-two (52) air purifiers at $820 each contingent on receiving them by December 15, 2020:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to approve the purchase of fifty-two (52) air purifiers at $820 each contingent on receiving them by December 15, 2020: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Allowed Chief Viveiros to purchase the above items
To allowed Chief Viveiros to purchase the above items.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously allowed Chief Viveiros to purchase the above items..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Allowed the purchase of a Ford F250 pick-up truck and an enclosed trailer contingent on them being covered under Cares
To allowed the purchase of a Ford F250 pick-up truck and an enclosed trailer contingent on them being covered under Cares.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously allowed the purchase of a Ford F250 pick-up truck and an enclosed trailer contingent on them being covered under Cares..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Recycling Abatement
Abate Bill #354, #695, #1441, #458, #1834, #546, #303, #2208, #1924, #1031, #2063, #1242, #2286, #2395, #2073, #1913, #1542, #694, #1985, #2618, #1408, #790, #2551, #2628, #2549, #642, #2603,...
To abate Bill #354, #695, #1441, #458, #1834, #546, #303, #2208, #1924, #1031, #2063, #1242, #2286, #2395, #2073, #1913, #1542, #694, #1985, #2618, #1408, #790, #2551, #2628, #2549, #642, #2603, #2242, #419, #2276, #806, #412, #1115, #549, #1237, #86, #2419, #401, #1917, #1019, #2169, #690, #385, #2263, #596, #47, #703, #994, #1442 and #728 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents and #994, #995 and #996 were abated $25 due to being seasonal homes.
Gordon C. Andrews had left the meeting, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #354, #695, #1441, #458, #1834, #546, #303, #2208, #1924, #1031, #2063, #1242, #2286, #2395, #2073, #1913, #1542, #694, #1985, #2618, #1408, #790, #2551, #2628, #2549, #642, #2603, #2242, #419, #2276, #806, #412, #1115, #549, #1237, #86, #2419, #401, #1917, #1019, #2169, #690, #385, #2263, #596, #47, #703, #994, #1442 and #728 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents and #994, #995 and #996 were abated $25 due to being seasonal homes..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
ABCC Extension for Outdoor Seating
Extend licenses that were issued for outdoor seating an additional sixty days (January 1, 2021)
To extend licenses that were issued for outdoor seating an additional sixty days (January 1, 2021).
Gordon C. Andrews had left the meeting, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to extend licenses that were issued for outdoor seating an additional sixty days (January 1, 2021)..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirm Fire & Police Chief's Contracts
Affirm Fire Chief Jason Viveiros' contract and Police Chief Joao Chaves' revised contract, both contingent on Town Meeting vote
To affirm Fire Chief Jason Viveiros' contract and Police Chief Joao Chaves' revised contract, both contingent on Town Meeting vote.
Gordon C. Andrews had left the meeting, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed Fire Chief Jason Viveiros' contract and Police Chief Joao Chaves' revised contract, both contingent on Town Meeting vote..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Cemetery Interment Form Approval
Approve the Cemetery Interment Order form
To approve the Cemetery Interment Order form.
Gordon C. Andrews had left the meeting, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Cemetery Interment Order form..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 2:34 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 2:34 p.m.
Gordon C. Andrews had left the meeting, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 2:34 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
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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