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September 22, 2020
13 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
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, September 22, 2020
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, September 22, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, September 22, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 20, 2020
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 20, 2020
The minutes say the Board "voted as follows" but do not list how each member voted or give a count.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 20, 2020.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #536, #537, #538, #541 & #551 in payroll warrant #24: School Warrant # 23 $ 115,942.72 Payroll...
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #536, #537, #538, #541 & #551 in payroll warrant #24: School Warrant # 23 $ 115,942.72 Payroll Warrant # 24 $ 364,138.35 Vendor Warrant # 25 $ 316,977.84 Withholding Warrant # 26 $ 132,884.81 Ambulance Commitment for $ 110,924.68 from 9/7/20 - 9/13/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #536, #537, #538, #541 & #551 in payroll warrant #24: School Warrant # 23 $ 115,942.72 Payroll Warrant # 24 $ 364,138.35 Vendor Warrant # 25 $ 316,977.84 Withholding Warrant # 26 $ 132,884.81 Ambulance Commitment for $ 110,924.68 from 9/7/20 - 9/13/20.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirmed Bill
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bill
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bill: Halifax Postmaster (400 Forever stamps) …................................. $ 220.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following Selectmen Bill: Halifax Postmaster (400 Forever stamps) …................................. $ 220.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 27 $ 421,626.13
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 27 $ 421,626.13.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 883.72 Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc (printing/9/12/20 warrant) .…….. $ 624.90 MMA (MMHR fall conference 10/8-10/22) …………………... $ 50.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 883.72 Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc (printing/9/12/20 warrant) .…….. $ 624.90 MMA (MMHR fall conference 10/8-10/22) …………………... $ 50.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Moved to the All-Purpose Room at HES
Reconvene their meeting at the Halifax Elementary School
To reconvene their meeting at the Halifax Elementary School.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to reconvene their meeting at the Halifax Elementary School..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Possibility of Lowering Quorum
Recommend to pass over the Marijuana Article and the Multi-Family Zoning Article
To recommend to pass over the Marijuana Article and the Multi-Family Zoning Article.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously recommended to pass over the Marijuana Article and the Multi-Family Zoning Article..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
To recommend to pass over the Marijuana Article and the Multi-Family Zoning Article.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously recommended to pass over the Marijuana Article and the Multi-Family Zoning Article..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Resident - unknown
Lower the quorum to seventy-five (75)
To lower the quorum to seventy-five (75).
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted lower the quorum to seventy-five (75)..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
South Shore Children's Museum -Movie Night
Approve the request for Juvy Hartwey on behalf of South Shore Children's Museum to host a movie night behind Walmart contingent on the approval from Fire, Police and the Board of Health
To approve the request for Juvy Hartwey on behalf of South Shore Children's Museum to host a movie night behind Walmart contingent on the approval from Fire, Police and the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the request for Juvy Hartwey on behalf of South Shore Children's Museum to host a movie night behind Walmart contingent on the approval from Fire, Police and the Board of Health..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #1191, #1498, #1711, #2132, #1522, #1203, #768, #722, #2156, #1804, #1033, #1265, #2597, #1072, #682, #358, #359, #1500, #2203, #514, #1443, #1754, #1713, #139, #2167, #661, #2021,...
To abate Bill #1191, #1498, #1711, #2132, #1522, #1203, #768, #722, #2156, #1804, #1033, #1265, #2597, #1072, #682, #358, #359, #1500, #2203, #514, #1443, #1754, #1713, #139, #2167, #661, #2021, #1232, #2645, #709, #643, #487, #1013 and #567 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #1191, #1498, #1711, #2132, #1522, #1203, #768, #722, #2156, #1804, #1033, #1265, #2597, #1072, #682, #358, #359, #1500, #2203, #514, #1443, #1754, #1713, #139, #2167, #661, #2021, #1232, #2645, #709, #643, #487, #1013 and #567 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Continue their meeting to the Halifax Elementary School Gym to attend the Annual and Special Town Meetings at 7:05 p.m
To continue their meeting to the Halifax Elementary School Gym to attend the Annual and Special Town Meetings at 7:05 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to continue their meeting to the Halifax Elementary School Gym to attend the Annual and Special Town Meetings at 7:05 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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