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October 19, 2020
12 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
Compost at 415 Thompson Street
Convene on the property of 415 Thompson Street to inspect the material
To convene on the property of 415 Thompson Street to inspect the material.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to convene on the property of 415 Thompson Street to inspect the material..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Roof Contract - Pope's Tavern
Award the contract for the Repair & Replace Roof at Pope's Tavern/COA to E5 Builders, LLC
To award the contract for the Repair & Replace Roof at Pope's Tavern/COA to E5 Builders, LLC.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to award the contract for the Repair & Replace Roof at Pope's Tavern/COA to E5 Builders, LLC..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Election 2020 Grant
Authorize the Chair, Thomas Millias, to sign the Election 2020 Grant on behalf of the Board
To authorize the Chair, Thomas Millias, to sign the Election 2020 Grant on behalf of the Board.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Thomas Millias, to sign the Election 2020 Grant on behalf of the Board..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Heating Oil for Town Buildings
Award the contract for the delivery of heating oil to Halifax's municipal buildings to Devaney Energy Inc
To award the contract for the delivery of heating oil to Halifax's municipal buildings to Devaney Energy Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to award the contract for the delivery of heating oil to Halifax's municipal buildings to Devaney Energy Inc..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Greenwood, Emergency Vehicles - Fire Pumper
Approve the contract with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC for the 2021 E-One Typhoon e-Max Pumper for the full amount of $555,373
To approve the contract with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC for the 2021 E-One Typhoon e-Max Pumper for the full amount of $555,373.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve the contract with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC for the 2021 E-One Typhoon e-Max Pumper for the full amount of $555,373..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Executive Minutes
Approve Executive Session Minutes of July 18, 2020
To approve Executive Session Minutes of July 18, 2020:
Yes: Garron, MilliasThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to approve Executive Session Minutes of July 18, 2020: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Highway Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and AFSCME, Local 1700, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022
To approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and AFSCME, Local 1700, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the contract between the Town of Halifax and AFSCME, Local 1700, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Fire Chief Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Fire Chief Jason Viveiros, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023
To approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Fire Chief Jason Viveiros, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the contract between the Town of Halifax and Fire Chief Jason Viveiros, effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Police Chief Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Police Chief Joao Chaves, effective November 13, 2018 through June 30, 2021
To approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Police Chief Joao Chaves, effective November 13, 2018 through June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the contract between the Town of Halifax and Police Chief Joao Chaves, effective November 13, 2018 through June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 2:23 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers
To enter into Executive Session at 2:23 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers: 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 2:23 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers: 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 3:08 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 3:08 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 3:08 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 3:08 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 3:08 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 3:08 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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