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November 24, 2020
12 recorded votes, 2 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, November 24, 2020
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, November 24, 2020
From the minutes
“moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron the agenda for Tuesday, November 24, 2020 was unanimously approved..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 13, 2020 Regular Session - October 15, 2020 Regular Session - October 19, 2019
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 13, 2020 Regular Session - October 15, 2020 Regular Session - October 19, 2019
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 13, 2020 Regular Session - October 15, 2020 Regular Session - October 19, 2019.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approve the Executive Session minutes of November 9, 2020
To approve the Executive Session minutes of November 9, 2020:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to approve the Executive Session minutes of November 9, 2020: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained or Recused (could not hear due to mask) Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrant and commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 47 $ 225,185.50 Ambulance Commitment for $ 30,281.75 from 11/2/20 - 11/8/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 47 $ 225,185.50 Ambulance Commitment for $ 30,281.75 from 11/2/20 - 11/8/20.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants with the exception of not voting on #1209, #1210, #1211, #1214 & #1224 in payroll warrant #48: Payroll Warrant # 48 $ 383,384.20 School Warrant # 49 $...
To approve payment of the following warrants with the exception of not voting on #1209, #1210, #1211, #1214 & #1224 in payroll warrant #48: Payroll Warrant # 48 $ 383,384.20 School Warrant # 49 $ 186,337.56 Vendor Warrant # 50 $ 71,480.00 Withholding Warrant # 51 $ 141,366.64
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants with the exception of not voting on #1209, #1210, #1211, #1214 & #1224 in payroll warrant #48: Payroll Warrant # 48 $ 383,384.20 School Warrant # 49 $ 186,337.56 Vendor Warrant # 50 $ 71,480.00 Withholding Warrant # 51 $ 141,366.64.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Bill
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,060.76
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bill: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,060.76.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Recycling Abatement Bill #1962
Abate Bill #1962 for FY 2019, 2020 and 2021 based on the fact that the office has received written confirmation from the Building Inspector that the house is vacant and deemed uninhabitable and...
To abate Bill #1962 for FY 2019, 2020 and 2021 based on the fact that the office has received written confirmation from the Building Inspector that the house is vacant and deemed uninhabitable and confirmation from the Water Department that the water has been shut off since July 2018.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #1962 for FY 2019, 2020 and 2021 based on the fact that the office has received written confirmation from the Building Inspector that the house is vacant and deemed uninhabitable and confirmation from the Water Department that the water has been shut off since July 2018..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Revocation/Non-Renewal for License - Davis Automotive
Schedule a revocation/non-renewal hearing for December 14th but hold off on sending the hearing notice
To schedule a revocation/non-renewal hearing for December 14th but hold off on sending the hearing notice.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to schedule a revocation/non-renewal hearing for December 14th but hold off on sending the hearing notice..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Revocation/Non-Renewal for License - Halifax Country Club
Schedule a revocation/non-renewal hearing for December 14th
To schedule a revocation/non-renewal hearing for December 14th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to schedule a revocation/non-renewal hearing for December 14th..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Matron Appointments
Appoint Amanda Feighery and Janice Hayward as Matrons, terms to expire June 30, 2021
To appoint Amanda Feighery and Janice Hayward as Matrons, terms to expire June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously appointed Amanda Feighery and Janice Hayward as Matrons, terms to expire June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of #1209, #1210, #1211, #1214 & #1224 in payroll warrant #48
To approve payment of #1209, #1210, #1211, #1214 & #1224 in payroll warrant #48:
Yes: Garron, MilliasThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted as follows to approve payment of #1209, #1210, #1211, #1214 & #1224 in payroll warrant #48: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:43 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 7:43 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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