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March 9, 2021
27 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
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, March 9, 2021
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, March 9, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, March 9, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 24, 2020 Regular Session - February 9, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 24, 2020 Regular Session - February 9, 2021
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 24, 2020 Regular Session - February 9, 2021.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes:
Yes: Andrews, GarronThe roll call lists Thomas Millias as absent.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Thomas Millias - Not present for session Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2024, #2025, #2028 & #2038 in payroll warrant #85 and #2057 & #2076 in vendor warrant #86:...
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2024, #2025, #2028 & #2038 in payroll warrant #85 and #2057 & #2076 in vendor warrant #86: Payroll Warrant #85 $ 379,038.38 Vendor Warrant #86 $ 146,640.04 School Warrant #87 $ 371,884.44 Withholding Warrant #88 $ 134,053.81 Ambulance Commitment for $ 77,208.65 2/22/21 - 2/28/21
The minutes record this action but do not say it was unanimous, give a count, or name how members voted.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2024, #2025, #2028 & #2038 in payroll warrant #85 and #2057 & #2076 in vendor warrant #86: Payroll Warrant #85 $ 379,038.38 Vendor Warrant #86 $ 146,640.04 School Warrant #87 $ 371,884.44 Withholding Warrant #88 $ 134,053.81 Ambulance Commitment for $ 77,208.65 2/22/21 - 2/28/21.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirm payment of #2024, #2025, #2028 & #2038 in payroll warrant #85 and #2057 & #2076 in vendor warrant #86
To affirm payment of #2024, #2025, #2028 & #2038 in payroll warrant #85 and #2057 & #2076 in vendor warrant #86:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to affirm payment of #2024, #2025, #2028 & #2038 in payroll warrant #85 and #2057 & #2076 in vendor warrant #86: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Affirmed Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills: Kendra Kelly (reim. damages to personal vehicle) ……………. $ 1,163.13 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/February) ………………… $ 3,540.62 Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal/February) …......................... $ 264.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following Selectmen bills: Kendra Kelly (reim. damages to personal vehicle) ……………. $ 1,163.13 Attorney Lawrence P. Mayo (legal/February) ………………… $ 3,540.62 Michael C. Gilman, Esquire (legal/February) …......................... $ 264.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills:
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 affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Approved Warrant & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2108 & #2126 in vendor warrant #90: Vendor Warrant #90 $ 1,349,305.79 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 $ 5,160.00
To approve payment of the following warrant with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2108 & #2126 in vendor warrant #90: Vendor Warrant #90 $ 1,349,305.79 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 $ 5,160.00
The minutes call the vote unanimous but note that Gordon C. Andrews abstained from or stepped aside on part of it (see the quoted text).
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2108 & #2126 in vendor warrant #90: Vendor Warrant #90 $ 1,349,305.79 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirm payment of #2108 & #2126 in vendor warrant #90
To affirm payment of #2108 & #2126 in vendor warrant #90:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to affirm payment of #2108 & #2126 in vendor warrant #90: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,399.08 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 72.10 Powers & Sullivan, LLC (audit/FY ending 6/30/20) ………….. $ 16,500.00
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) …………………............. $ 1,399.08 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 72.10 Powers & Sullivan, LLC (audit/FY ending 6/30/20) ………….. $ 16,500.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Michael Geddes - Extension of Trailer Permit
Approve a 6-month extension of Building Permit 21-016 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 95 Annawon Drive
To approve a 6-month extension of Building Permit 21-016 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 95 Annawon Drive.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve a 6-month extension of Building Permit 21-016 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 95 Annawon Drive..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Special Town Meeting Warrant
Open the warrant for the May 10, 2021 Special Town Meeting and close it on March 23, 2021
To open the warrant for the May 10, 2021 Special Town Meeting and close it on March 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to open the warrant for the May 10, 2021 Special Town Meeting and close it on March 23, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Proposed Nursing Service Agreement
Approve the revised agreement between the Town of Halifax and Tammy Lorizio
To approve the revised agreement between the Town of Halifax and Tammy Lorizio.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve the revised agreement between the Town of Halifax and Tammy Lorizio..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
4 Upton Street
Have Seelig start the RFP to get bids to sell the above-mentioned property and to talk with Town Council regarding liability
To have Seelig start the RFP to get bids to sell the above-mentioned property and to talk with Town Council regarding liability.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to have Seelig start the RFP to get bids to sell the above-mentioned property and to talk with Town Council regarding liability..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Appoint Jacquelin Canapino to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire March 9, 2024
To appoint Jacquelin Canapino to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire March 9, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously appointed Jacquelin Canapino to the Halifax Cultural Council, term to expire March 9, 2024..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Walnut Street Speed Signs
Send this request to the Traffic Safety Committee ad have them review it
To send this request to the Traffic Safety Committee ad have them review it.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to send this request to the Traffic Safety Committee ad have them review it..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Dave Walsh - Purple Heart Proclamation
Moved to accept the Purple Heart Proclamation for the Town of Halifax
To moved to accept the Purple Heart Proclamation for the Town of Halifax.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Andrews, the Board unanimously moved to accept the Purple Heart Proclamation for the Town of Halifax..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Advance Life Support Ambulance Affiliation Agreement
Approve the ALS Ambulance Affiliation Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, Inc
To approve the ALS Ambulance Affiliation Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the ALS Ambulance Affiliation Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, Inc..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Proposed Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride
Authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday, September 18th contingent on Health Agent,...
To authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday, September 18th contingent on Health Agent, Bob Valery, signing off on it.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday, September 18th contingent on Health Agent, Bob Valery, signing off on it..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
111F - Joseph Cushman
Place Patrol Officer Joseph Cushman on 111F status as of February 21, 2021 for medical bills and wages
To place Patrol Officer Joseph Cushman on 111F status as of February 21, 2021 for medical bills and wages.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded Garron, the Board unanimously voted to place Patrol Officer Joseph Cushman on 111F status as of February 21, 2021 for medical bills and wages..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for February 2021 in the amount of $85,600.89
To approve ambulance abatements for February 2021 in the amount of $85,600.89.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for February 2021 in the amount of $85,600.89..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Vacation Carryover/FY2021-FY2022
Approve the request to permit those employees who are allowed to carry over 40 hours to be increased to 80 hours for just this particular time (Fiscal Year 2021 to Fiscal Year 2022)
To approve the request to permit those employees who are allowed to carry over 40 hours to be increased to 80 hours for just this particular time (Fiscal Year 2021 to Fiscal Year 2022).
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the request to permit those employees who are allowed to carry over 40 hours to be increased to 80 hours for just this particular time (Fiscal Year 2021 to Fiscal Year 2022)..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Appointment to Building and Facility Needs Committee - Robert Gaynor
Appoint Robert Gaynor to the Building and Facility Needs Committee
To appoint Robert Gaynor to the Building and Facility Needs Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously appointed Robert Gaynor to the Building and Facility Needs Committee..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Congregational Church Use of Town Hall Property
Grant the Congregational Church's request to use the Town Green, Town Hall/church parking lot and the outdoor electrical outlet on Sunday, April 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon for Easter Sunday...
To grant the Congregational Church's request to use the Town Green, Town Hall/church parking lot and the outdoor electrical outlet on Sunday, April 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon for Easter Sunday service.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously granted the Congregational Church's request to use the Town Green, Town Hall/church parking lot and the outdoor electrical outlet on Sunday, April 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon for Easter Sunday service..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:54 to discuss contract negotiations for Fire, Highway, Patrol Officers, the Mixed Unit and all Unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District and Halifax...
To enter into Executive Session at 7:54 to discuss contract negotiations for Fire, Highway, Patrol Officers, the Mixed Unit and all Unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District and Halifax Elementary School:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:54 to discuss contract negotiations for Fire, Highway, Patrol Officers, the Mixed Unit and all Unions at the Silver Lake Regional School District and Halifax Elementary School: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:23 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:23 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:23 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes MEETING ADJOURNED.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 p.m..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
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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