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March 23, 2021
17 recorded votes, 4 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 23, 2021
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, March 23, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes:
Yes: Andrews, GarronAbstained: Millias
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Thomas Millias - Abstained Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 9, 2021 Executive Session - March 9, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 9, 2021 Executive Session - March 9, 2021
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 9, 2021 Executive Session - March 9, 2021.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2154, #2155, #2158 & #2168 in payroll warrant #91 and #2221 in vendor warrant #92: Payroll...
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2154, #2155, #2158 & #2168 in payroll warrant #91 and #2221 in vendor warrant #92: Payroll Warrant #91 $ 381,345.56 Vendor Warrant #92 $ 51,549.97 Withholding Warrant #93 $ 134,796.90 Ambulance Commitment for $ 24,754.45 3/8/21 - 3/14/21
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 #2154, #2155, #2158 & #2168 in payroll warrant #91 and #2221 in vendor warrant #92: Payroll Warrant #91 $ 381,345.56 Vendor Warrant #92 $ 51,549.97 Withholding Warrant #93 $ 134,796.90 Ambulance Commitment for $ 24,754.45 3/8/21 - 3/14/21.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirm payment of #2154, #2155, #2158 & #2168 in payroll warrant #91 and #2221 in vendor warrant #92
To affirm payment of #2154, #2155, #2158 & #2168 in payroll warrant #91 and #2221 in vendor warrant #92:
Yes: Garron, MilliasThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to affirm payment of #2154, #2155, #2158 & #2168 in payroll warrant #91 and #2221 in vendor warrant #92: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused 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:
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
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #94 $ 262,950.01
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #94 $ 262,950.01.” (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) …………………............. $ 1,326.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (L. Cole/bond renewal) ……………… $ 600.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (P. Adduci/bond renewal) …………… $ 1,362.50 W.B. Mason (frame) …………………………………………... $ 14.88 Express Newspapers (ad/RFP/purchase of land) ……………… $ 68.00
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) …………………............. $ 1,326.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (L. Cole/bond renewal) ……………… $ 600.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (P. Adduci/bond renewal) …………… $ 1,362.50 W.B. Mason (frame) …………………………………………... $ 14.88 Express Newspapers (ad/RFP/purchase of land) ……………… $ 68.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
General Mail / Discussions
Approve Permit #2021-01 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts to excavate a 4' x 6' road cut at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Monponsett Street to repair a gas leak on the main
To approve Permit #2021-01 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts to excavate a 4' x 6' road cut at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Monponsett Street to repair a gas leak on the main.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2021-01 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts to excavate a 4' x 6' road cut at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Monponsett Street to repair a gas leak on the main..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
J&J Motorsports Class II Name Change
Approve Jakes Sullivan's request to change his Class II License from J&J Motorsports to J&J Motorsports, Inc
To approve Jakes Sullivan's request to change his Class II License from J&J Motorsports to J&J Motorsports, Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved Jakes Sullivan's request to change his Class II License from J&J Motorsports to J&J Motorsports, Inc..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Field of Flags
Grant the VFW Post 6258, permission to display a "Field of Flags" on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway) from May 15th to June 5th
To grant the VFW Post 6258, permission to display a "Field of Flags" on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway) from May 15th to June 5th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously granted the VFW Post 6258, permission to display a "Field of Flags" on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway) from May 15th to June 5th..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Council on Aging Tent/Town Hall
Approve the Council on Aging's request to put up a tent on the Town Hall Green
To approve the Council on Aging's request to put up a tent on the Town Hall Green.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Council on Aging's request to put up a tent on the Town Hall Green..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Recycling Program - General Fund
Support using $35,000 from the General Fund to subsidize household hazardous waste day, the town dumpsters and the sharps disposal
To support using $35,000 from the General Fund to subsidize household hazardous waste day, the town dumpsters and the sharps disposal.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to support using $35,000 from the General Fund to subsidize household hazardous waste day, the town dumpsters and the sharps disposal..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Council on Aging Vacancy
Send a condolence letter to the Martha Smith's family
To send a condolence letter to the Martha Smith's family.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to send a condolence letter to the Martha Smith's family..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:34 to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Police Chief and Fire Chief
To enter into Executive Session at 7:34 to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Police Chief and Fire Chief:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:34 to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Police Chief and Fire Chief: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:00 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:00 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:00 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 8:00 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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