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April 13, 2021
29 recorded votes, 7 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, April 13, 2021 with the exception of the cancellation of scheduled appointments for 7:30 and 7:45
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 with the exception of the cancellation of scheduled appointments for 7:30 and 7:45.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron , the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, April 13, 2021 with the exception of the cancellation of scheduled appointments for 7:30 and 7:45..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 3, 2021 Regular Session - March 23, 2021 Executive Session - March 23, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 3, 2021 Regular Session - March 23, 2021 Executive Session - March 23, 2021
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 Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - March 3, 2021 Regular Session - March 23, 2021 Executive Session - March 23, 2021.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2262, #2263, #2266 & #2277 in payroll warrant #95 and #2337 & #2373 in vendor warrant #100:...
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2262, #2263, #2266 & #2277 in payroll warrant #95 and #2337 & #2373 in vendor warrant #100: Payroll Warrant #95 $ 385,369.73 School Warrant #96 $ 924.07 Vendor Warrant #98 $ 38,844.89 Withholding Warrant #99 $ 134,645.71 Vendor Warrant #100 $ 35,943.74 Ambulance Commitment for $ 25,322.79 3/15/21 - 3/21/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 39,480.81 3/22/21 - 3/28/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 53,291.39 3/29/21 - 4/4/21
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 commitments with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2262, #2263, #2266 & #2277 in payroll warrant #95 and #2337 & #2373 in vendor warrant #100: Payroll Warrant #95 $ 385,369.73 School Warrant #96 $ 924.07 Vendor Warrant #98 $ 38,844.89 Withholding Warrant #99 $ 134,645.71 Vendor Warrant #100 $ 35,943.74 Ambulance Commitment for $ 25,322.79 3/15/21 - 3/21/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 39,480.81 3/22/21 - 3/28/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 53,291.39 3/29/21 - 4/4/21.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirm payment of #2262, #2263, #2266 & #2277 in payroll warrant #95 and #2337 & #2373 in vendor warrant #100
To affirm payment of #2262, #2263, #2266 & #2277 in payroll warrant #95 and #2337 & #2373 in vendor warrant #100:
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 #2262, #2263, #2266 & #2277 in payroll warrant #95 and #2337 & #2373 in vendor warrant #100: 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)
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: Halifax Postmaster (mailing/2021 ATM & STM warrant) …… $ 895.43
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following Selectmen bill: Halifax Postmaster (mailing/2021 ATM & STM warrant) …… $ 895.43.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitments with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2421 in vendor warrant #101 and #2389, #2390, #2393 & #2403 in payroll warrant #103: Vendor...
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitments with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2421 in vendor warrant #101 and #2389, #2390, #2393 & #2403 in payroll warrant #103: Vendor Warrant #101 $ 50,755.38 School Warrant #102 $ 508,868.94 Payroll Warrant #103 $ 386,634.12 Withholding Warrant #104 $ 135,161.44 Mobile Home Park Fee #4 $ 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 warrants and commitments with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #2421 in vendor warrant #101 and #2389, #2390, #2393 & #2403 in payroll warrant #103: Vendor Warrant #101 $ 50,755.38 School Warrant #102 $ 508,868.94 Payroll Warrant #103 $ 386,634.12 Withholding Warrant #104 $ 135,161.44 Mobile Home Park Fee #4 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Affirm payment of #2421 in vendor warrant #101 and #2389, #2390, #2393 & #2403 in payroll warrant #103
To affirm payment of #2421 in vendor warrant #101 and #2389, #2390, #2393 & #2403 in payroll warrant #103:
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 #2421 in vendor warrant #101 and #2389, #2390, #2393 & #2403 in payroll warrant #103: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Recused 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: RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) …........ $ 72.10 SOLitude Lake Management (notice of intent/west & east ponds)... $ 12,755.40 W.B. Mason (notary stamp) ………………………………………. $ 26.78 Express Newspapers (ad/Cable performance hearing) ………......... $ 42.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) …........ $ 72.10 SOLitude Lake Management (notice of intent/west & east ponds)... $ 12,755.40 W.B. Mason (notary stamp) ………………………………………. $ 26.78 Express Newspapers (ad/Cable performance hearing) ………......... $ 42.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Return to Work Discussion
That all employees return to work on May 1, 2021
To that all employees return to work on May 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted that all employees return to work on May 1, 2021..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
South Coastal Legal Services
Support Articles for South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center and South Coastal Legal Services
To support Articles for South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center and South Coastal Legal Services
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews the Board unanimously voted to support Articles for South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center and South Coastal Legal Services.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Michael & Laurie Gomes - Extension of Trailer Permit
Approve a 9-month extension of Building Permit 21-035 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 20 Buttonwood Road
To approve a 9-month extension of Building Permit 21-035 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 20 Buttonwood Road.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously to approve a 9-month extension of Building Permit 21-035 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 20 Buttonwood Road..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Sarah Sloat - Appointment to the Council on Aging
Appoint Sarah Sloat to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 20, 2023
To appoint Sarah Sloat to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 20, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron the Board unanimously appointed Sarah Sloat to the Council on Aging, term to expire June 20, 2023..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Massachusetts Municipal Building Trust Fund
Support the above mentioned legislation
To support the above mentioned legislation.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to support the above mentioned legislation..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve ambulance abatements for March 2021 in the amount of $62,957.91
To approve ambulance abatements for March 2021 in the amount of $62,957.91.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for March 2021 in the amount of $62,957.91..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Highway Department Vacation Carryover
Allow four employees of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2021 to FY2022 as per their union contract
To allow four employees of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2021 to FY2022 as per their union contract.
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 voted to allow four employees of the Highway Department to carryover 40 hours vacation leave each from FY2021 to FY2022 as per their union contract..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Animal Control Officer Re-appointment
Reappoint Amanda Feighery as the Animal Control Officer for a term of May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022
To reappoint Amanda Feighery as the Animal Control Officer for a term of May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously reappointed Amanda Feighery as the Animal Control Officer for a term of May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Proposed Flag Ceremony
Grant Marc Valentine permission to unfurl the Flag of Great Britain on April 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. at 12 Dwight Street
To grant Marc Valentine permission to unfurl the Flag of Great Britain on April 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. at 12 Dwight Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously granted Marc Valentine permission to unfurl the Flag of Great Britain on April 21st from 11:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. at 12 Dwight Street..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Highway Department - Contract to sell Surplus Vehicles
Have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the contracts
To have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the contracts.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Thomas Millias, sign the contracts..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Memorial Rock on Town Green
Approve the request from Dave Walsh to "spruce up" the area around the Memorial Rock
To approve the request from Dave Walsh to "spruce up" the area around the Memorial Rock.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the request from Dave Walsh to "spruce up" the area around the Memorial Rock..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Fire Department Grant
Authorize the Chair, Thomas Millias, to fill out the necessary paperwork for the grant and send a letter to the Chief and the staff at the Fire Station
To authorize the Chair, Thomas Millias, to fill out the necessary paperwork for the grant and send a letter to the Chief and the staff at the Fire Station.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously authorized the Chair, Thomas Millias, to fill out the necessary paperwork for the grant and send a letter to the Chief and the staff at the Fire Station..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Monponsett Pond/604(b) Application
Approve sending the grant application in
To approve sending the grant application in.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved sending the grant application in..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Commendation for Officer McIntyre
Send a letter to Officer McIntyre commending her on her actions
To send a letter to Officer McIntyre commending her on her actions.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to Officer McIntyre commending her on her actions..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Adam Cushman - Eagle Scout Project
Approve Adam Cushman's Eagle Scout project to construct an octagon shaped "Gaga Pit" behind the Halifax Elementary School
To approve Adam Cushman's Eagle Scout project to construct an octagon shaped "Gaga Pit" behind the Halifax Elementary School.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously approved Adam Cushman's Eagle Scout project to construct an octagon shaped "Gaga Pit" behind the Halifax Elementary School..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Carryover of Vacation
Allow Union and Wage & Personnel employees to carry over eighty (80) hours of vacation from FY2021 to FY2022
To allow Union and Wage & Personnel employees to carry over eighty (80) hours of vacation from FY2021 to FY2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to allow Union and Wage & Personnel employees to carry over eighty (80) hours of vacation from FY2021 to FY2022..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Commendation for Firefighter Silva
Send a letter to Firefighter Silva commending her on her actions
To send a letter to Firefighter Silva commending her on her actions.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to Firefighter Silva commending her on her actions..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:07 to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Police Chief and Fire Chief & all Unions at the SLRSD & HES
To enter into Executive Session at 8:07 to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Police Chief and Fire Chief & all Unions at the SLRSD & HES:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:07 to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Police Chief and Fire Chief & all Unions at the SLRSD & HES: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:36 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:36 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:36 p.m.: Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:36 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 8:36 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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