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May 25, 2021
30 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Gordon C. Andrews, Troy E. Garron, Ashley A. DiSesa
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, May 25, 2021
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, May 25, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes:
Yes: Andrews, GarronAbstained: DiSesa
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Abstained.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirm payment of #2595, #2596, #2599 & #2609 in payroll warrant #111; #2626 in vendor warrant #112 and #2678 in vendor warrant #114
To affirm payment of #2595, #2596, #2599 & #2609 in payroll warrant #111; #2626 in vendor warrant #112 and #2678 in vendor warrant #114:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to affirm payment of #2595, #2596, #2599 & #2609 in payroll warrant #111; #2626 in vendor warrant #112 and #2678 in vendor warrant #114: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants
The Board voted as follows to approve payment of the following warrant
To the Board voted as follows to approve payment of the following warrant:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronThe roll call lists Gordon C. Andrews as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board the Board voted as follows to approve payment of the following warrant: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Vendor Warrant #116 $ 147,026.33 School Warrant #117 $ 6,432.23 Withholding Warrant #118 $ 147,874.30
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Vendor Warrant #116 $ 147,026.33 School Warrant #117 $ 6,432.23 Withholding Warrant #118 $ 147,874.30.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (office supplies) ……………………………………… $ 71.02 National Grid (Town Hall electricity) ……………………………… $ 815.94 W.B. Mason (office supplies) ……………………………………… $ 24.02
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (office supplies) ……………………………………… $ 71.02 National Grid (Town Hall electricity) ……………………………… $ 815.94 W.B. Mason (office supplies) ……………………………………… $ 24.02.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Live Entertainment Permit - James Farmer
Approve Permit #2021-13 to James Farmer for live entertainment at 5 Highland Circle on Saturday, August 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2021-13 to James Farmer for live entertainment at 5 Highland Circle on Saturday, August 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2021-13 to James Farmer for live entertainment at 5 Highland Circle on Saturday, August 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Family Medical Leave
Grant Officer Joseph Cushman request for intermittent Family Medical Leave beginning on May 21, 2021 and to end no later than May 20, 2022
To grant Officer Joseph Cushman request for intermittent Family Medical Leave beginning on May 21, 2021 and to end no later than May 20, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to grant Officer Joseph Cushman request for intermittent Family Medical Leave beginning on May 21, 2021 and to end no later than May 20, 2022..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Return to Work from 111F Leave - Officer Cushman
End 111F leave for Officer Joseph Cushman as of May 11, 2021
To end 111F leave for Officer Joseph Cushman as of May 11, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to end 111F leave for Officer Joseph Cushman as of May 11, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Cemetery Superintendent & Burial Agent Reappointment
Reappoint R. Steven Hayward as Cemetery Superintendent & Burial Agent with a term to expire on May 14, 2022
To reappoint R. Steven Hayward as Cemetery Superintendent & Burial Agent with a term to expire on May 14, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint R. Steven Hayward as Cemetery Superintendent & Burial Agent with a term to expire on May 14, 2022..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for April 2021 in the amount of $95,366.09
To approve ambulance abatements for April 2021 in the amount of $95,366.09.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for April 2021 in the amount of $95,366.09..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Discussion on Re-Opening of Council on Aging Building
Re-open the Council on Aging Building on June 1, 2021
To re-open the Council on Aging Building on June 1, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to re-open the Council on Aging Building on June 1, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
John Makepeace - White Dog Cranberry - Earth Removal Permit Renewal
Approve a new earth removal permit issued to White Dog Cranberry for one year expiring on May 24, 2022, with Conditions #1 and #2 being waived but not #3 listed in the letter from GAF Engineering,...
To approve a new earth removal permit issued to White Dog Cranberry for one year expiring on May 24, 2022, with Conditions #1 and #2 being waived but not #3 listed in the letter from GAF Engineering, Inc. dated April 13. 2021 and with the condition that the bonds be renewed before they expire:
The roll call lists Ashley A. DiSesa as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Andrews the Board voted as follows to approve a new earth removal permit issued to White Dog Cranberry for one year expiring on May 24, 2022, with Conditions #1 and #2 being waived but not #3 listed in the letter from GAF Engineering, Inc. dated April 13. 2021 and with the condition that the bonds be renewed before they expire: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Recused.” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Colleen Fiumara - Appointment to Conservation Commission
Appoint Colleen Fiumara to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Colleen Fiumara to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously appointed Colleen Fiumara to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Capital Planning Committee
Appoint Ashley A. DiSesa to the Capital Planning Committee
To appoint Ashley A. DiSesa to the Capital Planning Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously appointed Ashley A. DiSesa to the Capital Planning Committee..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Fire Chief's Contract
Sign the Fire Chief's contract that was voted on at Town Meeting
To sign the Fire Chief's contract that was voted on at Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to sign the Fire Chief's contract that was voted on at Town Meeting..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Discussion on the Process for Annual Appointments
Have the Building Director, Scott Materna come meet with the Board every thirty days/once a month to provide updates on the buildings
To have the Building Director, Scott Materna come meet with the Board every thirty days/once a month to provide updates on the buildings.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to have the Building Director, Scott Materna come meet with the Board every thirty days/once a month to provide updates on the buildings..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Accept Talent Bank Forms for the Finance Committee, Board of Health and the Halifax Elementary School Committee up until June 2nd and hold interviews for those positions on June 8th and accept...
To accept Talent Bank Forms for the Finance Committee, Board of Health and the Halifax Elementary School Committee up until June 2nd and hold interviews for those positions on June 8th and accept Talent Bank Forms for all open seats up for reappointment and notifications from incumbents who want to be reappointed up until June 9th.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to accept Talent Bank Forms for the Finance Committee, Board of Health and the Halifax Elementary School Committee up until June 2nd and hold interviews for those positions on June 8th and accept Talent Bank Forms for all open seats up for reappointment and notifications from incumbents who want to be reappointed up until June 9th..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Covid
Adopt the above State regulations with the exception that fogging will continue every other week until June 30, 2021
To adopt the above State regulations with the exception that fogging will continue every other week until June 30, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the above State regulations with the exception that fogging will continue every other week until June 30, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Contact Halifax's legislative delegation to continue to support the Governor's Bill to extend certain COVID-19 emergency measures
To contact Halifax's legislative delegation to continue to support the Governor's Bill to extend certain COVID-19 emergency measures.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to contact Halifax's legislative delegation to continue to support the Governor's Bill to extend certain COVID-19 emergency measures..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Line-Item Transfer
Approve the following line- item transfer
To approve the following line- item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Library Clerical Wages Data Processing Part Time Wages $ 350.00 #01-610-5113 #01-555-5120
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the following line- item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Library Clerical Wages Data Processing Part Time Wages $ 350.00 #01-610-5113 #01-555-5120.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Cable License Renewal Legal Services Agreement
Approve the Cable Franchise Renewal Legal Services Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Epstein & August, LLP
To approve the Cable Franchise Renewal Legal Services Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Epstein & August, LLP.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the Cable Franchise Renewal Legal Services Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Epstein & August, LLP..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Use the Town Hall Green - Lori Costa-Cline
Grant Lori Costa-Cline the use of the grounds of the Town Hall on Sunday, June 13th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for One Mission Buzz Off for Kids with Cancer fundraiser
To grant Lori Costa-Cline the use of the grounds of the Town Hall on Sunday, June 13th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for One Mission Buzz Off for Kids with Cancer fundraiser.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously granted Lori Costa-Cline the use of the grounds of the Town Hall on Sunday, June 13th from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for One Mission Buzz Off for Kids with Cancer fundraiser..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Surplus Items - Library
Declare surplus the following pieces of equipment from the Holmes Public Library
To declare surplus the following pieces of equipment from the Holmes Public Library: 4 wood/cream tables 4 2016 NEC phones 2 2011 Panasonic cordless phones The items will be offered to other departments and if there are no takers will be sold via sealed bid.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously declared surplus the following pieces of equipment from the Holmes Public Library: 4 wood/cream tables 4 2016 NEC phones 2 2011 Panasonic cordless phones The items will be offered to other departments and if there are no takers will be sold via sealed bid..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Proposed Information and Technology Advisory Committee
Approve the proposed Information and Technology Advisory Committee
To approve the proposed Information and Technology Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the proposed Information and Technology Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Police Department Vacation Carryover Requests
Allow six (6) employees of the Police Department to carryover vacation leave from FY2021 to FY2022 as per their union contract
To allow six (6) employees of the Police Department to carryover vacation leave 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 seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted to allow six (6) employees of the Police Department to carryover vacation leave from FY2021 to FY2022 as per their union contract..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Chapter 90 Reimbursement
Approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request for the Complete Streets project
To approve the Chapter 90 reimbursement request for the Complete Streets project.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the Chapter 90 reimbursement request for the Complete Streets project..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
HVAC Maintenance Contracts
Approve the HVAC maintenance contract for the Holmes Public Library and the Halifax Police Department
To approve the HVAC maintenance contract for the Holmes Public Library and the Halifax Police Department.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the HVAC maintenance contract for the Holmes Public Library and the Halifax Police Department..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 10:03 p.m.: ------------------------------------------------- Ashley A. DiSesa Clerk
To adjourn the meeting at 10:03 p.m.: ------------------------------------------------- Ashley A. DiSesa Clerk
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 10:03 p.m.: ------------------------------------------------- Ashley A. DiSesa Clerk.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
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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