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June 8, 2021
17 recorded votes, 4 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, June 8, 2021
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, June 8, 2021..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant
To affirm 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 voted as follows to affirm payment of the following warrant: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirm payment of the following commitments
To affirm payment of the following commitments: Ambulance Commitment for $ 47,866.54 5/17/21 - 5/23/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 29,181.75 5/24/21 - 5/30/21
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following commitments: Ambulance Commitment for $ 47,866.54 5/17/21 - 5/23/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 29,181.75 5/24/21 - 5/30/21.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants:
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 approve payment of the following warrants: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approve payment of the following commitment
To approve payment of the following commitment: Mobile Home Park Fee #6 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following commitment: Mobile Home Park Fee #6 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills:
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 approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Scheduled Appointment
Approve the contract for parcel 'A' for $150,000 from the State
To approve the contract for parcel 'A' for $150,000 from the State.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the contract for parcel 'A' for $150,000 from the State..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Old Colony Planning Council Economic Recovery Project/Town Participation
Use the funding for signs, banners, social media frames, and masks promoting Halifax
To use the funding for signs, banners, social media frames, and masks promoting Halifax
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously vote to use the funding for signs, banners, social media frames, and masks promoting Halifax.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Catch Basins Material to Marilyn's Landing
Approve a letter to support materials that are taken from catch basins being brought to Marilyn's Landing
To approve a letter to support materials that are taken from catch basins being brought to Marilyn's Landing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve a letter to support materials that are taken from catch basins being brought to Marilyn's Landing..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Fire and Police Accident Policy/Annual Renewal
Approve the Fire and Police Accident Annual Renewal policy
To approve the Fire and Police Accident Annual Renewal policy.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Fire and Police Accident Annual Renewal policy..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Halifax Re-Precincting
Send a letter to representative LaNatra and Brady stating that the Halifax Board of Selectmen are not in favor of H.820
To send a letter to representative LaNatra and Brady stating that the Halifax Board of Selectmen are not in favor of H.820.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to representative LaNatra and Brady stating that the Halifax Board of Selectmen are not in favor of H.820..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Board of Health vacancy
Appoint Candice Greene to the Board of Health (joint vote with the Board of Health)
To garron I nominate Candice Greene Andrews Is there a second? Engstrom I second. Andrews Any further discussion? All those in favor.
Yes: Andrews, DiSesa, GarronFrom the word-for-word transcript in the minutes. Joint vote with the Board of Health (counting everyone, 5 yes and 0 no; Board of Health member Engstrom seconded). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Garron I nominate Candice Greene Andrews Is there a second? Engstrom I second. Andrews Any further discussion? All those in favor. Andrews Aye Garron Aye DiSesa Aye MacFaun Aye Engstrom Aye.” (Motion: Garron)
Contract with Waste Management for Recycling (Tipping Services)
Have the Chair, Gordon C., Andrews sign the Recycling Contract with Waste Management
To have the Chair, Gordon C., Andrews sign the Recycling Contract with Waste Management.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to have the Chair, Gordon C., Andrews sign the Recycling Contract with Waste Management..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Line-Item Transfer
Approve the following line- item transfer
To approve the following line- item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Police Wages #01-210-5115 Police Clerical Wages #01-210-5113 $ 450.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the following line- item transfer: FROM TO AMOUNT Police Wages #01-210-5115 Police Clerical Wages #01-210-5113 $ 450.00.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:07 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed Unit
To enter into Executive Session at 9:07 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed Unit:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:07 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Mixed Unit: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:29 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:29 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:29 p.m.: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:29 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:29 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:29 p.m..” (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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