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June 22, 2021
43 recorded votes, 3 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 22, 2021
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
From the minutes
“moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, June 22, 2021..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes (the Board voted under the rules of necessity b/c Andrews and Millias were only present for this meeting)
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes (the Board voted under the rules of necessity b/c Andrews and Millias were only present for this meeting): Regular Session - May 5, 2021
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes (the Board voted under the rules of necessity b/c Andrews and Millias were only present for this meeting): Regular Session - May 5, 2021.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 17, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 17, 2021
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 17, 2021.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments:
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 warrants and commitments: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (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)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills with the exception of Andrews recusing from the bill payable to KP Law, P.C
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills with the exception of Andrews recusing from the bill payable to KP Law, P.C.: KP Law, P.C (legal services/May)…................................................ $ 2,279.00 Cushman Insurance, Inc. (bond/Lawless).......................................... $ 100.00 W.B. Mason (binder)………………………………………………. $ 13.51 National Grid (Town Hall electricity)………................................... $ 988.53
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills with the exception of Andrews recusing from the bill payable to KP Law, P.C.: KP Law, P.C (legal services/May)…................................................ $ 2,279.00 Cushman Insurance, Inc. (bond/Lawless).......................................... $ 100.00 W.B. Mason (binder)………………………………………………. $ 13.51 National Grid (Town Hall electricity)………................................... $ 988.53.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Line-Item Transfers
Approve the following line- item transfers
To approve the following line- item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Fire Training Fire - Ambulance Supplies $ 4,000.00 #01-221-5115 #01-225-5501-014 Fire Wages Fire Chief Salary - Holiday $ 443.50 #01-220-5115 #01-220-5111 Police Wages Police Training $ 5,000.00 #01-210-5115 #01-210-5585 Police Wages Police Chief Wages $ 402.58 #01-210-5115 01-210-5110 Recycle Office Expense Recycle Clerical $ 545.00 #66-431 #66-430 Snow & Ice Street Lights - Electricity $ 3,000.00 #01-423 #01-424-5210 Recruitment & Employment Costs Town Administrator Salary $ 250.00 #01-124-5780-015 #01-129-5110 Recruitment & Employment Costs Selectmen Clerical $ 130.00 #01-124-5780-015 #01-122-5113
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the following line- item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT Fire Training Fire - Ambulance Supplies $ 4,000.00 #01-221-5115 #01-225-5501-014 Fire Wages Fire Chief Salary - Holiday $ 443.50 #01-220-5115 #01-220-5111 Police Wages Police Training $ 5,000.00 #01-210-5115 #01-210-5585 Police Wages Police Chief Wages $ 402.58 #01-210-5115 01-210-5110 Recycle Office Expense Recycle Clerical $ 545.00 #66-431 #66-430 Snow & Ice Street Lights - Electricity $ 3,000.00 #01-423 #01-424-5210 Recruitment & Employment Costs Town Administrator Salary $ 250.00 #01-124-5780-015 #01-129-5110 Recruitment & Employment Costs Selectmen Clerical $ 130.00 #01-124-5780-015 #01-122-5113.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Road Opening - 100 Lake Street
Approve Permit #2021-18 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon inactive gas service line at main at the above location
To approve Permit #2021-18 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon inactive gas service line at main at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2021-18 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon inactive gas service line at main at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Agricultural Commission Interview
Appoint Janice Hayward as an Alternate Member and reappoint Sheila O'Handley and Joanne Smith to the Agricultural Commission
To appoint Janice Hayward as an Alternate Member and reappoint Sheila O'Handley and Joanne Smith to the Agricultural Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Janice Hayward as an Alternate Member and reappoint Sheila O'Handley and Joanne Smith to the Agricultural Commission..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Host Community Agreement - Flower & Soul
Approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Flower & Soul, Inc
To approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Flower & Soul, Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Host Community Agreement between the Town of Halifax and Flower & Soul, Inc..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Electric Charging Station at Town Hall
Approve the contract with the State for the electric charging stations
To approve the contract with the State for the electric charging stations.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the contract with the State for the electric charging stations..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Regional Old Colony Communications Center Agreement
Approve the Regional Old Colony Communications Center Agreement contract
To approve the Regional Old Colony Communications Center Agreement contract.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the Regional Old Colony Communications Center Agreement contract..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Inspection Car
Approve having the 2016 Ford Explorer replace the 2014 Ford Explorer and be used for the inspection car
To approve having the 2016 Ford Explorer replace the 2014 Ford Explorer and be used for the inspection car.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved having the 2016 Ford Explorer replace the 2014 Ford Explorer and be used for the inspection car..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Beautification Committee
Reappoint Jeanne Kling, Adrian Barclay, Michelle Barclay, Amy Troup and appoint Jill Ripley to the Beautification Committee
To reappoint Jeanne Kling, Adrian Barclay, Michelle Barclay, Amy Troup and appoint Jill Ripley to the Beautification Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Jeanne Kling, Adrian Barclay, Michelle Barclay, Amy Troup and appoint Jill Ripley to the Beautification Committee..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Trucks at Marilyn's Landing
Approve the amended agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beta Group, Inc. for the replacement of the Pine Street Bridge over the Cranberry Bog Overflow
To approve the amended agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beta Group, Inc. for the replacement of the Pine Street Bridge over the Cranberry Bog Overflow.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the amended agreement between the Town of Halifax and Beta Group, Inc. for the replacement of the Pine Street Bridge over the Cranberry Bog Overflow..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Letters from Mr. Moore's 8th Grade Civics Class
Send a letter to Mr
To send a letter to Mr.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to Mr..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Zoning Petition Article - Marijuana
By that the Board send this to the Planning Board for the necessary public hearing
To by that the Board send this to the Planning Board for the necessary public hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted by that the Board send this to the Planning Board for the necessary public hearing..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Cable T.V. Advisory Committee
Reappoint Richard Wright and John Shiavone to the Cable T.V. Advisory Committee
To reappoint Richard Wright and John Shiavone to the Cable T.V. Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Richard Wright and John Shiavone to the Cable T.V. Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Agricultural Commission
Rescind the vote of appointing Janice Hayward as an Alternate Member and appoint her as a member
To rescind the vote of appointing Janice Hayward as an Alternate Member and appoint her as a member.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to rescind the vote of appointing Janice Hayward as an Alternate Member and appoint her as a member..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Capital Planning Committee
Reappoint Michael Zarrella to the Capital Planning Committee
To reappoint Michael Zarrella to the Capital Planning Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Michael Zarrella to the Capital Planning Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
CERT Director
Reappoint Thomas Schindler as the Cert Director
To reappoint Thomas Schindler as the Cert Director.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Thomas Schindler as the Cert Director..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Conservation Commission
Go out of order
To go out of order.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to go out of order..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
HEMA Director
Reappoint Fire Chief Jason Viveiros as the HEMA Director and Police Chief Joao Chaves as the HEMA Deputy Director
To reappoint Fire Chief Jason Viveiros as the HEMA Director and Police Chief Joao Chaves as the HEMA Deputy Director.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Fire Chief Jason Viveiros as the HEMA Director and Police Chief Joao Chaves as the HEMA Deputy Director..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Licensing Authority Agents
Reappoint the following individuals as Licensing Authority Agents
To reappoint the following individuals as Licensing Authority Agents: Chief Joao Chaves Sgt. Theodore Benner Sgt. William Caprio Officer Joseph Cushman Officer Patrick DeRoo Officer Albert Hingst Officer Robert McDonnell Officer Michelle McIntyre Officer Michael W. Schleiff Officer Ryan Simpson Sgt. Patrick K. Sterling
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint the following individuals as Licensing Authority Agents: Chief Joao Chaves Sgt. Theodore Benner Sgt. William Caprio Officer Joseph Cushman Officer Patrick DeRoo Officer Albert Hingst Officer Robert McDonnell Officer Michelle McIntyre Officer Michael W. Schleiff Officer Ryan Simpson Sgt. Patrick K. Sterling.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Police Matrons
Reappoint the following individuals as Police Matrons
To reappoint the following individuals as Police Matrons: Amanda M. Feighery Joy Firth Janice M. Hayward Susan Lawless Antoinette Ross
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint the following individuals as Police Matrons: Amanda M. Feighery Joy Firth Janice M. Hayward Susan Lawless Antoinette Ross.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Special Police Officers
Reappoint the following individuals as Special Police Officers
To reappoint the following individuals as Special Police Officers: David X. Acevich Edward Broderick Patrick Donnelly Robert Gaynor Jay Guidaboni Thomas Reed Herbert Wiltshire
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint the following individuals as Special Police Officers: David X. Acevich Edward Broderick Patrick Donnelly Robert Gaynor Jay Guidaboni Thomas Reed Herbert Wiltshire.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
David Mascio
Hold off on making a decision until Mr. St. Croix could come in for an interview
To hold off on making a decision until Mr. St. Croix could come in for an interview.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to hold off on making a decision until Mr. St. Croix could come in for an interview..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Council on Aging
Reappoint Judith Rakutis to the Council on Aging
To reappoint Judith Rakutis to the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Judith Rakutis to the Council on Aging..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Reappoint Susan Basile as the Historian
To reappoint Susan Basile as the Historian.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Susan Basile as the Historian..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Historical Commission
Reappoint Kevin Shea to the Historical Commission
To reappoint Kevin Shea to the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Kevin Shea to the Historical Commission..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Holidays in Halifax
Reappoint Stacy Varao holidays in Halifax Committee
To reappoint Stacy Varao holidays in Halifax Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Stacy Varao holidays in Halifax Committee..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Memorial Day Committee
Reappoint Wil Corey and Steven Littlefield to the Memorial Day Committee
To reappoint Wil Corey and Steven Littlefield to the Memorial Day Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Wil Corey and Steven Littlefield to the Memorial Day Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Parking Clerk
Reappoint Pamela Adduci as the Parking Clerk
To reappoint Pamela Adduci as the Parking Clerk.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Pamela Adduci as the Parking Clerk..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:36 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES
To enter into Executive Session at 8:36 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 8:36 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:46 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:46 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:46 p.m.: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Scott Grieco
Reappoint Scott Grieco and Gerald Joy to the Municipal & School Building Committee
To reappoint Scott Grieco and Gerald Joy to the Municipal & School Building Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Scott Grieco and Gerald Joy to the Municipal & School Building Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Veterans' Agent Assistant
Reappoint Steven Littlefield as the Veterans' Agent Assistant
To reappoint Steven Littlefield as the Veterans' Agent Assistant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Steven Littlefield as the Veterans' Agent Assistant..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Town Director - County Co-Operative Extension Service
Reappoint Kozhaya Nessralla as the Town Director for the County Co-Operative Extension Service
To reappoint Kozhaya Nessralla as the Town Director for the County Co-Operative Extension Service.
Gordon C. Andrews stepped aside (recused), so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Kozhaya Nessralla as the Town Director for the County Co-Operative Extension Service..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Youth & Recreation Commission
Reappoint Kenneth Boudreau and Bruce Pulliam to the youth & Recreation Commission
To reappoint Kenneth Boudreau and Bruce Pulliam to the youth & Recreation Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Kenneth Boudreau and Bruce Pulliam to the youth & Recreation Commission..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Youth & Recreation Commission Interview
Appoint Tina Kenyon to the Youth and Recreation Commission
To appoint Tina Kenyon to the Youth and Recreation Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Tina Kenyon to the Youth and Recreation Commission..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. to discuss Piccirilli v
To enter into Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. to discuss Piccirilli v. Halifax Case 1:21 CV 11039:
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:20 p.m. to discuss Piccirilli v. Halifax Case 1:21 CV 11039: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:27 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:27 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:27 p.m.: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:27 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 p.m..” (Motion: DiSesa, 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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