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June 29, 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 29, 2021
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
From the minutes
“moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, June 29, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Approve Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment:
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 and commitment: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Bill
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bill
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bill:
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 bill: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Road Opening - 313 River Street
Approve Permit #2021-17 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2021-17 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2021-17 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 10' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Appointment of Town Counsel
Appoint Brooks & DeRensis as Town Counsel
To appoint Brooks & DeRensis as Town Counsel:
Yes: Andrews, DiSesaNo: Garron
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to appoint Brooks & DeRensis as Town Counsel: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - No Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
John Werra - Reappointment - Historic District Commission
Appoint Susan Basile as the Historian and John Werra to the Historic District Commission
To appoint Susan Basile as the Historian and John Werra to the Historic District Commission.
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 second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Susan Basile as the Historian and John Werra to the Historic District Commission. Andrews recused himself from the following interviews..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Todd Dargie
Appoint Michael O'Brien to the Finance Committee
To appoint Michael O'Brien to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Michael O'Brien to the Finance Committee..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Appoint Todd Dargie to the Capital Planning Committee
To appoint Todd Dargie to the Capital Planning Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Todd Dargie to the Capital Planning Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Youth & Recreation Commission
Appoint Sarah Nobles to the Youth and Recreation Commission
To appoint Sarah Nobles to the Youth and Recreation Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Sarah Nobles to the Youth and Recreation Commission..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Americans with Disabilities Act
Appoint Marlene Amedee to the Americans with Disabilities Act
To appoint Marlene Amedee to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Marlene Amedee to the Americans with Disabilities Act..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Police Chief Chaves' Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Police Chief Joao Chaves, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024
To approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and Police Chief Joao Chaves, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the contract between the Town of Halifax and Police Chief Joao Chaves, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Richard Eldridge Reappointment
Reappoint Richard Eldredge as the Sealer of Weights & Measures Enforcement Assistant
To reappoint Richard Eldredge as the Sealer of Weights & Measures Enforcement Assistant.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Richard Eldredge as the Sealer of Weights & Measures Enforcement Assistant..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
David Mason Reappointment
Reappoint David Mason to the Historic District Commission
To reappoint David Mason to the Historic District Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint David Mason to the Historic District Commission..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES
To enter into Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES:
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:46 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations 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: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Robert Piccirilli - Temporary Building Inspector
Allow Robert Piccirilli to serve as a temporary Building Commissioner until July 13th
To allow Robert Piccirilli to serve as a temporary Building Commissioner until July 13th.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to allow Robert Piccirilli to serve as a temporary Building Commissioner until July 13th..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:06 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:06 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:06 p.m.: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:06 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 8:06 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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