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July 13, 2021
28 recorded votes, 7 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, July 13, 2021
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, July 13, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 25, 2021 Executive Session - June 8, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 25, 2021 Executive Session - June 8, 2021
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 25, 2021 Executive Session - June 8, 2021.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from payroll warrant #131 and #2: Payroll Warrant #131 $ 227,478.28 School Warrant #132 $...
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from payroll warrant #131 and #2: Payroll Warrant #131 $ 227,478.28 School Warrant #132 $ 340,707.45 Vendor Warrant #133 $ 112,229.51 Payroll Warrant #2 $ 65,961.33 Vendor Warrant #3 $ 52,565.75 Withholding Warrant #4 $ 95,744.19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 48,276.85 6/28/21 - 7/4/21
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 DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted to affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from payroll warrant #131 and #2: Payroll Warrant #131 $ 227,478.28 School Warrant #132 $ 340,707.45 Vendor Warrant #133 $ 112,229.51 Payroll Warrant #2 $ 65,961.33 Vendor Warrant #3 $ 52,565.75 Withholding Warrant #4 $ 95,744.19 Ambulance Commitment for $ 48,276.85 6/28/21 - 7/4/21.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from payroll warrant #135: Vendor Warrant #134 $ 93,326.65 Payroll Warrant #135 $ 3,843.32 School...
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from payroll warrant #135: Vendor Warrant #134 $ 93,326.65 Payroll Warrant #135 $ 3,843.32 School Warrant #136 $ 4,096.52 Vendor Warrant #5 $ 1,348,626.33 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 $ 5,160.00
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 DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted to approve payment of the following warrants and commitment with the exception of Andrews abstaining from payroll warrant #135: Vendor Warrant #134 $ 93,326.65 Payroll Warrant #135 $ 3,843.32 School Warrant #136 $ 4,096.52 Vendor Warrant #5 $ 1,348,626.33 Mobile Home Park Fee #7 $ 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, GarronAbstained: Andrews
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 - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Town of Duxbury (dispatching services )…..................................... $ 150,000.00 Chubb & Son (fire & police policy).................................................. $ 39,828.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/McCarthy )………………………... $ 600.00 Powers & Sullivan, LLC (audit/FY2021)………............................. $ 9,000.00 MMMA (annual dues)……………………………………………... $ 181.88 MMA (annual dues)………………………………………………... $ 1,080.00 MMA (Sept. meeting)……………………………………………… $ 40.00 BMI (annual license fee)…………………………………………... $ 368.00 RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)………. $ 72.10
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Town of Duxbury (dispatching services )…..................................... $ 150,000.00 Chubb & Son (fire & police policy).................................................. $ 39,828.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/McCarthy )………………………... $ 600.00 Powers & Sullivan, LLC (audit/FY2021)………............................. $ 9,000.00 MMMA (annual dues)……………………………………………... $ 181.88 MMA (annual dues)………………………………………………... $ 1,080.00 MMA (Sept. meeting)……………………………………………… $ 40.00 BMI (annual license fee)…………………………………………... $ 368.00 RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)………. $ 72.10.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Licensing Authority Agent Appointments
Appoint the following Special Police Officers as Licensing Authority Agents
To appoint the following Special Police Officers as Licensing Authority Agents: David Acevich Edward Broderick Patrick Donnelly Jay Guidaboni Jennifer Keegan Thomas Reed Herbert Wiltshire
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously appointed the following Special Police Officers as Licensing Authority Agents: David Acevich Edward Broderick Patrick Donnelly Jay Guidaboni Jennifer Keegan Thomas Reed Herbert Wiltshire.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
David Acevich
Appoint Special Police Officer Robert Gaynor as a Licensing Authority Agent
To appoint Special Police Officer Robert Gaynor as a Licensing Authority Agent:
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 appoint Special Police Officer Robert Gaynor as a Licensing Authority Agent: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Building Inspector Temporary Appointment
Extend Robert Piccirilli appointment as temporary Building Inspector until July 20, 2021
To extend Robert Piccirilli appointment as temporary Building Inspector until July 20, 2021:
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 extend Robert Piccirilli appointment as temporary Building Inspector until July 20, 2021: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Garron stated that personally he thinks Mr. Piccirilli should be reappointed..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Scheduled Appointment
Issue six (6) a one- day liquor licenses to Paul Nixon of Independent Fermentation Brewing, Inc for the dates listed above
To issue six (6) a one- day liquor licenses to Paul Nixon of Independent Fermentation Brewing, Inc for the dates listed above.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to issue six (6) a one- day liquor licenses to Paul Nixon of Independent Fermentation Brewing, Inc for the dates listed above..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Zoom Equipment
Ask Cesar to look into upgrading either the Zoom account or the hardware necessary to provide streaming service for meetings
To ask Cesar to look into upgrading either the Zoom account or the hardware necessary to provide streaming service for meetings.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Garron , the Board unanimously voted to ask Cesar to look into upgrading either the Zoom account or the hardware necessary to provide streaming service for meetings..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Risk Management Project
Approve the Risk Management Project Contract between the Town of Halifax and 65North
To approve the Risk Management Project Contract between the Town of Halifax and 65North.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the Risk Management Project Contract between the Town of Halifax and 65North..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
ARPA Money
Add 15 additional hours each week to the Data Specialist and use ARPA money to fund the additional hours for the next year
To add 15 additional hours each week to the Data Specialist and use ARPA money to fund the additional hours for the next year.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to add 15 additional hours each week to the Data Specialist and use ARPA money to fund the additional hours for the next year..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Conservation Commission Interview
Appoint Kim Cavicchi as a full-time member of the Conservation Commission
To appoint Kim Cavicchi as a full-time member of the Conservation Commission:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to appoint Kim Cavicchi as a full-time member of the Conservation Commission: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Council on Aging Interview
Appoint Jean Gallant to the Council on Aging
To appoint Jean Gallant to the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Jean Gallant to the Council on Aging..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Kasey Sims - Issues with Halifax Water System
Ask the Water Commissioners and the Board of Health to come in on July 27th
To ask the Water Commissioners and the Board of Health to come in on July 27th.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to ask the Water Commissioners and the Board of Health to come in on July 27th..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Special Town Meeting
Open the warrant for the September 8, 2021 Special Town Meeting and close the warrant on August 10, 2021
To open the warrant for the September 8, 2021 Special Town Meeting and close the warrant on August 10, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to open the warrant for the September 8, 2021 Special Town Meeting and close the warrant on August 10, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Investigation of Complaints
Refer the complaints to Jack Dolan at Brooks & DeRensis
To refer the complaints to Jack Dolan at Brooks & DeRensis.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to refer the complaints to Jack Dolan at Brooks & DeRensis..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Recycling Contract - Waste Management
Approve the recycling agreement between the Town of Halifax and WM Avon, Inc
To approve the recycling agreement between the Town of Halifax and WM Avon, Inc.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the recycling agreement between the Town of Halifax and WM Avon, Inc..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Proposed Starting Step - Water Superintendent
Start Bill Lindsay at Step 2 of Grade 12A but leave the vacation as is
To start Bill Lindsay at Step 2 of Grade 12A but leave the vacation as is.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to start Bill Lindsay at Step 2 of Grade 12A but leave the vacation as is..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Green Earth Cannabis - Host Community Agreement
Have a public hearing on Tuesday, August 3rd at 7 p.m
To have a public hearing on Tuesday, August 3rd at 7 p.m.
Gordon C. Andrews stepped aside (recused), so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to have a public hearing on Tuesday, August 3rd at 7 p.m..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
27 Hillside Avenue - Junk Cars
Send a certified letter to the owner of 27 Hillside Avenue stating that the fine process for violation of the junk car by- law will begin on Thursday, July 15th
To send a certified letter to the owner of 27 Hillside Avenue stating that the fine process for violation of the junk car by- law will begin on Thursday, July 15th.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to send a certified letter to the owner of 27 Hillside Avenue stating that the fine process for violation of the junk car by- law will begin on Thursday, July 15th..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Line-Item Transfers
Approve the following line- item transfers
To approve the following line- item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT CoA Expense CoA Electricity $ 95.03 #01-541 #01-529 Data Processing Telephone Communications $ 378.52 #01-155-5231 #01-219-5230 Water Supply Electricity Water Retirement $ 4,000.00 #65-452-5210 #65-454-5638 Elementary School Costs Special Needs Transportation $ 28,000.00 #01-313-5510 #01-312-5325 Selectmen Expense Selectmen Clerical $ 73.51 #01-122-5300 #01-122-5113 Accountant Expense Accountant Clerical $ 19.62 #01-135-5340 #01-134-5113
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the following line- item transfers: FROM TO AMOUNT CoA Expense CoA Electricity $ 95.03 #01-541 #01-529 Data Processing Telephone Communications $ 378.52 #01-155-5231 #01-219-5230 Water Supply Electricity Water Retirement $ 4,000.00 #65-452-5210 #65-454-5638 Elementary School Costs Special Needs Transportation $ 28,000.00 #01-313-5510 #01-312-5325 Selectmen Expense Selectmen Clerical $ 73.51 #01-122-5300 #01-122-5113 Accountant Expense Accountant Clerical $ 19.62 #01-135-5340 #01-134-5113.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Rescind Reappointment - David Mason - Historic District Commission
Rescind the reappoint of David Mason to the Historic District Commission
To rescind the reappoint of David Mason to the Historic District Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to rescind the reappoint of David Mason to the Historic District Commission..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Reappointment - Mason Cook - Historical Commission
Reappoint Mason Cook to the Historical Commission
To reappoint Mason Cook to the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint Mason Cook to the Historical Commission..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Road Opening - 25 Colby Drive
Approve Permit #2021-22 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2021-22 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2021-22 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 30' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Road Opening - 280 South Street
Approve Permit #2021-21 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service line at the main at the above location
To approve Permit #2021-21 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service line at the main at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2021-21 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to abandon gas service line at the main at the above location..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 8:23 p.m. to discuss Contract Negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD &...
To enter into Executive Session at 8:23 p.m. to discuss Contract Negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES and 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 8:23 p.m. to discuss Contract Negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES and Piccirilli v. Halifax Case 1:21 CV 11039: 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 and discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town..” (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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