MassVoter.com← Halifax Board of SelectmenHalifax Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
July 23, 2021
5 recorded votes, 2 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
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 11:02 a.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 11:02 a.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES 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 litigation Piccirilli v. Halifax Case 1:21 CV 11039, Halifax Solar v. Halifax and Halifax v. Marble:
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 11:02 a.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief, Fire Chief & all unions at the SLRSD & HES 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 litigation Piccirilli v. Halifax Case 1:21 CV 11039, Halifax Solar v. Halifax and Halifax v. Marble: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Continue into Executive Session to discuss Gordon C. Andrews v
To continue into Executive Session to discuss Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petition 868 & 869; Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax - appeal of ZBA decision on Petition 915-20 83; Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petitions 922 & 924 and Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - Civil Damages - Civil Action No.: 1:20-cv-11659. As discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town.
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 continue into Executive Session to discuss Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petition 868 & 869; Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax - appeal of ZBA decision on Petition 915-20 83; Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petitions 922 & 924 and Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - Civil Damages - Civil Action No.: 1:20-cv-11659. As discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Called the meeting back to order at 12:00 p.m
To called the meeting back to order at 12:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously called the meeting back to order at 12:00 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Appointment of Building Inspector
Recommend James Perry for the Building Inspector
To recommend James Perry for the Building Inspector.
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 recommended James Perry for the Building Inspector..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 12:09 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 12:09 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 12:09 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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