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August 6, 2021
4 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
Rescind the vote to give them more of an opportunity to correct the situation
To rescind the vote to give them more of an opportunity to correct the situation.
Gordon C. Andrews stepped aside (recused), so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted to rescind the vote to give them more of an opportunity to correct the situation. Garron - Aye DiSesa - Aye.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 12:05 p.m. to discuss Piccirilli v
To enter into Executive Session at 12:05 p.m. to discuss Piccirilli v. Halifax, case 1:21 CV11039: as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 12:05 p.m. to discuss Piccirilli v. Halifax, case 1:21 CV11039: as discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Enter into Executive Session at 12:05 p.m. to discuss
To enter into Executive Session at 12:05 p.m. to discuss: Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petition 868 & 869 17MIS 000507 Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decision on Petition 915-20 83 CV000256 Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petitions 922 & 924 20 MISC000372 Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - Civil Damages - Civil Action No.: 1:20 cv - 11659
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 enter into Executive Session at 12:05 p.m. to discuss: Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petition 868 & 869 17MIS 000507 Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decision on Petition 915-20 83 CV000256 Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - appeal of ZBA decisions on Petitions 922 & 924 20 MISC000372 Gordon C. Andrews v. Town of Halifax, et al - Civil Damages - Civil Action No.: 1:20 cv - 11659 Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes as discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have detrimental effect on bargaining position of the Town..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
20 Misc000372
Enter into Executive Session at 12:05 p.m. to discuss Halifax Solar v
To enter into Executive Session at 12:05 p.m. to discuss Halifax Solar v. Halifax, Walmart 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 12:05 p.m. to discuss Halifax Solar v. Halifax, Walmart v. Halifax and Halifax v. Marble: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (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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