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August 24, 2021
29 recorded votes, 8 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, August 24, 2021
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
From the minutes
“moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, August 24, 2021..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 29, 2021 Regular Session - July 23, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 29, 2021 Regular Session - July 23, 2021
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - June 29, 2021 Regular Session - July 23, 2021.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
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 Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant:
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 warrant: 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
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills:
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 bills: Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
1 Day Liquor License - Holy Apostles Parish
Issue a one-day liquor license to Cheryl Hunnewell of Holy Apostles Parish, 575 Monponsett St, Halifax, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Saturday, September 25, 2021, serving of beer & wine on...
To issue a one-day liquor license to Cheryl Hunnewell of Holy Apostles Parish, 575 Monponsett St, Halifax, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Saturday, September 25, 2021, serving of beer & wine on Saturday, September 25, 2021 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and disposal/removal of the beer & wine on Saturday, September 25, 2021.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one-day liquor license to Cheryl Hunnewell of Holy Apostles Parish, 575 Monponsett St, Halifax, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Saturday, September 25, 2021, serving of beer & wine on Saturday, September 25, 2021 between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and disposal/removal of the beer & wine on Saturday, September 25, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Bob Ross - Appointment to CERT, zoning By-Law Committee & M&SBC
Appoint Bob Ross to the Municipal & School Building Committee and the Zoning By-Law Review Committee
To appoint Bob Ross to the Municipal & School Building Committee and the Zoning By-Law Review Committee.
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 appointed Bob Ross to the Municipal & School Building Committee and the Zoning By-Law Review Committee..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
To appoint Bob Ross to the Municipal & School Building Committee and the Zoning By-Law Review Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Bob Ross to the Municipal & School Building Committee and the Zoning By-Law Review Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Ivy Matheny - Talent Bank form - Council on Aging
Increase the number of members on the Council on Aging from five (5) to seven (7)
To increase the number of members on the Council on Aging from five (5) to seven (7).
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to increase the number of members on the Council on Aging from five (5) to seven (7)..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Appoint Ivy Matheny to the Council on Aging
To appoint Ivy Matheny to the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Ivy Matheny to the Council on Aging..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Cellular Phone for Jim Perry
Approve a phone for the Building Inspector James Perry with a full plan
To approve a phone for the Building Inspector James Perry with a full plan.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously to approve a phone for the Building Inspector James Perry with a full plan..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Scheduled Appointment
Give Mr. Perry permission interview and hire a Conservation and Building secretary, two different jobs, two different positions
To give Mr. Perry permission interview and hire a Conservation and Building secretary, two different jobs, two different positions.
Gordon C. Andrews stepped aside (recused), so is not counted in this vote. 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 Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted to give Mr. Perry permission interview and hire a Conservation and Building secretary, two different jobs, two different positions..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Surplus Equipment - Selectmen's Office
Declare one (1) Olympia ES 72i typewriter from the Selectmen's Office
To declare one (1) Olympia ES 72i typewriter from the Selectmen's Office.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously declared one (1) Olympia ES 72i typewriter from the Selectmen's Office..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Ambulance Abatement
Approve ambulance abatements for July 2021 in the amount of $80,918.81
To approve ambulance abatements for July 2021 in the amount of $80,918.81.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for July 2021 in the amount of $80,918.81..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
2020 Census/Re-Precincting
Stay with the two precincts
To stay with the two precincts.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa the Board unanimously voted to stay with the two precincts..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
IT and Communications Advisory Committee Appointments
Appoint the following individuals to the Information Technology and Communications Advisory Committee
To appoint the following individuals to the Information Technology and Communications Advisory Committee: Cesar Calouro Charles Seelig Sandra Nolan Gordon C. Andrews Michael Mahoney Michael Bennett Thomas Connolly
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously appointed the following individuals to the Information Technology and Communications Advisory Committee: Cesar Calouro Charles Seelig Sandra Nolan Gordon C. Andrews Michael Mahoney Michael Bennett Thomas Connolly.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Resignation - Finance Committee
Send Joe Vetrano a thank you letter for serving on the Finance Committee
To send Joe Vetrano a thank you letter for serving on the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to send Joe Vetrano a thank you letter for serving on the Finance Committee..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Request to Surplus - Police Department
Declare the following ATVs surplus from the Police Department
To declare the following ATVs surplus from the Police Department: 2004 Polaris ATV (green) - VIN #4XACH50A94B128623 2004 Polaris ATV (green) - VIN #4XACH50A54B128621
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and second by Garron, the Board unanimously declared the following ATVs surplus from the Police Department: 2004 Polaris ATV (green) - VIN #4XACH50A94B128623 2004 Polaris ATV (green) - VIN #4XACH50A54B128621.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Alternate Member for Plymouth County Advisory Board
Appoint Ashley A. DiSesa to the Plymouth County Advisory Board as an alternate Member
To appoint Ashley A. DiSesa to the Plymouth County Advisory Board as an alternate Member.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Ashley A. DiSesa to the Plymouth County Advisory Board as an alternate Member..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
National Suicide Prevention Proclamation
Declare September 10th as Suicide Awareness Day
To declare September 10th as Suicide Awareness Day.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously declared September 10th as Suicide Awareness Day..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Stormwater Engineering Contract
Have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews sign on behalf of the Board the Stormwater Engineering contract
To have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews sign on behalf of the Board the Stormwater Engineering contract.
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 second by Garron, the Board voted to have the Chair, Gordon C. Andrews sign on behalf of the Board the Stormwater Engineering contract..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Procedures for Key Fobs & Security of the Building
Put a camera up on the side of the front door
To put a camera up on the side of the front door.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to put a camera up on the side of the front door..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Historical Society Plant Sale
Grant the Historical Society's request to use the Town Green on Saturday, September 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for their annual fall plant sale
To grant the Historical Society's request to use the Town Green on Saturday, September 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for their annual fall plant sale.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa the Board unanimously granted the Historical Society's request to use the Town Green on Saturday, September 11th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for their annual fall plant sale..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Again, Andrews said this is done and Dias said he was not a dictator
Assign Brooks and DeRensis for all future legal issues moving forward except labor issues
To assign Brooks and DeRensis for all future legal issues moving forward except labor issues:
Yes: Andrews, DiSesaNo: Garron
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Andrews, the Board voted as follows to assign Brooks and DeRensis for all future legal issues moving forward except labor issues: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - No Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. with Seelig, McSherry, the Board Attorney Kwesell and Attorney DeRensis to discuss Contract Negotiations for Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Firefighters,...
To enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. with Seelig, McSherry, the Board Attorney Kwesell and Attorney DeRensis 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.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. with Seelig, McSherry, the Board Attorney Kwesell and Attorney DeRensis 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. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. with the Board, Attorney Kwesell and Attorney DeRensis to discuss Litigation
To enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. with the Board, Attorney Kwesell and Attorney DeRensis to discuss Litigation: 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 as discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating 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 enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. with the Board, Attorney Kwesell and Attorney DeRensis to discuss Litigation: 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 as discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
20 Misc000372
Enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. with the Board, Attorney Kwesell and Attorney DeRensis to discuss to discuss Halifax v
To enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. with the Board, Attorney Kwesell and Attorney DeRensis to discuss to discuss Halifax v. Marble: 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 DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. with the Board, Attorney Kwesell and Attorney DeRensis to discuss to discuss Halifax v. Marble: 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: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. with the Board and Attorney DeRensis to discuss Halifax Solar v
To enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. with the Board and Attorney DeRensis to discuss Halifax Solar v. Halifax, Wal-Mart v. Halifax and Piccirilli v. Halifax Case 1:21 CV 11039: 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 DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. with the Board and Attorney DeRensis to discuss Halifax Solar v. Halifax, Wal-Mart v. Halifax and Piccirilli v. Halifax Case 1:21 CV 11039: 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: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. meet with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Sections 21(a)(5) and Suffolk Construction v
To enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. meet with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Sections 21(a)(5) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) to discuss: investigation of charges of criminal misconduct or consideration of the filing of criminal complaints: as discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:01 p.m. meet with Town Counsel in Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Sections 21(a)(5) and Suffolk Construction v. DCAM, 449 Mass. 444 (2007) to discuss: investigation of charges of criminal misconduct or consideration of the filing of criminal complaints: as discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. 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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