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September 14, 2021
20 recorded votes, 6 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, September 14, 2021
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
From the minutes
“moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the agenda for Tuesday, September 14, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Affirmed Warrants
Affirm payment of the following warrant with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #435, #436, #439 & #449: Payroll Warrant #19 $ 844,611.62
To affirm payment of the following warrant with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #435, #436, #439 & #449: Payroll Warrant #19 $ 844,611.62
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 Andrews and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted to affirm payment of the following warrant with the exception of Andrews abstaining from #435, #436, #439 & #449: Payroll Warrant #19 $ 844,611.62.” (Motion: Andrews, second: DiSesa)
Affirm payment of the following warrants
To affirm payment of the following warrants: Withholding Warrant #20 $ 80,192.02 Vendor Warrant #21 $ 31,142.45 Vendor Warrant #22 $ 112,398.80 School Warrant #23 $ 343,347.28
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following warrants: Withholding Warrant #20 $ 80,192.02 Vendor Warrant #21 $ 31,142.45 Vendor Warrant #22 $ 112,398.80 School Warrant #23 $ 343,347.28.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant:
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 warrant: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Vendor Warrant #25 $ 157,473.97 Withholding Warrant #26 $ 138,009.73 Mobile Home Park Fee #9 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrants: Vendor Warrant #25 $ 157,473.97 Withholding Warrant #26 $ 138,009.73 Mobile Home Park Fee #9 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrant
Affirm payment of #435, #436, #439 & #449 in Payroll Warrant #19
To affirm payment of #435, #436, #439 & #449 in Payroll Warrant #19:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to affirm payment of #435, #436, #439 & #449 in Payroll Warrant #19: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained 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 unanimously 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)
Small Commercial Exemption
NOT to adopt the Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption and the Small Commercial Exemption and voted in favor of the factor of one
To nOT to adopt the Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption and the Small Commercial Exemption and voted in favor of the factor of one.
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 NOT to adopt the Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption and the Small Commercial Exemption and voted in favor of the factor of one..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Continue the Tax Classification Hearing to September 23, 2021 at 9:30 a.m
To continue the Tax Classification Hearing to September 23, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.
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 continue the Tax Classification Hearing to September 23, 2021 at 9:30 a.m..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Road Opening - 31 Ocean Avenue
Approve Permit #2021-34 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 20' road cut trench to install new service at the above location
To approve Permit #2021-34 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 20' 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 #2021-34 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut & a 4' x 20' road cut trench to install new service at the above location..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Allan Palmer - Appointment to Zoning By-Law Review Committee
Appoint Allan Palmer as a Citizen at Large to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee
To appoint Allan Palmer as a Citizen at Large to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa the Board unanimously voted to appoint Allan Palmer as a Citizen at Large to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #2256, 1884, 2208, 661, 1237, 1841, 1115, 625, 2589, 2305, 1299, 419, 546, 923, 2078, 1191, 2371, 2121, 893, 1013, 2374, 2620, 2421, 2559, 2605, 2113, 2645, 243, 1987, 1539, 1698, 709,...
To abate Bill #2256, 1884, 2208, 661, 1237, 1841, 1115, 625, 2589, 2305, 1299, 419, 546, 923, 2078, 1191, 2371, 2121, 893, 1013, 2374, 2620, 2421, 2559, 2605, 2113, 2645, 243, 1987, 1539, 1698, 709, 2515, 358, 359, 2381, 2156, 1805, 385, 1500, 2322, 458, 549, 1834, 694, 728, 2030, 2405, 225, 722, 2096, 994, 995, 996, 1031, 765, 401, 2481, 1242, 1304, 772, 1498, 799, 204, 1754, 2132, 2395, 2419, 1098, 2621, 304, 2167, 2596, 1719, 2549, 2540, 274, 596, 2643, 619, 303, 710, 1405, 2032, 257 and 1697 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #2256, 1884, 2208, 661, 1237, 1841, 1115, 625, 2589, 2305, 1299, 419, 546, 923, 2078, 1191, 2371, 2121, 893, 1013, 2374, 2620, 2421, 2559, 2605, 2113, 2645, 243, 1987, 1539, 1698, 709, 2515, 358, 359, 2381, 2156, 1805, 385, 1500, 2322, 458, 549, 1834, 694, 728, 2030, 2405, 225, 722, 2096, 994, 995, 996, 1031, 765, 401, 2481, 1242, 1304, 772, 1498, 799, 204, 1754, 2132, 2395, 2419, 1098, 2621, 304, 2167, 2596, 1719, 2549, 2540, 274, 596, 2643, 619, 303, 710, 1405, 2032, 257 and 1697 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Window Projects - Pope's Tavern and Town Hall
Award the wonder projects for Pope's Tavern and the Town Hall to MJ Connors
To award the wonder projects for Pope's Tavern and the Town Hall to MJ Connors.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to award the wonder projects for Pope's Tavern and the Town Hall to MJ Connors..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Metro South Chamber of Commerce - Letter of Support
Send a letter of support
To send a letter of support.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter of support..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Helen Daly - 135 Hayward Street
Have town counsel work with the Highway Surveyor to see find out exactly what the law says and whether or not we need to have a survey done
To have town counsel work with the Highway Surveyor to see find out exactly what the law says and whether or not we need to have a survey done.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to have town counsel work with the Highway Surveyor to see find out exactly what the law says and whether or not we need to have a survey done..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Michael Geddes & Sarah - Trailer Permit Extension - 95 Annawon Drive
Approve a 3-month extension of Building Permit 21-016 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 95 Annawon Drive
To approve a 3-month extension of Building Permit 21-016 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 95 Annawon Drive.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve a 3-month extension of Building Permit 21-016 for a temporary trailer to be used for residential purposes on property located at 95 Annawon Drive..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:38 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 7:38 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for 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 7:38 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for 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.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Enter into Executive Session at 8:36 p.m. to discuss the proposed insurance settlement - Gibbons' claim. as discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental...
To enter into Executive Session at 8:36 p.m. to discuss the proposed insurance settlement - Gibbons' claim. 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 8:36 p.m. to discuss the proposed insurance settlement - Gibbons' claim. 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)
Come out of Executive Session at 8:44 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:44 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:44 p.m.: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:44 p.m..” (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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