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Halifax Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting

September 21, 2021

11 recorded votes, 1 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

Assignment of Articles

Recommend Article 3

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend Article 3.

From the minutes

“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to recommend Article 3..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend Article 4

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend Article 4.

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to recommend Article 4..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend Article 5

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend Article 5.

From the minutes

“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to recommend Article 5..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend Article 6

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend Article 6.

From the minutes

“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to recommend Article 6..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend Article 7

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend Article 7.

From the minutes

“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to recommend Article 7..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend Article 11

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend Article 11.

From the minutes

“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to recommend Article 11..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend Article 12

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend Article 12.

From the minutes

“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to recommend Article 12..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Recommend Article 19

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To recommend Article 19.

From the minutes

“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to recommend Article 19..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Fiscal Year 2022 Budget

Consent to the request from the insurance company to conduct settlement discussions regarding the above mentioned claim

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To consent to the request from the insurance company to conduct settlement discussions regarding the above mentioned claim.

From the minutes

“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to consent to the request from the insurance company to conduct settlement discussions regarding the above mentioned claim..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Executive Session

Enter into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. with Town Counsel to pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Sections 21(a)(5) and Suffolk Construction v

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To enter into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. with Town Counsel to 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:

From the minutes

“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. with Town Counsel to 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: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Enter into Executive Session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 2–0

To enter into Executive Session at 6:30 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 & 92420 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 6:30 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 & 92420 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 a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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