MassVoter.com← Halifax Board of SelectmenHalifax Board of Selectmen · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
October 27, 2021
3 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Emergency meeting by Zoom during the October 2021 nor'easter.
Present: Gordon C. Andrews, Ashley A. DiSesa, Troy E. Garron
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Troy E. Garron came in at 7:10 p.m., after the votes.
- Ashley A. DiSesa left the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
- Ashley A. DiSesa left the meeting (at 7:10 p.m).
Every vote, in order
Declare a state of emergency because of the nor'easter
To diSesa moved, and Selectman Andrews seconded a motion to declare a state of emergency in connection with the nor'easter.
Troy E. Garron had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman DiSesa moved, and Selectman Andrews seconded a motion to declare a state of emergency in connection with the nor'easter. Selectman DiSesa voted "yes" and Selectman Andrews voted "yes"..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Close Town Hall on Thursday, October 28 (power outage)
To diSesa moved and Selectmen Andrews seconded a motion to officially close the building on Thursday, October 28th. The Board noted that employees could report to work on a voluntary basis once power was restored but that they should not use computers and IT equipment until the IT Specialist gave approval.
Troy E. Garron had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman DiSesa moved and Selectmen Andrews seconded a motion to officially close the building on Thursday, October 28th. The Board noted that employees could report to work on a voluntary basis once power was restored but that they should not use computers and IT equipment until the IT Specialist gave approval. Selectman DiSesa voted "yes" and Selectman Andrews voted "yes"..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
Adjourn the meeting
To diSesa moved to adjourn the meeting and Selectmen Andrews seconded the motion.
Troy E. Garron had not yet arrived, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“DiSesa moved to adjourn the meeting and Selectmen Andrews seconded the motion. Selectman DiSesa voted "yes" and Selectman Andrews voted "yes"..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Andrews)
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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