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November 2, 2021
18 recorded votes, 9 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, November 2, 2021
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
From the minutes
“moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, November 2, 2021..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 10, 2021 Regular Session - October 27, 2021
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 10, 2021 Regular Session - October 27, 2021
The minutes record this action but do not say it was unanimous, give a count, or name how members voted.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 10, 2021 Regular Session - October 27, 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: Withholding Warrant # 35 $ 150,705.62 Vendor Warrant # 38 $ 504,268.06 Withholding Warrant #39 $ 169,043.33 Ambulance Commitment for $ 97,947.50 10/4/21 - 10/10/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 63,709.06 10/11/21 - 10/17/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 30,983.17 10/18/21 - 10/24/21
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 affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Withholding Warrant # 35 $ 150,705.62 Vendor Warrant # 38 $ 504,268.06 Withholding Warrant #39 $ 169,043.33 Ambulance Commitment for $ 97,947.50 10/4/21 - 10/10/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 63,709.06 10/11/21 - 10/17/21 Ambulance Commitment for $ 30,983.17 10/18/21 - 10/24/21.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirm payment of the following warrants
To affirm payment of the following warrants:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to affirm payment of the following warrants: Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Payroll Warrant #36 $ 278,981.20 Vendor Warrant #37 $ 505,424.13.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirmed Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills: Halifax Postmaster (stamps/regular & certified) ……………………….. $ 248.80 National Grid (Town Hall electricity) ………………………………….. $ 703.93 Harry B. Harding & Son (selectmen envelopes) ……………………….. $ 108.30 William August, Esq. (legal/September 2021) ………………………… $ 240.00 Michael C. Gilman, Esq. (legal/September 2021) ……………………… $ 1,155.00 W.B. Mason Co. Inc. (office supplies) …………………………………. $ 65.15 Turkey Swamp Farm, LLC (reim. of overpayment on earth removal) … $ 882.80
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 affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills: Halifax Postmaster (stamps/regular & certified) ……………………….. $ 248.80 National Grid (Town Hall electricity) ………………………………….. $ 703.93 Harry B. Harding & Son (selectmen envelopes) ……………………….. $ 108.30 William August, Esq. (legal/September 2021) ………………………… $ 240.00 Michael C. Gilman, Esq. (legal/September 2021) ……………………… $ 1,155.00 W.B. Mason Co. Inc. (office supplies) …………………………………. $ 65.15 Turkey Swamp Farm, LLC (reim. of overpayment on earth removal) … $ 882.80.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approved Warrant & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #40 $ 69,154.29 Mobile Home Park Fee #11 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #40 $ 69,154.29 Mobile Home Park Fee #11 $ 5,160.00.” (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 W.B. Mason (binder clips & correction fluid) …………………………. $ 40.47 KP Law, P.C (legal services/September )…............................................. $ 1,686.20 O'Reilly (AD Actuator/2016 Ford Interceptor) …………....................... $ 39.40 Michael C. Gilman, Esq. (legal services/October)……………………… $ 2,959.00 RELX Inc. dba LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)....................... $ 74.26.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Green Earth Cannabis
Not to take any action at this time
To not to take any action at this time.
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
“Move by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board voted not to take any action at this time..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
KP Law Bill from August
Pay the August Law bill from KP Law in the amount of $1,259.20
To pay the August Law bill from KP Law in the amount of $1,259.20.
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 pay the August Law bill from KP Law in the amount of $1,259.20. Gordon C. Andrews - Recused Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Aldana Road Land Transfers
Approve the transfer of Parcel B to the State and accept the sliver to the Town
To approve the transfer of Parcel B to the State and accept the sliver to the Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to approve the transfer of Parcel B to the State and accept the sliver to the Town..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #1447, #2337, #1192, #1019, #2117, #1210, #1408, #952, #2469, #208, #2092, #2166, #1059, #550, #2181, #1269, #2607, #2603, #476, #1333, #224, #1082, #742, #430, #1354, #318, #588,...
To abate Bill #1447, #2337, #1192, #1019, #2117, #1210, #1408, #952, #2469, #208, #2092, #2166, #1059, #550, #2181, #1269, #2607, #2603, #476, #1333, #224, #1082, #742, #430, #1354, #318, #588, #1479, #1979, #478, #323, #730, #1586, #1720, #806, #2036, #2646, #1988, #2647, #189, #1257, #1407, #412, #2182, #1642, #1105, #2597, #2609, #129 and #1522 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents and Bill #2204 based on the fact the house is vacant and the owner has provided an electric bill that shows no usage of electricity.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #1447, #2337, #1192, #1019, #2117, #1210, #1408, #952, #2469, #208, #2092, #2166, #1059, #550, #2181, #1269, #2607, #2603, #476, #1333, #224, #1082, #742, #430, #1354, #318, #588, #1479, #1979, #478, #323, #730, #1586, #1720, #806, #2036, #2646, #1988, #2647, #189, #1257, #1407, #412, #2182, #1642, #1105, #2597, #2609, #129 and #1522 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents and Bill #2204 based on the fact the house is vacant and the owner has provided an electric bill that shows no usage of electricity..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Abate Fiscal Year 2021 #952 as this bill was not issued at the time the MLC was requested
To abate Fiscal Year 2021 #952 as this bill was not issued at the time the MLC was requested.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by DiSesa, the Board unanimously voted to abate Fiscal Year 2021 #952 as this bill was not issued at the time the MLC was requested..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Turkey Swamp Earth Removal Closeout
Closed out Earth Removal Permit issued to Barry Gates/Turkey Swamp Bog Realty Trust for property located at 145 Monponsett Street (Assessors Map #84, Lot 17)
To closed out Earth Removal Permit issued to Barry Gates/Turkey Swamp Bog Realty Trust for property located at 145 Monponsett Street (Assessors Map #84, Lot 17).
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by DiSesa, the Board unanimously closed out Earth Removal Permit issued to Barry Gates/Turkey Swamp Bog Realty Trust for property located at 145 Monponsett Street (Assessors Map #84, Lot 17)..” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Public Records Policy
That records request will go through the RAO and any emails will go through the IT Director or the IT department to pull the emails and any matters with possible litigation will be sent to the...
To that records request will go through the RAO and any emails will go through the IT Director or the IT department to pull the emails and any matters with possible litigation will be sent to the Town's attorney for review to make sure that we are in compliance.
From the minutes
“Moved Andrews and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted that records request will go through the RAO and any emails will go through the IT Director or the IT department to pull the emails and any matters with possible litigation will be sent to the Town's attorney for review to make sure that we are in compliance..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
H 878 Recycling
& Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter of support
To & Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter of support.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron & Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter of support..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers and Highway and to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with...
To enter into Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers and Highway and to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto. 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 6:12 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Patrol Officers and Highway and to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto. 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 6:12 p.m. to discuss Curtin Bros. v Zoning Board of Appeals/Town of Halifax
To enter into Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. to discuss Curtin Bros. v Zoning Board of Appeals/Town of Halifax. 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 6:12 p.m. to discuss Curtin Bros. v Zoning Board of Appeals/Town of Halifax. 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)
Come out of Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. and reconvene in open session
To come out of Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. and reconvene in open session:
Yes: DiSesa, GarronThe roll call does not list Gordon C. Andrews, who was present.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. and reconvene in open session: 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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