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February 22, 2022
13 recorded votes, 2 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, February 22, 2022
To approve the agenda for Tuesday, February 22, 2022
From the minutes
“moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron the agenda for Tuesday, February 22, 2022 was unanimously approved..” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 4:03 p.m. to discuss Twelve Taxable Inhabitants of the Town of Halifax v
To enter into Executive Session at 4:03 p.m. to discuss Twelve Taxable Inhabitants of the Town of Halifax v. 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.
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 4:03 p.m. to discuss Twelve Taxable Inhabitants of the Town of Halifax v. 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 - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Beautification Committee - Vendor Fair
Approve a vendor fair on April 2, 2022, this motion was seconded by Garron
To approve a vendor fair on April 2, 2022, this motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“Andrews made a motion to approve a vendor fair on April 2, 2022, this motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants
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.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Affirmed Commitment
Affirm payment of the following commitment
To affirm payment of the following commitment: Ambulance Commitment for $ 45,210.01 2/7/22 - 2/13/22
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to affirm payment of the following commitment: Ambulance Commitment for $ 45,210.01 2/7/22 - 2/13/22.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Approve Warrant
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)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (Town Hall/electricity)…………………………………... $ 1,682.70 Express Newspapers (ad/alcoh. bev. Lic. trans. Lily Café II)…............... $ 45.00
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (Town Hall/electricity)…………………………………... $ 1,682.70 Express Newspapers (ad/alcoh. bev. Lic. trans. Lily Café II)…............... $ 45.00.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Request from the Cook Family to Meet with the Board - Cook Family Property
Reply to the Cook family with a letter for next steps
To reply to the Cook family with a letter for next steps. This motion was seconded by Garron.
From the minutes
“DiSesa made a motion to reply to the Cook family with a letter for next steps. This motion was seconded by Garron. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Pine Street Bridge Easement Agreement
Allow the Chair to sign the agreement, this motion was seconded by DiSesa
To allow the Chair to sign the agreement, this motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to allow the Chair to sign the agreement, this motion was seconded by DiSesa. Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Proposed Revised Fees for Inspectional Services
Accept the new fee schedule as of March 1, 2022
To accept the new fee schedule as of March 1, 2022. This motion was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion to accept the new fee schedule as of March 1, 2022. This motion was seconded by DiSesa. Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
That the Chair sign the Council on Aging grant, this was seconded by DiSesa
To that the Chair sign the Council on Aging grant, this was seconded by DiSesa.
From the minutes
“Garron made a motion that the Chair sign the Council on Aging grant, this was seconded by DiSesa. Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: DiSesa)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 10:00 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Firefighters and Highway and Mixed Unit and to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices,...
To enter into Executive Session at 10:00 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Firefighters and Highway and Mixed Unit and to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto:
From the minutes
“Moved by DiSesa and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 10:00 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Sergeants, Firefighters and Highway and Mixed Unit and to discuss the deployment of security personnel or devices, or strategies with respect thereto: Gordon C. Andrews - Yes Troy E. Garron - Yes Ashley A. DiSesa - Yes.” (Motion: DiSesa, second: Garron)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:27 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:27 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 6:27 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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