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August 9, 2022
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Ashley A. DiSesa, Alexander Meade, Jonathan Selig
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, August 9, 2022
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, August 9, 2022..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 24, 2022 Regular Session - May 25, 2022 Regular Session - June 8, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 24, 2022 Regular Session - May 25, 2022 Regular Session - June 8, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - May 24, 2022 Regular Session - May 25, 2022 Regular Session - June 8, 2022.” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #10 $ 330,782.50 Vendor Warrant #11 $ 30,631.06 Withholding Warrant #12 $ 102,235.77 School Warrant #13 $ 88,201.91 Ambulance Commitment for $ 27,286.04 7/18/22-7/24/22
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #10 $ 330,782.50 Vendor Warrant #11 $ 30,631.06 Withholding Warrant #12 $ 102,235.77 School Warrant #13 $ 88,201.91 Ambulance Commitment for $ 27,286.04 7/18/22-7/24/22.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Affirmed Bill
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: Office of the Inspect. Gen. (program various classes/Golightly).. $ 1,290.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following Selectmen bill: Office of the Inspect. Gen. (program various classes/Golightly).. $ 1,290.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approved Warrant & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant #14 $ 14,437.64 Mobile Home Park Fee #8 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant and commitment: Vendor Warrant #14 $ 14,437.64 Mobile Home Park Fee #8 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: William August, Esq. (legal/July) …………………................... $ 530.00 W.B. Mason (binders, ink, nameplate, card stock) .…………… $ 146.81 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/July) …..................................... $ 14,220.00 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 74.26
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: William August, Esq. (legal/July) …………………................... $ 530.00 W.B. Mason (binders, ink, nameplate, card stock) .…………… $ 146.81 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/July) …..................................... $ 14,220.00 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 74.26.” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Road Opening - 9 Eleventh Avenue
Approve Permit #2022-31 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location
To approve Permit #2022-31 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2022-31 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Road Opening - 29 Ocean Avenue
Approve Permit #2022-32 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location
To approve Permit #2022-32 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2022-32 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Michael Witham - Fire Chief Interview
Close the Morse Brothers Earth Removal hearing
To close the Morse Brothers Earth Removal hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to close the Morse Brothers Earth Removal hearing..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Carry Over Vacation Hours Request
Approve the requests from John Sullivan to carryover 158 hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2023 and Keith Badore to carryover 177 hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year...
To approve the requests from John Sullivan to carryover 158 hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2023 and Keith Badore to carryover 177 hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously vote approve the requests from John Sullivan to carryover 158 hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2023 and Keith Badore to carryover 177 hours of vacation time from Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2023..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Election Worker Appointment - Michael Lawless
Appoint Michael Lawless as a Volunteer Election Worker
To appoint Michael Lawless as a Volunteer Election Worker.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Michael Lawless as a Volunteer Election Worker..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Reappointments to the Halifax Fireworks Committee
Reappoint James and Susan Hill to the Halifax Fireworks Committee
To reappoint James and Susan Hill to the Halifax Fireworks Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously reappointed James and Susan Hill to the Halifax Fireworks Committee..” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Appoint Linda McCarthy as Parking Clerk
Appoint Treasurer/Collector Linda McCarthy as the Parking Clerk for the Town of Halifax, term to expire June 30, 2023
To appoint Treasurer/Collector Linda McCarthy as the Parking Clerk for the Town of Halifax, term to expire June 30, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Treasurer/Collector Linda McCarthy as the Parking Clerk for the Town of Halifax, term to expire June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Pole Hearing - 21 Plymouth Street
Approve the relocation of Pole #3 +/- 10 feet to the West so that 21 Plymouth Street can extend and/or widen their driveway
To approve the relocation of Pole #3 +/- 10 feet to the West so that 21 Plymouth Street can extend and/or widen their driveway.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the relocation of Pole #3 +/- 10 feet to the West so that 21 Plymouth Street can extend and/or widen their driveway..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Close the Pole Hearing for 21 Plymouth Street
To close the Pole Hearing for 21 Plymouth Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to close the Pole Hearing for 21 Plymouth Street..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
Fire Chief Discussion - Continued
Appoint Michael Witham as Fire Chief pending contract negotiations
To appoint Michael Witham as Fire Chief pending contract negotiations.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Meade, the Board unanimously appointed Michael Witham as Fire Chief pending contract negotiations..” (Motion: Selig, second: Meade)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Meade and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m..” (Motion: Meade, second: Selig)
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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