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September 13, 2022
14 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office.
Present: Jonathan Selig
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, September 13, 2022
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded to approve the Agenda for Tuesday, September 13, 2022..” (Motion: Selig)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 21, 2021 Regular Session - June 28, 2022 Regular Session - August 18, 2022 Regular Session - August 30, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 21, 2021 Regular Session - June 28, 2022 Regular Session - August 18, 2022 Regular Session - August 30, 2022
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 21, 2021 Regular Session - June 28, 2022 Regular Session - August 18, 2022 Regular Session - August 30, 2022.” (Motion: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #19 $ 252,206.42 Vendor Warrant #20 $ 27,917.74 Withholding Warrant #21 $ 82,275.15 Vendor Warrant #22 $ 184,494.14 School Warrant #23 $ 370,418.29 Ambulance Commitment for $ 91,664.01 8/22/22 - 8/28/22
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded to affirm payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #19 $ 252,206.42 Vendor Warrant #20 $ 27,917.74 Withholding Warrant #21 $ 82,275.15 Vendor Warrant #22 $ 184,494.14 School Warrant #23 $ 370,418.29 Ambulance Commitment for $ 91,664.01 8/22/22 - 8/28/22.” (Motion: Selig)
Approved Warrants, Abatements & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants, abatements & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants, abatements & commitment: Payroll Warrant #24 $ 399,249.47 Vendor Warrant #25 $ 214,594.25 Ambulance Abatements July $ 62,790.93 Mobile Home Park Fee #9 $ 5,160.00
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded to approve payment of the following warrants, abatements & commitment: Payroll Warrant #24 $ 399,249.47 Vendor Warrant #25 $ 214,594.25 Ambulance Abatements July $ 62,790.93 Mobile Home Park Fee #9 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Selig)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (Town Hall electricity)…………………………………... $ 1,865.61 William August, Esq. (legal services/August)………….......................... $ 170.00 RELX Inc. dba LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)....................... $ 74.26 RELX Inc. dba LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)....................... $ 74.26 Brook & DeRensis, P.C. (legal services/August)……………………… $ 24,403.75
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded to approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (Town Hall electricity)…………………………………... $ 1,865.61 William August, Esq. (legal services/August)………….......................... $ 170.00 RELX Inc. dba LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)....................... $ 74.26 RELX Inc. dba LexisNexis (MA law books subscription)....................... $ 74.26 Brook & DeRensis, P.C. (legal services/August)……………………… $ 24,403.75.” (Motion: Selig)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #1237, #2589, #610, #2374, #2421, #2113, #2603, #330, #1698, #2286, #2367, #742, #887, #2124, #1031, #2395, #304, #2639, #1162, #303, #1405, #2032, #257 and #204 based on the fact that...
To abate Bill #1237, #2589, #610, #2374, #2421, #2113, #2603, #330, #1698, #2286, #2367, #742, #887, #2124, #1031, #2395, #304, #2639, #1162, #303, #1405, #2032, #257 and #204 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents.
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded to abate Bill #1237, #2589, #610, #2374, #2421, #2113, #2603, #330, #1698, #2286, #2367, #742, #887, #2124, #1031, #2395, #304, #2639, #1162, #303, #1405, #2032, #257 and #204 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: Selig)
Abate Bill #848 based on the fact that the house is vacant and the Water Department has confirmed that the water has been shut off
To abate Bill #848 based on the fact that the house is vacant and the Water Department has confirmed that the water has been shut off.
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded to abate Bill #848 based on the fact that the house is vacant and the Water Department has confirmed that the water has been shut off..” (Motion: Selig)
Building Department monthly status report - Scott Materna
Allow the Halifax Congregational church to use the Town Green on said date September 25th rain date of October 2nd
To allow the Halifax Congregational church to use the Town Green on said date September 25th rain date of October 2nd.
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded to allow the Halifax Congregational church to use the Town Green on said date September 25th rain date of October 2nd..” (Motion: Selig)
Tax Classification Hearing
Establish a residential factor of 1 and NOT to adopt a split rate for FY2023
To establish a residential factor of 1 and NOT to adopt a split rate for FY2023.
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded to establish a residential factor of 1 and NOT to adopt a split rate for FY2023..” (Motion: Selig)
NOT to adopt the Open Space Discount for FY2023
To nOT to adopt the Open Space Discount for FY2023.
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded NOT to adopt the Open Space Discount for FY2023..” (Motion: Selig)
NOT to adopt the Residential Exemption for FY2023
To nOT to adopt the Residential Exemption for FY2023.
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded NOT to adopt the Residential Exemption for FY2023..” (Motion: Selig)
NOT to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for FY2023
To nOT to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for FY2023.
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded NOT to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption for FY2023..” (Motion: Selig)
Steve Littlefield - Acting Veteran's Agent as of 10/1/22
Have Steve Littlefield serve as Acting Veteran's Agent
To have Steve Littlefield serve as Acting Veteran's Agent.
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig motioned and seconded to have Steve Littlefield serve as Acting Veteran's Agent..” (Motion: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office at this meeting (the other two seats were vacant). The minutes say he moved and seconded this action himself; no vote count is recorded.
From the minutes
“Selig moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m..” (Motion: 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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