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Halifax Board of Selectmen · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

October 11, 2022

19 recorded votes, 19 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 with the above mentioned addition for Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the Agenda with the above mentioned addition for Tuesday, October 11, 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 with the above mentioned addition for Tuesday, October 11, 2022..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Minutes

Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 12, 2021 Regular Session - November 2, 2021 Regular Session - September 1, 2022 Regular Session - September 13, 2022 Regular...

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 12, 2021 Regular Session - November 2, 2021 Regular Session - September 1, 2022 Regular Session - September 13, 2022 Regular Session - September 27, 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 - October 12, 2021 Regular Session - November 2, 2021 Regular Session - September 1, 2022 Regular Session - September 13, 2022 Regular Session - September 27, 2022.” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Affirmed Warrants & Commitments

Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Withholding Warrant #30 $ 127,908.86 Vendor Warrant #31 $ 96,367.45 School Warrant #33 $ 236,055.67 Ambulance Commitment for $ 42,203.04 9/19/22 - 9/25/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 15,016.75 9/26/22 - 10/2/22

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 commitments: Withholding Warrant #30 $ 127,908.86 Vendor Warrant #31 $ 96,367.45 School Warrant #33 $ 236,055.67 Ambulance Commitment for $ 42,203.04 9/19/22 - 9/25/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 15,016.75 9/26/22 - 10/2/22.” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Affirmed Bills

Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: Halifax postmaster (4 rolls of stamps) ……................................... $ 240.00 Pamela McSherry (mileage reim./MLC meeting) ………………. $ 22.35 Solitude (survey, treatments & report) ………………………….. $ 37,975.00

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 affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill: Halifax postmaster (4 rolls of stamps) ……................................... $ 240.00 Pamela McSherry (mileage reim./MLC meeting) ………………. $ 22.35 Solitude (survey, treatments & report) ………………………….. $ 37,975.00.” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approved Warrants, Abatements & Commitment

Approve payment of the following warrants, abatements & commitment

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve payment of the following warrants, abatements & commitment: Payroll Warrant #32 $ 396,001.34 Vendor Warrant #34 $ 65,156.67 Mobile Home Park Fee #10 $ 5,160.00 Ambulance Abatements September $ 91,422.26

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 #32 $ 396,001.34 Vendor Warrant #34 $ 65,156.67 Mobile Home Park Fee #10 $ 5,160.00 Ambulance Abatements September $ 91,422.26.” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approved Bills

Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: William August, Esq. (legal/September) ……………………………… $ 516.60 RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (law books/via internet) …………........... $ 78.00 Brook & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/September) ............................................ $ 10,373.75

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: William August, Esq. (legal/September) ……………………………… $ 516.60 RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (law books/via internet) …………........... $ 78.00 Brook & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/September) ............................................ $ 10,373.75.” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recycling Abatements

Abate Bill #129, #948, #1115, #625, #434, #1019, #2117, #2305, #1299, #2324, #952, #2572, #546, #674, #2092, #96, #1579, #668, #1477, #2010, #1618, #1938, #2618, #2605, #2645, #243, #718, #1957,...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To abate Bill #129, #948, #1115, #625, #434, #1019, #2117, #2305, #1299, #2324, #952, #2572, #546, #674, #2092, #96, #1579, #668, #1477, #2010, #1618, #1938, #2618, #2605, #2645, #243, #718, #1957, #2515, #2562, #2381, #2410, #1805, #1265, #430, #1354, #712, #694, #722, #765, #139, #799, #2132 #1898, #1235, #2628, #2652, #1988, #2263, #1290, #2550, #2540, #790, #346, #768, #412 and #2379 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 #129, #948, #1115, #625, #434, #1019, #2117, #2305, #1299, #2324, #952, #2572, #546, #674, #2092, #96, #1579, #668, #1477, #2010, #1618, #1938, #2618, #2605, #2645, #243, #718, #1957, #2515, #2562, #2381, #2410, #1805, #1265, #430, #1354, #712, #694, #722, #765, #139, #799, #2132 #1898, #1235, #2628, #2652, #1988, #2263, #1290, #2550, #2540, #790, #346, #768, #412 and #2379 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Abate Bill #1275 based on the fact that home is vacant, and the office has received confirmation from the Water Department that there has been no water usage

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To abate Bill #1275 based on the fact that home is vacant, and the office has received confirmation from the Water Department that there has been no water usage.

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 #1275 based on the fact that home is vacant, and the office has received confirmation from the Water Department that there has been no water usage..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Road Opening - 15 Upton Street

Approve Permit #2022-38 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance/renew service at the above location

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve Permit #2022-38 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance/renew service at the above location.

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 Permit #2022-38 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance/renew service at the above location..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Special Election Warrants

Sign the Special Election Warrants to fill a Board of Selectmen vacancy expiring May 17, 2025 and to fill a Board of Selectmen vacancy expiring May 18, 2024

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To sign the Special Election Warrants to fill a Board of Selectmen vacancy expiring May 17, 2025 and to fill a Board of Selectmen vacancy expiring May 18, 2024.

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 sign the Special Election Warrants to fill a Board of Selectmen vacancy expiring May 17, 2025 and to fill a Board of Selectmen vacancy expiring May 18, 2024..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

State Election Warrants

Sign the State Election warrants to fill Governor & Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Representative in Congress, Councillor, Senator in General Court,...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To sign the State Election warrants to fill Governor & Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Representative in Congress, Councillor, Senator in General Court, Representative in General Court, District Attorney, Sheriff, County Commissioner and to accept the Questions.

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 sign the State Election warrants to fill Governor & Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, Representative in Congress, Councillor, Senator in General Court, Representative in General Court, District Attorney, Sheriff, County Commissioner and to accept the Questions..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Election Worker Appointments

Appointment Andrews Saviano and Jill McKee as election workers

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appointment Andrews Saviano and Jill McKee as election workers.

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 appointment Andrews Saviano and Jill McKee as election workers..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Surplus Item - Recycling Center

Declare surplus one (1) Clark Forklift - model #C500 Y30; serial #Y235-7-5161

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To declare surplus one (1) Clark Forklift - model #C500 Y30; serial #Y235-7-5161.

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 declared surplus one (1) Clark Forklift - model #C500 Y30; serial #Y235-7-5161..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Use of Town Green - Boy Scouts Bottle Drive

Approve the request from Coleen Burgess to use the Town Hall Green and driveway on Saturday, November 19th from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the request from Coleen Burgess to use the Town Hall Green and driveway on Saturday, November 19th from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive.

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 request from Coleen Burgess to use the Town Hall Green and driveway on Saturday, November 19th from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for the Boy Scout Troop 39 bottle drive..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Halifax Fireworks Committee - potential craft fair

Approve the request from the Halifax Fireworks Committee to use the Great Hall and Selectmen's Meeting Room pending availability of the rooms

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the request from the Halifax Fireworks Committee to use the Great Hall and Selectmen's Meeting Room pending availability of the rooms.

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 request from the Halifax Fireworks Committee to use the Great Hall and Selectmen's Meeting Room pending availability of the rooms..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Use of Town Hall Parking Lot - Halifax Congregational Church

Approve the request from Robert Kniffen to use the Town Hall parking lot on Saturday, October 22nd, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for Trunk or Treat

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

To approve the request from Robert Kniffen to use the Town Hall parking lot on Saturday, October 22nd, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for Trunk or Treat.

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 request from Robert Kniffen to use the Town Hall parking lot on Saturday, October 22nd, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for Trunk or Treat..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Recess at 6:20 p.m. The Board reconvene at 6:32 p.m

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To recess at 6:20 p.m. The Board reconvene at 6:32 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 recess at 6:20 p.m. The Board reconvene at 6:32 p.m..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Beautification Committee - Appointment of Diane Salvetti

Appoint Diane Salvetti to the Beautification Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2023

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Diane Salvetti to the Beautification Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2023.

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 appoint Diane Salvetti to the Beautification Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Meeting Adjourned

Adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn the meeting at 6:36 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 6:36 p.m..” (Motion: Selig)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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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