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19 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Jonathan Selig was the only Select Board member in office.
Present: Jonathan Selig
Absent: None
Approve the Agenda with the above mentioned addition for Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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.
“Selig moved and seconded to approve the Agenda with the above mentioned addition for Tuesday, October 11, 2022..” (Motion: Selig)
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...
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.
“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)
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
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.
“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)
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bill
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.
“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)
Approve payment of the following warrants, abatements & commitment
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.
“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)
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
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.
“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)
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,...
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.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
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,...
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.
“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)
Appointment Andrews Saviano and Jill McKee as election workers
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.
“Selig moved and seconded to appointment Andrews Saviano and Jill McKee as election workers..” (Motion: Selig)
Declare surplus one (1) Clark Forklift - model #C500 Y30; serial #Y235-7-5161
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.
“Selig moved and seconded to declared surplus one (1) Clark Forklift - model #C500 Y30; serial #Y235-7-5161..” (Motion: Selig)
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
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.
“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)
Approve the request from the Halifax Fireworks Committee to use the Great Hall and Selectmen's Meeting Room pending availability of the rooms
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.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
Recess at 6:20 p.m. The Board reconvene at 6:32 p.m
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.
“Selig moved and seconded to recess at 6:20 p.m. The Board reconvene at 6:32 p.m..” (Motion: Selig)
Appoint Diane Salvetti to the Beautification Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2023
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.
“Selig moved and seconded to appoint Diane Salvetti to the Beautification Committee with a term to expire June 30, 2023..” (Motion: Selig)
Adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m
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.
“Selig moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 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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