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November 9, 2022
19 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: First meeting with John Bruno and Naja R. Nessralla, elected at the November 8, 2022 special election; the board chose new officers.
Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig, Naja R. Nessralla
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Board of Selectmen
Nominate Bruno as Chair
To nominate Bruno as Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Bruno as Chair..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Nominate Selig as Vice Chair
To nominate Selig as Vice Chair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Selig as Vice Chair..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Nominate Nessralla as Clerk
To nominate Nessralla as Clerk.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to nominate Nessralla as Clerk..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Wednesday, November 9, 2022
To approve the Agenda for Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Wednesday, November 9, 2022..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Susan Lawless, Chair of Town Administrator Search Committee Update
Schedule the interviews for the three remaining candidates for Town Administrator for Friday, November 18th, commencing at 3:00 p.m. or whenever it is convenient to get this schedule together
To schedule the interviews for the three remaining candidates for Town Administrator for Friday, November 18th, commencing at 3:00 p.m. or whenever it is convenient to get this schedule together.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to schedule the interviews for the three remaining candidates for Town Administrator for Friday, November 18th, commencing at 3:00 p.m. or whenever it is convenient to get this schedule together..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Paul A. Campbell
Agree with the Patrolmen's Union on that one change to the Patrolmen Contract that allows the Board of Selectmen to make this particular hire
To agree with the Patrolmen's Union on that one change to the Patrolmen Contract that allows the Board of Selectmen to make this particular hire.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to agree with the Patrolmen's Union on that one change to the Patrolmen Contract that allows the Board of Selectmen to make this particular hire..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Hire Paul A. Campbell as a Patrol Officer for the Town of Halifax starting at Step 3
To hire Paul A. Campbell as a Patrol Officer for the Town of Halifax starting at Step 3.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and second by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to hire Paul A. Campbell as a Patrol Officer for the Town of Halifax starting at Step 3..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Hire William J. Feltrup as a Patrol Officer for the Town of Halifax, starting at Step 3
To hire William J. Feltrup as a Patrol Officer for the Town of Halifax, starting at Step 3.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and second by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to hire William J. Feltrup as a Patrol Officer for the Town of Halifax, starting at Step 3..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #40 $ 158,124.43 Payroll Warrant #41 $ 403,709.62 Vendor Warrant #42 $ 138,926.53 School Warrant #43 $ 385,810.69 Withholding Warrant #44 $ 143,483.26 Ambulance Commitment for $ 35,236.76 10/17/22 - 10/23/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 59,143.39 10/24/22 - 10/30/22
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Vendor Warrant #40 $ 158,124.43 Payroll Warrant #41 $ 403,709.62 Vendor Warrant #42 $ 138,926.53 School Warrant #43 $ 385,810.69 Withholding Warrant #44 $ 143,483.26 Ambulance Commitment for $ 35,236.76 10/17/22 - 10/23/22 Ambulance Commitment for $ 59,143.39 10/24/22 - 10/30/22.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Affirmed Bills
Affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills
To affirm payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (paper) .…………………………………………... $ 94.99 W.B. Mason (toner) .…………………………………………... $ 124.49 National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,019.70 KP Law, P.C. (legal/September) …............................................. $ 1,732.50
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following Selectmen bills: W.B. Mason (paper) .…………………………………………... $ 94.99 W.B. Mason (toner) .…………………………………………... $ 124.49 National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,019.70 KP Law, P.C. (legal/September) …............................................. $ 1,732.50.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Approved Abatements & Commitments
Approve payment of the following abatements and commitments
To approve payment of the following abatements and commitments: Ambulance Abatements October 2022 $ 103,631.09 Ambulance Commitments For $ 26,041.17 10/31/22 - 11/6/22 Mobile Home Park Fee #11 $ 5,148.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following abatements and commitments: Ambulance Abatements October 2022 $ 103,631.09 Ambulance Commitments For $ 26,041.17 10/31/22 - 11/6/22 Mobile Home Park Fee #11 $ 5,148.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/October) ….............................. $ 78.00 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 11,000.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/October) ….............................. $ 78.00 RELX d/b/a LexisNexis (MA law books subscription) ……….. $ 11,000.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Officially Appoint Sandra Nolan as Interim Town Administrator
Appoint Sandra Nolan as the Interim Town Administrator
To appoint Sandra Nolan as the Interim Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously appointed Sandra Nolan as the Interim Town Administrator..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Recycling Abatements
Abate Bill #2256, #870, #357, #1398, #567, #1160, #2163, #1913, #1320, #1704, #367, #2392, #703, #2638, #2579, #2339, #1731, #1953, #945, #224, #385, #253, #1018, #46, #549, #1227, #2264, #1131,...
To abate Bill #2256, #870, #357, #1398, #567, #1160, #2163, #1913, #1320, #1704, #367, #2392, #703, #2638, #2579, #2339, #1731, #1953, #945, #224, #385, #253, #1018, #46, #549, #1227, #2264, #1131, #1924, #84, #2058, #2405, #806, #1241, #401, #2127, #1785, #2646, #2609, #2612, #2621, #885, #2596, #1257, #1407, #2110, #619, #590, #672 and #1105 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents and confirmation from the Water Department that the water has been shut off since December 2020 for Bill #2405.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to abate Bill #2256, #870, #357, #1398, #567, #1160, #2163, #1913, #1320, #1704, #367, #2392, #703, #2638, #2579, #2339, #1731, #1953, #945, #224, #385, #253, #1018, #46, #549, #1227, #2264, #1131, #1924, #84, #2058, #2405, #806, #1241, #401, #2127, #1785, #2646, #2609, #2612, #2621, #885, #2596, #1257, #1407, #2110, #619, #590, #672 and #1105 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private haulers that they provide recycling service to the residents and confirmation from the Water Department that the water has been shut off since December 2020 for Bill #2405..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Deny the abatement request for Bill #2544 based on the fact that all the necessary documents were not received by the deadline date of November 5, 2022
To deny the abatement request for Bill #2544 based on the fact that all the necessary documents were not received by the deadline date of November 5, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to deny the abatement request for Bill #2544 based on the fact that all the necessary documents were not received by the deadline date of November 5, 2022..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Deny the abatement request for Bill #394 based on the fact that all the necessary documents were not received by the deadline date of November 5, 2022
To deny the abatement request for Bill #394 based on the fact that all the necessary documents were not received by the deadline date of November 5, 2022.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to deny the abatement request for Bill #394 based on the fact that all the necessary documents were not received by the deadline date of November 5, 2022..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Abatement Bill #2078 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private hauler that they provide recycling service to the resident
To abatement Bill #2078 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private hauler that they provide recycling service to the resident.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to abatement Bill #2078 based on the fact that the office has received confirmation from their private hauler that they provide recycling service to the resident..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Affirm Approval Live Entertainment Permit - 2 Walnut Street
Affirm approval of Live Entertainment Permit #2022-42 issued to George Haseotes at 2 Walnut Street
To affirm approval of Live Entertainment Permit #2022-42 issued to George Haseotes at 2 Walnut Street.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously affirmed approval of Live Entertainment Permit #2022-42 issued to George Haseotes at 2 Walnut Street..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:11 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
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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