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January 10, 2023
24 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig, Naja R. Nessralla
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Agenda
Approve the Agenda for Tuesday, January 10, 2023
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, January 10, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, January 10, 2023..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 27, 2022 Regular Session - March 3, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 27, 2022 Regular Session - March 3, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig , the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - January 27, 2022 Regular Session - March 3, 2022.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #55 $ 428,624.32 Vendor Warrant #56 $ 68,139.49 Withholding Warrant #57 $ 149,210.74 Vendor Warrant #58 $ 37,854.24 Payroll Warrant #59 $ 441,250.94 Vendor Warrant #60 $ 86,904.18 Withholding Warrant #61 $ 152,166.02 Ambulance Commitments For $ 73,667.25 12/12/22 - 12/18/22 Ambulance Commitments For $ 14,516.66 12/19/22 - 12/25/22 Ambulance Commitments For $ 46,081.68 12/26/22 - 1/1/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #55 $ 428,624.32 Vendor Warrant #56 $ 68,139.49 Withholding Warrant #57 $ 149,210.74 Vendor Warrant #58 $ 37,854.24 Payroll Warrant #59 $ 441,250.94 Vendor Warrant #60 $ 86,904.18 Withholding Warrant #61 $ 152,166.02 Ambulance Commitments For $ 73,667.25 12/12/22 - 12/18/22 Ambulance Commitments For $ 14,516.66 12/19/22 - 12/25/22 Ambulance Commitments For $ 46,081.68 12/26/22 - 1/1/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrant & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrant and commitment: School Warrant #62 $ 844,643.39 Mobile Home Park Fee #1 $ 5,148.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant and commitment: School Warrant #62 $ 844,643.39 Mobile Home Park Fee #1 $ 5,148.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………................. $ 1,530.60 KP Law, P.C. (legal/August) .……………………………………. $ 742.50 RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (Ma Law Subscription) …………… $ 78.00 William August, Esq. (legal/December) …..................................... $ 250.00 Halifax Postmaster (stamps/4 rolls) ……………………………… $ 240.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………................. $ 1,530.60 KP Law, P.C. (legal/August) .……………………………………. $ 742.50 RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (Ma Law Subscription) …………… $ 78.00 William August, Esq. (legal/December) …..................................... $ 250.00 Halifax Postmaster (stamps/4 rolls) ……………………………… $ 240.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Road Opening - 266 Monponsett Street
Approve Permit #2023-01 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance - demo at the above location
To approve Permit #2023-01 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance - demo at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2023-01 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance - demo at the above location..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Master Key Policy
That master key will only be issued by the Building Maintenance Department and be controlled by Scott Materna
To that master key will only be issued by the Building Maintenance Department and be controlled by Scott Materna.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted that master key will only be issued by the Building Maintenance Department and be controlled by Scott Materna..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Live Entertainment Permit
Approve Permit #2023-02 to Kim Wedge for live entertainment at Fieldstone Equestrian Show Park on Saturday, June 10 th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
To approve Permit #2023-02 to Kim Wedge for live entertainment at Fieldstone Equestrian Show Park on Saturday, June 10 th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2023-02 to Kim Wedge for live entertainment at Fieldstone Equestrian Show Park on Saturday, June 10 th, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Town Hall Space
Authorize Cody Haddad to approve, finalize, and submit on behalf of the Town of Halifax any such ARPA Grant application
To authorize Cody Haddad to approve, finalize, and submit on behalf of the Town of Halifax any such ARPA Grant application.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to authorize Cody Haddad to approve, finalize, and submit on behalf of the Town of Halifax any such ARPA Grant application..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Cable Advisory Committee
That they ask Cody Haddad to get in touch with the Cable Committee and Area 58 and to discuss the issues that were talked about this evening
To that they ask Cody Haddad to get in touch with the Cable Committee and Area 58 and to discuss the issues that were talked about this evening.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted that they ask Cody Haddad to get in touch with the Cable Committee and Area 58 and to discuss the issues that were talked about this evening..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
FMLA Request
Grant the request for intermittent family medical leave as submitted
To grant the request for intermittent family medical leave as submitted.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously granted the request for intermittent family medical leave as submitted..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Animal Shelter Agreement with Lakeville
Approve the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter
To approve the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Town of Lakeville for the use of the Lakeville Animal Shelter..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Resignation - Edward Broderick - Special Police Officer
Accept Edward Broderick's resignation as a Special Police Office
To accept Edward Broderick's resignation as a Special Police Office. A thank you letter will be sent to him.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously accepted Edward Broderick's resignation as a Special Police Office. A thank you letter will be sent to him..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Resignation - Suzanne Emerson - Agricultural Commission
Accept Suzanne Emerson's resignation from the Agricultural Commission
To accept Suzanne Emerson's resignation from the Agricultural Commission. A thank you letter will be sent to her.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously accepted Suzanne Emerson's resignation from the Agricultural Commission. A thank you letter will be sent to her..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Town Clerk, Susan Lawless - Public Hearing for Vote by Mail
Hold a public hearing on February 28, 2023 on whether to opt out of the mail-in ballots for the annual town election
To hold a public hearing on February 28, 2023 on whether to opt out of the mail-in ballots for the annual town election.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to hold a public hearing on February 28, 2023 on whether to opt out of the mail-in ballots for the annual town election..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Zoning Board of Appeals Request for Use of Town Counsel
Ask town counsel to attend a joint meeting with the Board and the ZBA to discuss protocols on the upcoming 40B
To ask town counsel to attend a joint meeting with the Board and the ZBA to discuss protocols on the upcoming 40B.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to ask town counsel to attend a joint meeting with the Board and the ZBA to discuss protocols on the upcoming 40B..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Access to Town Counsel
That in the case of a true emergency the Town Administrator should be authorized to make the initial call before contacting the Board of Selectmen
To that in the case of a true emergency the Town Administrator should be authorized to make the initial call before contacting the Board of Selectmen.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted that in the case of a true emergency the Town Administrator should be authorized to make the initial call before contacting the Board of Selectmen..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Gordon Andrews - 244 Elm Street
Permit the Planning Board to ask Town Counsel the right procedure on calling the bond for the finishing of the Sherwood Drive Extension
To permit the Planning Board to ask Town Counsel the right procedure on calling the bond for the finishing of the Sherwood Drive Extension.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to permit the Planning Board to ask Town Counsel the right procedure on calling the bond for the finishing of the Sherwood Drive Extension..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Michael Chapin - 6 Delia Way
Have the Planning Board get in touch with Town Counsel to begin the process of either foreclosing on the lot or selling it or whatever needs to be done to secure enough funds to refinish that road...
To have the Planning Board get in touch with Town Counsel to begin the process of either foreclosing on the lot or selling it or whatever needs to be done to secure enough funds to refinish that road like it should have been done.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to have the Planning Board get in touch with Town Counsel to begin the process of either foreclosing on the lot or selling it or whatever needs to be done to secure enough funds to refinish that road like it should have been done..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Jill McKee - 8 Delia Way
Send a letter to the developer indicating concerns with the safety of the road and that it is the developer's responsibility
To send a letter to the developer indicating concerns with the safety of the road and that it is the developer's responsibility.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to the developer indicating concerns with the safety of the road and that it is the developer's responsibility..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Kimberly King Cavicchi - 668 Plymouth Street
That between now and the end of this fiscal year they have a meeting with each individual of the Boards that report to them or who they are responsible for
To that between now and the end of this fiscal year they have a meeting with each individual of the Boards that report to them or who they are responsible for.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and second by Selig, the Board unanimously voted that between now and the end of this fiscal year they have a meeting with each individual of the Boards that report to them or who they are responsible for..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Reconstitute the Memorial Day Committee into the Veterans Services Committee
To reconstitute the Memorial Day Committee into the Veterans Services Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to reconstitute the Memorial Day Committee into the Veterans Services Committee..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Pine Street Intersection (continued)
Send a letter to the residents who sent in the complaint with the following information
To send a letter to the residents who sent in the complaint with the following information: ➢ Chief Chaves will set up some additional patrols at the intersection.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter to the residents who sent in the complaint with the following information: ➢ Chief Chaves will set up some additional patrols at the intersection..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:39 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:39 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 9:39 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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