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January 24, 2023
18 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 24, 2023
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, January 24, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, January 24, 2023..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 6, 2022 Regular Session - October 25, 2022 Regular session - January 17, 2023
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 6, 2022 Regular Session - October 25, 2022 Regular session - January 17, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 6, 2022 Regular Session - October 25, 2022 Regular session - January 17, 2023.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #63 $ 392,286.90 Vendor Warrant #64 $ 1,720,327.41 Vendor Warrant #65 $ 55,058.71 Withholding Warrant #66 $ 135,586.39 Ambulance Commitment $ 43,122.05 1/2/23 - 1/8/23 Ambulance Commitment $ 54,769.95 1/9/23 - 1/15/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #63 $ 392,286.90 Vendor Warrant #64 $ 1,720,327.41 Vendor Warrant #65 $ 55,058.71 Withholding Warrant #66 $ 135,586.39 Ambulance Commitment $ 43,122.05 1/2/23 - 1/8/23 Ambulance Commitment $ 54,769.95 1/9/23 - 1/15/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Vendor Warrant #66 $ 111,003.57
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Vendor Warrant #66 $ 111,003.57.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Express Newspapers (ad/transfer Alcohol Bev. Lic. from In Season to Monponsett Events) …. $ 45.00 W.B. Mason (2 date stamps, binder & tape) .………………………. $ 169.84 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/December) ……………………….. $ 17,397.39
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Express Newspapers (ad/transfer Alcohol Bev. Lic. from In Season to Monponsett Events) …. $ 45.00 W.B. Mason (2 date stamps, binder & tape) .………………………. $ 169.84 Brooks & DeRensis, P.C. (legal/December) ……………………….. $ 17,397.39.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for November 2022 in the amount of $ 73,932.21 and December 2022 in the amount of $101,718.63
To approve ambulance abatements for November 2022 in the amount of $ 73,932.21 and December 2022 in the amount of $101,718.63.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for November 2022 in the amount of $ 73,932.21 and December 2022 in the amount of $101,718.63..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Risk Assessment for Council on Aging Building
Send the recommendations from Chief Chaves to the Building Department
To send the recommendations from Chief Chaves to the Building Department.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to send the recommendations from Chief Chaves to the Building Department..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Linda Redding - Appointment to the Halifax Cultural Council
Appoint Linda Redding to the Halifax cultural council, term to expire January 24, 2026
To appoint Linda Redding to the Halifax cultural council, term to expire January 24, 2026.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously appointed Linda Redding to the Halifax cultural council, term to expire January 24, 2026..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Resignation - Bob Ross - Zoning By-Law Review Committee
Accept Bob Ross' resignation from the Zoning By-Law Review Committee
To accept Bob Ross' resignation from the Zoning By-Law Review Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously accepted Bob Ross' resignation from the Zoning By-Law Review Committee..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Landfill Monitoring Contract
Approve the Landfill monitoring contract between the Town of Halifax and Tighe & Bond
To approve the Landfill monitoring contract between the Town of Halifax and Tighe & Bond.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Landfill monitoring contract between the Town of Halifax and Tighe & Bond..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Frank Johnston - 257 Elm Street
Transfer the alcohol beverage license from In Season Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lakeside Villa to Monponsett Events, LLC d/b/a Lakeside Villa, John Sapphire and Amy Sapphire owners, and Ronald E....
To transfer the alcohol beverage license from In Season Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lakeside Villa to Monponsett Events, LLC d/b/a Lakeside Villa, John Sapphire and Amy Sapphire owners, and Ronald E. Porzio, Manager.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to transfer the alcohol beverage license from In Season Restaurant, Inc. d/b/a Lakeside Villa to Monponsett Events, LLC d/b/a Lakeside Villa, John Sapphire and Amy Sapphire owners, and Ronald E. Porzio, Manager..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Jeremy Gillespie - 9 Richview Avenue
Table this until Monday, January 30th at 6:00 p.m. where they will have a discussion and make a decision
To table this until Monday, January 30th at 6:00 p.m. where they will have a discussion and make a decision.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to table this until Monday, January 30th at 6:00 p.m. where they will have a discussion and make a decision..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Beautification Committee - Earth Day - April 2023
Grant the request from the Beautification Committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, April 22nd, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for its Spring Fest/Earth Day Educational Fair
To grant the request from the Beautification Committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, April 22nd, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for its Spring Fest/Earth Day Educational Fair.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously granted the request from the Beautification Committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, April 22nd, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for its Spring Fest/Earth Day Educational Fair..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Lori Costa - Halifax Pride Event - June 17, 2023
Grant use of the Town Green on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Pride in Halifax event
To grant use of the Town Green on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Pride in Halifax event.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and second by Nessralla, the Board unanimously granted use of the Town Green on Saturday, June 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Pride in Halifax event..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Amber Sadlier - Ragnar Relay Race
Grant permission to Amber Sadlier, Senior Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, for runners to run through Halifax along Holmes Street (Route 36) onto Plymouth Street (Route 106) and set up a...
To grant permission to Amber Sadlier, Senior Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, for runners to run through Halifax along Holmes Street (Route 36) onto Plymouth Street (Route 106) and set up a runner exchange location in the Halifax Elementary School parking lot on May 20, 2023 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously granted permission to Amber Sadlier, Senior Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, for runners to run through Halifax along Holmes Street (Route 36) onto Plymouth Street (Route 106) and set up a runner exchange location in the Halifax Elementary School parking lot on May 20, 2023 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Patrol Officers & Sergeants
To enter into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Patrol Officers & Sergeants. As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:55 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Patrol Officers & Sergeants. As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:13 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:13 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:13 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:13 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:13 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 9:13 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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