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February 8, 2023
5 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 Wednesday, February 8, 2023
To approve the Agenda for Wednesday, February 8, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Wednesday, February 8, 2023..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. with Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, Jack Dolan and Attorney Noemi Kawamoto to discuss contract negotiations strategy for Firefighters, Highway, Mixed...
To enter into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. with Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, Jack Dolan and Attorney Noemi Kawamoto to discuss contract negotiations strategy for Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Patrol Officers and 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. To consider strategy with respect to litigation in ATB Petition Nos. 341866 and 344866, Halifax Solar LLC v. Board of Assessors. As discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. To consider strategy with respect to litigation in Gordon Andrews v. Halifax ZBA, et al., Appeals Court No. 2020-P-1003; Gordon Andrews v. Halifax ZBA, et al., Land Court No. 20 MISC 000372; and Gordon Andrews v. Halifax ZBA, et al., Superior Court No. 2083CV000256. As discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating 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 6:02 p.m. with Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, Jack Dolan and Attorney Noemi Kawamoto to discuss contract negotiations strategy for Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Patrol Officers and 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. To consider strategy with respect to litigation in ATB Petition Nos. 341866 and 344866, Halifax Solar LLC v. Board of Assessors. As discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. To consider strategy with respect to litigation in Gordon Andrews v. Halifax ZBA, et al., Appeals Court No. 2020-P-1003; Gordon Andrews v. Halifax ZBA, et al., Land Court No. 20 MISC 000372; and Gordon Andrews v. Halifax ZBA, et al., Superior Court No. 2083CV000256. As discussing strategy with respect to litigation in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Come out of Executive Session at 7:20 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 7:20 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 7:20 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Halifax Solar LLC
Accept the PILOT agreement with Halifax Solar LLC
To accept the PILOT agreement with Halifax Solar LLC.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to accept the PILOT agreement with Halifax Solar LLC..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:21 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:21 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 7:21 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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