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March 14, 2023
15 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
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 9, 2022
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 9, 2022
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 9, 2022.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #82 $ 1,504,302.64 School Warrant #83 $ 288,683.22 Ambulance Commitments $ 49,404.62 2/20/23 - 2/26/23 Ambulance Commitments $ 30,835.69 2/27/23 - 3/5/23 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 $ 5,148.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #82 $ 1,504,302.64 School Warrant #83 $ 288,683.22 Ambulance Commitments $ 49,404.62 2/20/23 - 2/26/23 Ambulance Commitments $ 30,835.69 2/27/23 - 3/5/23 Mobile Home Park Fee #3 $ 5,148.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #84 $ 408,553.69 Vendor Warrant #85 $ 70,162.65 Withholding Warrant #86 $ 136,824.17
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #84 $ 408,553.69 Vendor Warrant #85 $ 70,162.65 Withholding Warrant #86 $ 136,824.17.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: Brooks & DeRensis (legal/February) …………………................................... $ 13,193.07 William August, Esq. (legal/February) .………………………....................... $ 920.00 RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (Ma Law Subscription) ……………………….. $ 78.00 WB Mason (business cards) …………………………………………………. $ 8.17 BlySky Restoration Contractors (claim/water heater/Recycling Center) …. .. $ 5,000.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: Brooks & DeRensis (legal/February) …………………................................... $ 13,193.07 William August, Esq. (legal/February) .………………………....................... $ 920.00 RELX Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis (Ma Law Subscription) ……………………….. $ 78.00 WB Mason (business cards) …………………………………………………. $ 8.17 BlySky Restoration Contractors (claim/water heater/Recycling Center) …. .. $ 5,000.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Electricity Aggregation Update
Give the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad authorization to give Colonial Power preliminary approval of an Electricity Aggregation rate
To give the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad authorization to give Colonial Power preliminary approval of an Electricity Aggregation rate.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to give the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad authorization to give Colonial Power preliminary approval of an Electricity Aggregation rate..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Monponsett Events LLC d/b/a Lakeside Villa
Affirm approval of the weekday public entertainment license
To affirm approval of the weekday public entertainment license.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to affirm approval of the weekday public entertainment license..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Affirm approval of the Sunday public entertainment license
To affirm approval of the Sunday public entertainment license.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to affirm approval of the Sunday public entertainment license..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Affirm approval the transfer of common victualler license from In Season Restaurant d/b/a Lakeside Villa to Monponsett Events LLC d/b/a Lakeside Villa
To affirm approval the transfer of common victualler license from In Season Restaurant d/b/a Lakeside Villa to Monponsett Events LLC d/b/a Lakeside Villa.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to affirm approval the transfer of common victualler license from In Season Restaurant d/b/a Lakeside Villa to Monponsett Events LLC d/b/a Lakeside Villa..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Open Meeting Law Alleged Violations
Authorize Cody Haddad to send the letter to Mr. Higgins on the Board's behalf
To authorize Cody Haddad to send the letter to Mr. Higgins on the Board's behalf.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig , the Board unanimously voted to authorize Cody Haddad to send the letter to Mr. Higgins on the Board's behalf..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
To authorize Cody Haddad to send the letter to Mr. Higgins on the Board's behalf.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig , the Board unanimously voted to authorize Cody Haddad to send the letter to Mr. Higgins on the Board's behalf..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
David Mascio - 16 Tenth Avenue
Allow a live entertainment permit application for Angel Guallpa Castro from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the baptism on March 18th
To allow a live entertainment permit application for Angel Guallpa Castro from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the baptism on March 18th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously vote to allow a live entertainment permit application for Angel Guallpa Castro from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the baptism on March 18th..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for February 2023 in the amount of $63,663.77
To approve ambulance abatements for February 2023 in the amount of $63,663.77.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for February 2023 in the amount of $63,663.77..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. in pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21, (a)(2) and not to return to open session to discuss Fire Chief Contract To conduct strategy sessions in...
To enter into Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. in pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21, (a)(2) and not to return to open session to discuss Fire Chief Contract To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. in pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21, (a)(2) and not to return to open session to discuss Fire Chief Contract To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Come out of Executive Session at 7:30 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 7:30 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 7:30 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
The Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m
To the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, , the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m..” (Motion: Bruno, second: 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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