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March 28, 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
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 9, 2022 Regular Session - March 8, 2023
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 9, 2022 Regular Session - March 8, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 9, 2022 Regular Session - March 8, 2023.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #87 $ 293,805.78 Ambulance Commitments For $ 43,361.20 3/6/23 - 3/12/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 20,234.52 3/13/23 - 3/19/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #87 $ 293,805.78 Ambulance Commitments For $ 43,361.20 3/6/23 - 3/12/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 20,234.52 3/13/23 - 3/19/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #88 $ 413,876.72 Vendor Warrant #89 $ 55,091.26 Withholding Warrant #90 $ 129,951.29
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #88 $ 413,876.72 Vendor Warrant #89 $ 55,091.26 Withholding Warrant #90 $ 129,951.29.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: The County of Plymouth (4-H development program) …………… $ 150.00 Diamond Mechanical, Inc. (claim/HES/pipes burst) .……………... $ 497.50 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/M. Smith) ………………………… $ 600.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/S. Lawless) ……………………….. $ 100.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: The County of Plymouth (4-H development program) …………… $ 150.00 Diamond Mechanical, Inc. (claim/HES/pipes burst) .……………... $ 497.50 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/M. Smith) ………………………… $ 600.00 CNA Surety Direct Bill (bond/S. Lawless) ……………………….. $ 100.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Fireworks Contract
Approve the contract with American Thunder Fireworks
To approve the contract with American Thunder Fireworks.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the contract with American Thunder Fireworks..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Municipal Assistance Coordinator Host Agreement
Approve the Municipal Coordinator Host Grant Agreement between the town of Halifax and MassDEP
To approve the Municipal Coordinator Host Grant Agreement between the town of Halifax and MassDEP.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the Municipal Coordinator Host Grant Agreement between the town of Halifax and MassDEP..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Municipal Employee Disclosure - Margaret Selter
Approve and had the Chair, John Bruno, sign the Municipal employee Disclosure for Margaret Salter
To approve and had the Chair, John Bruno, sign the Municipal employee Disclosure for Margaret Salter.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved and had the Chair, John Bruno, sign the Municipal employee Disclosure for Margaret Salter..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Dissolve Recreational Gift Committee
Dissolve the Recreational Gift Committee
To dissolve the Recreational Gift Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to dissolve the Recreational Gift Committee..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride - Pitstop at Rt. 58 Boat Ramp
Authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday, September 23rd
To authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday, September 23rd.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday, September 23rd..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Closing of Annual & Special TM Warrant
Close the warrant for the May 8, 2023 Annual and Special Town Meeting
To close the warrant for the May 8, 2023 Annual and Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to close the warrant for the May 8, 2023 Annual and Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Finance Committee Resignation - Thomas Connolly
Accept Thomas Connolly's resignation from the Finance Committee
To accept Thomas Connolly's resignation from the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously accepted Thomas Connolly's resignation from the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Pine Street Bridge Contract Approval
Approve the contract for the Pine street Bridge
To approve the contract for the Pine street Bridge.
From the minutes
“Moved Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the contract for the Pine street Bridge..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Bob Kniffen & Robert Hodge - Friends of the Library - Little Free Library
Approve The Friends of the Library Little Free Library as presented
To approve The Friends of the Library Little Free Library as presented.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved The Friends of the Library Little Free Library as presented..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approval of ARPA Projects
Approve the above ARPA projects
To approve the above ARPA projects.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the above ARPA projects..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Member(s) of Planning Board - Discussion on Support Staff
Combine the Planning and Zoning positions and make it a full-time position
To combine the Planning and Zoning positions and make it a full-time position.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to combine the Planning and Zoning positions and make it a full-time position..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. to pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 to discuss
To enter into Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. to pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 to discuss: Fire Chief Contract Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Contract Negotiations Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Patrol Officers & Sergeants Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(3), As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Morse Brothers To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(3).
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. to pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 to discuss: Fire Chief Contract Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. Contract Negotiations Firefighters, Highway, Mixed Unit, Patrol Officers & Sergeants Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(3), As discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining in an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Town. Morse Brothers To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(3). John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Morse Brothers
Come out of Executive Session at 8:35 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:35 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:35 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:35 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 8:35 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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