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April 25, 2023
19 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, April 25, 2023
To approve the Agenda for Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
From the minutes
“moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda for Tuesday, April 25, 2023..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant: Withholding Warrant #95 $ 136,414.49 Vendor Warrant #96 $ 95,307.45 Ambulance Commitments For $ 41,495.07 4/3/23 - 4/9/23 Ambulance Commitments For $...
To affirm payment of the following warrant: Withholding Warrant #95 $ 136,414.49 Vendor Warrant #96 $ 95,307.45 Ambulance Commitments For $ 41,495.07 4/3/23 - 4/9/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 39,383.50 4/10/23 - 4/16/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant: Withholding Warrant #95 $ 136,414.49 Vendor Warrant #96 $ 95,307.45 Ambulance Commitments For $ 41,495.07 4/3/23 - 4/9/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 39,383.50 4/10/23 - 4/16/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #97 $ 401,095.48 Vendor Warrant #98 $ 89,974.89 Withholding Warrant #99 $ 135,705.03
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: Payroll Warrant #97 $ 401,095.48 Vendor Warrant #98 $ 89,974.89 Withholding Warrant #99 $ 135,705.03.” (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) ………………….................. $ 1,068.07 W.B. Mason (paper) .……………………………………………… $ 11.01 Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (printing/warrant) …………………. $ 1,523.20 Stryker Sales, LLC (ship. box, batt. chg., power supply cord & suction cup 3 pack) …. $ 18,994.38 Comcast (service) …………………………………………………. $ 955.00
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) ………………….................. $ 1,068.07 W.B. Mason (paper) .……………………………………………… $ 11.01 Harry B. Harding & Son, Inc. (printing/warrant) …………………. $ 1,523.20 Stryker Sales, LLC (ship. box, batt. chg., power supply cord & suction cup 3 pack) …. $ 18,994.38 Comcast (service) …………………………………………………. $ 955.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Live Entertainment Permit - Cruise Nights
Approve Permit #2023-08 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 5th through October 6th
To approve Permit #2023-08 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 5th through October 6th.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2023-08 issued to Ralph Smith for live entertainment at Walmart for Friday Night Cruise Nights from the May 5th through October 6th..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Vacation Carryover - Selectmen Assistant
Approve the vacation carryover request from Pamela McSherry
To approve the vacation carryover request from Pamela McSherry.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the vacation carryover request from Pamela McSherry..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for August 2022 in the amount of $100,576.25 and March 2023 in the amount of $110,024.80
To approve ambulance abatements for August 2022 in the amount of $100,576.25 and March 2023 in the amount of $110,024.80.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for August 2022 in the amount of $100,576.25 and March 2023 in the amount of $110,024.80..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Memorandum of Agreement
Accept the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Local 459, Massachusetts Coalition of Police Sergeants
To accept the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Local 459, Massachusetts Coalition of Police Sergeants.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and second by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to accept the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Halifax and the Local 459, Massachusetts Coalition of Police Sergeants..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Isabella Rose - Generations - Use to Town Green for Fur Festival
Grant permission to Isabella Rose, on behalf of Generations to use the Town Green for their Fur Festival 2023 on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
To grant permission to Isabella Rose, on behalf of Generations to use the Town Green for their Fur Festival 2023 on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously granted permission to Isabella Rose, on behalf of Generations to use the Town Green for their Fur Festival 2023 on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
VFW - Field of Flags on Town Green
Grant Bruce Thomas, on behalf of VFW Post 6258, permission to put a Field of Flags on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway)
To grant Bruce Thomas, on behalf of VFW Post 6258, permission to put a Field of Flags on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway). The flags can be displayed from May 13th to June 3rd.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously granted Bruce Thomas, on behalf of VFW Post 6258, permission to put a Field of Flags on the front green of the Town Hall (in front of curved driveway). The flags can be displayed from May 13th to June 3rd..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Grant Steven King, on behalf of the Helping Hands, a live entertainment permit for the Farmers Markets that are listed above
To grant Steven King, on behalf of the Helping Hands, a live entertainment permit for the Farmers Markets that are listed above.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously granted Steven King, on behalf of the Helping Hands, a live entertainment permit for the Farmers Markets that are listed above..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Road Opening - 20 Holmes Street
Approve Permit #2023-10 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas service/demo at the above location
To approve Permit #2023-10 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas service/demo at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2023-10 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas service/demo at the above location..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Road Opening - 36 Colby Drive
Permit #2023-07 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance service at the above location
To permit #2023-07 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously Permit #2023-07 issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to do gas maintenance service at the above location..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Mary Gravinese - 98 Clyde O Bosworth Road
Ask the Town Administrator to send an email directly to our State Reps email addresses, attach the letter that the Board already sent them asking if they are going to respond to the Board and that...
To ask the Town Administrator to send an email directly to our State Reps email addresses, attach the letter that the Board already sent them asking if they are going to respond to the Board and that the Board would like to have a meeting with them.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to ask the Town Administrator to send an email directly to our State Reps email addresses, attach the letter that the Board already sent them asking if they are going to respond to the Board and that the Board would like to have a meeting with them..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Article 5 - Revolving accounts - Nessralla
Not to support this Article
To not to support this Article.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted not to support this Article..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Recommend this Article
To recommend this Article.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to recommend this Article..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss the following: 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.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. to discuss the following: 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. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Contract Negotiations
Come out of Executive Session at 8:06 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 8:06 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 8:06 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 8:06 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 8:06 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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