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August 8, 2023
12 recorded votes, 1 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 - July 11, 2023 Executive Session - February 11, 2022 Executive Session - February 22, 2022 - Session 1 Executive Session - February 22,...
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 11, 2023 Executive Session - February 11, 2022 Executive Session - February 22, 2022 - Session 1 Executive Session - February 22, 2022 - Session 2 Executive Session - March 8, 2022 Executive Session - April 19, 2022 Executive Session - April 26, 2022 Executive Session - May 25, 2022 Executive Session - July 12, 2022 Executive Session - August 18, 2022 Executive minutes - August 23, 2022 Executive Session - November 22, 2022 Executive Session - January 17, 2023 Executive Session - January 24, 2023 Executive Session - March 8, 2023 Executive Session - March 14, 2023 Executive Session - March 28, 2023 Executive Session - April 11, 2023 Executive Session - April 25, 2023 Executive Session - May 23, 2023 Executive Session - June 13, 2023 Executive Session - June 27, 2023 Executive Session - July 11, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - July 11, 2023 Executive Session - February 11, 2022 Executive Session - February 22, 2022 - Session 1 Executive Session - February 22, 2022 - Session 2 Executive Session - March 8, 2022 Executive Session - April 19, 2022 Executive Session - April 26, 2022 Executive Session - May 25, 2022 Executive Session - July 12, 2022 Executive Session - August 18, 2022 Executive minutes - August 23, 2022 Executive Session - November 22, 2022 Executive Session - January 17, 2023 Executive Session - January 24, 2023 Executive Session - March 8, 2023 Executive Session - March 14, 2023 Executive Session - March 28, 2023 Executive Session - April 11, 2023 Executive Session - April 25, 2023 Executive Session - May 23, 2023 Executive Session - June 13, 2023 Executive Session - June 27, 2023 Executive Session - July 11, 2023.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes:
Yes: Bruno, SeligAbstained: Nessralla
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Abstained Executive Session - March 22, 2022 Executive Session - February 8, 2023 Executive Session - February 28, 2023 - Session 1 Executive Session - February 28, 2023 - Session 2 AFFIRMED WARRANTS & COMMITMENT.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #9 $ 258,722.72 Vendor Warrant #10 $ 49,617.37 Withholding Warrant #11 $ 84,263.22 Ambulance Commitments For $ 47,021.35 7/17/23 - 7/23/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 70,641.80 7/24/23 - 7/30/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #9 $ 258,722.72 Vendor Warrant #10 $ 49,617.37 Withholding Warrant #11 $ 84,263.22 Ambulance Commitments For $ 47,021.35 7/17/23 - 7/23/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 70,641.80 7/24/23 - 7/30/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant
To approve payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #12 $ 408,607.61 School Warrant #14 $ 135,639.28 Mobile Home Park Fee #8 $ 5,148.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant: Vendor Warrant #12 $ 408,607.61 School Warrant #14 $ 135,639.28 Mobile Home Park Fee #8 $ 5,148.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Thorndike Development Project
Have a joint meeting with Thorndike Development and the Planning Board at their next meeting on August 22nd
To have a joint meeting with Thorndike Development and the Planning Board at their next meeting on August 22nd.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to have a joint meeting with Thorndike Development and the Planning Board at their next meeting on August 22nd..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Appointments to Zoning Bylaw Review Committee
Appoint James Walters, Jerry Joy, Jeremy Gillespie and John Bruno to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee
To appoint James Walters, Jerry Joy, Jeremy Gillespie and John Bruno to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously appointed James Walters, Jerry Joy, Jeremy Gillespie and John Bruno to the Zoning By-Law Review Committee..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Live Entertainment - Holy Apostles Parish
Approve Permit #2023-30 issued to Cheryl Hunnewell for live entertainment for the Octoberfest on August 19, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. contingent on...
To approve Permit #2023-30 issued to Cheryl Hunnewell for live entertainment for the Octoberfest on August 19, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. contingent on approval from Fire Chief Witham.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved Permit #2023-30 issued to Cheryl Hunnewell for live entertainment for the Octoberfest on August 19, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. contingent on approval from Fire Chief Witham..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
T.L. Edwards Inc. Contract
Approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and T.L. Edwards Inc. for the Cold Planning, Reclamation and In- Place Bituminous Concrete for Road Maintenance Work
To approve the contract between the Town of Halifax and T.L. Edwards Inc. for the Cold Planning, Reclamation and In- Place Bituminous Concrete for Road Maintenance Work.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved the contract between the Town of Halifax and T.L. Edwards Inc. for the Cold Planning, Reclamation and In- Place Bituminous Concrete for Road Maintenance Work..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Reorganization of Town Hall Office Space Contract
Support the re- organization of the Town Hall
To support the re- organization of the Town Hall
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to support the re- organization of the Town Hall.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Reappointments - Democratic, Republican & Unenrolled Election Workers
Reappoint the Democratic, Republican and Unenrolled election workers as stated on the agenda
To reappoint the Democratic, Republican and Unenrolled election workers as stated on the agenda.
From the minutes
“Move the Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to reappoint the Democratic, Republican and Unenrolled election workers as stated on the agenda..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the Sergeants
To enter into Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the 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 7:00 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for the 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)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:15 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 7:15 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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