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September 12, 2023
16 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
Tax Classification Public Hearing
Opened the Public Tax Classification Hearing
To opened the Public Tax Classification Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously opened the Public Tax Classification Hearing..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Establish a residential factor of 1 and NOT to adopt a split rate
To establish a residential factor of 1 and NOT to adopt a split rate.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to establish a residential factor of 1 and NOT to adopt a split rate..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
NOT to adopt the Open Space Discount
To nOT to adopt the Open Space Discount.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted NOT to adopt the Open Space Discount..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
NOT to adopt the Residential Exemption
To nOT to adopt the Residential Exemption.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted NOT to adopt the Residential Exemption..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
NOT to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption
To nOT to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted NOT to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Close the Public Tax Classification Hearing
To close the Public Tax Classification Hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to close the Public Tax Classification Hearing..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 8, 2023 Regular Session - August 22, 2023 Executive Session - August 22, 2023
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 8, 2023 Regular Session - August 22, 2023 Executive Session - August 22, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - August 8, 2023 Regular Session - August 22, 2023 Executive Session - August 22, 2023.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants
To affirm payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #17 $ 260,971.72 Vendor Warrant #18 $ 934,800.37 Withholding Warrant #19 $ 74,552.97 Vendor Warrant #21 $ 171,100.92 Ambulance Commitments $ 49,648.24 8/21/23 - 8/27/23 Ambulance Commitments $ 40,304.62 8/28/23 - 9/3/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #17 $ 260,971.72 Vendor Warrant #18 $ 934,800.37 Withholding Warrant #19 $ 74,552.97 Vendor Warrant #21 $ 171,100.92 Ambulance Commitments $ 49,648.24 8/21/23 - 8/27/23 Ambulance Commitments $ 40,304.62 8/28/23 - 9/3/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrant & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrant & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrant & commitment: Payroll Warrant #20 $ 422,104.45 School Warrant #22 $ 350,628.26 Vendor Warrant #23 $ 45,364.85 Withholding Warrant #24 $ 145,775.23 Mobile Home Park Fee #9 $ 5,148.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrant & commitment: Payroll Warrant #20 $ 422,104.45 School Warrant #22 $ 350,628.26 Vendor Warrant #23 $ 45,364.85 Withholding Warrant #24 $ 145,775.23 Mobile Home Park Fee #9 $ 5,148.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Road Opening - 25 A Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to install new gas service at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to install new gas service at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6' road cut to install new gas service at the above location..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Discussions
Grant the request from the Halifax Firefighters Local 3159 to use the Blacksmith property and the land between the Fire Station and the Halifax Elementary School on various dates in October and...
To grant the request from the Halifax Firefighters Local 3159 to use the Blacksmith property and the land between the Fire Station and the Halifax Elementary School on various dates in October and November to have professional pictures taken on an antique vehicle.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously granted the request from the Halifax Firefighters Local 3159 to use the Blacksmith property and the land between the Fire Station and the Halifax Elementary School on various dates in October and November to have professional pictures taken on an antique vehicle..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Use of Town Green - Beautification Committee
Grant the request from the Beautification committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, October 14th, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for its Fall Clean-Up Day
To grant the request from the Beautification committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, October 14th, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for its Fall Clean-Up Day.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously granted the request from the Beautification committee to use the Town Green on Saturday, October 14th, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for its Fall Clean-Up Day..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Jim Walters - 26 Orchard Circle
Approve the drafted Code of Conduct presented
To approve the drafted Code of Conduct presented.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the drafted Code of Conduct presented..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Melanie Martin-Plant - Appointment to Conservation Commission
Appoint Melanie Martin- Plant to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Melanie Martin- Plant to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously appointed Melanie Martin- Plant to the Conservation Commission, term to expire June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Morse Brothers
Approve the above plan for Morse Brother's public hearing
To approve the above plan for Morse Brother's public hearing.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously approved the above plan for Morse Brother's public hearing..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 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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