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October 10, 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 - September 12, 2023 Executive Session - September 26, 2023
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 12, 2023 Executive Session - September 26, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 12, 2023 Executive Session - September 26, 2023.” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #29 $ 481,056.95 School Warrant #31 $ 350,947.83 Ambulance Commitments $ 56,219.63 9/18/23 - 9/24/23 Ambulance Commitments $ 38,003.82 9/25/23 - 10/1/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: Vendor Warrant #29 $ 481,056.95 School Warrant #31 $ 350,947.83 Ambulance Commitments $ 56,219.63 9/18/23 - 9/24/23 Ambulance Commitments $ 38,003.82 9/25/23 - 10/1/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Ed Bryan - Appointment to Finance Committee
Appoint Edward Bryan to the Finance Committee, term to expire June 15, 2026
To appoint Edward Bryan to the Finance Committee, term to expire June 15, 2026.
Yes: Bruno, NessrallaAbstained: Selig
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board voted as follows to appoint Edward Bryan to the Finance Committee, term to expire June 15, 2026. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Abstained Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Cam Russell - Eagle Scout Project
Approve Cameron Russell's Eagle Scout project
To approve Cameron Russell's Eagle Scout project.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously approved Cameron Russell's Eagle Scout project..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Pete Barone - Recreation Fields Scoreboard Proposal
Approve the installation of a 4' x 9'/5' x 9'; 15-20 foot highlighted scoreboard at Vaughan Playground
To approve the installation of a 4' x 9'/5' x 9'; 15-20 foot highlighted scoreboard at Vaughan Playground.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla the Board unanimously approved the installation of a 4' x 9'/5' x 9'; 15-20 foot highlighted scoreboard at Vaughan Playground..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Approved Warrants & Commitments
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitments
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #30 $ 442,609.85 Vendor Warrant #32 $ 1,449,127.17 Mobile Home Park Fee #10 $ 5,148.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants & commitments: Payroll Warrant #30 $ 442,609.85 Vendor Warrant #32 $ 1,449,127.17 Mobile Home Park Fee #10 $ 5,148.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Road Opening - 200 Oak Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6 road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6 road cut to do gas maintenance 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 do gas maintenance at the above location..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Road Opening - 659 Monponsett Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6 road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location, with the stipulations listed on the permit by the Highway...
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6 road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location, with the stipulations listed on the permit by the Highway Surveyor.
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 do gas maintenance at the above location, with the stipulations listed on the permit by the Highway Surveyor..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
265 Monponsett Street and Council on Aging Construction
In pursuant to a general law chapter 40A Section 5 to refer to the Planning Board the zoning text and map amendments presented by the Town Administrator for scheduling of a public hearing thereof...
To in pursuant to a general law chapter 40A Section 5 to refer to the Planning Board the zoning text and map amendments presented by the Town Administrator for scheduling of a public hearing thereof and there consideration thereof.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted in pursuant to a general law chapter 40A Section 5 to refer to the Planning Board the zoning text and map amendments presented by the Town Administrator for scheduling of a public hearing thereof and there consideration thereof..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Salary range for Building Commissioner Position
Approve the temporary adjustment to Grade 12A as requested by the Town Administrator
To approve the temporary adjustment to Grade 12A as requested by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the temporary adjustment to Grade 12A as requested by the Town Administrator..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Moving of Offices at Town Hall
Send a letter of appreciation to the Building Maintenance staff
To send a letter of appreciation to the Building Maintenance staff.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to send a letter of appreciation to the Building Maintenance staff..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:01 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:01 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 7:01 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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