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November 7, 2023
13 recorded votes, 2 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
Scheduled Appointments
Support the Silver Lake Regional School District Agreement for the three Towns of Halifax, Kingston and Plympton
To support the Silver Lake Regional School District Agreement for the three Towns of Halifax, Kingston and Plympton.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to support the Silver Lake Regional School District Agreement for the three Towns of Halifax, Kingston and Plympton..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Stephanie Aquino - One Day Liquor License - The Farm at Raven Brook
Issue a one-day beer & wine license at The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood Street for a Christmas Tree Market for Saturday, November 25, 2023
To issue a one-day beer & wine license at The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood Street for a Christmas Tree Market for Saturday, November 25, 2023. Barrel House Z will be serving the alcohol. Delivery of the beer & wine will be on Saturday, November 25, 2023; the serving of beer & wine will be on Saturday, November 25, 2023 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; disposal/removal of the beer & wine will be on Saturday, November 25, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one-day beer & wine license at The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood Street for a Christmas Tree Market for Saturday, November 25, 2023. Barrel House Z will be serving the alcohol. Delivery of the beer & wine will be on Saturday, November 25, 2023; the serving of beer & wine will be on Saturday, November 25, 2023 between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; disposal/removal of the beer & wine will be on Saturday, November 25, 2023..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Diane Ruxton - Appointment to the Library Board of Trustees
Appoint Diane Ruxton to the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees, term to expire May 18, 2024
To appoint Diane Ruxton to the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees, term to expire May 18, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to appointed Diane Ruxton to the Holmes Public Library Board of Trustees, term to expire May 18, 2024..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Appointment of Building Commissioner - Edward Bayly
Appoint Ed Bayly as the Building Commissioner
To appoint Ed Bayly as the Building Commissioner.
From the minutes
“Motioned by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Ed Bayly as the Building Commissioner..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Approval of Building Commissioner Starting Salary
Approve to start the new Building Commissioner at Grade 12A; Step 5
To approve to start the new Building Commissioner at Grade 12A; Step 5.
From the minutes
“Moved Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approve to start the new Building Commissioner at Grade 12A; Step 5..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Morse Brothers Earth Removal Permit
Hold a meeting on November 15, 2023 at 6 p.m. for the purpose of dealing with the Morse Brothers earth removal permit
To hold a meeting on November 15, 2023 at 6 p.m. for the purpose of dealing with the Morse Brothers earth removal permit. This motion was seconded by Selig.
Yes: Bruno, SeligAbstained: Nessralla
From the minutes
“Bruno motioned to hold a meeting on November 15, 2023 at 6 p.m. for the purpose of dealing with the Morse Brothers earth removal permit. This motion was seconded by Selig. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Abstained.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 10, 2023 Regular Session - October 31, 2023
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 10, 2023 Regular Session - October 31, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - October 10, 2023 Regular Session - October 31, 2023.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approve Executive Session Minutes of October 31, 2023
To approve Executive Session Minutes of October 31, 2023:
Yes: Bruno, SeligAbstained: Nessralla
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board voted as follows to approve Executive Session Minutes of October 31, 2023: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Abstained.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #38 $ 442,700.57 Ambulance Commitments For $ 60,835.75 10/16/23 - 10/22/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 30,892.19 10/23/23 - 10/29/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #38 $ 442,700.57 Ambulance Commitments For $ 60,835.75 10/16/23 - 10/22/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 30,892.19 10/23/23 - 10/29/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #39 $ 449,763.15 Vendor Warrant #40 $ 75,557.39 Withholding Warrant #41 $ 156,468.52 Mobile Home Park Fee #11 $ 5,148.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #39 $ 449,763.15 Vendor Warrant #40 $ 75,557.39 Withholding Warrant #41 $ 156,468.52 Mobile Home Park Fee #11 $ 5,148.00.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for October in the amount of $86,192.87
To approve ambulance abatements for October in the amount of $86,192.87.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for October in the amount of $86,192.87..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Memo to Boards and Committees Providing a 2024 Meeting Schedule
Send out and approve the memorandum that was drafted requesting that all Boards and Committees provide their meeting schedule for 2024
To send out and approve the memorandum that was drafted requesting that all Boards and Committees provide their meeting schedule for 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously vote to send out and approve the memorandum that was drafted requesting that all Boards and Committees provide their meeting schedule for 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:24 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 7:24 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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