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December 5, 2023
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig
Absent: Naja R. Nessralla
Every vote, in order
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 5:31 p.m. in the Town Administrator's to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:31 p.m. in the Town Administrator's to discuss the following: Morse Brothers Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(3), as discussing strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:31 p.m. in the Town Administrator's to discuss the following: Morse Brothers Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(3), as discussing strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Morse Brothers
Come out of Executive Session at 6:00 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 6:00 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 6:00 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Lori Costa-Cline - Date for 2024 Halifax Pride Event (June 15th or 16th)
Grant the request from Lori Costa-Cline to use the Town Green on Saturday, June 15, 2024 for the Halifax Pride event with a rain date of Sunday, June 16, 2024
To grant the request from Lori Costa-Cline to use the Town Green on Saturday, June 15, 2024 for the Halifax Pride event with a rain date of Sunday, June 16, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously granted the request from Lori Costa-Cline to use the Town Green on Saturday, June 15, 2024 for the Halifax Pride event with a rain date of Sunday, June 16, 2024..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #48 $ 103,536.31 Ambulance Commitments For $ 66,394.17 11/13/23 - 11/19/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 31,608.06 11/20/23 - 11/26/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant & commitments: Vendor Warrant #48 $ 103,536.31 Ambulance Commitments For $ 66,394.17 11/13/23 - 11/19/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 31,608.06 11/20/23 - 11/26/23.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #49 $ 467,267.25 Vendor Warrant #50 $ 389,329.44 Withholding Warrant #51 $ 164,263.69 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 $ 5,160.00
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #49 $ 467,267.25 Vendor Warrant #50 $ 389,329.44 Withholding Warrant #51 $ 164,263.69 Mobile Home Park Fee #12 $ 5,160.00.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Discussions
Appoint James Walters to the Information Technology & Communications Advisory Committee
To appoint James Walters to the Information Technology & Communications Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously appointed James Walters to the Information Technology & Communications Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Request that Halifax join GATRA
To request that Halifax join GATRA.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to request that Halifax join GATRA..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Monponsett Events LLC - Change in Manager - Alcoholic Beverage License
Authorize the change in Manager to Jonathan Saphire at Monponsett Events LLC
To authorize the change in Manager to Jonathan Saphire at Monponsett Events LLC.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously authorized the change in Manager to Jonathan Saphire at Monponsett Events LLC..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Approval of Intermunicipal Agreement for Public Health Excellence Grant
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Public Health Excellence Grant
To approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for Public Health Excellence Grant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously approved the Intermunicipal Agreement for Public Health Excellence Grant..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
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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