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December 19, 2023
22 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
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 5:32 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following
To enter into Executive Session at 5:32 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Police Chief Contract Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 5:32 p.m. in the Town Administrator's Office to discuss the following: Police Chief Contract Pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 (a)(2), To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Police Chief Contract
Come out of Executive Session at 5:56 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 5:56 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Bruno, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 5:56 p.m.: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Yes.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Bruno)
Public Hearing for Cable Contract
That the Halifax Board of Selectmen acting in its capacity as a as a statutory cable television license issuing authority pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 166A and finding that the...
To that the Halifax Board of Selectmen acting in its capacity as a as a statutory cable television license issuing authority pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 166A and finding that the cable license renewal proposal of Comcast, the Town's current cable Licensee, reasonably meets the license and cable related needs and interest of the public and Town and finding that Comcast's financial and technical qualifications and local support for the local programming channels, studio, facilities and services are reasonable to meet Town cable license needs and based on the recommendations of the Town's renewal negotiation counsel, and the Halifax Board of Selectmen herby approves the Comcast purposed non-exclusive renewal license effective April 22, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted that the Halifax Board of Selectmen acting in its capacity as a as a statutory cable television license issuing authority pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 166A and finding that the cable license renewal proposal of Comcast, the Town's current cable Licensee, reasonably meets the license and cable related needs and interest of the public and Town and finding that Comcast's financial and technical qualifications and local support for the local programming channels, studio, facilities and services are reasonable to meet Town cable license needs and based on the recommendations of the Town's renewal negotiation counsel, and the Halifax Board of Selectmen herby approves the Comcast purposed non-exclusive renewal license effective April 22, 2024..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 6, 2023 Regular Session - November 7, 2023 Regular session - November 21, 2023
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 6, 2023 Regular Session - November 7, 2023 Regular session - November 21, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - November 6, 2023 Regular Session - November 7, 2023 Regular session - November 21, 2023.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approve the following Executive Session minutes of December 5, 2023
To approve the following Executive Session minutes of December 5, 2023:
Yes: Bruno, SeligThe roll call lists Naja R. Nessralla as recused.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Bruno, the Board voted as follows to approve the following Executive Session minutes of December 5, 2023: John Bruno - Yes Jonathan Selig - Yes Naja R. Nessralla - Recused.” (Motion: Selig, second: Bruno)
Affirmed Warrant & Commitment
Affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment
To affirm payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #53 $ 427,768.67 Ambulance Commitments For $ 31,101.87 11/27/23 - 12/3/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrant & commitment: Vendor Warrant #53 $ 427,768.67 Ambulance Commitments For $ 31,101.87 11/27/23 - 12/3/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants & Commitment
Approve payment of the following warrants & commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #54 $ 452,095.38 Vendor Warrant #55 $ 57,863.82 Withholding Warrant #56 $ 156,447.16 Ambulance Commitments For $ 20,047.46 12/4/23 - 12/10/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants & commitment: Payroll Warrant #54 $ 452,095.38 Vendor Warrant #55 $ 57,863.82 Withholding Warrant #56 $ 156,447.16 Ambulance Commitments For $ 20,047.46 12/4/23 - 12/10/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirm Road Cut - 26 Lingan Street
Affirm approval a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts to excavate a 4' x 6' road cut for a gr2 leak class at the above location
To affirm approval a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts to excavate a 4' x 6' road cut for a gr2 leak class at the above location.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously affirmed approval a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts to excavate a 4' x 6' road cut for a gr2 leak class at the above location..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for November 2023 in the amount of $106,524.76
To approve ambulance abatements for November 2023 in the amount of $106,524.76.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for November 2023 in the amount of $106,524.76..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Calendar Year 2024 Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule
Accept the following Selectmen Meeting Schedule for 2024: January 9th July 9th January 23rd July 23rd February 13th August 13th February 27th August 27th March 12th September 10th March 26th...
To accept the following Selectmen Meeting Schedule for 2024: January 9th July 9th January 23rd July 23rd February 13th August 13th February 27th August 27th March 12th September 10th March 26th September 24th April 9th October 8th April 23rd October 22nd May 7th November 5th May 21st November 19th June 11th December 3rd June 25th December 17th
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously accepted the following Selectmen Meeting Schedule for 2024: January 9th July 9th January 23rd July 23rd February 13th August 13th February 27th August 27th March 12th September 10th March 26th September 24th April 9th October 8th April 23rd October 22nd May 7th November 5th May 21st November 19th June 11th December 3rd June 25th December 17th.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Donations for Fireworks
Accept, acknowledged and voted to send a thank you for the following donations for the Holidays in Halifax fireworks
To accept, acknowledged and voted to send a thank you for the following donations for the Holidays in Halifax fireworks: Dunkin Donuts $2,000 MacDonald Industries $8,000
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously accepted, acknowledged and voted to send a thank you for the following donations for the Holidays in Halifax fireworks: Dunkin Donuts $2,000 MacDonald Industries $8,000.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Frank Johnston - Appointment as Democratic Election Worker
Appoint Frank Johnston as a Democratic Election Worker
To appoint Frank Johnston as a Democratic Election Worker.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously appointed Frank Johnston as a Democratic Election Worker..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
ARPA Funding Requests
Approve the above ARPA funding requests
To approve the above ARPA funding requests.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve the above ARPA funding requests..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Deferred the above issue at Kimberly King's request and meet in Executive Session on January 9th at 5:30 p.m
To deferred the above issue at Kimberly King's request and meet in Executive Session on January 9th at 5:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously deferred the above issue at Kimberly King's request and meet in Executive Session on January 9th at 5:30 p.m..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Open Meeting Law Complaint from Gordon Andrews
Approve the letter drafted by the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad
To approve the letter drafted by the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved the letter drafted by the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Staffing and Town Operations
Accept the resignation of Brigette Benoit and voted to send a letter of thanks to her
To accept the resignation of Brigette Benoit and voted to send a letter of thanks to her.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the board unanimously accepted the resignation of Brigette Benoit and voted to send a letter of thanks to her..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
2024 License Renewals
Renew the following 2024 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
To renew the following 2024 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses: General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine & malt) Jenish Convenience, Inc. Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store Restaurant (all alcoholic) D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to renew the following 2024 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses: General on Premise (all alcoholic) Unit 5 Bar LLC Package Store (all alcoholic) Subham Inc. Halifax Lake Street, Inc. Package Store (wine & malt) Jenish Convenience, Inc. Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store Restaurant (all alcoholic) D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Om Hari Corp. - d/b/a Lindy's General Store
Renew the following 2024 Class I, Class II & Class III Licenses
To renew the following 2024 Class I, Class II & Class III Licenses: Halifax Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc. Morgan Power Equipment Inc. Alan's Automotive Service Ali's Auto Repair and Sales LLC Davis Automotive Ellis Auto Body J&J Motorsports Pete's Auto Sales RG Automotive Inc. TLC Companies, Inc. Steve's Auto Recycling
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to renew the following 2024 Class I, Class II & Class III Licenses: Halifax Mobile Home Estates Association, Inc. Morgan Power Equipment Inc. Alan's Automotive Service Ali's Auto Repair and Sales LLC Davis Automotive Ellis Auto Body J&J Motorsports Pete's Auto Sales RG Automotive Inc. TLC Companies, Inc. Steve's Auto Recycling.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Steve's Auto Recycling
Renew the following 2024 Common Victualler Licenses
To renew the following 2024 Common Victualler Licenses: Cape Cod Halifax, LLC - d/b/a Cape Cod Café D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Family & Friends Enterprise, Inc. - d/b/a Santoro's Pizza Gen 2 LLC - d/b/a Dunkin Donuts Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille Knight Restaurants Inc. - d/b/a Subway of Halifax Rodney's Kitchen Unit 5 Bar, LLC - d/b/a The Tee Box
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to renew the following 2024 Common Victualler Licenses: Cape Cod Halifax, LLC - d/b/a Cape Cod Café D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Family & Friends Enterprise, Inc. - d/b/a Santoro's Pizza Gen 2 LLC - d/b/a Dunkin Donuts Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille Knight Restaurants Inc. - d/b/a Subway of Halifax Rodney's Kitchen Unit 5 Bar, LLC - d/b/a The Tee Box.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Cape Cod Halifax, LLC - d/b/a Cape Cod Café
Approve extended New Year's Eve Hours for the following establishments
To approve extended New Year's Eve Hours for the following establishments: Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to approve extended New Year's Eve Hours for the following establishments: Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Nessralla)
Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant
Renew the following 2024 Sunday Public Entertainment and Weekday Public Entertainment Licenses
To renew the following 2024 Sunday Public Entertainment and Weekday Public Entertainment Licenses: (Sunday) Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Unit 5 Bar LLC - d/b/a The Tee Box (Weekdays) D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille Unit 5 Bar, LLC - d/b/a The Tee Box
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to renew the following 2024 Sunday Public Entertainment and Weekday Public Entertainment Licenses: (Sunday) Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Unit 5 Bar LLC - d/b/a The Tee Box (Weekdays) D's Grille 58 LLC - d/b/a D's Grille 58 Halifax Investments, Inc. - d/b/a Country Club of Halifax Monponsett Events LLC - d/b/a The Lakehouse Dragon Lake Village, Inc. - d/b/a Happy Dragon Restaurant Lyonville Tavern & Restaurant LLC - d/b/a Nonnie's Italian Grille Unit 5 Bar, LLC - d/b/a The Tee Box.” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 6:46 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 6:46 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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